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‘The Chi’: Here’s The Music You Heard In Season 6, Episode 8

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'The Chi' 608 Jemma Britney
SHOWTIME

(WARNING: Spoilers for this week’s The Chi episode will be found below.)

The Chi season six arrives at its midseason point where we stumble upon crucial moments for the show’s characters. Kevin is ready to move to Los Angeles to continue his pursuit of a video game career. This also means that he and Maisha have reached a big point in their relationship, one that results in them exchanging “I love you”s rather than breaking up due to the distance. Rob and Emmett decide to take their shot to kill Douda, but that goes horribly wrong, leaving Victor to clean up the mess, or so it seems at the end of this episode. We also watch Papa deal with his grief which leads to surprising decisions like pursuing a career as a pastor and breaking up with Kenya. Jake decides to move into Kevin’s old apartment, which leads to a disagreement between him and Jemma. They’re able to work through it, but a move by Britney to appeal to Jemma sparks another argument between them.

The events mentioned above in the eighth episode of Showtime’s The Chi season six, titled “Who Shot Ya,” are soundtracked by songs that help to accentuate the emotions behind each scene. You can find a list of them below and details about the scenes the records played behind.

The following records were provided thanks to the Showtime Entertainment Public Relations team. Some records are unreleased and will not be on streaming until a later date. Check back for updates on a release.

BJ The Chicago Kid — “Comin From Chicago”

BJ The Chicago Kid’s track plays around the 1:45 mark as Kevin rides the train in Chicago and reflects on his final moments in his hometown by looking back at key moments from his past. They include memories with Maisha, others with Kevin and Papa, his family, Emmett, and more.

Quan — “Big Booty”

We hear this record around the 5:30 mark during a sex scene between Emmett and Keisha. It happens during a bit of a stalemate between the couple, but this moment of intimacy is sparked by Emmett’s willingness to take a week off to handle things at home so that Keisha can search for a job.

Durand The Rapper — “Leave Me Alone”

This song plays around the 8:20 mark as Kevin packs up his luggage for his move to Los Angeles. He’s interrupted by a man who arrives at the apartment to collect his furniture. Kevin says the guy is here a few days early, and though the man doesn’t believe him at first, Kevin proves that he’s still early. That doesn’t matter because the man still decides to take the future, saying they’ll be out of business by the time Kevin’s actual appointment comes around.

Penzilla — “You Or Me”

Around the 11:18 mark, this song plays after an argument between Emmett and Keisha after they had sex. Emmett believed their moment in bed was Keisha’s way of saying sorry, but she quickly corrected him and said it was a thank you for him taking a week off of work. She adamantly expresses that she’s still upset over Douda’s money being in their house and doubles down on her request to Emmett to fix their situation.

The scene then transitions to Smokey’s where we see that Papa has returned to work. Kenya approaches him, surprised that he’s back to work so soon. Papa apologizes for taking out the frustrations about his father’s death on her but stands firm on his decision to not continue a relationship with Kenya.

Alonda — “Ocean Flow”

This record can be heard around the 21:02 mark as Kevin, Papa, and Jake take their bikes out to the Chicago streets for one final ride before Kevin’s departure. It’s all smiles as once again, they reminisce on the memories they made together.

Rapsvmm — “Physical”

We hear this record around the 25:06 mark at the end of a conversation between Keisha and Nuk. We transition to Jake who lets Jemma know that he will be moving into Kevin’s apartment. She assumes the apartment is for both of them, but Jake says the apartment is a place for him. This starts an argument as Jake says they’re too young to live together and Jemma counters by asking how that logic doesn’t apply to them having sex. She eventually storms out and Jake lays down on his bed.

Amari Noelle as Britney — “Her”

This song plays around the 29:39 mark during Britney’s studio session which Jemma is sitting in. The two are vibing to Britney’s new song and Britney approaches Jemma for a dance, and the two eventually share a kiss, but Jemma breaks it off. Jemma sets a boundary and calls for a professional relationship between the two.

Arrow Benjamin & Marley Waters — “Reign”

Around the 33:36 mark, this record plays after a sweet moment between Keisha and Kevin. They eventually go on a jog through their neighborhood as they used to do in past seasons.

BChe — “Camera Ready”

This record can be heard around the 37:12 mark as the going away party for Kevin begins. All of his family and friends are there as they eventually share a toast to really get the party started.

Aerin — “Energy”

We hear this record around the 37:51 mark during a meeting between Zay and Rob’s mother. She tries to recruit Zay to work for her while giving him a warning that something might happen to Douda.

Dot Marv — “I’m Going In”

This song plays around the 40:03 mark as we check back into Kevin’s going away party and see a sweet moment between Lynae and Kevin. They both thank each other for being supportive and bringing the best out of each other and Lynae makes Kevin promise to come back and visit.

A. Rich — “Life Of The Party”

Around the 40:53 mark, this song plays after a tearful speech from Kevin where he thanks all family and friends for their support and love. This leads to an even more emotional moment between Kevin and his mom as they share a tight embrace as the party continues.

Vic Mensa — “$outhside Story” Feat. Common & Malik Yusef

Vic Mensa’s new track plays around the 53:41 mark as Kevin packs up his last items and heads out of his apartment, finally ready for his move to Los Angeles. He turns out the lights and fights back tears once again before stepping out of the apartment for the last time.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ are available through the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan on Fridays at 3am EST/ 12 pm PST. Weekly episodes also air Sundays on Showtime at 9pm EST/PST.

‘The Chi’: Here’s The Music You Heard In Season 6, Episode 7

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'The Chi' 606 Amari Noelle as Gianna
SHOWTIME

(WARNING: Spoilers for this week’s The Chi episode will be found below.)

There aren’t too many records this week on The Chi as Pastor Jackson’s funeral and the tearful moments take precedence over it. In episode seven of season six, titled “Long Live,” we see that Papa, of course, and Bakari are most affected by Pastor Jackson’s death. Papa is initially frustrated with Bakari as the former knows that it is Douda’s crew who is responsible for the murder. Papa later takes out his anger on Kenya, but he seems to settle down by the end of the episode. The death also takes a toll on Bakari who shows his emotions in more ways than one in this episode.

Elsewhere, Kevin prepares for his move to Los Angeles, Jemma and Maisha’s rift grows now that Gianna is in the picture thanks to Jemma’s managerial interest in her, Keisha goes to therapy and discovers a harsh reality about herself and her mother, and lastly, Emmett and Keisha are closer than ever to a breaking point following Pastor Jackson’s death.

The events mentioned above in the seventh episode of Showtime’s The Chi season six, titled “Long Live,” are soundtracked by songs that help to accentuate the emotions behind each scene. You can find a list of them below and details about the scenes the records played behind.

The following records were provided thanks to the Showtime Entertainment Public Relations team. Some records are unreleased and will not be on streaming until a later date. Check back for updates on a release.

Crown — “Foster Kid”

We hear this record around the 12:58 mark as Keisha arrives at a barbershop to meet Nuk. The two then go into a back room where Keisha asks Nuk to make sure that she, Emmett, and their family will always remain safe. Nuk promises to protect Keisha, but not Emmett, something that Keisha refuses to be okay with.

Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha — “B*tch”

This song plays around the 25:03 mark as Maisha records a track that is seemingly directed at Jemma. It comes after the two get into an argument at the studio following Jemma’s late arrival to their session. Maisha learns that Jemma is late because she met with Gianna, something that greatly upsets Maisha.

Lalah Hathaway, Kole & Ariza — “The Energy”

Lalah Hathaway’s record plays around the 34:46 mark as Emmett helps Kevin pack up for his move to Los Angeles. Kevin shares that he’s excited for the move and the two express that they’ll miss each other. Kevin thanks Emmett for his support and says he’ll always look at him like a big brother.

Amari Noelle as Gianna — “Damn Right”

Around the 38:20 mark, Gianna’s track plays as Jemma listens to it as she helps Jake with her hair. She says she likes the track, but Jake downplays it, saying it “sounds like everything else on the radio.” Jake warns Jemma about working with Gianna as he fears that Gianna’s intentions may not be strictly music.

Gavin Williams — “AL 2 Final Now”

We hear this record around the 40:39 mark as Douda plays a game of chess with Zay watching. Zay questions when he’ll be taught the game, and resorts to saying that he’ll figure it out on his own. Douda uses that as a lesson for the duo to always be willing to figure things out on their own. He also reminds them that they’ll have to sacrifice their queen in certain situations in order to win.

Alonda — “Never Stay Mad”

This song plays around the 41:55 mark as Victor returns home to see all the home decor improvements that Fatima has made. It pushes Victor to ask Fatima if she is ready to start a family with him. She initially has doubts which include the FBI’s investigation into him and his political career, but Victor assures her that he will not leave her alone in the task of raising their family. Fatima agrees to have further conversations about their future family.

Donny Hathaway/David Michael Wyatt — “For All We Know”

David Michael Wyatt’s take on Donny Hathaway’s “For All We Know” plays around the 47:17 mark as the funeral service for Pastor Jackson begins. Douda and his crew try to make an appearance but they’re quickly turned away. Papa gives a tearful speech about his father and how he will remember him.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ are available through the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan on Fridays at 3am EST/ 12 pm PST. Weekly episodes also air Sundays on Showtime at 9pm EST/PST.

‘The Chi’: Here’s The Music You Heard In Season 6, Episode 6

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'The Chi' 605 Dre
STARZ

(WARNING: Spoilers for this week’s The Chi episode will be found below.)

The sixth episode in The Chi season six was supposed to be a joyful one. The kids of Chicago’s south side have reached the end of their high school careers and they’re preparing for graduation. With this, come big life decisions for everyone. Kevin is leaning toward a video gaming gig in Los Angeles, which means he must inform not only his mom but also his girlfriend Maisha about it. Bakari reconnects with his sister and Papa finds happiness with a new surprise in his relationship with Kenya. As with everything in The Chi, things aren’t always peachy and rosy in Chicago.

Keisha discovered the bag of money that Douda and Nuk forced Emmett to hide at his home and that turned out to be a breaking point for him as he tried to force his way out of his deal with Douda. That didn’t work out too well for him, and the same could be said about Bakari in the aftermath of his arrest for driving with a stolen car. Victor is being investigated for Q’s murder and he has to decide whether or not to confess to his involvement in the crime. Additionally, Marcus and Jemma’s disagreements continue, but none of the above makes for the worst thing that happened in this episode.

Papa’s father is seemingly dead after he was killed by someone we can assume is an associate of Douda.

The events mentioned above in the sixth episode of Showtime’s The Chi season six, titled “Boys II Men,” are soundtracked by songs that help to accentuate the emotions behind each scene. You can find a list of them below and details about the scenes the records played behind.

The following records were provided thanks to the Showtime Entertainment Public Relations team. Some records are unreleased and will not be on streaming until a later date. Check back for updates on a release.

Preston — “Pressure”

We hear this record around the 6:20 mark as Kevin, Maisha, Jake, Jemma, Lynae, and Papa prepare to take pictures for graduation. They’re all a bit antsy as they wait in line for the photos. Lynae talks about still being on punishment and wanting to move out, Kevin says to be careful what you wish for, Papa is stressing about his photos, and Maisha shows them how it’s done.

Crown — “Wild Bill”

This song plays around the 8:05 mark as Douda punches Bakari in the face for losing the stolen Lamborghini that he allowed him to drive for prom. Douda also consults with Nuk about figuring out a way to wash their money. He learns that Pastor Jackson is the one making things difficult for them.

J Doe — “Need Some Prayer”

Around the 15:15 mark, this record plays as Jamal pulls up in a truck to see Bakari at the door of Nina’s house where Lynae is staying. Bakari apologized to Nina for putting her in harm’s way and he later explained to Jamal how he got a black eye. Jamal then offers Bakari a ride home.

Stix — “Prayer”

This record can be heard around the 23:21 mark as Jamal and Bakari continue their drive. Jamal warns Bakari about his street life and how being in jail will affect him if he continues down this path. Jamal also suggests that Bakari take some time apart from Lynae after the stolen car incident.

Kieran The Light — “No Pressure”

We hear this record around the 28:15 mark as Jamal and Bakari arrive at Papa’s house where the latter has been staying. It’s there that they see Bakari’s sister sitting on the steps. Bakari and his sister Britney were split up into separate foster homes and lost touch with each other over the years.

Rukus — “Spin The Block”

This song plays around the 29:00 mark as Bakari and Britney catch up with each other. Britney reveals that she’s no longer hustling in the streets and is instead, focusing on her music career to accomplish her dreams. She asks if she can stay with Bakari, but he says that the decision isn’t up to him as it’s not his house. They exchange contacts to stay in touch.

EMAN8 — “Inspired”

EMAN8’s record plays around the 48:58 mark as Kevin, Maisha, Jake, Jemma, Lynae, and Papa take their seats in an auditorium to begin graduation. Before things kick off, Douda comes in to have Bakari come with him but Victor and Pastor Jackson tell Douda that Bakari isn’t going anywhere.

Durand The Rapper — “Forever Kings”

Around the 52:10 mark, this song plays as Kevin concludes his graduation speech to his classmates. He revealed his plans to go to Los Angeles to chase his video game dreams and he encouraged his classmates to pursue their own goals, no matter how big or small they are.

Lupe Fiasco — “Kick Push”

This record can be heard around the 54:34 mark at a party that Kevin, Maisha, Jake, Jemma, Lynae, Bakari, Britney, and Papa attend after graduation. It’s here that Lynae meets Britney for the first time and that Britney learns that Bakari has a girlfriend.

Amari Noelle aka Britney — “At It Again (“Kick Push” Freestyle)

We hear this record around the 55:35 mark as Britney, played by real-life artist Amari Noelle, takes over the mic to freestyle over “Kick Push.” Everyone is blown away, though Maisha seems to be a bit jealous as it’s been a while since her raps have brought her the applause that Britney received.

Alonda Rich — “Hypebeast”

This song plays around the 56:30 mark after Britney’s freestyle. Jemma approaches her about managing her, but Britney says her main concern at the moment is finding a place to crash. Jemma says she isn’t able to help there but tells Britney to find her when she’s ready to have someone manage her.

Travon Potts — “Dry My Tears”

Travon Potts’ record can be heard around the 57:26 mark as Pastor Jackson prays for guidance from God and asks for his son to be protected. Just as he concludes this prayer, a man comes up behind him with a rope and seemingly chokes him to death as we’re left to watch him lay on the ground unresponsive.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ are available through the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan on Fridays at 3am EST/ 12 pm PST. Weekly episodes also air Sundays on Showtime at 9pm EST/PST.