When I First Heard with Kim A.
Kimberly Redmond 56 episodes Oct 27, 2026
When I First Heard with Kim A. is a personal storytelling podcast hosted by Kimberly Redmond. It is described as an exclusive brain listening session that takes listeners back down memory lane and invites them to sit with their feelings. The show blends conversation and reflection rather than relying on a standard interview format.
Episodes
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Memory Lane by Minnie Riperton
One of the most beautiful voices of all time, a Chicago icon.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Pick a Side' by Rapsody
I'm still in awe of how brilliant this album is, Rapsody continues to give us flawless art with each album.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: The Battle Is the Lord's (Live) by Yolanda Adams
One thing Yolanda will do is sing down, and give us a word..
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'No Matter What They Say' by Lil' Kim
THE QUEEN BEE! What a time, a video, a SONG! was Lil' Kim the original influencer?!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Get Up' by Amel Larrieux
Such beautiful words spoken by a beautiful songstress, this is a song that I play on a daily basis as a pick me up. Let's unpack..
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Golden' by Jill Scott
JILLY FROM PHILLY really did it with this one! Such a powerful anthem.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'I Wanna Be Down Remix' Brandy Ft. Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, & MC Lyte
MAN! A SONG!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'What You Know' by T.I.
When I say Atlanta had something to say.......
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Why I Love You So Much' by Monica
An artist! A song! A MUSIC VIDEO!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Say Hello' by JAY Z
They say a lot about me, let me tell you what I ain't...
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Follow Me' by Aly Us
Nothing beats a GOOD house music song right?! this song here is a staple in black culture!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'We Need A Resolution' by Aaliyah Ft. Timbaland
Aaliyah means so much to me, rest in peace baby girl!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Greater is Coming' by Jekalyn Carr
This is one song that I listen to on a daily basis, something about the intro, her passion, and assurance! GREATER IS COMING!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Tell Me' by Dru Hill
DRU HILL DESERVES!!!!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'It's Like That' by Mariah Carey
Don't ever count out an ICON!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Cranes In the Sky" by Solange
A SEAT AT THE TABLE! Grab a chair, and listen.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Dance With My Father" by Luther Vandross
I LOVE YOU DADDY!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Changes" by 2Pac ft. Talent
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" by Whitney Houston
Here's to thee most iconic voice, artist, and person that EVER did it.
And also to one of the most iconic soundtracks of all time, WAITING TO EXHALE!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "So Good" by Destiny's Child
Let's give it up for legendary groups and producers!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Let It' Snow by Boyz ll Men
Happy
holidays!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Man at The Garden' by Kendrick Lamar
He deserves it all.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: ' Cinderella' by The Cheetah Girls
You had to be there, Disney really fed us! the fashions, the HAIR, the talent! Cinderella
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Read All About It Pt. III by Emeli Sandé
When I think of the perfect song this is the song that comes to mind.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Ain't I' by Yung La, Young Dro, T.I.
ATLANTA WAS A TIME!!! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg' by The Temptations
Let's talking about to greatness of Motown Records and the artists!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Be Blessed' by Yolanda Adams
Hey y'all! I pray that this episode touches your heart.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Love in This Club' Ft. Young Jeezy
We love to see Atlanta artist coming together! A timeless bop.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Murder to Excellence by Jay-Z & Kanye West
WTT is literally one of the greatest rap albums of ALL time! The concert was even better. I want a part two real bad.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Oh" by Ciara Ft. Ludacris
One thing Ciara was going to do is DEVOUR each and every video! her debut album Goodies had not only the south on lock but the rest of the world as well!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Brighter Day' by Kirk Franklin
Some people are just God's favorite.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: 'Pieces Of Me' by Ledisi
Don't you just love when producers and artists have a special type of chemistry?! Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony are legends, and Ledisi ..... whew!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Schoolin' Life by Beyoncé
This is for them thirty something's....
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Ride Wit Me by Nelly Ft. City Spud
It's time that we give Nelly his flowers!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Ride The Rodeo" by 'Crucial Conflict'
THIS ONE IS FOR CHICAGO, AND CHICAGO ONLLLLYYYY!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Candy" by Cameo
I would have LOVED to witness Cameo in the studio recording Cameo!
When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "The Best Is Yet To Come" by Donald Lawrence, The Tri-City Singers
YOU AIN'T, SEEN NOTHINGGGG.. YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING.. YET!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Loving Me" by Faith Evans Ft. KeKe Wyatt, Monifah, Nicki Gilbert, & Syleena Johnson
Y'all don't understand how much I enjoyed recording this episode, R&B Divas Atalanta was so special to me! I enjoyed that show so much.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Break My Soul" by Beyoncé
VIRGO'S STAND UP!! BEYHIVE.... STAND UP! BLACK WOMEN... this is for us.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Who's That Girl? by Eve
EVE! A legend, a mogul.. Pitbull in a skirt! the way Eve carried this song is to be studied.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "God In Me" by Mary Mary Ft. Kierra Sheard
When I think of the gospel game changers Mary Mary instantly comes to mind, their soulful yet gospel tones are unmatched and lets not forget their music CATELOGUE!!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "I Think They Like Me (Remix)" by Dem Franchise Boyz
Remember the white tee era? you had to be there!!! SoSo Def and JD didn't miss.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness
Ever felt like a song made you want to do better? be a better person? believe in yourself just a little bit more?! yeah, same. This song does that and so much more for me!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Alicia Keys "You Don't Know My Name"
You had to be there, do y'all remember the iconic video? It's the waitress from the coffee house on 39th & Lennox, you know the one with braids...
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Lil Wayne "Dr. Carter"
I honestly can say that this has to be one of the most creative rap songs of all time, this why he's the GOAT.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Nicki Minaj Ft. Rihanna "FLY"
We LOVE a good inspirational song don't we?! When Trinidad meets Barbados...
'When I First Heard" W/ Kim A: Total 'What About Us'
TOTAL HELP ME SIIIINNNG, TOTAL HELP ME SING!
"When I First Heard" W/ Kim A: Lil Kim Ft. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy, and Angie Martinez 'Not Tonight'
Talk about a collaboration! Do y'all remember the video?! ICONIC!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Missy Elliot 'Hot Boyz'
One thing Missy knows how to do is make a HIT, no doubt about it that she's one of the greatest to ever do it!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Carl Thomas "I Wish"
"Sheeee chose to staaahaaayy at hoommmee, so they could be a faamiilyyy, for the childreeennn.. but what about ME?!?! I really enjoyed recording this episode. This song is definitely a problematic fave!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Jhené Aiko 'W.A.Y.S
I can't believe this song isn't on my gospel or nah playlist... like, listen to the material!
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Chic 'Le Freak'
Every time I hear this song I wish that I could have experienced studio 54. This song is a good time, it instantly puts me in a good mood.
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: Kelly Price 'Secret Love' & Jill Scott 'Cross My Mind'
4/4/2023. Happy Birthday to these amazingly talented black women! Both of their music has helped me throughout my life.
'When I First Heard' W/Kim A: 'I Almost Let Go' by Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers
If you every felt like throwing in the towel, this episode is for you.
'When I First Heard' W/Kim A: Maxwell- Lifetime
Maxwell and his healthy fro' had a hold on me when he dropped 'Lifetime'. I really enjoyed recording this episode! What's your favorite song by Maxwell?
'When I First Heard' W/ Kim A: The Pilot
Hey Family! This is my pilot, the introduction to my new podcast, 'When I First Heard'.
What can you expect from this podcast: LAUGHTER. Superb music dialogue, and a good time. Let's take a trip down memory lane.
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