Shawn Stockman's On That Note

By Shawn StockmanMusic Music Commentary Music History

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91 min
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Shawn Stockman's On That Note episodes

October 01, 2025 Bret Epic Creates Classics | Producing BBD’s Groove to Rapping on Crazy Town’s "Butterfly"
From the studio grind to global hits, Bret Epic has lived every side of the music game. He opens up about his roots in production, connections with New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe, and the beat-making sessions that taught him how to shape sound.
Bret shares the story behind Crazy Town’s crossover smash “Butterfly”, the surprising spark from Will.i.am that helped push it forward, and how years of mixing, producing, and collaborating across genres made him a true studio architect.
This episode dives into the craft of production, the rap-rock crossover era, and the behind-the-scenes work that changed the sound of the late 90s and early 2000s. From hip-hop lineage to pop culture milestones, Bret breaks down how he shifted genres and left a mark on music history.

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51 min
September 24, 2025 Birthplace of Greatness | Kwamé on Slick Rick’s Storytelling, Will Smith & Hip-Hop’s True History
Kwamé sits down with Shawn Stockman to break down the birthplace of musical greatness — the neighborhood that produced Slick Rick’s legendary storytelling, Will Smith’s crossover power, and an entire generation of Black excellence in hip-hop. From the roots of East Elmhurst, Queens, to the rise of icons who shaped rap and pop culture, Kwamé reflects on the lineage, the legacy, and the voices that created hip-hop’s real DNA.

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1 hr 50 min
September 17, 2025 Big Boy’s Wild Journey | Near-Death Surgery, Tupac’s Pep Talk & Becoming LA’s Voice
Big Boy opens up about his incredible life journey — from growing up in LA and nearly dying during life-changing weight loss surgery, to unforgettable moments on tour with Tupac and the Pharcyde. In this conversation with Shawn Stockman, he reflects on his struggles, survival, and how he became known as the Voice of Los Angeles.

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1 hr 49 min
September 10, 2025 How TQ’s “Westside” Rose from Tupac’s Death Row Turmoil | Coming of Age, Suge Knight & R&B’s Decline
TQ joins Shawn Stockman on On That Note to share the untold story behind his breakout hit “Westside”—a song born from the turmoil at Death Row Records after Tupac’s passing. TQ opens up about how Afeni Shakur gave him the track, Suge Knight’s influence, and how one moment set the course for his entire career.
Beyond the Death Row drama, TQ reflects on his time with Coming of Age, what it was like navigating the music industry in the late ‘90s, and his take on why R&B has lost some of the magic it once had. This is a vulnerable and insightful conversation that blends hip-hop history with real talk about artistry, survival, and legacy.

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1 hr 19 min
September 03, 2025 The Bass That Built Classics | Marcus Miller on Spike Lee, Miles Davis & Luther Vandross
Marcus Miller has helped craft some of the most iconic sounds in modern music. From building the Never Too Much bassline with Luther Vandross, to writing the dance anthem “Da Butt” for Spike Lee’s School Daze, to transforming jazz alongside Miles Davis — his fingerprints are everywhere.
In this episode of On That Note, Marcus takes Shawn Stockman on a masterclass in music history:
Growing up in Queens, discovering his voice through funk and jazz
Landing onstage with luminaries like Quincy Jones and Miles Davis
Shaping Luther’s soul hits and redefining bass in the ’80s and ’90s
Scoring Spike Lee’s School Daze and Boomerang with groove-forward sensibility
Balancing funk and jazz with the intellect of a true innovator
This isn’t just a look at his credits — it’s a story about how one man’s ear and conviction helped change music, pop culture, and the way we listen.

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1 hr 25 min
August 27, 2025 Algorithms Are Killing Music - Shawn Stockman on Streaming & the Death of the Bridge
Why does music feel emptier now? In this solo session, Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men) breaks down how the bridge disappeared from modern songs, how streaming economics rewired songwriting, and why craft keeps losing to algorithms. Bookended by live moments—Bob Marley to open and Brandy to close—this is a straight talk on what’s broken and how to bring the soul back.

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24 min
August 20, 2025 Money B on Hip-Hop’s Golden Era, Tupac Almost Quitting Rap & Shock G’s Digital Underground
Step back into the golden age of hip-hop with Money B of Digital Underground as he shares untold stories that shaped rap history. In this candid conversation, Money B reflects on the pure energy of the era, the creative brilliance of Shock G, and the early struggles of a young Tupac Shakur — including the shocking moment when Pac nearly walked away from rap before finding his voice with Digital Underground.
From one-take studio sessions that revealed Tupac’s raw genius, to behind-the-scenes memories of tours, collaborations, and the playful but powerful legacy of Digital Underground, Money B paints a vivid picture of what it meant to come up in hip-hop’s most influential decade. Along the way, he breaks down the culture, the music, and the community that defined an entire generation.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these stories for the first time, this episode captures the essence of hip-hop when it was still pure, raw, and unstoppable.

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1 hr 54 min
August 13, 2025 Jimmy Jam’s Rise & Fallout with Prince — The Time, 777-9311 & the Firing That Changed Everything
Jimmy Jam opens up about his years working with Prince — from grueling six-hour rehearsals and legendary studio sessions to the infamous Atlanta snowstorm that cost him his place in The Time. In this candid conversation, Jam shares rare stories about Prince’s genius, the creation of “777-9311,” and the day it all ended at Sunset Sound.

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30 min
August 06, 2025 Eric Bellinger Talks Songwriting for Usher, Beyoncé & Chris Brown | The State of R&B Today
Singer, songwriter, and R&B innovator Eric Bellinger sits down with Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman for a deep dive into the state of R&B today, the craft of songwriting, and his incredible journey from church choirs to penning hits for music’s biggest names. From Usher and Beyoncé to Chris Brown and Ne-Yo, Bellinger opens up about the creative process, the realities of the music business, and what it takes to make timeless records.

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1 hr 32 min
July 30, 2025 Bobby Brown Unfiltered: New Edition, Whitney Houston & the Wildest Era in Pop
Bobby Brown joins On That Note for a raw, unfiltered look at his rise from New Edition frontman to solo superstar. He opens up about being kicked out of the group, the pressure to prove himself, and how he created one of R&B’s most unforgettable solo careers. From the soul of My Prerogative to his bold performance style, Bobby reflects on a legendary era of music—and the pain, power, and artistry behind it.

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1 hr 17 min