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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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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, we’re thrilled to welcome the legendary singer-songwriter Eric Benet to the show. Eric takes us on a journey through his early years in Milwaukee, his musical collaborations with family, and his successful solo career that began in the 1990s. Known for his unique style, including his signature barefoot performances, Eric discusses the deep, personal connection he brings to his music.
Ian Von shares how Eric has been a significant musical influence on him, highlighting the artistry behind making music from a place of authenticity. Eric delves into the creation of his iconic wedding song, "Spend My Life With You" featuring Tamia, and explores the challenges and dynamics between men and women in R&B.
Eric also addresses the shift in R&B music away from themes of love and reveals his new collaboration with Tamar Braxton. He talks about his music label, JBR Creative Group, and the exciting talent he’s signing. One of his proudest moments was being asked by Stevie Wonder to participate in an interview, a testament to his impact on the music industry. Lastly, Eric gives us a glimpse into his upcoming duet album.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of R&B's most influential artists!
0:00 - 3:10 Intro
3:10 - 3:57 Do you still love it?
3:57 - 6:15 The Midwest
6:15 - 9:18 The differences in sound
9:18 - 10:11 Live instruments
10:11 - 13:10 How did you start in music?
13:10 - 14:03 Being in a local band
14:03 - 16:01 Getting a deal with your sister
16:01 - 19:50 First deal with Benet
19:50 - 21:29 Using connections in LA
21:29 - 22:40 First record on Warner
22:40 - 24:30 True to Myself
24:30 - 25:47 Being introduced to celebrity
25:47 - 28:00 Learning how to navigate the business
28:00 - 30:06 Being patient with numbers
30:06 - 31:49 Hit records not charting number one
31:49 - 33:41 Songwriters knowing when they have a hit
33:41 - 36:17 The feeling while writing Spend my Life
36:17 - 37:00 Creating a wedding song
37:00 - 38:04 The formula of a number one song
38:04 - 39:41 Why did you get Tamia on the song?
39:41 - 41:20 Was she your first choice?
41:20 - 43:15 Top five wedding songs?
43:15 - 44:30 Ian’s list: Top five songs
44:30 - 46:20 Collaborating with Women
46:20 - 47:55 Deciding to create an album
47:55 - 50:30 Deep Dive: Something We Can Make Love To with Tamar Braxton
50:30 -51:34 Touring and promoting the single
51:34 - 56:07 People being envious of your life
56:07 - 56:50 Envy vs Aspiration
56:50 - 59:30 What are you most proud of?
59:30 - 1:02:22 Upcoming new music
1:02:22 - 1:02:52 Closing
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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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