On the second episode of The Juice Podcast we get to know SZA a little better. She talks about recording and performing with Coldplay, pranks and studio sessions amongst Top Dawg Entertainment artists, including Kendrick Lamar, to surprising pre-show rituals. MoRuf, this week’s rising artist whose got next, shares the recording process behind his "Shades.of.Moo" LP, upcoming projects and sources of inspiration.

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In celebration of its 20-year anniversary, I dedicate a huge portion of the fourth episode to "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number." This week's guest, Jeff Sledge, (former Jive A&R) gives insight into the making of the late singer-songwriter's debut album and her controversial relationship with R. Kelly. Andrew Hampp joins me as co-host. We, including Sledge, close the podcast with a rundown of new artists (Raury, Jordan Bratton, Tink) and new music that we're fans of.

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With ItsTheReal's Eric and Jeff Rosenthal as co-hosts, the third episode features Mac Miller elaborating on the making of "Faces" – including the effort's overall thread of drug abuse – and the effect media's criticism has had on him.

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The Juice Podcast is a weekly R&B/hip-hop-centered show hosted by Billboard Senior Editor, Erika Ramirez. The 30-minute podcast, to be featured on The Juice every Friday – with the exception of the first episode which launched Thursday (May 1) – will feature special guests, trending topic discussions, song exclusives, and artist interviews.

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