Lyrically Correct is a music trivia game specially created for date night by two couples, Donte and Tiffany Jones and Juelz and Nikki Rhodes.
The music lovers opened up about the inspiration behind the game.
What inspired the trivia-card game?
Nikki Rhodes: I saw a post on social media and had the idea that it would be a dope game. Julez said we should create one and I thought to myself, “Really? How?” He called his cousin, Donte, and his wife, Tiffany and Lyrically Correct was born within the next month or so.
What made you specifically focus on R&B and gospel music genres?
Donte and Tiffany Jones: We’re 80s babies, which means we grew up in the ’90s and early 2000s listening to those ’90s R&B songs that are classics, but we were too young to be singing when they came out. In all seriousness, there is no great music from any decade that can compare with ’90s R&B. We believe you can love God and trap music – or however they say it on Black Twitter. We felt it was only right to provide a game for our church family that should be able to have just as much fun as us believers that still listen to secular music.
What can music enthusiasts expect from the game?
Rhodes: Players can expect to have a good time, argue about the lyrics to songs they thought they knew, and expect a karaoke session at some point during the game. Our game is so fun for everyone in the family to enjoy.
How has the game improved your relationships?
Jones: If you think Lyrically Correct causes arguments while playing, you could only imagine the arguments we’ve had writing the games. I say that only half joking, developing these games and building this company has made us a stronger and better couple. We’ve had to learn to be better communicators, and we’ve learned to prioritize “us” time, which has been wonderful for us. Making time to just be husband and wife, or better yet to still date is very important when most of the day you’re in business partner mode.
What do you all want people to take from this game?
Rhodes: We want people to use the game as a turn-up tool. Our goal is to bring people together in the name of fun, love, and music.
How is this game adding to the narrative of Black love?
Jones: There is nothing that says Black love like the soul classics of the ’60s and ’70s or the R&B jams of the ’90s. We’ve had guys tell us their plans to use each of those decks on dates and plans to play with their partners to spark things up. We are just excited to be a part of that. Additionally, we as two Black couples thriving in business together add to the positive narratives of Black love and Black business. We are proud of both.
