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Can We Talk R&B is a weekly podcast series, that explores the history, culture and future of R&B music through in-depth interviews with artists, producers, songwriters, and other industry professionals. The show dives into the creative process, the business side of music, and the cultural impact of R&B. Can We Talk R&B is a place for R&B fans to discover new and veteran talent.
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome R&B legend Tim Kelley! Tim shares insights into his incredible career, during which he has produced hit songs that have sold over 600 million records, earned four Grammy Awards, and garnered 12 nominations. He recounts fascinating stories behind his work as the legendary duo Tim and Bob, including tracks for Bobby Valentino and the infamous "Thong Song" by Sisqo, along with the legal challenges involving Ricky Martin. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with behind-the-scenes tales from the world of R&B!
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🎙️ Hosted & Created by: Ian Von
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome 90s R&B legend Donell Jones! He shares his early beginnings and influences growing up in Chicago, and his journey through the golden age of R&B music on the LaFace label. Donell opens up about the challenges of being on a label with major talents like Usher, Pink, Toni Braxton, and OutKast, and the patience required as he waited for his moment to shine.
He reflects on his iconic debut album, Where I Wanna Be, discussing the extensive work that went into its creation and his hopes for its success. Donell also shares his excitement about new artists sampling his music and the joy it brings him when his work gains renewed popularity plus more. You don't want to miss it!
0:00 - 2:59 Intro
2:59 - 3:20 What made you fall in love with R&B?
3:20 - 3:55 Did you sing in Church?
3:55 - 4:30 How did you get to singing
4:30 - 5:21 What made you want to get into songwriting?
5:31 - 6:37 Being apart of a singing group
6:37 - 7:45 Being signed from singing outside
7:45 - 8:20 Being apart of the untouchables album
8:20 - 9:20 Tell me about being signed with Eddie F
9:20 - 9:55 Being signed solo
9:55 - 11:00 In the hood and knock me off my feet
11:00 - 12:02 Being around the right people
12:02 - 13:10 Did you look at male 90s r&b as competition?
13:10 - 15:20 Where I wanna be
15:20 - 16:02 The first single
16:02 - 16:25 You know wassup
16:25 - 21:47 Deep Dive: Where I Wanna Be
21:47 - 22:26 Do you have a favorite song from that album?
22:26 - 23:21 Do you have any regrets creatively?
23:21 - 24:20 What are your thoughts on where the music business is now?
24:20 - 25:08 Independent artists marketing their music
25:08 - 26:40 How does it feel to have independent but still have a legendary catalog?
26:40 - 27:51 The new generation flipping your music
27:51 - 28:50 Do you have stories of being screwed from publishing?
28:50 - 29:41 Have you ever gotten your heart broken in this business?
29:41 - 30:44 Do you have a team or are you self managed?
30:44 - 31:12 Are your hats apart of your signature style?
31:12 - 31:26 The new style of R&B artists
31:26 - 31:53 Are you mentoring any of the new artist?
31:53 - 32:58 Are you listening to new artists?
32:58 - 34:25 Spotlight being on Male R&B vs Women
34:25 - 35:36 Vulnerability in the R&B Space
35:36 - 36:42 Top 5 R&B Songs
36:42 - 37:60 What’s the last song that inspired you?
37:60 - 40:13 Top R&B Group
40:13 - 40:56 What’s up next for you?
40:56 - 41:35 Karma
41:35 - 43:12 What’s your writing process?
43:12 - 44:30 30 years in the game
44:30 - 44:46 Closing
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In this episode, the self-proclaimed "King of Christian R&B," Jor'Dan Armstrong, joins us to discuss his humble beginnings, R&B influences, and his mission to create soulful R&B songs with a Christian message. We'll also delve into his musical inspirations and his two Billboard hits and so much more.
0:00 - 3:15 Intro
3:15 - 6:38 Hearing Jodeci’s music
6:38 - 8:11 What made you want to do this professionally?
8:11 - 9:20 Learning how to produce
9:20 - 10:15 Creating music with different producers
10:15 - 11:54 How were you able to merge Gospel and R&B sounds
11:54 - 12:45 The Gospel groups that are influencing R&B sounds
12:45 - 13:58 What hardships did you face early on
13:58 - 15:00 Moving to Atlanta
15:00 - 16:39 Labels not knowing how to market Christian R&B
16:39 - 17:30 What’s the money looking like as an independent artist
17:30 - 18:30 The market for Christian R&B
18:30 - 20:00 Learning the business side of music
20:00 - 21:28 The importance of discussing the business with Gospel greats
21:28 - 23:54 Being influenced by Kanye
23:54 - 26:39 The Deep Dive: My God
26:39 - 28:38 Choosing to stay independent
28:38 - 31:01 Streaming vs hard copies
31:01 - 34:38 Mount Rushmore in Gospel
34:38 - 37:40 Mount Rushmore R&B Artist
37:40 - 39:38 Michael being compared to others
39:38 - 42:00 Beyoncé’s hard work
42:00 - 44:00 If you could remake a Gospel album
44:00 - 47:32 Respect the Pen: On My Mind
47:32 - 50:20 What do you have coming up?
50:20 - 50:45 Closing
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In this episode, Sammie joins the show to dive deep into his remarkable 25-year career in music. He shares his journey from being discovered at just 10 years old after winning Showtime at the Apollo to becoming a platinum-selling artist at 12. Sammie reflects on his experiences with artist development and his hit collaboration with Soulja Boy on "Kiss Me Through the Phone." He discusses the challenges of his career, including dealing with a business partner who took all his money and his subsequent rebuilding process.
Sammie also talks about Troy Taylor's significant influence on his music, how he manages mental setbacks through journaling and physical fitness, and the new artists who inspire him. He reminisces about his performance on the 2020 Millennium Tour and his viral moment on VERZUZ with Pleasure P, Ray J, and Bobby V, which led to the formation of their supergroup, R.S.V.P.
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In this episode, VEDO opens up about reaching 1 billion streams with his hit song "You Got It," the journey of releasing 8 albums before his breakthrough, and the story behind the track. He also discusses his time on NBC's The Voice with Team Usher, performing for 15 million viewers, and his viral Tiny Desk performance where he sang background alongside Eric Bellinger for Usher. Additionally, VEDO shares how he’s earned millions independently from the success of "You Got It."
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In this episode of Can We Talk R&B, we are thrilled to welcome Phil “The Keyz” Cornish, a 2x Grammy Award-winning musician and producer. Phil takes us on a journey through his roots in Houston, TX, where his early years as a pianist set the stage for an impressive career.
From his early days in Houston, Texas, to becoming a pivotal figure in the music industry, Phil shares his incredible journey. Learn about his musical upbringing, the inspiration behind his unique sound, and his collaborations with iconic artists like Kanye West, SZA, Usher, Coco Jones, The-Dream, Akon, Musiq Soulchildand Akon.
Throughout his career, Phil has collaborated with an array of renowned artists including PJ Morton, Kanye West, Jessie J, The-Dream, Musiq Soulchild, and many more. He delves into his role in Kanye West’s Sunday Service, where he played a key role in shaping the sound and assembling the choir and band. Phil also contributed to Kanye’s chart-topping albums Jesus Is King and Jesus Is Born. Going viral every year for playing piano for Kim Kardashian and her family during the holidays at her home.
Phil shares a heartwarming story about being invited to play piano for Kanye West and his family during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays—a tradition that continues to captivate fans through viral videos shared by Kim Kardashian.
Additionally, Phil updates us on his current projects, including his work with artists such as SZA, Usher, Coco Jones, Tone Stith and more.
This episode is a must-listen for music lovers and aspiring artists alike.
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In this episode of Can We Talk R&B, we sit down with singer-songwriter Zae France. Zae shares his journey from being born and raised in North Carolina to moving to Connecticut at age 12 and bouncing back and forth during high school. Despite singing in high school, he kept it under wraps until he released his first song in 2017.
0:00 - 3:49 Intro
3:49 - 4:40 Being Southern
4:40 - 5:09 Moving to CT
5:09 - 6:16 What challenges did you face moving to CT
6:16 - 7:02 Moving to LA
7:02 - 8:37 Releasing music independently
8:37 - 9:34 Deciding to move to LA
9:56 - 10:48 The American Dream
10:48 - 12:45 Singing in church
12:45 - 15:08 What made you fall in love with music
15:08 - 16:23 What has your Gospel background taught you?
16:23 - 16:42 Moving to LA alone
16:42 - 18:00 How did you meet Neyo?
18:00 - 18:43 Landing a placement with Neyo
18:43 - 19:50 Full circle moment
19:50 - 21:02 Feedback from touring with Neyo
21:02 - 22:05 Being signed to Def Jam
22:05 - 25:16 The feeling of growth on tour
25:16 - 27:07 Do you study the greats?
27:07 - 28:30 Understanding how to orchestrate a song
28:30 - 29:50 Storytelling in albums
29:50 - 31:50 Rhythm Backwoods part two
31:50 - 34:09 Elevating in projects
34:09 - 35:10 Marketing
35:10 - 40:51 Deep Dive: Better Love
40:51 - 41:14 Top three Songwriters
41:14 - 42:53 Is dance a necessary skill for R&B artist
43:53 - 45:59 Favorite R&B Album
45:59 - 48:08 Respect the Pen: Thisvibeaintforeverybody
48:08 - 50:00 The impact of your music on people
50:00 - 51:20 The best part of the process of being an artist
51:20 - 52:28 What is your vibe for your process
52:28 - 55:06 What is your idea to be an R&B guy?
55:06 - 55:30 Live show guests
55:30 - 54 Closing
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In this episode of Can We Talk R&B, we are joined by 2x Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Elijah Blake. From writing for major artists like Rihanna, Kehlani, and Keyshia Cole to building a remarkable career before turning 30, Elijah shares his journey from a rebellious youth to discovering his passion for music through the Church. He reflects on starting his music career at just 15, collaborating with Trey Songz on the Ready album, and his experiences writing hit records, (including the iconic "Climax" for Usher).
Elijah also discusses his pride in his Haitian and Dominican heritage, his recent move from a major label to an independent label, and his new album. Tune in for an insightful conversation about his career, identity, and the future of his music.
0:00 - 3:05 Intro
3:05 - 5:51 Being from Florida
5:51 - 6:52 What made you fall in love with R&B
6:52 - 8:32 Church raised vocalists
8:32 - 9:50 The idea to pursue music
9:50 - 12:20 Finding the balance in Songwriting
12:20 - 15:00 Troy Taylor’s mentorship
15:00 - 17:38 Is it important to be a writer and an artist
17:38 - 19:55 Paying songwriters
19:55 - 21:04 Producers vs Beat makers
21:04 - 21:50 What is your songwriting process
21:50 - 23:33 Making music in your own sound
23:33 - 25:23 Not following trends in music
26:23 - 27:22 What is inspiring your sound right now?
27:22 - 31:58 Deep Dive: Ghost Busters
31:58 - 34:30 Signing a deal
34:30 - 36:51 Favorite person you’ve worked with?
36:51 - 41:06 The best male R&B vocalist
41:06 - 41:59 Top 3 Prince records
41:59 - 43:14 Create your own group
43:14 - 44:24 Recording a Haitian record
44:24 - 46:57 Would you sell your publishing?
46:57 - 49:57 Brandy or Jazmine
49:57 - 52:40 Respect The Pen: Climax
52:40 - 53:12 Closing
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In this episode of Can We Talk R&B, we welcome Eric Bellinger, the California native known for his impressive collaborations with Beyoncé, Usher, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Fantasia, Selena Gomez, and Janelle Monáe, among others. Join us as we delve into the world of independent R&B with this chart-topping artist and prolific songwriter.
Eric shares the secrets behind his success, including how he's independently released over 39 albums. He reflects on his journey from his Los Angeles roots, his early musical influences, and the stories behind his hit records. Plus, get an exclusive look at his songwriting process and how he crafts hits for superstars like Usher and Chris Brown. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with an R&B powerhouse!
0:00 - 2:20 Intro
2:20 - 4:18 Circle of love
4:18 - 5:06 What made you fall in love with R&B?
5:06 - 6:50 Parents were youth pastors
6:50 - 8:00 Growing up in LA
8:00 - 9:43 Learning from musicians in Church
9:43 - 10:24 Choosing friends wisely young
10:24 - 10:53 What led you to being an artist
10:53 - 11:20 How did you get to creating songs
11:20 - 13:09 Being in the right rooms
13:09 - 14:18 Taking initiative for success
14:18 - 16:34 The decision to stay independent
16:34 - 17:52 Being in control of your income in music
17:52 - 20:12 What are some of the roadblocks you’ve faced?
20:12 - 21:38 Do you still love it?
21:38 - 22:34 How many projects have you done?
22:34 - 23:30 What is your process like creating for other artist?
23:30 - 24:05 Favorite artist you’ve collabed with?
24:05 - 25:35 When writing a song with artist
25:35 - 26:36 What songs do you wish you’ve kept
26:36 - 29:00 Imagination
29:00 - 29:47 Show Break
29:47 - 30:42 What is your favorite album
30:42 - 33:14 Deep Dive: New Flame
33:14 - 34:39 Who is your favorite writing partner
34:39 - 37:39 Who is the best R&B vocalist
37:39 - 39:11 Independent vs signed artist
39:11 - 40:50 Mount Rushmore of songwriters
40:50 - 41:28 Neyo’s Pen
41:28 - 42:00 Who do you want to work with
42:00 - 43:54 Beyoncé’s trajectory
43:54 - 46:16 Resect the Pen: Fine China
46:16 - 48:26 When is the next project coming?
48:26 - 49:55 How important is your family to your art
49:55 - 50:20 Outro
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R&B legend Jon B joins Can We Talk R&B for an exclusive conversation that spans decades! Jon delves into his remarkable career, tracing his rise in the mid-1990s to his recent collaboration with Tank. He shares fascinating stories about working with iconic figures like Tupac Shakur and Babyface, and discusses his lasting impact on modern R&B. Discover how his uncredited influence has shaped artists such as Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke, and hear about his enduring passion for the genre that defined his sound. Tune in for an episode filled with music, memories, and insights from a true R&B icon!
0:00 - 1:39 Intro
1:39 - 2:42 Can We Talk
2:42 - 3:36 Top R&B Songs
3:36 - 5:27 What made you fall in love with Music?
5:27 - 7:56 Being in the Gospel Choir
7:56 - 9:02 “Pretty Girl”
9:02 - 11:13 What song were you singing to ladies
11:13 - 11:55 Being interested in different Genres
11:55 - 13:50 What led you to making this your career
13:50 - 15:07 Creating the first album
15:07 - 16:24 What led you to baby face
16:24 - 17:15 Producing music to bring an artist
17:15 - 18:00 Making honest music
18:00 - 20:44 Changing sounds between albums
20:44 - 23:41 The Jon B look
23:41 - 26:01 “The Cool Relax”
26:01 - 27:00 Being on the road with K-ci and Jojo
27:00 - 30:13 “Are you still down”
30:13 - 30:52 Break
30:52 - 34:00 In the studio with Tupac
34:00 - 34:33 Tupac’s Impact
34:33 - 36:48 “Shine”
36:48 - 42:43 Deep Dive - They Don’t Know
42:43 - 44:25 Who are you listening to?
44:25 - 47:20 Working with Tank
47:20 - 50:38 Respect The Pen: Waiting on You
50:38 - 52:21 90s vs 70s
52:21 - 57:18 Influence as an artist
57:18 - 58:20 The new album
58:20 - 59:47 Do you still love it?
59:47 - 1:02:08 Have you considered selling your publishing?
1:02:08 - 1:03:35 Outro
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On the season finale, join us for a fun-filled episode as Ian Von welcomes his longtime friend, Van Lathan! This Academy Award-winning former TMZ producer and co-host of the Ringer's "Higher Learning" podcast gives his takes on his favorite R&B groups and artists and his controversial take on his favorite Usher album. You don't want to miss this episode.
0:00 - 2:26 Intro
2:26 - 3:30 Ian and Van Lathan’s background
3:30 - 4:30 Old R&B vs New R&B approaching women
4:30 - 5:33 New age R&B making music on what they think
5:33 - 6:14 Jagged Edge’s let’s get married
6:14 - 6:46 R&B is missing its Vulnerability
6:46 - 9:27 Player Proof vs Pink Ladies story
9:27 - 10:28 Songs that make you want to feel a way about someone
10:28 - 10:47 Vulnerability is frowned upon
10:47 - 13:36 Moving from Baton Rouge to LA
13:36 - 16:10 TMZ to an Oscar
16:10 - 16:30 Once again, for the very first time
16:30 - 19:50 Ian’s group
19:50 - 20:40 People who push and inspire each other
20:40 - 21:37 Being noticed by a fan
21:37 - 22:46 Mount Rushmore R&B Male Groups
22:46 - 27:08 Jagged Edge vs 112
27:08 - 28:49 Ranking Male Group
28:49 - 30:12 Mount Rushmore Girl Group
30:12 - 31:55 Why not Destiny’s Child?
31:55 - 32:42 Mount Rushmore for Male R&B Singers
32:42 - 33:21 Does Michael count as Pop
33:42 - 34:07 Mount Rushmore for Female Artists
34:07 - 35:55 What is considered R&B and Pop?
35:55 - 37:46 Rolling Stones Best R&B Songs 21st Century
37:46 - 41:40 Favorite Singer and Rapper
41:40 - 42:30 Frank Oceans Discography
42:30 - 43:15 Jay Electronica’s Rap Style
43:15 - 45:06 The top ten on the Rolling Stones list
45:06 - 46:30 Confessions better than 8701
46:30 - 47:40 Redoing the Mount Rushmore
47:40 - 48:30 Musiq Soulchild
48:30 - 50:50 New female Mount Rushmore
50:50 - 52:00 SZA’s Impact
52:00 - 53:24 Top Five on 8701 and Confessions
53:24 - 55:40 Confessions top to bottom wins
55:40 - 57:46 Comparing songs on Usher projects
56:46 - 1:00:06 Closing
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This week on "Can We Talk R&B" Will Gittens takes us on a journey! The internet's favorite cover artist and hitmaker for stars like Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Tank, Josh Levi, Bridget Kelly, and more share his secrets to viral success! Learn how he captivated millions, discover his viral formula songwriting techniques, and how he navigated industry scams. Dive deep into music, motivation, and overcoming challenges. You don't want to miss this one!
0:00 - 1:34 Intro
1:34 - 3:35 What got you into R&B?
3:35 - 5:44 Moving to Nashville from Trinidad
5:44 - 7:15 Have you found a Trinidad community in Nashville?
7:15 - 9:13 How was the transition to LA?
9:13 - 10:20 Pursuing music in LA
10:20 - 14:50 Navigating the Industry
14:50 - 16:10 How did you grow your social media following?
16:10 - 19:34 What was your formula for socials?
19:34 - 19:58 Performing and live shows
19:58 - 20:40 Making money on streaming platforms
20:40 - 21:58 Touring independently
21:58 - 23:00 Understanding the digital marketing and promoting
23:00 - 24:05 Labels aren’t bad
24:05 - 26:30 Being constantly determined to grind
26:30 - 28:53 Do you thing going viral is sustainable?
28:53 - 30:47 Creating music to find the hit
30:47 - 32:35 Writing 350 songs in a year
32:35 - 33:32 Deep Dive: Say the Word
33:32 - 35:30 Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
35:30 - 36:46 The desire to change the industry
36:46 - 37:40 Closing
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On this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian welcomes LA Native 2x Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter KENYON DIXON on the show. Kenyon talks about his upbringing in the Church. Linking up with Tyrese early in his career for songwriting for artists like Tyrese, TGT, and later Justin Timberlake. Kenyon also talks about background singing for artists like Tyrese, Justin Timberlake, Ledisi, Kirk Franklin, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Brandy, Jill Scott, and Nick Jonas. His move from background vocals and focus on your solo career. His rise as an independent artist and experience working with Kanye West on “Ultralight Beam '' and contribution to R&B.
0:00 - 3:10 Intro
3:10 - 5:44 Tell us about your upbringing
5:44 - 6:55 Being from Watts, CA
6:55 - 8:25 Working with Tyrese early on
8:25 - 9:05 Open Invitation album
9:05 - 10:39 Performing at the Grammys
10:39 - 13:30 How did your transition from Gospel to R&B
13:30 - 14:10 Mothers first show
14:10 - 15:36 The difference between TGT and Justin Timberlake
15:36 - 16:55 Working with various artists and their styles
16:55 - 17:07 Touring with Kirk
17:07 - 17:50 Touring Jill Scott
17:50 - 18:49 Most valuable lesson from working with artists
18:49 - 20:35 What made you decide to go solo?
20:35 - 23:00 The balance of recording and touring with artists
23:00 - 24:23 Preparing for solo career on tour with other artists
24:23 - 26:15 Did the opportunities lead to writing?
26:15 - 29:15 R&B independent artists
29:15 - 30:36 Do you ever think about majors?
30:36 - 33:02 The shift from Majors to Indie
33:02 - 36:36 What are your roles in being independent
35:36 - 37:00 Depending on your team
37:00 - 40:44 Background vocals on Ultralight Beam
40:44 - 41:42 The Life of Pablo album
41:42 - 43:33 Which singers worked on Ultralight Beam?
43:33 - 47:12 The R&B You Love
47:12 - 52:26 Deep Dive: 2000s R&B
52:26 - 54:29 RL and Next
54:29 - 55:15 Being able to tap into the 90s feel
55:15 - 57:30 Hot Topics: Advocate for the 2000s R&B
57:30 - 58:27 90s to 2000s Artists
58:27 - 59:00 Neyo - So Sick
59:00 - 1:00:44 Cultural moments that elevated R&B in 2000s
1:00:44 - 1:05:15 Songs Usher should perform at the Super Bowl
1:05:15 - 1:05:54 Closing
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This week, Can We Talk R&B welcomes a true icon: Multi-Platinum Selling/ Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, dancer, and all-around powerhouse Mya! Get ready for a deep dive into the evolution of R&B, from Mya's early days to the current landscape. Mya reflects on the 25th anniversary of her iconic self-titled album, ‘Mya’. She shares the keys to navigating the music industry, and the exciting new music she is gearing up to release without the major label backing. Mya also shares her thoughts on the changing musical climate, the pressures of maintaining a social media presence, and the secrets to staying relevant in the game. Plus, you won't want to miss her insider stories about legendary moments with Michael Jackson and Prince!
This is more than just an interview - it's a conversation with a legend who continues to inspire. Don't miss Can We Talk R&B with Mya, a celebration of artistry, resilience, and the enduring power of R&B!
0:00 - 3:00 Intro
3:00 - 4:35 What got you into music?
4:35 - 5:10 Why R&B?
5:10 - 6:20 Where are you pulling from when writing?
6:20 - 7:00 Growing up in the Church
7:00 - 9:00 How does impacting people through music make you feel?
9:00 - 10:50 Being in an era where music has gone digital
10:50 - 12:29 Digital versus physical album copies
12:29 - 15:30 How do you feel about major labels vs being independent
15:30 - 16:00 Being R&B on a Hiphop/Rock label
16:00 - 17:55 What was that experience like?
17:55 - 19:20 How important is your team, being independent?
19:20 - 21:20 Do you think about how your career has changed?
21:20 - 21:40 Can you talk about some humbling experience throughout your career?
21:40 - 22:58 Getting a phone call from Michael Jackson
22:58 - 23:40 Having empowering conversations with music icons
23:40 - 25:40 What was it like for Prince to be a mentor to you?
25:40 - 26:21 Prince at Essence Festival
26:21 - 28:18 What are some things that you are most proud of?
28:18 - 29:12 Do you still love it?
29:12 - 29:54 Reflecting on your younger self
29:54 - 31:08 Do you have artist that reach out to you?
31:08 - 34:31 How has the business changing affected you?
34:31 - 35:30 Streaming platforms and selling numbers
35:30 - 36:30 What is your experience like touring?
36:30 - 37:22 Taking care of self while being a touring artist
37:22 - 38:24 Girls Dem Sugar with Beanie Man and Lie Detector
38:24 - 39:30 What can we expect in the future?
39:30 - 39:53 Any cool collaborations coming up?
39:53 - 41:52 Who inspires you right now in music?
42:52 - 43:50 Why did you decide to be on a vegan diet?
43:50 - 45:40 How long have you been vegan?
45:40 - 47:04 When can we expect the new project?
47:04 - 49:29 Being an artist for 25 years
49:29 - 49:47 End
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On this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Singer/ Songwriter, Kevin Ross. Kevin Ross talks about his upbringing in DC, falling in love with music, musical influences, and career building. He recalls a pivotal time in his career touring with Neyo and Maxwell. Kevin also explains why he left the major label and how he went viral, reaching over 100M+ views on his videos throughout the pandemic, plus so much more. You don't want to miss this episode.
0:00 - 2:45 Intro
2:45 - 5:00 Being from Dc
5:00 - 6:03 90s era of music
6:03 - 7:20 Music adapting new sounds
7:20 - 8:55 Musicianship
8:55 - 12:10 When did you decide to pursue music
12:10 - 13:15 Spending time on music
13:15 - 14:00 Learning how to use recording machines
14:00 - 16:20 What inspired you to make videos?
16:20 - 18:35 Adding mixing and mashups
18:35 - 20:00 Reaching 100M views
20:00 - 21:50 Motown’s writing camp
21:50 - 23:00 Being isolated
23:00 - 23:40 The development phase
23:40 - 24:27 Touring with Maxwell and Neyo
24:27 - 26:13 Ponder on artistry
26:13 - 27:27 How did touring with Maxwell and Neyo happen
27:27 - 28:33 Understanding the vision
28:33 - 30:00 Deciding to leave the label
30:00 - 31:00 Talking with the label
31:00 - 32:08 Going independent
32:08 - 33:22 Benefits of an independent artist
33:22 - 34:12 Having a good team
34:12 - 35:01 Using resources to be successful as an independent Artist
35:01 - 36:33 Telling the story in music
36:33 - 37:53 Transitioning throughout the project
37:53 - 38:58 Exploring in Songwriting
38:57 - 41:06 Artists telling stories in music
41:06 - 42:58 Being able to have longevity
42:58 - 43:54 Dream Collab
43:54 - 44:53 Kenyon Dixon collaboration
44:53 - 46:20 Where does the freedom to express yourself in your music come from?
46:20 - 48:30 Earth Wind & Fire vs Franky Beverly and Maze
48:30 - 50:50 The cultural impact of the bands
50:50 - 57:15 Deep Dive - God is a Genius
57:15 - 1:03:30 Top 5 R&B Songs Written
1:03:30 - 1:07:00 R&B being on the rise
1:07:00 - 1:07:50 Check out the Patreon
1:07:50 - 1:08:02 Ending
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On this week's episode, Ian Von welcomes Grammy nominated, Samoht on Can We Talk R&B. The Rising Singer/Songwritter talks about his new album ‘Amore’, his upbringing in The South, the story behind how he discovered he was Grammy Nominated and opens up about a dark period in his life. You don't want to miss this!!
0:00 - 3:00 Intro
3:00 - 4:45 What was the inspiration behind this project?
4:45 - 5:44 Growing up in North Carolina
5:44 - 6:52 Having a Church background
6:52 - 8:10 Singing in chorus
8:10 - 9:22 When did you fall in love with R&B
9:22 - 10:50 Gospel Influences
10:50 - 11:28 Contemplating on releasing music
11:28 - 12:30 Who worked on this project with you
12:30 - 13:55 What’s missing in R&B
13:55 - 15:10 Sangers vs Singers in R&B
15:10 - 16:20 Better record
16:20 - 18:40 R&B Male Vocalists
18:40 - 20:57 How do you compare R&B male vocalists to Gospel
20:57 - 22:00 Working with Pj Morton
22:00 - 22:20 Finding out about the nomination
22:20 -23:05 Pj Morton’s artistry
23:05 - 23:50 Struggles of an independent artist
23:50 - 24:37 Having to work harder
24:37 - 26:00 How important is your team
26:00 - 26:23 Pushing through struggle for success
26:23 - 27:35 Process of creating a project
27:35 - 29:22 Fashion in R&B music
29:22 - 31:38 Signature fashion
31:38 - 35:55 Deep Dive - Shine On
35:55 - 37:11 Working with Luke James
37:11 - 40:32 Respect the Pen Game - Moonlight
40:32 - 42:10 R&B losing its romantic feel
42:10 - 44:08 Sitting with the new album
44:08 - 46:17 New Artist you’re listening to
46:17 - 47:59 Top 5 Favorite R&B Singers
47:59 - 49:26 What’s next following this album
49:26 - 52:20 Vocal range and strength
52:20 - 52:52 End
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On this week's episode, R&B duo, THEY. joined Ian Von on Can We Talk R&B to discuss touring with Bryson Tiller on the Trapsoul Tour, as well as their music influences and leaving major labels and becoming independent artists. You don't want to miss this episode!!
Intro: 0:00 - 3:30
Experimenting with R&B: 3:30 - 5:49
Why did y’all choose to create R&B? 5:49 - 8:06
Producer and artist team: 8:06 - 10:58
Boy band influences: 10:58 - 11:41
Jumping onto the Bryson Tour: 11:41 - 13:58
Bryson Tiller’s impact: 13:58 - 14:45
inspirations in your music: 14:45 - 16:08
No rules in creativity: 16:08 - 17:55
Just Contribute: 17:55 - 19:13
Spotify’s data: 19:13 - 20:53
R&B groups: 20:53 - 21:17
The authenticity in r&b: 21:17 - 22:25
What’s your musical background: 22:25 - 25:03
Learning from Brian Kennedy: 25:03 - 25:50
Playing instruments: 25:50 - 27:17
Deciding to be independent: 27:17 - 28:46
Major labels vs being independent: 28:46 - 30:36
Art is Subjective: 30:36 - 33:05
Deep Dive - Blu Moon: 33:05 - 37:60
Why no sampling: 37:60 - 39:50
Using resources to create the same feel: 39:50 - 42:41
Are you listening to current R&B? 42:41 - 44:40
What’s lacking in R&B: 44:40 - 45:50
The new style of R&B: 45:50 - 47:35
Gate keeping in R&B playlists: 47:35 - 48:42
Upbeat R&B songs: 48:42 - 49:55
Top five favorite R&B songs: 49:55 - 56:02
Musiq Soulchild: 56:02 - 58:15
Respect The Pen: 58:15 - 1:05:40
New Tour? 1:05:40 - 1:06:45
Ending: 1:06:45 - 1:07:24
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On this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes 7x Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter, BJ the Chicago Kid. BJ’s reflects on his upbringing in Chicago, the Gumbo pot of varying music genres that has shaped his ear to create timeless R&B music. Having a wide vocal range and musical knowledge has allowed BJ to work with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Chance The Rapper, Offset and more. BJ addresses the “R&B is dead” conversation while advocating for the amazing decades the genre has had and shedding light on the dominating artist in the genre today. He also talks about what we can expect from his new album, "Gravy". You don’t want to miss this episode!!!
Intro: 0:00 - 4:00
Growing up in Chicago: 4:00 - 5:03
“The cross and the corner”: 5:03 - 7:10
The Bj Chicago Kid Sound: 7:10 - 8:26
Which artist inspires you: 8:26 - 10:40
Being able to create a lane: 10:40 - 12:25
Working with Hip Hop artist: 12:25 - 12:55
Creating and producing music with vocals: 12:55- 13:54
The decline of Hip Hop’s charting: 13:54 - 17:35
Being a Passionate artist: 17:35- 18:10
Live Shows: 18:40 - 20:45
Roadblocks in your career: 20:45 - 24:00
Revolt performance: 24:00 - 24:48
Being too musical: 24:48 - 26:04
Heartbreaking the game: 26:04 - 27:55
What keeps you motivated? 27:55 - 30:50
New Album - Gravy: 30:50 - 31:51
Phillip Bailey: 31:51 - 34:08
Being determined to get the yes: 34:08 - 34:50
“R&B is not Dead” : 34:50 - 37:21
Creating an R&B experience musically: 37:21 - 38:20
Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy: 38:20 - 39:04
How do you rank yourself: 39:04 - 40:50
Deep Dive - Turning me up: 40:50 - 44:41
How do you translate the vibe to melody: 44:41 - 45:32
Best Decade for R&B Music: 45:32 - 47:18
Never Shoulda let you go: 47:18 - 47:54
90s R&B: 47:54 - 49:06
Missy Elliot: 49:06 - 50: 50
Black Culture in Music: 50:50 - 52:02
Respect the Pen Game - Church: 52:02 -53:03
Marvin Winans: 53:03 - 55:46
Detroit music culture: 55:45 -56:18
Six Months: 56:18 - 57:37
The ability to be timeless: 57:37 - 58:30
Songwriters and Producers: 58:30 - 1:00:11
The Underdogs: 1:00:11 - 1:01:58
New Male R&B Artists: 1:01:58 - 1:02:58
New Orleans: 1:02:58 - 1:03:18
What are you working on: 1:03:18 - 1:10:14
Closing: 1:10:14 - 1:11:06
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On this week's episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Singer and Songwriter, Phabo. The R&B star chats through his career and music. Phabo Talks quitting his job to write for Kehlani. He discusses Gospel artists who have influenced his music, and takes us on a journey through his lineage and new album "Don't Get To Cozy", his experiences on tour with Kiana Lede, and writing for Khelani, Eric Bellinger and more.
Intro: 0:00 - 6:00
Where are you from? 6:00 - 9:20
Being inspired by gospel vocalist: 9:20 - 11:50
R&B missing gospel music: 11:50 - 13:17
Soul Music having Gospel influences: 13:17 - 14:07
Songwriting Process: 14:07 - 15:21
How did you get into the music business: 15:21 - 20:10
Working with Mario: 20:10 - 20:40
What is the feeling of your music being received? 20:40 - 24:00
Working with Kehlani: 24:00 - 28:45
Respect the Pen Game: 28:45 -30:25
Don’t Get Too Cozy writing style: 30:25 - 31:37
Being inspired by Jonathan Butler: 31:37 - 35:00
Learning lessons through the Journey: 35:00 - 37:04
Working with Troy Taylor: 37:04 - 41:40
Recording with Troy: 41:40 - 43:10
The Love Songs record : 43:10 - 44:10
The visibility of R&B music: 44:10 - 48:36
Viral moments and visibility: 48:36 - 50:00
The need for artist development: 50:00 - 53:03
Platforms for R&B Artist: 53:03 - 55:28
The importance of R&B conversations: 55:28 - 56:00
Current artists on the playlist: 56:00 - 57:37
Surprising artist in the playlist: 57:37 - 59:10
Gatekepept artist: 59:10 - 1:00:40
Growth in R&B Production: 1:00:40 1:02:15
Tour Stories: 1:02:15 - 1:06:20
Vulnerability of Artist: 1:06:20 - 1:08:43
Egos in artist peer relationship: 1:08:43 - 1:11:02
Learning from other artist: 1:11:02 - 1:13:10
Honing in on artistry: 1:13:10 - 1:15:39
Ending: 1:15:39 - 1:16:18
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On this week's episode of Can We Talk R&B, we have a first, an Academy and Grammy Award Winning Singer and Songwriter, Tiara Thomas. Tiara reflects on her 10 year journey in the music business -- she talks crossing paths with Wale and the backstory to their 3x Platinum song, "Bad" as well as her Pioneering the R&B sub genre, dark R&B.
Tiara provides insight on the current state of R&B, her love for all things 90s R&B and her songwriting journey including penning Grammy nominated song, "Good Morning Gorgeous" for Mary J Blige and H.E.R.'s songs "Slide", "We Made It", "Damage"and more. Tiara also talks about receiving a Golden Globe nomination and winning a Grammy Award and an Academy Award for Best Original Song, for co-writing the song "Fight for You", from Judas and the Black Messiah with H.E.R. Tiara talks about parting ways with Interscope Records, and her venture back into her artistry with her new song with Tone Stith "Hit You Right Back"...Plus much more you don't want to miss this one!
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