The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle Season 1 Episode 8

Ep 8. Fear

  • TV-MA
  • May 31, 2019
  • 1239 min

The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle is a comedy and music variety series that brings Black comedy and music performers to the forefront of entertainment. Season 1 episode 8, Fear, explores the topic of fear in the Black community with a comedic and musical twist.

Hosts Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle kick off the episode with a hilarious skit about Black people's fear of therapy and the stigma around mental health in the Black community. They then introduce the first musical guest, rapper and singer DUCKWRTH, who performs his song "Soprano" about his fear of losing his loved ones. DUCKWRTH's energetic and emotional performance sets the tone for the rest of the episode.

The hosts then delve into a discussion about the different types of fear experienced by Black people, including fear of police brutality, fear of failure, and fear of success in predominantly white spaces. Comedian Dulcé Sloan joins them for a conversation about how fear shows up in her daily life and in her comedy. Her witty jokes and insights add a lighthearted touch to the discussion.

Next, the hosts welcome spoken word artist J. Ivy to the stage for a powerful performance of his piece "Dear Father," which addresses his fear of not being a good parent himself due to the absence of his own father. The performance is emotional and thought-provoking, leaving the audience in awe.

The episode then takes a musical turn with singer and songwriter Kamauu's performance of his song "Tänan sulle" about his fear of losing touch with his Estonian heritage. The song's haunting melody and Kamauu's soulful voice create a mesmerizing performance.

The final segment of the episode features a sketch from comedy duo The Lucas Brothers, who use humor to tackle the serious topic of gentrification and the fear of displacement in Black communities. Their creative approach to the issue highlights how comedy can be used as a tool for social commentary.

The Fear episode of The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle creatively explores the different types of fear experienced by Black people and how it affects their everyday lives. The mix of comedy and music performances provides a unique perspective on the topic, leaving viewers both entertained and enlightened.

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  • First Aired
    May 31, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    1239 min
  • Language
    English