iHeartRadio Presents Black Excellence

Dames Nellas, Jamar McNeil and Leah Abrahams sit down to discuss Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, her confidence, her vibe - and what they were expecting overall from the show.

The three debate the subtlety of Rihanna's pregnancy announcement, and the type of risks she took risks while performing. 

Dames, Leah and Jamar debate whether Rihanna is 'polarizing' and if that had any effect on the Half Time performance.

Finally, the thr...

Haviah Mighty sits down with CHUM 104.5's Jamar McNeil to talk about her historic Junos achievement, balancing artistry with awards, and trying to impact as many avenues as possible in her career.

Haviah Mighty talks about her musical Jamaican/Bajan upbringing in Scarborough, Toronto an Brampton - and how her parents were not originally the biggest fans of hip-hop, but were incredibly supportive of her dreams.

Haviah talks about ho...

Jamar from CHUM 104.5, Dames Nellas and Leah Abrahams sit down to talk about Lizzo's big Record of the Year win at the 2023 #GRAMMYs and if she deserved more!

The three talk about how even successful artists look up to Beyoncé as a mentor and a peer, and always give homage to her as a fan... and talk about how Lizzo and Beyoncé are at different points of career.

Jamar Dames and Leah give Harry Styles his due, and open up the discus...

iHeartRadio's Jamar McNeil, Leah Abrahams and Dames Nellas sit down after the 2023 GRAMMY Awards to talk about Dr. Dre's new "Global Impact Award" his legacy in hip hop, and the charges against him from his past. Jamar, Dames and Leah get in to a larger discussion about what awards are shown on big shows like the GRAMMYs, the History of Hip Hop, and when to separate the art from the artists. Subscribe for more BLACK EXCELLENCE vide...

Dames Nellas (Virgin Radio Weekender) and Leah Abrahams (Virgin Radio's Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde TJ & Jax) are joined by CHUM 104.5's Jamar McNeil and Azalea Hart, to discuss the hot button issue of Cultural appropriation.

The panel sits down to discuss real world examples of appropriation vs appreciation, citing Adele, the Kardashians, and more - and give their thoughts on what they feel cultural appropriation is, and a...

Canadian Hip Hop Pioneer and LEGEND Michie Mee joins the panel today to speak with Leah Abrahams (Virgin Radio's Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde TJ & Jax), Dames Nellas (Virgin Radio Weekender) and CHUM 104.5's Jamar McNeil and Azalea Hart, to discuss Black Female representation in Hip Hop and Mainstream Media.

Michie Mee tells her story of coming up in Canadian and American markets in the early days of Hip Hop, and the barrier...

CHUM 104.5's Jamar McNeil is joined by Azalea Hart, Leah Abrahams (Virgin Radio's Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde TJ & Jax), and Dames Nellas (Virgin Radio Weekender) to discuss Black representation in Mainstream Media.

The panel, recognizing that their voices are Mainstream voices in Toronto, discuss how they choose to represent Black culture in the city, what the relationships between the listener and the broadcaster can look...

CHUM 104.5's Azalea Hart is joined by Jamar McNeil (CHUM 104.5's Marilyn & Jamar), Leah Abrahams (Virgin Radio's Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde TJ & Jax), and Dames Nellas (Virgin Radio Weekender) to discuss how Black Music and culture influenced their lives growing up, and their careers moving forward.

Each member gives us a look in to their upbringings, their passion for music, and what it means to them.

The roundtable p...

As black history month continues this February, we’ve been highlighting artists that have changed popular culture in more ways than one. Whether it be music, acting, philanthropy or social justice. It’s important and imperative to highlight their achievements. Through their craft and their actions, they’ve been able to impact a generation of now, while leaving a legacy for generations to come.

In today’s epi...

As we continue to celebrate Black History month during February, we’ve been showcasing and highlighting artists that have shaped popular culture and made an impact far beyond their respected craft. For this episode of #BlackExcellence​ iHeartRadio’s Jamar McNeil highlights just some of the reasons why John Legend is and example of #BlackExcellence​. 

Legend started playing piano at age four and sang in his church c...

As we continue to celebrate Black History month during February, we’ve been showcasing and highlighting artists that have shaped popular culture and made an impact far beyond their respected craft. In this episode of Black excellence, we’ll take a look at who some are calling America’s most revolutionary artist: Janelle Monáe .

Born in Kansas City, Janelle was exposed to music at an early while being ra...

In this episode of #BlackExcellence we highlight a woman who’s first name alone is recognized worldwide as a pillar of artistry, philanthropy, business, social justice and overall Black Excellence.

iHeartRadio’s Jamar McNeil walks you through some of the many reasons why Beyoncé is an example of Black Excellence. 

Queen B’s evolution started as a Little B in Houston TX, performing in talent competition...

The inaugural edition of Black Excellence highlights a young man who has changed the sound of R&B pop music over the past decade. We hold him in high regard for all that he has achieved and accomplished… Plus he’s one of the biggest acts to ever come out of Canada.

iHeartRadio's Dames Nellas walks you through just some of the reasons Abel Tesfaye AKA The Weeknd is an example of Black Excellence.

Hailing from the ea...

iHeartRadio’s Jamar McNeil highlights just some of the reasons why Alicia Keys is #BlackExcellence. 

Keys started playing piano at age six and studied classical music and jazz. Her exposure to the music of Billie Holiday Ella Fitzgerald and Thelonius Monk as well as Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin explain her signature style of fusing the classical sound with Black Swag.  She wrote her first song at the age of 12 on th...