KROSS BARZ
Where real stories meet raw truth.
Hosted by Big OH! and J. Tanae’, KROSS BARZ is all about bridging the gap — between the overlooked and the iconic, the everyday and the extraordinary.
We drop barz of truth, purpose, and passion from voices that built the culture.
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Bubblin' Brown Sugar: Hometown Conversation with with Derrick Givens
On this episode of KROSS BARZ Big OH! and J. Tanae' take a walk down memory lane with Derrick Givens. Mr. Givens is 1/4 of the "The Givens Family", a group that originated out of East Orange, New Jersey. The Givens Family made their debut appearance on the late '70s hit show What's Happenin! Their quartet-style performance of "Bubblin' Brown Sugar" became an iconic episode for the TV show.
The Givens Family also signed with Sugar Hill Records, Venture Records, and performed with the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble, in Harlem, NY. As Derrick remained on the music scene, he continued to lend his voice, writing, and producing expertise to artists such as Stevie Wonder, Baby Face, and George Benson to name a few.
Derrick Givens has crafted solo projects and released independent songs entitled "If You Could See", "Come Back To Me", and "You Know I Love You".
