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I Talk To Myself Sometimes

Antoinette Arrington

Sometimes the only way to see it clearly… is to say it out loud. I Talk To Myself Sometimes is where Antoinette Arrington unpacks the life that shaped her — and talks through the woman she’s still becoming. Each episode is sparked by the nostalgic soundtrack of the 90s, revisiting the songs that carried us through first loves, heartbreaks, and grown woman lessons we didn’t even know we were learning. This podcast is for anyone who finds themselves lost in thought, processing life out loud, or

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00:07:39

Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime”: When Right Person,...

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2025/12/21

Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime” dropped in 1997, and if you’ve ever felt something real and had to walk away because the timing wasn’t right, you know this song. This wistful neo-soul classic captured the emotional maturity it takes to honor connection without acting on it, the clarity that comes from understanding that wanting someone and being available for them aren’t the same thing, and the wisdom of choosing integrity over impulse. In this episode of *I Talk To Myself Sometimes*, Antoinette

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00:07:27

Jodeci’s “Forever My Lady”: When Wanting Someone Felt...

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2025/12/08

Jodeci’s “Forever My Lady” dropped in 1991, and if you’ve ever mistaken intensity for permanence, you know this song. This intimate 90s R&B classic captured the kind of desire that feels all-consuming—the pull toward someone so strong it seems like it has to mean forever. In this episode of *I Talk To Myself Sometimes*, Antoinette Arrington explores how this sensual hit reveals the difference between wanting someone and keeping them, the lessons we carry about confusing heat with devotion, and the

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00:07:29

Intro’s “Come Inside”: When Lust Grew Up and Asked...

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2025/12/06

Intro’s “Come Inside” dropped in 1993, and if you’ve ever confused intensity with intimacy, you know this song. This intimate 90s R&B classic captured the kind of desire that feels all-consuming… the electric pull of teenage lust versus the complex reality of adult arousal that asks whether good sex equals emotional investment. In this episode of *I Talk To Myself Sometimes*, Antoinette Arrington explores how this sensual hit reveals what happens when we expect sex to communicate care, the

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00:04:57

Ideal’s “Get Gone”: The Power of Saying Enough

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2025/11/22

Ideal’s “Get Gone” dropped in 1999, and if you’ve ever reached the point where enough was finally enough, you know this song. This bold 90s R&B hit captured the kind of clarity it takes to walk away without apology—the moment when self-preservation becomes non-negotiable. In this episode of *I Talk To Myself Sometimes*, Antoinette Arrington explores how this liberating classic reveals the power of boundaries, the self-awareness required to stop tolerating what hurts us, and the strength that comes

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00:05:10

TLC’s “Red Light Special”: When Chemistry Was Never...

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2025/11/21

TLC’s “Red Light Special” dropped in 1995, and if you’ve ever been drawn to someone who wasn’t meant to stay, you know this song. This sensual 90s R&B classic captured the kind of chemistry that feels magnetic—the pull toward someone that’s undeniable, even when everything else isn’t quite right. In this episode of *I Talk To Myself Sometimes*, Antoinette Arrington explores how this intimate hit reveals the difference between attraction and compatibility, the self-awareness it takes to remember

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00:05:13

Deborah Cox & R.L.‘s “We Can’t Be Friends”: When...

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2025/11/19

Deborah Cox and R.L.‘s “We Can’t Be Friends” dropped in 1998, and if you’ve ever had to let someone go—not out of anger, but out of honesty—you know this song. This unflinching 90s R&B duet captures the kind of emotional clarity it takes to admit that some connections can’t exist in the gray area of friendship. In this episode of *I Talk To Myself Sometimes*, Antoinette Arrington explores how this confessional classic reveals the courage it takes to walk away from someone you still care about, the

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00:04:10

Monica’s “Why I Love You So Much”: How Teenage...

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2025/11/18

Monica’s “Why I Love You So Much” dropped in 1995, and if you were there, you remember. This tender 90s R&B ballad captured the kind of devotion that felt absolute—unguarded, all-encompassing, innocent. In this episode of *I Talk To Myself Sometimes*, Antoinette Arrington explores how this nostalgic classic reveals the beauty and vulnerability of loving someone before you fully know yourself, the lessons we carry from our first experiences of devotion, and the wisdom that comes from looking back on

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00:03:32

Dru Hill’s “Tell Me”: Honesty, Desire, and the...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Dru Hill’s debut single “Tell Me” (1996) — a soulful plea that blurs the line between desire and vulnerability. Through a modern lens, this episode unpacks how 90s R&B men often used sensuality as their safest language for expressing emotional need.

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00:02:49

Tony! Toni! Toné!’s “Anniversary”: Devotion,...

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2025/11/12

In this reflective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Tony! Toni! Toné!’s timeless classic “Anniversary” (1993) — a slow, soulful celebration of commitment and emotional maturity. Through themes of devotion, intention, and partnership, this episode explores what it truly takes to sustain love beyond infatuation.

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00:02:51

SWV’s “Rain”: Emotional Intimacy and the Courage to...

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2025/11/12

In this introspective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit SWV’s “Rain” (1997) — a slow, soulful classic that redefined emotional vulnerability in 90s R&B. Through themes of trust, openness, and feminine resilience, this reflection explores how love and healing often arrive when we finally stop resisting and allow ourselves to be seen.

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00:03:10

Faith Evans’ “Soon As I Get Home”: The Weight of...

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2025/11/12

In this reflective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Faith Evans’ “Soon As I Get Home” (1995) — a timeless R&B ballad that explores loyalty, longing, and the emotional toll of waiting for reciprocity in love. Through the lens of emotional healing and Black women’s experiences with devotion, this episode unpacks how waiting can transform from tenderness into quiet exhaustion — and what it really means to come home to yourself.

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00:03:32

Bell Biv DeVoe — “Poison” : The Fear Behind the Swagger

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2025/11/12

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Bell Biv DeVoe’s 1990 hit “Poison” — a masterclass in swagger that masked a deeper cultural unease. Through a reflective lens, we explore how early ’90s R&B turned masculine insecurity into rhythm, redefining attraction, control, and fear in the process.

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00:03:07

Hi-Five — “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)” (1990):...

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2025/11/12

In this nostalgic episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Hi-Five’s 1990 hit “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)” — a sweet reminder of when love was simple, tender, and uncalculated. Through a reflective lens, we explore how early ‘90s R&B taught a generation of Black youth the language of affection before expectation, and how innocence shaped our understanding of connection.

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00:04:25

Case ft. Foxy Brown & Mary J. Blige — “Touch Me,...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, we revisit Case, Foxy Brown, and Mary J. Blige’s 1996 R&B classic, “Touch Me, Tease Me.”Through the lens of sensual power and emotional autonomy, this reflection explores how Black women in the mid-’90s redefined desire — not as submission, but as self-command.A confessional look at feminine allure, boundaries, and the quiet revolution of reclaiming agency through sound and spirit.

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00:02:16

Mary J. Blige’s “My Life”: Healing, Honesty, and the...

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2025/11/08

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette reflects on Mary J. Blige’s 1994 album My Life — an anthem of healing, honesty, and self-restoration. Through a deeply personal lens, she explores how Mary gave a generation of Black women permission to be transparent in their struggle while redefining what it meant to grow, forgive, and rebuild in real time.

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00:02:13

Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road”: Closure, Surrender,...

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2025/11/08

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette revisits Boyz II Men’s 1992 ballad “End of the Road” — a defining R&B anthem about heartbreak, closure, and emotional release. Through intimate storytelling, she unpacks how the song taught an entire generation to process endings, mourn love without bitterness, and find the quiet courage to let go.

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00:02:15

Janet Jackson’s “Any Time, Any Place”: Desire,...

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2025/11/08

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette explores Janet Jackson’s 1994 classic “Any Time, Any Place” — a song that redefined sensuality through self-possession and emotional depth. This reflection dives into how Janet used softness as power, transformed vulnerability into agency, and taught a generation of women that intimacy begins with self-acceptance.

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00:02:24

Jodeci’s “Cry For You”: Masculinity, Heartbreak, and...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes, Antoinette revisits Jodeci’s 1993 classic “Cry For You” — a seminal track that normalized masculine vulnerability in R&B. Through reflective and confessional storytelling, she explores how openly expressed heartbreak shaped the way men and women understood sincerity, emotional honesty, and relational transparency, both then and now.

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00:01:48

Total ft. The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Can’t You See”: The...

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2025/11/07

This episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes reflects on Total ft. The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Can’t You See” (1995) — a timeless R&B anthem of feminine strength, allure, and emotional agency. Through reflective storytelling, we explore how this mid-’90s hit became a soundtrack for Black women claiming desirability on their own terms, redefining what empowerment and presence could feel like in love, attraction, and self-expression.

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00:02:16

Joe’s “All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do)” (1996):...

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2025/11/05

This reflective episode of I Talk To Myself Sometimes revisits Joe’s “All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do)” (1996) — a sensual 90s R&B classic that blurred the line between emotional availability and performance. Through an intimate lens, we explore how young Black men of that era often expressed vulnerability through seduction, and what that taught us about love, awareness, and the emotional evolution that still challenges relationships today.

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