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- 328 - *Revisiting The Year 2013 In R&B* The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 152
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2013 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, TGT, Kelly Rowland, Ariana Grande and Robin Thicke. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:01:00 - The early beginnings of the SoulBack R&B Podcast0:07:20 – Looking at the debut projects of K. Michelle, Mack Wilds, Sevyn Streeter, Ariana Grande0:13:50 – Releases from female artists like Beyonce, Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, Chrisette Michele, Fantasia0:27:30 – Releases from male artists like Justin Timberlake, TGT, Joe, R. Kelly0:50:50 – Rookie Of The Year of 20130:53:40 – Top 3 albums of 2013
Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 29min - 327 - *Revisiting The Year 2012 In R&B* The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 151
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2012 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Miguel, Frank Ocean, Melanie Fiona, Chris Brown and Trey Songz. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:01:48 - Five Guys vs McDonalds french fries0:07:20 – Looking back at 2012 R&B and stans culture during that era0:14:00 – Looking back at the debut projects of Elijah Blake, Elle Varner, India Shawn, RaVaughn Brown, Tinashe0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Alicia Keys, Brandy, Monica0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Miguel, Usher, Ne-Yo0:55:07 – Rookie Of The Year of 20120:58:20 – Top 3 albums of 2012
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 1h 14min - 326 - *Revisiting The Year 2011 In R&B* The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 150
0:02:10 – Looking back at 2011 with 2023 ears0:08:02 – The beginning of hipster R&B0:09:20 – Looking back at the debut projects of Marsha Ambrosius, Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, Luke James and Bridget Kelly0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Chris Brown, Tyrese, Lloyd0:48:30 – Rookie Of The Year of 20110:53:15 – Top 3 albums of 2011 On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2011 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Tyrese and Marsha Ambrosius. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 - 1h 12min - 325 - YouKnowIGotSoul Presents: R&B All Time Fantasy Draft 2023
R&B music has been blessed with the talents of remarkable producers who have left an incredible mark on the genre. Tim Kelley, Brian Alexander Morgan, Antonio Dixon, Adonis Shropshire, Sean Garrett, and Eric Dawkins are all known for their exceptional writing and production skills and ability to create chart-topping hits. These producers embark on a journey to assemble their dream teams, resulting in an ultimate R&B experience. Let's delve into the creative minds of these producers as they envision their perfect lineup when it comes to the genre that we all love.
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 - 1h 15min - 324 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 149 *Revisiting The Year 2010 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2010 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Usher, Monica and Jazmine Sullivan. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:02:20 - What ChatGPT say about the best fast food restaurants0:05:57 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20080:19:40 - Looking back at the debut albums of Janelle Monáe, Miguel and Dondria0:28:20 - Releases from female artists like Monica, Jazmine Sullivan, Keyshia Cole and Keri Hilson0:36:33 - Releases from male artists like Trey Songz, El DeBarge, Tank, Ne-Yo and Usher0:57:00 - Rookie Of The Year of 20100:58:45 - Top 3 albums of 2010
Sun, 11 Jun 2023 - 1h 12min - 323 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 148
We're back with another episode of the SoulBack R&B Podcast. The GRAMMY nominations came out so we touched on that, but most importantly we break down the process for listeners out there. We also talk about Coco Jones new EP. We also talk about Chris Brown's "Under The Influence" and the success that it has garnered via Tik Tok. Lastly we talk about the state of Adult R&B and the challenge that veteran artists such as Usher face when trying to crossover to mainstream R&B. Lastly we go over some Gen Z slang words in hopes that we can connect with the younger R&B listeners better! 0:03:50 – Christmas is coming!0:08:20 – Songs blowing up on Tik Tok and it leading to chart success0:15:10 – Our thoughts on Babyface's album "Girls Night Out" and what the sound means for R&B0:09:31 – R&B may not be dead, but the business model for selling R&B is struggling0:23:47 – Gen Z slang words0:28:34 – Jermaine Dupri says Usher's current music is too old for mainstream R&B0:43:40 – The GRAMMY voting process0:50:58 – R&B Love Letters: Usher - What's A Man To Do
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 - 1h 00min - 322 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 147
On this week's episode of SoulBack R&B Podcast, we talk about all the hot topics in R&B. Even though we promised not to engage in Diddy's "Is R&B Dead?" conversation, we do talk about some of the challenges that R&B artists are facing in the industry today. We also talk about new music from Robin Thicke and Babyface. Lastly we talk about some of the current songs charting on the Adult R&B stations to see if we are still in tuned with R&B today or if we're falling behind. Check us out! 0:02:00 – Chick-fil-A sauce0:03:25 – RIP Jesse Powell and remembering his career0:06:00 – Robin Thicke's new single "Brown Liquor"0:09:31 – R&B may not be dead, but the business model for selling R&B is struggling0:18:31 – Doja Cat is announcing that she's making an R&B album0:23:30 – Tyga sampled Lil Flip's "Sunshine"??0:26:02 – Diddy's LOVE" sessions with all the big R&B artists and producers0:33:27 – Remembering the 106 & Park era0:42:06 – Looking ahead to Babyface's new album "Girls Night Out"0:57:24 – Looking at the Adult R&B radio charts1:04:02 – Love Letters: Tipping at a restaurant
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 1h 14min - 321 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 146 (25 Year Anniversaries For Usher, Mariah Carey & Jon B)
We actually had a whole different podcast planned for this episode but we had to take some time out to celebrate the classic albums from Jon B ("Cool Relax"), Usher ("My Way") and Mariah Carey "Butterfly". We dissect each album, talk about our favorite songs from each of these projects and talk about the impact that these projects had on the artists' careers. Come reminisce with us and celebrate the release of these amazing albums!
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 37min - 320 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 145
Beyonce is back with a new album so that only means SoulBack needs to return to talk about R&B. We talk about the “Renaissance” album and dissect the music as well as the marketing for it. We also talk about new music from the likes of Chris Brown, DVSN as well as Men At Large. We also talk about the new supergroup RSVP and the potential that they have. Lastly we talk about some current events such as the Irv Gotti/Ashanti drama as well as Ne-Yo’s recent news and how it will affect his career and his fanbase. Check us out! 0:02:00 – Our thoughts on Beyonce’s “Renaissance” album0:06:52 – What R&B artists still have a team for quality control?0:10:47 – The release strategy for the Beyonce album0:16:40 – The problem with sampling in R&B today0:19:07 – Even John Legend is dropping a double album at this point!0:27:02 – Edd paid $100 for VIP Chris Brown Meet & Greet tickets??0:30:00 – Will the new supergroup R&B RSVP work? (Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V, Pleasure P)0:36:40 – Taylor Swift doesn’t know 3LW??0:39:08 – The upcoming Millennium tour has 15 performers…….0:45:55 – The problem with DVSN’s new song0:54:20 – The one million dollar question: Bear, Lion, Hippo, Crocodile0:57:18 – Love Letters: Ashanti/Irv Gotti, Ne-Yo backlash on social media1:09:01 – Stan culture when it comes to Chloe Bailey and Normani
Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 1h 16min - 319 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 144
We’re back with another episode of the SoulBack podcast to talk about R&B. We touch on Mary J. Blige’s Superbowl performance as well as her new album “Good Morning Gorgeous”. We also talk about new music from Jazmine Sullivan, J. Holiday and Marques Houston. We get into the battle between Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Souchild and VERZUZ’s choice to charge for the showing. Lastly we talk about the success of “Pressure” by Ari Lennox as well as “Hrs & Hrs” by Muni Long and what it means for R&B to have these songs playing on mainstream radio. 0:00:23 – Rihanna’s pregnancy0:03:03 – Which drinks gotta go?0:08:21 – Mary J. Blige’s Superbowl performance0:15:29 – Our thoughts on Mary J. Blige’s new album “Good Morning Gorgeous”0:25:45 – The importance of “Pressure” and “Hrs & Hrs” being hit records0:30:37 – New music from Jazmine Sullivan, J. Holiday, Marques Houston0:36:05 – Do male R&B artists have to step it up?0:43:40 – Ne-Yo’s statement about ladies wanting to be called the B word0:49:22 – VERZUZ deserves a Playa Please for charging money for the Anthony Hamilton vs Musiq Soulchild blame0:54:15 – Edd’s Love Letters
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 1h 04min - 318 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 143
The SoulBack R&B podcast is back! On this week’s episode, we talk about new music from Ari Lennox and Muni Long. We also talk about Aaliyah's upcoming album which includes the new single "Posion" with The Weeknd. We also talk about the Jodeci reunion and if more R&B groups need to reunite, Lastly we play a fun game to decide which R&B ballads are the strongest from male artists. Check us out! 0:02:10 – JD Vegan Ice-Cream, Taco Bell's chicken wings, White Castle/Fat Joe collaboration0:06:20 – Which table are you sitting at: Male R&B ballads edition0:12:36 – What R&B groups need to reunite?0:17:00 – 90's R&B fans aren't streaming which hurts the genre0:20:44 - Aaliyah's upcoming album has features from The Weeknd, Future and more0:29:15 - Brandy and Mariah Carey are working on a song together!0:31:55 - Albums missing from other outlets' year end lists0:35:28 - Is there a difference between what The Weeknd is doing with his throwback sound and Bruno Mars' retro music? 0:39:00 - Muni Long and Ari Lennox land their first hits on the Billboard Hot 1000:41:10 - Should artists handle their own social media pages?
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 - 53min - 317 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 142 (The Top 100 R&B Songs of 2021)
We have been gone for a minute, but we had to finish the year off strong. In this special episode of the SoulBack podcast, we discuss our picks for the top 100 R&B songs of 2021. We published the whole list recently, but find out the rationale behind the picks. There were plenty of great R&B songs that came out this year, so definitely take a listen to each song after you listen to the episode. We’ll be back next year on a regular basis with episodes as well!
Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 1h 15min - 316 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 141
The SoulBack R&B podcast is back! On this week’s episode, we celebrate Andrea Martin’s contributions to R&B. We also talk about the upcoming Silk Sonic album. We also touch on the latest releases from Anthony Hamilton, JoJo, Stokley and Sevyn Streeter. We also talk about R. Kelly's career now that he's officially guilty and what things will look like for him going forward.. Lastly we discuss some of our favorite songs from each artist in a fun segment. 0:01:30 – RIP Andrea Martin0:06:00 – Silk Sonic announces debut album coming next month 0:09:08 – The brilliance of The Shindella's debut album "“Hits That Stick Like Grits”0:14:50 – The art of sampling0:20:21 - R. Kelly is officially guilty. Now what?0:27:53 - New albums from Anthony Hamilton, JoJo, Stokley0:34:20 - Mary J. Blige will be performing at Superbowl0:37:00 - The Dru Hill burger 0:40:20 - Favorite songs discussion from these artists...01:00:0 - Love Letters: Tyrese's Instagram post, Lil Fizz apologizes to Omarion
Sun, 10 Oct 2021 - 1h 23min - 315 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast Episode 140
We're back with another episode of the SoulBack podcast. On this week's episode, we celebrate Chucky Thompson's contributions to R&B. We also talk about the success of BET's "The Encore" and the R&B supergroup BluPrint. We also touch on the new group The Chi which consists of Dave Hollister, Carl Thomas and Donell Jones. We also talk about the release of Aaliyah's "One In A Million" to streaming to platforms and what these upcoming Blackground releases mean for her legacy. Lastly we discuss our favorite R&B albums of 2021 so far. 0:00:30 – Remember R&B producer Chucky Thompson0:04:15 – Why BluPrint was such a success0:14:06 - Donell Jones, Carl Thomas and Dave Hollister form R&B supergroup The Chi0:18:45 – The Blackground catalog is finally coming to stream platforms. Music from Aaliyah, Timbaland & Magoo, Tank, Toni Braxton and JoJo0:28:34 – Love Letters: Aaliyah - 4 Page Letter0:31:09 – Top 3 favorite R&B albums of 2021 so far0:47:01 – Which album comes out first: Usher or Silk Sonic?
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 - 52min - 314 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 139 (Special Guest Kevin Ross)
It's been more than a month but we're back with a new episode of the SoulBack R&B podcast. This week we have our friend and R&B singer/songwriter Kevin Ross with us. We talk about his journey as an independent artist, some of the challenges that he faced while on a major label and also some of the current issues that we're seeing in R&B right now. We also talk about Kevin's new single "Looking For Love". Lastly we get into a special love letters as we discuss the Kevin Ross penned "What's Best For You" by Trey Songz and analyze the lyrics. We compare the approach that Trey Songz takes on that record with Donell Jones' classic "Where I Wanna Be". Take a listen and see if you agree! 0:00:48 – New music from Kevin Ross, Silk Sonic and Kem0:16:08 – BJ the Chicago Kid leaving Motown and going independent0:21:32 - Learning to be profitable as an independent artist0:28:14 - The stigma changing on Adult R&B and Urban AC radio0:39:44 – Is modern R&B a victim of ageism?0:54:38 – Is 90's and 2000's overrated in the grand scheme of things?1:02:00 – Love letters: Trey Songz - What's Best For You1:08:02 – Upcoming "Drive 2" project from Kevin Ross
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 - 1h 13min - 313 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 138
We're back with a new episode of the podcast. We continue our discussion on The Encore show as the Cherish/702 conflict as really sparked up opinions on Twitter. We also talk about new music from Justine Syke, H.E.R. and Snoh Aalegra. Lastly we look at albums in 2021 and debate whether they should be considered playlists because of the amount of songs on these projects as well as the random features. Lastly we give a history lesson on T-Pain and his usage on R&B. We look at how he impacted the genre long term and what that meant for R&B. 0:01:06 – There's no tuna in Subway's tuna sub?!0:02:00 – The drama on BET's "The Encore"0:08:19 - Will this TV show benefit any of the artists musically?0:12:32 - The album cover for Snoh Aalegra's "Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies"0:15:08 – Is there a difference between a playlist and an album in today's streaming era? Using H.E.R.'s debut album as an example.0:25:30 – Kyle will retire from R&B for good if this new Usher album isn't good0:30:00 – T-Pain vs Usher: a discussion on autotune0:46:00 – Love letters: Nivea - Don't Mess With My Man
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 - 54min - 312 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 137
We went on a little bit of a hiatus but we're back! We talk about the new R&B super group with members from Blaque, Cherish, 702, Danity Kane and Total as they will be broadcasting the recording of the album on BET. We also talk about new music from Teedra Moses and Anthony Hamilton. Lastly we discuss "signature song" from some of the most popular R&B songs today. 0:02:26 – New music picks of the week: Anthony Hamilton and Teedra Moses0:09:00 – Our thoughts BET's "The Encore" and people who are in the R&B supergroup0:31:00 – Chicken intermission: Free McFlurries at McDonalds?!0:33:10 – Our thoughts on the SWV vs Xscape VERZUZ battle0:40:40 – What is the signature song for certain R&B artists?
Mon, 24 May 2021 - 1h 02min - 311 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 136
We're back with a brand new episode of the podcast. We debate which Aaliyah song on the "Romeo Must Die soundtrack is the best". We also talk about some new music from Sevyn Streeter, JoJo Hailey and The Isley Brothers. We also talk the latest on Usher's upcoming album. Lastly we try to find out what happened to the R&B singer Deemi. Check us out and also follow us @SoulBackPodcast on Instagram and Twitter. 0:06:00 – Tom's R&B Trivia0:17:43 – Looking back at Aaliyah's songs on the "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack0:25:00 – There should be a union for Rap and R&B artists funded by major labels0:27:46 – New music picks of the week: Sevyn Streeter, JoJo Hailey and The Isley Brothers0:33:59 – Jacquees covering Jon B, Donell Jones and Joe 0:40:11 – Is Usher's album finally done? 0:49:05 – Chicken intermission: Top 5 best chocolate bars?0:53:48 – What R&B artists are still passionate about music making?0:59:40 – Edd's love letters1:04:35 – Whatever happened to Deemi?
Sun, 18 Apr 2021 - 1h 10min - 310 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 135
We're back with a brand new episode of the podcast. We talk about H.E.R.'s dominance in R&B right now as she just won a few more GRAMMY's. We also talk about some new music from Ruff Endz, Pleasure P and Brian McKnight. We also talk about the state of the industry today and how it compares to the mid 2000's. Lastly we list out the top 10 saddest R&B songs of all time which includes Boyz II Men's "Doing Just Fine". Check us out and also follow us @SoulBackPodcast on Instagram and Twitter. 0:03:15 – Tom's R&B Trivia0:17:19 – H.E.R. and her dominance in today's industry0:30:53 – Kyle's chicken intermission: Favorite spreads on bread0:38:40 – Artists in the 2000s all using the same producers0:50:15 – New music picks of the week: Ruff Endz, Pleasure P and Brian McKnight0:53:23 – The top 10 saddest R&B songs of all time1:01:05 – Edd's love letters
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 - 1h 12min - 309 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 134
We're back with a brand new episode of the podcast. We talk about the upcoming SWV/Xscape Verzuz Battle. We also talk about some new music from Tank, Gallant and Kindred the Family Soul. We celebrate Mariah Carey's birthday by talking about our favorite remixes by her. We also discuss Chris Brown's dominance at radio and discuss why it's an issue that he has no competition right now when it comes to young Male R&B acts. Check us out and also follow us @SoulBackPodcast on Instagram and Twitter. 0:02:00 – Conversation about hot sauce0:03:00 – Tom's R&B Trivia0:13:41 – Chris Brown's dominance at radio and how it's happening0:27:17 – New music picks of the week: Tank, Gallant, Kindred the Family Soul0:29:40 – Our thoughts on the SWV/Xscape Verzuz Battle0:43:03 – Kyle's chicken intermission: McDonald's Meatball Burger0:46:30 – Our favorite Mariah Carey remixes0:56:20 – Edd's love letters0:58:40 – Whatever happened to Gina Thompson?0:00:00 – Plug whatever we have for the site
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 - 1h 05min - 308 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 133
We're back with a brand new episode of the podcast. We talk about Ledisi's win at the GRAMMY's. We also talk about some new music from Joyce Wrice, Kelly Price and Silk Sonic. We talk about the impact of Bruno Mars and his R&B sound. We also discuss big news about a potential Dru Hill reunion tour with all the members as well as Keyshia Cole's final album. Check us out and also follow us @SoulBackPodcast on Instagram and Twitter. 0:02:32 – Ledisi's big win at the GRAMMY's0:03:50 – Tom's R&B Trivia0:14:02 – Can Silk Sonic save mainstream R&B?0:24:33 – New music picks of the week: Silk Sonic, Kelly Price and Joyce Wrice0:32:26 – A Dru Hill reunion tour is in the works0:40:28 – Kyle's chicken intermission: The KFC Popcorn Chicken Pizza from Pizza Hut0:44:02 – Keyshia Cole is retiring after this next album0:51:50 – Edd's love letters0:56:31 – Whatever happened to Aaron Hall? 0:00:00 – Plug whatever we have for the site
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 - 1h 04min - 307 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 132 *A Celebration Of Career Of The Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins*
On this week's episode, we highlight the career of Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild and his contributions to R&B. We talk about some of Rodney's most memorable productions, his work with Brandy, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston as well as his impact on the industry. We go through his discography in chronological order and discuss some of our favorite records that he's done. We're trying to celebrate all the great creatives that have made great R&B over the years, so check out our Darkchild episode! 0:00:00 – Chicken wings talk0:01:17 – Rodney Jerkins' underrated legacy0:05:00 – Revisiting Joe's "Don't Wanna Be A Player" and Mary J. Blige's "Share My World"0:11:13 – Brandy's "Never Say Never" album0:16:06 – Rodney Jerkins work with Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child and Coko0:26:55 – Darkchild's work in the 2000's for Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson and Brandy0:37:34 – Rodney Jerkins in the mid 2000's for Ray J, Tamia and Keyshia Cole0:52:10 – Top 3 R&B records from Darkchild
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 1h 02min - 306 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 131 *A Celebration Of Career Of The Neptunes*
On this week's episode, we highlight the career of The Neptunes and his contributions to R&B. We talk about some of Pharrell and Chad's most memorable productions, their work with Kelis, Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke as well as their impact on the industry. We go through their discography in chronological order and discuss some of our favorite records that they've done. We're trying to celebrate all the great creatives that have made great R&B over the years, so check out our Neptunes episode! 0:00:00 – Crazy snow days0:05:05 – The Neptunes impact in the early 2000's0:11:05 – Revisiting The Neptunes early work with SWV, Blackstreets and Total0:14:00 – The beginning of the Neptunes domination for artists like Kelis, Usher, Ray J and N.O.R.E.0:25:20 – The Neptunes working with Pop acts like *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears0:27:25 – Pharrell singing on the hooks0:33:52 – Justin Timberlake's "Justified" album0:44:20 – Looking back at Kelis' "Milkshake" and Nelly's "Flap Your Wings" 0:47:31 – Pharrell's solo production0:54:45 – Big records with "Blurred Lines", "Happy" and "Get Lucky"0:59:43 – Return of The Neptunes1:03:30 – Top 3 R&B records from The Neptunes
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - 1h 12min - 305 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 129 *A Celebration Of Career Of Timbaland*
On this week's episode, we highlight the career of Timbaland and his contributions to R&B. We talk about some of his most memorable productions, his work with Aaliyah, Justin Timberlake and Ginuwine as well as his impact on the industry. We go through his discography in chronological order and discuss some of our favorite records that he's done. We're trying to celebrate all the great creatives that have made great R&B over the years, so check out our Timbaland episode! 0:00:00 – Valentine's day celebrations0:04:41 – Why do people still call him Timberland??0:06:00 – Revisiting mid 90's Timbaland era with songs from Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Nicole Wray, Playa0:21:21 – Revisiting Timbaland's Indian sample era with songs from Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Tweet0:33:50 – Looking back at TImbaland's massive run in the mid 2000's with Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson and Omarion0:19:25 – Sade's "Love Deluxe"0:50:40 - Top 3 Timbaland R&B songs
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 1h 03min - 304 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 128 *Revisiting The Year 1992 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1992 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are SWV, Mary J. Blige, Sade, Bobby Brown and En Vogue. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 – Recapping Ashanti/Keyshia Cole Verzuz Battle0:05:00 – Looking at 19920:08:32 – Revisiting Bobby Brown's "Bobby" album0:12:18 – "The Bodyguard" and "Boomerang" soundtrack0:15:45 – Looking at En Vogue's "Funky Divas" album0:19:25 – Sade's "Love Deluxe"0:24:00- Debut albums from 19920:48:50 – Rookie Of The Year Of 19920:54:18 – Top 3 albums of 1992
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 1h 10min - 303 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 127 *Revisiting The Year 1993 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1993 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are R. Kelly, Toni Braxton, Jodeci, Intro, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Tony Toni Tone. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 – Looking at 19930:06:15 – Revisiting Janet Jackson's "Janet" album0:10:31 – Looking back at Jodeci's "Diary Of A Mad Band" and Mariah Carey's "Music Box"0:16:41 – Babyface's run in 1993 with his album and Tevin Campbell0:19:36 – Looking at Tony Toni Tone's album "Sons Of Soul"0:21:26- Debut albums from 19930:42:20 – Rookie Of The Year Of 19930:45:34 – Top 3 albums of 1993
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 - 1h 00min - 302 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 126 *Revisiting The Year 1994 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1994 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Boyz II Men, TLC, Mary J Blige, Keith Sweat, Brandy, Aaliyah, Blackstreet, Usher and Jamie Foxx. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 – Looking at 19940:02:44 – R&B trivia 0:05:00 – Looking back at the Boyz II Men "II", TLC "CrazySexyCool" and Mary J Blige "My Life" albums0:23:45 – Keith Sweat's "Get Up On It" and Mariah Carey's Christmas album0:27:27 – The impact of H-Town, Luther Vandross and Anita Baker in the 90's0:33:25- Debut albums from 19940:52:25 – Rookie Of The Year Of 19940:56:17 – Top 3 albums of 1994
Sun, 10 Jan 2021 - 1h 07min - 301 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 125 *Revisiting The Year 1995 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1995 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Mariah Carey, Jodeci, Faith Evans, D'Angelo, Mariah Carey, R Kelly, Monica and Deborah Cox. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 – Looking at 19950:03:41 – Revisiting Mariah Carey's "Daydream" album0:06:13 – The "Waiting To Exhale" soundtrack0:09:33 – Looking at R. Kelly's self-titled album0:11:25- Jodeci's "The Show, The After Party, The Hotel"0:14:00 – Xscape's "Off the Hook" album0:18:11 – Debut albums from 19950:46:10 – Rookie Of The Year Of 19950:49:55 – Top 3 albums of 1995
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 1h 06min - 300 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 124 *Revisiting The Year 1996 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1996 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Toni Braxton, New Edition, Ginuwine, 112, Dru Hill, SWV and Keith Sweat. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 – Celebrating the holidays0:03:22 – R&B Trivia: What group are they from?0:09:15 – Looking back at Toni Braxton's "Secrets" and Aaliyah's "One In A Million"0:15:40 – Reflecting on SWV's "New Beginning" and Keith Sweat's self-titled0:19:35- Looking back at Blackstreet, Babyface and Luther Vandross0:23:00 – New Edition's "Home Again" comeback0:28:45 – Debut albums from 19960:50:30 – Rookie Of The Year Of 19960:54:00 – Top 3 albums of 1996
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 - 1h 08min - 299 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 123 *Revisiting The Year 1997 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1997 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Next, Boyz II Men, Usher, Jon B, Brian McKnight and Joe. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 – Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 19970:03:15 – Reflecting on Mariah Carey's "Butterfly" album0:08:35 – Looking at Mary J. Blige's "Share My World" album and Janet Jackson's "Velvet Rope" album0:16:00 – Reflecting on albums from SWV and En Vogue0:21:22- Looking back at "Cool Relax" by Jon B0:26:06 – Looking at Usher's "My Way" album0:30:00 – Reflecting on albums from Joe, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men0:38:40 – LSG's album0 :42:00 – Debut albums from 1997 0:56:14 – Rookie Of The Year Of 19971:01:08 – Top 3 albums of 1997
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 1h 17min - 298 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 122 *Revisiting The Year 1998 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1998 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Brandy, Monica, Whitney Houston, Faith Evans, Tamia, Lauryn Hill, 112, and Dru Hill. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 19980:04:16 - Reflecting on Deborah Cox's second album "One Wish"0:05:25 - Looking at Faith Evans' "Keep The Faith" and Whitney Houston "My Love Is Your Love"0:10:00 - Reflecting on Brandy's "Never Say Never" album and Monica's "The Boy Is Mine"0:14:20- Talking about Total and Xscape0:17:15 - Looking at albums from Montell Jordan, Maxwell0:20:46 - Reflecting on Keith Sweats' "Still In The Game"0:22:09 - R Kelly's "R" album0:26:05 - Looking back at 112 and Dru Hill's second albums0:34:30 - Rookie Of The Year Of 19971:06:05 - Top 3 albums of 1997
Mon, 14 Dec 2020 - 1h 21min - 297 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 121 *Revisiting The Year 1999 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 1999 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Sisqo, Donell Jones, Ginuwine, TLC and Destiny's Child. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 19990:02:50 - Reflecting on Donell Jones' "Where I Wanna Be"0:05:25 - Looking at Brian McKnight's "Back At One"0:07:30 - Looking at releases from Chico DeBarge, Silk, Montell Jordan, Eric Benet0:16:33 - Talking about Destiny's Child "The Writing's on the Wall"0:20:04 - Is TLC's "FanMail" better than "CrazySexyCool"?0:23:03 - Looking at releases from 702, Mary J. Blige and Mariah Carey0:33:43 - Looking at the 1999 rookies in R&B0:44:24 - Rookie Of The Year Of 19990:48:30 - Looking back at Ginuwine's "100% Ginuwine"0:51:00 - Top 3 albums of 1999
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 - 1h 00min - 296 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 120 *Looking Back At The New Jack Swing Era*
On this week's episode, we look back at the New Jack Swing era of R&B. Obviously when we think about NJS, we think of Teddy Riley, Keith Sweat and GUY, but there are so many other names that we had to talk about in this episode. Names that you'll see on this episode are Christopher Williams, Al B. Sure, Karyn White, Jade and Men At Large. We look at the beginnings of the sound as well as the evolution of it from the likes of Michael Jackson, TLC and Boyz II Men. We also talk about some of the biggest hits from that era including "Poison". Lastly we talk about the death of that sound as R&B transitioned to Hip Hop Soul thanks to Mary J. Blige and Jodeci. 0:04:30 - The NJS sound0:07:45 - The impact of NJS on 80's R&B artists0:12:31 - Looking back at Keith Sweat, Al B. Sure, GUY0:19:36 - Michael Jackson experimenting with the sound on the "Dangerous" album 0:21:00 - Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel" and New Edition's "Heart Break" 0:26:10 - LaFace's New Jack Swing/R&B sound with Toni Braxton and TLC 0:31:33 - Was Janet Jackson's "Control" album the start of New Jack Swing?0:34:00 - The Fresh Prince of Bel Air's impact 0:36:00 - Looking back at Jodeci's and Mary J. Blige's albums0:53:48 - Did Dr Dre kill New Jack Swing with the G-Funk era?
Sun, 29 Nov 2020 - 1h 00min - 295 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 119 *Who Is An R&B Legend?*
On this week's episode, we talk about one of the most popular discussions on the internet and of course that is debating who is a legend in R&B. We try to go through the list of the most celebrated R&B artists of our time including Usher, Brandy, Monica, Aaliyah and many more to decide whether they fit our requirements. Some of our requirements include quality, impact and longevity. Check out our conversation and see if you agree with our takes. 0:02:02 - The definition of a legend0:04:45 - Legend vs veteran0:10:34 - Which female R&B groups would you consider legendary?0:17:10 - Which male R&B groups would you consider a legendary?0:23:51 - Which of the 90's R&B teens would we consider legends? 0:35:00 - Looking at other potential artists that would fit the mold
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 1h 00min - 294 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 118 *Favorite Moments In 2000's R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we look back at the entire decade of the 2000's. We've spent the last few weeks revisiting each year and have given our top three albums of each year. On this episode, we each give our top 5 albums of the whole decade and also debate which artists that came from this era are now considered legends. We also brought our listeners to discuss with us, so check it out as it's a lot to uncover. 0:03:13 - Reflecting back R&B from 2000-2009 0:06:51 - Our top 5 R&B albums of the 2000's decade (Picks include Justin Timberlake, Amerie, Usher, Ne-Yo and Alicia Keys)0:37:00 - Queen of R&B for the 2000: Usher, R Kelly or D'Angelo?0:41:15 - Queen of R&B for the 2000: Alicia Keys, Beyonce or Mariah Carey?0:44:50 - Which R&B artist had the most promise after their debut and did they fulfil their potential?0:49:12 - Which 2000's artists are now considered legends?
Sun, 15 Nov 2020 - 55min - 293 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 117 *Revisiting The Year 2000 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2000 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Jagged Edge, Joe, Jill Scott, Toni Braxton and Musiq Soulchild. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20000:02:40 - Looking back at the 2000 album from the man we're not allowed to talk about0:05:12 - Reflecting on Jagged Edge's "J.E. Heartbreak"0:09:45 - The legacy of D'Angelo's "Voodoo" album0:12:28 - Looking at releases from Dave Hollister, Boyz II Men and Joe0:19:45 - Celebrating Toni Braxton's "The Heat"0:22:24 - Releases from female artists like Mya, Erykah Badu, Sade and Tamia0:28:19 - Looking at the 2000 rookies in R&B0:44:08 - Rookie Of The Year Of 20000:48:00 - Most anticipated album of 20000:51:00 - Most slept on album of 20000:54:25 - Top 3 albums of 2000
Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 28min - 292 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 116 *Revisiting The Year 2001 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2001 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Usher, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys and Faith Evans. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20010:03:40 - Looking at the impact of Usher's "8701" album0:07:20 - Reflecting on Michael Jackson's Invincible" album0:09:05 - Releases from male artists like Maxwell, Ginuwine, Case, Jagged Edge, 1120:14:20 - Remembering Aaliyah's self-titled album0:18:40 - Celebrating Faith Evan's "Faithfully" album0:20:30 - Releases from female artists like Mary J. Blige, Kelis, Janet Jackson and Destiny's Child0:27:00 - Looking at the 2001 rookies in R&B0:44:00 - Rookie Of The Year Of 20010:45:15 - Most anticipated album of 20010:47:45 - Most slept on album of 20010:50:12 - Top 3 albums of 2001
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 58min - 291 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 115 *Revisiting The Year 2002 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2002 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Brandy, Ashanti, Amerie, Tweet and Justin Timberlake. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20020:05:00 - Looking at the impact of Brandy's "Full Moon" album0:09:15 - Reflecting on releases from veteran artists TLC, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston0:11:45 - Why does Musiq Soulchild's "Juslisen" album cover have three different colors?0:13:00 - Looking back at Dru Hill's "Dru World Order" album, Tyrese's "I Wanna Go There" and Boyz II Men "Full Circle"0:38:50 - Looking at the 2002 rookies in R&B0:39:00 - Rookie Of The Year Of 20020:41:40 - Most anticipated album of 20020:43:50 - Most anticipated album of 20020:45:50 - Top 3 albums of 2002
Sun, 18 Oct 2020 - 57min - 290 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 114 *Revisiting The Year 2003 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2003 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton and R Kelly. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20030:05:40 - Looking at the success of the Willy Wonka album0:09:15 - Reflecting on Alicia Keys' second album0:14:28 - Big success for Anthony Hamilton's "Comin' from Where I'm From"0:18:40 - Albums from Musiq Soulchild and Ginuwine0:22:32 - Albums from Ashanti, Mya, Monica, Mary J. Blige0:32:45 - Albums from Jagged Edge, 112 and 7020:38:50 - Looking at the 2003 rookies in R&B0:43:51 - Looking back at Beyonce's debut album0:49:53 - Most slept on albums of 20030:51:44 - Most anticipated album of 20030:52:58 - Top 3 albums of 2003
Sun, 11 Oct 2020 - 58min - 289 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 113 *Revisiting The Year 2004 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2004 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Usher, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Brandy and Destiny's Child. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20040:02:00 - Looking back at Usher "Confessions" album0:08:00 - Reflecting on Destiny Child's final album "Destiny's Fulfilled" and Jill Scott's "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2"0:16:00 - Albums and great music videos from Tamia, Christina Milian and Ashanti0:18:40 - Big success for Mario and Mario Winans0:22:11 - Janet Jackson's very underrated album "Damita Jo"0:29:35 - Celebrating albums from Carl Thomas, the person we're not allowed to talk about, Rahsaan Patterson and Raphael Saadiq0:28:00 - Looking at the 2004 rookies in R&B0:38:40 - Is Brandy's "Afrodisiac" better than "Full Moon"?0:40:22 - Rookie Of The Year 20040:42:25 - Most anticipated album of 2004 0:44:52 - Most slept on albums of 20040:46:31 - Top 3 albums of 2004
Sun, 04 Oct 2020 - 58min - 288 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 112 *Revisiting The Year 2005 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2005 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole and Faith Evans. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 – Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20050:03:20 – Looking back at Mariah Carey’s “The Emancipation of Mimi” album0:08:10 – Mary J. Blige’s album “The Breakthrough” and Toni Braxton’s “Libra”0:13:20 – Reflecting on Amerie’s “Touch” album0:16:00 – Looking back at Faith Evans’ “First Lady” album0:18:50 – Jamie Foxx’s success with “Unpredictable”0:21:00 – Releases from Charlie Wilson, Ginuwine, Tweet, Marques Houston0:29:35 – The man we aren’t allowed to talk about and “Trapped In The Closet”0:32:15 – Which rookie did you think would be a star back in 2005?0:41:05 – Rookie Of The Year 20050:45:45 – The Twitter Thriller of 20050:50:06 – Most slept on albums of 20050:52:40 – Top 3 albums of 2005
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 - 1h 02min - 287 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 111 *Revisiting The Year 2006 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2006 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Ne-Yo, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Tamia, Danity Kane and Avant. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20060:03:24 - Looking back at Ne-Yo's debut album "In My Own Words"0:06:35 - Initial reaction when Justin Timberlake and Timbaland released "SexyBack"0:13:36 - Looking back at Ciara's "The Evolution" and Tamia's "Between Friends"0:18:20 - Other great R&B albums in 2006 including Jaheim, Donell Jones and Avant0:17:33 - Looking at debut albums from LeToya, Cassie, Danity Kane0:33:34 - Rookie Of The Year 20060:37:40 - Most anticipated album of 20060:40:17 - Most slept on albums of 20060:45:15 - The Twitter Thriller of 20060:48:00 - Top 3 albums of 2006
Sun, 20 Sep 2020 - 58min - 286 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 110 *Revisiting The Year 2007 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2007 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, J. Holiday and Tank. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20080:01:39 - Looking back at Alicia Keys' "As I Am" album0:03:15 - Sophomore album success from the likes of Keyshia Cole, Bobby V, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo0:05:24 - Musiq Soulchild going to Atlantic Records for "Luvanmusiq"0:14:08 - Amerie and Mya dropping Japan only albums0:17:33 - Looking at debut albums Chrisette Michele & J. Holiday0:23:51 - Most slept on albums of 20070:26:00 - Most anticipated album of 20070:32:00 - The Twitter Thriller of 20070:35:06 - Top 3 albums of 2007
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 - 48min - 285 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 109 *Revisiting The Year 2008 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2008 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Usher, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Ne-Yo and Keyshia Cole. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:25 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20080:01:40 - The impact of T-Pain and Kanye West0:04:34 - Usher's "Here I Stand" and Mariah Carey's "E=MC^2" albums and them trying to match the success of their previous albums0:08:42 - Beyonce's "Sasha Fierce" era0:10:58 - Reflecting on Keyshia Cole changing her sound on "A Different Me"0:13:01 - Brandy and John Legend direction change with "Humans" and "Evolver"0:15:40 - Ne-Yo was the King of R&B in 2008 0:17:11 - Looking at debut albums DAY26, Jazmine Sullivan, Jennifer Hudson and more 0:27:43 - Most anticipated album of 20080:31:50 - The Twitter Thriller of 20080:34:12 - Most slept on albums of 20080:39:15 - Top 3 albums of 2008
Sun, 06 Sep 2020 - 47min - 284 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 108 *Revisiting The Year 2009 In R&B*
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2009 and what was going out during that era of R*B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Maxwell, Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Trey Songz. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss who the winners were on the charts as well as the GRAMMY’s. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:00:00 – Reflecting back on the shift in R&B during 20090:03:02 – Looking at Billboard’s Year End Hip Hop/R&B charts – hits from Pleasure P, Jeremih and Mario0:17:11 – Looking at the GRAMMY 2010 awards to look at who was awarded for 2009 R&B0:22:55 – Favorite three R&B albums from 2009 including Trey Songz, Maxwell, LeToya Luckett0:26:35 – What album did we anticipate the most that year?0:33:50 – The King of R&B of 2009
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - 35min - 283 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 107 *Brandy/Monica Verzuz Discussion*
We dedicate this #SoulBackPodcast episode to the announcement of Brandy and Monica's Verzuz battle which is set to take place August 31st. Nothing is cooler than seeing two of our favorite R&B legends coming together to play their beloved hits. On this episode we talk about their catalog, our favorite records from each of them and who we think has the upper hand when it comes to this battle. 0:01:29 - Our initial thoughts on Brandy and Monica doing a Verzuz battle 0:03:41 - Should this be based off hits or entire catalog?0:08:30 - Should they use their new songs to promote their latest projects?0:14:54 - The rules when it comes to using "The Boy Is Mine" during this battle0:19:56 - Ranking Monica's discography 0:33:00 - Top 3 Monica songs0:36:00 - Ranking Brandy's discography 0:52:50 - Top 3 Brandy songs0:56:20 - Who will end up winning the Verzuz battle?
Mon, 24 Aug 2020 - 58min - 282 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 106
On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases from R&B this week including Brandy, Jagged Edge, Toni Braxton and 112. We dive deep into one of the most anticipated albums this year which is Brandy's "B7" album and give our thoughts on it. We also dissect Jagged Edge's 31 song album "A Jagged Love Story" and figure out if that was a good move by them. We also try to debate whether "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe is the best party R&B song from the 90's. Check us out! 0:01:00 - Poison vs Return Of The Mack vs This is How We Do It0:04:37 - Our thoughts on Brandy's new album "B7"0:26:10 - Our thoughts on Jagged Edge's new album "A Jagged Love Story" 0:41:20 - New Music from Kem, Toni Braxton, 1120:44:15 - SoulBack Track Of The Day: Jodeci - Freek'N You (Mr. Dalvin remix)0:47:58 - New album announcements from Donell Jones, Trey Songz and Jacquees 0:51:34 - Jermaine Dupri not wanting to work on a future Janet Jackson project0:55:25 - Has R Kelly being canceled hurt the genre?
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 - 59min - 281 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 105
On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases from Chris Brown, JoJo Hailey, Mr. Dalvin and Ledisi. We also talk about Brandy's upcoming album and the promotion leading up to the release in two weeks. We also talk about some of the changing trends in the industry including deluxe versions of albums as well as streaming overtaking sales. We attempt to give our top 10 greatest R&B songs of the 90's which includes the Monica record "Before You Walk Out Of My Life". Speaking of Monica, we also celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut album. 0:01:05 - Interesting video game facts0:05:15 - The dangers of social media when it comes to mental health0:14:35 - New music from Chris Brown, JoJo Hailey and Ledisi 0:21:00 - Looking ahead to Brandy's upcoming album and the promotion for it0:24:08 - How do we measure the success of an artist in 2020? 0:29:00 - Redefining what a deluxe version of an album is in the streaming era0:33:00 - Our favorite songs from Total0:35:46 - Top 10 greatest R&B songs from the 90's0:44:42 - Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Monica's debut album "Miss Thang" 0:50:23 - SoulBack Track Of The Day: 702 - Gotta Leave
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 56min - 280 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 104
On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases from Avant. H.E.R, Snoh Aalegra and Summer Walker. We also dive deep into JoJo's new acoustic album and try to figure out why more R&B artists don't do something like this. We also talk about Jagged Edge's upcoming double album and if it would be smart to make one side traditional R&B and the other side trap R&B. We also discuss Johnta Austin's recent tweet about songs that are vibes versus hits. Lastly we talk about Pretty Ricky and debate whether they should be considered Hip Hop or R&B. And of course we have to talk about August Alsina this week. 0:01:10 - The food in the NBA bubble at Disney World0:03:00 - Our thoughts on Avant's "Can We Fall In Love" album0:07:48 - Looking ahead to Jagged Edge's double album "A Jagged Love Story"0:15:11 - JoJo delivers on her acoustic album0:21:20 - New music from H.E.R., Snoh Aalegra and Summer Walker0:28:11 - Johnta Austin's tweet about vibes vs hits0:31:30 - Celebrating 20 years of Jill Scott's debut album0:35:15 - What internet rumor excites you more: Raphael Saadiq working with Adele or Ariana Grande working with Lucky Daye?0:39:19 - What are some songs that hit different when you actually go through the experience?0:42:45 - August Alsina and entanglement 0:46:35 - R&B Trivia: Pretty Ricky edition
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 - 56min - 279 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 103
We’re back with another episode of the podcast. On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about new music from Ty Dolla $ign, Ralph Tresvant and PJ Morton. We also discuss what direction Chris Brown and Bruno Mars should go on their upcoming albums. We also talk about some of the biggest trends in R&B history including the Millennium era, Crunk era and try to figure out what has aged horribly and what has worked. We also discuss the the origins of the Ashanti/Tamia “Into You” fiasco. Check us out this week! 0:01:22 – What would your last meal be? 0:04:30 – Our thoughts on Ty Dolla $ign’s new song “Ego Death” 0:09:15 – Did the August Alsina/Jada Pinkett Smith/Will Smith drama help August’s album sales? 0:14:41 – Our thoughts on Ralph Tresvant’s new song “All Mine” with Johnny Gill 0:17:30 – Remembering New Edition’s albums “Home Again” and “One Love” 0:20:20 – Our thoughts on PJ Morton’s new song “I Can’t Wait” 0:22:33 – Are Bruno Mars and Chris Brown in the same lane? 0:28:00 – The older you get, the less sad songs you listen to 0:31:10 – Old songs that sound super dated today 0:38:38 – The origins of “Into You” by Fabolous featuring Ashanti and Tamia 0:42:52 – SoulBack Track Of The Day: Shanice – Yesterday 0:46:10 – Playa Please Award: Vanilla Ice has a concert on Independence Day during a pandemic!
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 - 55min - 278 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 102
We're back with another #SoulBackPodcast episode. We talk about new music from Brian McKnight, Toni Braxton and Missy Elliott. We also discuss Tank's comments about wanting to do concerts in the midst of this pandemic. We talk about new projects from Sugah, Avant and Jagged Edge and discuss what we should expect from them on their upcoming releases. We also highlight an emerging R&B singer named Jayla Darden who has caught our attention. Lastly we talk about Ja Rule's amazing commercial about gyros. 0:01:24 - Remembering Super Mario Bros. 20:03:17 - Ja Rule's commercial about Greek food0:05:30 - True/False: The hardest working artists are the ones that get to the top0:15:20 - Our thoughts on Brian McKnight's final album "Exodus"0:23:30 - Is this really Brian McKnight's last album? 0:28:50 - Our thoughts on Toni Braxton and Missy Elliott's "Do It"0:37:10 - Addressing Avant's health rumors0:38:20 - What does pre-ordering an album mean in 2020?0:41:50 - Jagged Edge has pushing their album back for a whole year now0:47:55 - Our thoughts on Jayla Darden's new song "Demonstration"0:49:15 - SoulBack Track Of The Day: Tweet - Call Me and new EP with her girl group Sugah.0:51:50 - Playa Please Award: Kanye West's new shoes, artists wanting to have concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 1h 08min - 277 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 101
We are back with another episode of the SoulBack R&B podcast. This week we had major album releases from Teyana Taylor and John Legend so we gave our thoughts on both. Teyana had a lot of social media buzz for this album so we see if it lives up the hype. The John Legend album didn’t have as much buzz but we will see if the popular R&B singer was able to deliver another solid album. We also talk about singles released on Juneteenth from the likes of Beyonce and H.E.R. We also talk about the new Trey Songz record. We also discuss Keyshia Cole reuniting with Ron Fair and debate which Hip Hop label has the best R&B artists. 0:00:40 – Are fish considered wet or dry when they’re underwater? 0:03:00 – Our thoughts on Teyana Taylor’s “The Album” 0:09:30 – Is a 10 song project considered an album or an EP? 0:11:22 – Our thoughts on John Legend’s new album “Bigger Love” 0:16:15 – Will Justine Skye breakthrough as an artist with the new Timbaland EP? 0:18:10 – New music from Beyonce, H.E.R., Trey Songz, Q Parker 0:23:45 – The John Legend/Alicia Keys Verzuz Battles 0:31:20 – Keyshia Cole is working with Ron Fair again?! 0:39:48 – #SoulBack Track Of The Day: Keyshia Cole – (I Just Want It) To Be Over 0:43:06 – Playa Please Award: Dating someone way younger, PARTYNEXTDOOR think he’s R&B??? 0:49:00 – Which Hip Hop label that has created the best R&B music?
Tue, 23 Jun 2020 - 58min - 276 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 100
We just celebrated our 100th episode! Take a listen to and relive some of our favorite SoulBack moments including episodes with special guests J. Holiday, Mr. Dalvin and Case. We reflect on the podcast and talk about how we got started with it. We also touch on some current events including new music from Chloe x Halle, Tank, Avant and K-Ci Hailey. We also talk about the upcoming battle with John Legend and Alicia Keys. Lastly we talk about the major changes that are happening with the GRAMMY's. Check out the new episode! 0:00:40 - Celebrating 100 episodes0:04:05 - When you take a shower, are you facing the water or away from the water?0:06:44 - How the SoulBack podcast got started0:13:37 - The challenges of booking guests0:19:30 - Reviewing some statements we made a few years back about R&B0:33:30 - Our thoughts on Chloe X Halle's new album "Ungodly Hour" 0:36:00 - Should artists put out music during this pandemic?0:39:00 - Our thoughts on Tank's new EP "Worth The Wait"0:43:00 - John Legend's upcoming album and his VERZUZ battle with Alicia Keys0:47:15 - New Music from Avant and K-Ci Hailey0:52:05 - Our thoughts on the changes with the GRAMMY's0:58:55 - Playa Please Award: Beyonce is going to play Storm in the Marvel movies
Sun, 14 Jun 2020 - 1h 05min - 275 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 99 (Special Guest Zeplyn Tillman)
We are back with another SoulBack podcast. This week we bring back our good friend and special guest Zeplyn Tillman from Neo Elite. We start off the podcast talking about the tragedy of George Floyd and what we will be doing to help. We also talk about new music releases from Ro James, Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke. We also talk about "Exodus" being Brian McKnight's last album and what that means for R&B. We also talk about the most recent 112 and Jagged Edge battle and how they should have used that opportunity to release new music. We do another fun R&B trivia for everyone and also analyze the lyrics for "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge as some people are saying it's a song about settling. 0:00:50 - Supporting The #BlackLivesMatter movement and making sure we do our part0:03:55 - Top fast food restaurants in America0:06:22 - Should R&B artists be using Verzuz battles to launch new albums?0:13:30 - Brian McKnight announces his final album0:22:05 - Our thoughts on Ne-Yo's new record Jeremih "U 2 Luv"0:26:00 - Urban AC is a mess right now0:33:25 - Our thoughts on Ro James' new album "MANTIC"0:41:09 - Lucky Daye's new record with Babyface0:44:30 - R&B Trivia: 2000's edition0:51:41 - Playa Please Award: People thinking Jagged Edge's "Let's Get Married" is about settling, DMX vs Lloyd Banks 1:03:00 - #SoulBack Track Of The Day: Ella Mai - Boo'd Up
Sun, 31 May 2020 - 1h 15min - 274 - Steve "Stone" Huff Interview: Producing Hits for Avant, Joe, KeKe Wyatt, First Placement, Solo Album
We recently caught up with producer / songwriter Steve "Stone" Huff for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we talked about how he helped introduce Avant, his work on his debut album "My Thoughts", having him collaborate with Keke Wyatt, working on Avant's "Ecstasy" and "Private Room" albums, creating Joe's hit song "Treat Her Like a Lady", and much more.
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 33min - 273 - Bobby V. Interview: New Single & Label, Signing Artists, "Sunday Dinner" Album, Mista Memories
We recently had the opportunity to interview Bobby V. on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we talked about his new label Veltree Music Group and the new artists he signed, where is he discovering talent, his upcoming album "Sunday Dinner", memories from the Millennium Tour, reflections of Mista, and creating his debut album.
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 29min - 272 - Link Interview: Reflecting On "Sex Down" Album, Infamous 69 Line & Writing "My Body" by LSG
We had a chance to interview 90’s R&B singer Link. Some may remember him as he came out with the hit single “Whatcha Gone Do?” along with the very underrated album “Sex Down” back in 1998. However, some may not know that he co-wrote the classic LSG record “My Body”. We also touch on his sophomore album “Creepin” which he put out independently in 2008. We talked about the challenges for an artist to release music when they’re no longer signed to a major label. Lastly, YouKnowIGotSoul also caught up with Link to find out what he’s up today and whether he plans on releasing hew music in 2020. Watch the video for the full interview!
Mon, 25 May 2020 - 31min - 271 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 98
SoulBack is back with a new episode. On this album we talk about new music from Lloyd, Mary J. Blige, Teyana Taylor and Ro James. We also discuss the upcoming battle with 112 and Jagged Edge. We also talk about the controversy going on 112's breakup and why people are so upset at only two members still being part of the group. We also talk about potential battle candidates for Missy Elliott which includes Busta Rhymes and Pharrell. We look at upcoming album releases from Ro James and Teyana Taylor. Lastly we debate whether Boyz II Men is the best group of the 90's. Check us out! 0:00:47 - Playa Please Award: Keith Sweat's commercial with 21 Savage0:04:39 - Keith's online concert series with 112, Next and many more0:07:15 - Who's going to win the versus battle: 112 or Jagged Edge?0:12:34 - Trolls pretending like they just found out 112 broke up0:16:00 - Our thoughts on Lloyd's new song "Slow Wine Bass Line"0:21:30 - New music from Ro James and Mary J. Blige0:23:55 - Social media's harsh comments about Kandi's vocals0:27:45 - Does Missy Elliott have anyone she can face in these Versus battles?0:31:42 - Playa Please Award: Monica's personal photographer taking photos of her at a funeral0:33:55 - Looking ahead to Teyana Taylor's new album coming out in June0:41:34 - SoulBack Track Of The Day: Beenie Man - Girls Dem Sugar (featuring Mya)0:42:50 - Playa Please Award: Doja Cat fails to follow through with her promise0:46:35 - Is Boyz II Men the best group of the 90's?
Mon, 25 May 2020 - 52min - 270 - Jon B. Interview: “Bonafide” Album 25th Anniversary, Upcoming New Music
We recently caught up with the legendary Jon B. for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we discussed his impactful single “Understand” with Donell Jones, memories of creating his debut album “Bonafide” upon it’s 25th Anniversary, developing his writing and producing skills as a kid, the new album he’s been working on, and much more! Check out what he had to say below.
Fri, 22 May 2020 - 45min - 269 - Cindy of En Vogue Interview: “Born to Sing” Memories, “Electric Cafe” Album, What’s Next for Group
We recently caught up with Cindy Herron-Braggs, one of the founding members of En Vogue, for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation we touched on memories of the group’s debut album “Born to Sing” as it’s reached it’s 30th anniversary, the success of En Vogue over many decades, the group returning with the album “Electric Cafe” after a long gap between projects, the story of how the group originally formed, and much more. Check out what she had to say below!
Fri, 22 May 2020 - 19min - 268 - Meelah Interview: Upcoming Solo Album, 702 Memories & Reuniting, Songwriting, Industry History
We recently caught up with Meelah for an interview on Instagram live. She shared with us the details of what we can expect on her long awaited solo album, memories of 702 including reuniting with the group in recent years, her history as a songwriter and background vocalist, and much more.
Fri, 22 May 2020 - 32min - 267 - Adrian Marcel Interview: Upcoming Album “2B Honest”, Single “Nowhere”, Raphael Saadiq Memories
We were able to catch up with singer Adrian Marcel recently for an interview on Instagram Live. This comes on the heels of the release of his video for current single “Nowhere” which we were able to exclusively premiere on the site. During our conversation, Adrian discussed his four part video series that will be leading up to his next project. He gave us some background on the upcoming album which is called “2B Honest”. Adrian then took some time to reflect back on the release of his previous album “98th” which came out last year. We then talked to Adrian about how he originally linked up with Raphael Saadiq and was mentored by the Bay Area legend. This led to a discussion of Adrian’s first mixtape “7 Days of Weak” and what went into the creation of that standout body of work. The interview wrapped up as we discussed the time period that Adrian Marcel came into R&B and how things might have been different had he come out in the 90’s. Check out what he had to say in the video above!
Fri, 22 May 2020 - 19min - 266 - The SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 97
We're back with another episode of the podcast. This week we talk about new music from Anthony Hamilton, Chloe x Halle and Ro James. We also talk about Jennifer Lopez potentially being on "What's Love" instead of Ashanti. We discuss the state of R&B album releases with the pandemic going on from Alicia Keys, John Legend and Ro James. We also talk about Victoria Monet's career as we try to figure out why she isn't a bigger star. Lastly we talk about the legacy of City High and what their careers would have looked like if they didn't split after their debit album. 0:02:00 - Chris Brown has 100 songs on the Hot 100 charts 0:03:25 - Irv Gotti and Ja Rule wanted Jennifer Lopez to be on Fat Joe's "What's Love" instead of Ashanti0:06:20 - The technical difficulties on all these IG Live segments 0:09:00 - R&B Trivia: 90's edition0:21:40 - Our thoughts on Anthony Hamilton's new song with Rick James "Back Together" 0:26:25 - Ro James' new album is coming out in two weeks but he's not ready??0:33:45 - Our thoughts on Chloe x Halle's new single "Do It"0:35:40 - Why hasn't Victoria Monet's career popped off with all the talent that she has?0:42:10 - The lack of excitement for new music from John Legend and Alicia Keys 0:45:30 - Should merch bundles count towards performance on the Billboard Hot 100 charts?0:52:40 - SoulBack Track Of The Day: City High - Caramel0:57:44 - Playa Please Award: People getting advice and advise confused, Kehlani/Justin Bieber's R&B tweet
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 1h 06min - 265 - Willie Taylor (Of Day26) Interview: New Single “You Are My Life” & Reflecting On DAY26’s Debut Album
We recently had a chance to catch up with Willie Taylor from the R&B group DAY26. During our conversation, we first touched on his new single “You Are My Life”. We also talk about his solo career and how he’s been consistently putting out mixtapes and singles over the past few years. We also discussed what it’s like for him to balance life with DAY26 as well as his own solo music. We talk about new music from DAY26 as well as tours that they missed out on including the Millennium tour as well as the Bad Boy Reunion tour. Lastly we go back and revisit DAY26’s debut album which came out in 2007. Listen to Willie talk about each song and what he remembers about making the project. Watch what he had to say in the video above. Also check out his new single “You Are My Life” which just came out today.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 37min - 264 - Troy Taylor Interview: Developing Trey Songz, “Sweet Lady” by Tyrese & Vocally Producing The Greats
We recently had a chance to catch up with legendary producer Troy Taylor for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we touched on his earlier work with Boyz II Men as Troy produced on their debut album “Cooleyhighharmony”. He did the songs “Little Things” and “Your Love” Delite of course has plenty of history with Trey Songz and worked with them throughout his career. We touched on the progression in Trey’s career from his debut to the “Ready” album. We also talk about the impact that the “Anticipation” mixtape had on Trey Songz’s career. We took it back to the origins to hear sessions that Troy Taylor had with the likes of 702 as well as the great Stevie Wonder. He then filled us in on his production process and what goes into creating hit songs such as “Sweet Lady” by Tyrese. The producer also talks about some upcoming music that we can expect from him including Trey Songz. Breland and Dru Hill. Watch what he had to say in the video above.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 47min - 263 - Treston Irby of Hi-Five Interview – Group History, Tony Thompson Memories, What’s Next for Hi-Five
The legacy of R&B group Hi-Five is alive and well thanks to Treston Irby. We recently caught up with Treston for an interview on Instagram Live and had a lot to catch up on about the history, legacy and future of the group. We started our conversation about how Treston originally came into the group and what he remembers about the Hi-Five’s debut album. He then talked about his role in the group and the creation process which led into a talk about the second album “Keep Goin On”. Treston then took it deep about the group’s fallen member Tony Thompson and what the loss meant to him and the other members, as well as the R&B community as a whole. We then talked about what the group has been up to in recent years since the release of their return EP in 2014, as well as what to expect next from Hi-Five. Check out what he had to say in the video above!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 35min - 262 - The Bonfyre Interview: Debut Album “Love, Lust & Letdowns: Chapter One”, Releasing Album In Three Parts
We recently caught up with R&B artist The Bonfyre for an interview on Instagram Live. We talked to the talented vocalist about “Love, Lust & Letdowns” which is her debut album. We dive deep into the creation of the project, the reason she decided to split the album into three parts and also go through each song to find out what went into the songwriting and production for each of those records.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 29min - 261 - Tamika Scott Interview: Debut EP “Family Affair”, Xscape Memories, Future of the Group
We were recently joined on Instagram Live by Tamika Scott of the legendary group Xscape for an exclusive interview. During our discussion, we talked about the release of her long awaited solo project “Family Affair”, reuniting with Xscape, the status of the group, and much more. Check out what she had to say below!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 18min - 260 - Slim of 112 Interview: New 112 EP, Legacy, Evolution & Future of the Group
We recently caught up with Slim of 112 for an interview on Instagram Live. We talked to Slim about keeping the 112 brand alive, new music 112 has been working on, the possibility of adding new members to the group, the history of the group, and much more! Check out what he had to say below.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 40min - 259 - Sammie Interview: New Single “Friend Zone”, Millennium Tour & New Album “Such Is Life”
We recently caught up with Sammie for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we touched on his new single “Friend Zone”, his upcoming album “Such Is Life”, the Millennium tour and some of his history including his single “I Like It”.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 31min - 258 - Ruff Endz Interview: “Soul Brothers” Album, Getting Signed, Creation of the Group
We recently caught up with Dante “Chi” Jordan of Ruff Endz for an interview on Instagram Live. Unfortunately his partner David “Davinch” Chance was unable to make it due to the social distancing we’re all going through! During our conversation, we touched on the group’s latest album released “Soul Brothers”, the origins of how they originally formed Ruff Endz, creating their debut album, their hit single “Someone to Love You”, and what’s next.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 22min - 257 - Porcelan Interview: Upcoming Debut Album “Mood Ring”, Hit Single “Lois Lane”, Music Journey
Emerging R&B star Porcelan joined us for an exclusive interview on Instagram Live recently. The singer has been keeping us impressed with each song she’s put out over the past few years including “Real Thing Don’t Change”, “Lois Lane”, and her most recent “Act Out”. Her unique blend of timeless R&B meshed with progress elements from the genre have kept us anticipating each new single. She had the most success with her hit “Lois Lane” which reached the Top 15 on the Billboard Adult R&B Charts. However, some don’t realize that Porcelan’s journey started many years before this. Porcelan began pursuing her dreams years ago which led to an appearance on 106 & Park, working with Timbaland, opening for Tank, and even touring in China. During this interview, we discuss all that and more. We even touched on her upcoming debut album “Mood Ring” and what to expect on there. Check out what she had to say in the interview above.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 19min - 256 - Nokio Of Dru Hill Interview: Solo Music, His Production Process, Dru Hill History & Future
We recently caught up with Nokio of the legendary group Dru Hill for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we touched on the solo projects he’s been putting out recently, his skills as a vocalist and a producer, his work throughout the years on the Dru Hill albums, the status of the group going forward, and much more. Check out what he had to say below and in the video.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 34min - 255 - Netta Brielle Interview: Industry Journey, Her Albums & EPs, What’s Next
Netta Brielle joined us on Instagram Live recently for an expansive interview detailing her career in music. During our conversation, she talked about her origins in music including almost signing to Def Jam after catching the attention of Shakir Stewart followed by his untimely passing. She discussed her “Electrik Rebel Sounds” EP which caught a lot of attention in her hometown Bay Area and eventually led to her landing a deal at Atlantic Records. We then got into her “580” and “880” EP’s after things didn’t work out at Atlantic Records and she moved on as an independent artist. Netta explained her unique sound which has been something that has had our attention for many years. The conversation then turned to her latest project “An EP by Netta” which she released last year. Netta told us what we can expect next from her to wrap up the interview. Check out what she had to say in the video above!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 31min - 254 - Marsha Ambrosius Interview: History in Music, A Touch of Jazz, Her Albums, New Project
We recently caught up with Marsha Ambrosius for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we touched on her history at A Touch of Jazz in Philly, her skills as a songwriter, getting respect from the hip-hop community, being featured on Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River”, her upcoming project and much more.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 48min - 253 - Louis York Interview: “American Griots” Album, First Placements, Creating Hit Singles Together
We caught up with our friends Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony aka Louis York recently for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we went in depth on the duo’s debut album “American Griots”. Claude and Chuck really got into the musicality and unique sound of the project which sounds like nothing else there. We then reflected back on the five years since the pair originally introduced us to their group Louis York starting with a special listening party. They shared the plans they have in store for us as they approach their next five years of Louis York. The interview then went to how the pair originally linked up and formed a tight bond. We talked about some of the biggest hits they’ve created together including “Bittersweet” for Fantasia, “Pieces of Me” for Ledisi, and “Blame it on Me” for Chrisette Michele. Finally, we wrapped up the interview by discussing their process in the studio and the challenges they face in creating hit songs. Check out Louis York’s #WelcometotheWorkshop series, with new live episodes on their Instagram every Thursday at 4:20PM CT.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 25min - 252 - Kevin Ross Interview: “Audacity Vol. 1” EP, Being an Independent Artist, Upcoming Project
We caught up with Kevin Ross recently for an interview on Instagram Live. It’s no secret that Kevin is among our favorite R&B artists who have emerged out of the genre in the past decade. He’s super talented in all aspects and just happens to be an old soul. The singer is now an independent artist and recently put out his EP “Audacity Vol. 1”. He talked to us about that project which contains the hit single “Thing Called Love”. Kevin also filled us in on the next volume of that EP series that he’s currently working on. Finally, he touched on his songwriting skills that allow his music to appeal to audiences young and old. Check out what he had to say in the video above! Also in case you missed it, Kevin Ross recently began a weekly music series to keep us occupied during the quarantine. He’s already released covers of Stevie Wonder and Lauryn Hill so be sure to check those out!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 17min - 251 - Kelly Price Interview: New Single “What I Need”, Working With Bad Boy, Upcoming Album, Songwriting
We recently caught up with Kelly Price for an interview on Instagram Live. The conversation with the legendary singer/songwriter began with the creation of her latest single “What I Need (Give Me What I Need)” and the status of her upcoming album. We then took a look back her history, discussing how she originally linked up with Puff Daddy and Bad Boy, how she got signed, and the creation of her debut album “Soul of a Woman”. Finally, we discussed her songwriting process.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 26min - 250 - John John of Silk Interview: New Solo Music, Group History & Legacy, Album Discussion
We caught up with John John of the group Silk recently for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we talked about the solo album he’s working on, new music from Silk, the history of how the group came together and was discovered by Keith Sweat, the history of some of Silk’s biggest albums, and much more.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 33min - 249 - Donell Jones Interview: New Music, Songwriting, “Where I Wanna Be” Memories, Legacy
We recently had a chance to catch up with the legendary Donell Jones on Instagram Live for an interview. The conversation started around his huge collaborative single with Jon B. last year on “Understand”. The song ended up being #1 on our list of the Top 100 R&B Songs of 2019. Donell then talked about the new music he had been working on as a follow up to his 2013 album “Forever”. We then took it back to his origins in the music industry, and he talked about his songwriting for other artists like Usher and 702. He then shared the story of how he originally got signed to LaFace after linking up with DJ Eddie F and The Untouchables. The discussion then turned to reflections of each of the albums Donell Jones has released over the years, from the debut “My Heart”, to “Where I Wanna Be”, to “Life Goes On”, to “Journey of a Gemini”, to “Lyrics”, to “Forever”. We ended our discussion by talking about how his music has been sampled quite a bit in recent years and some of the younger generation has been showing him respect. Check out what Donell Jones had to say in the video above!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 22min - 248 - Dondria Interview: Upcoming EP “Perspective”, Revisiting “Dondria vs Phatfffat” Album, Never Giving Up
We recently had a chance to catch up with Dondria for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, she talked about the new music she’s been releasing including latest singles “Take You There” and “Haunted”. She also touched on what to expect on her upcoming EP “Perspective”. Dondria then talked about the approach she’s taken over the years to releasing EP’s and Mixtapes as opposed to just putting out another album. We also asked about the music she had created last year with her original mentor Jermaine Dupri. The discussion turned to how Dondria originally was a YouTube star but still has been able to maintain longevity. She touched on how she’s never given up after all of these years. Finally, we had a chance to have Dondria revisit her debut album “Dondria vs Phatfffat” and share her memories of creating that project. Check out what she had to say in the video above!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 26min - 247 - Demetria McKinney Interview: “Officially Yours” Album, History in Music, Upcoming Album
Superstar singer/actress Demetria McKinney joined us for an interview recently on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we had her reflect on her debut album “Officially Yours”, talked about how she developed her talents as a singer, what took so long to get an album out, discussed new music she’s working on, and much more. Check out what she had to say below and in the video!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 13min - 246 - Darrell “Delite” Allamby Interview: Creating Biggest Hits, Work With Silk, Production Process, 1st Placement
We recently had a chance to catch up with superstar producer Darrell “Delite” Allamby for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we first touched on his work with John John of Silk. The pair are currently working on creating John John’s debut solo album. Delite of course has plenty of history with Silk and worked with them throughout his career. We specifically touched on his work on the “Tonight” album as well as Silk’s latest album “Quiet Storm”. We took it back to the origins to hear the story of Delite’s first placement as a producer. He then filled us in on his production process and what goes into creating hit songs. The producer reflected back on working on some of his biggest hits including “My Body” for LSG, “What’s It Gonna Be” for Janet Jackson & Busta Rhymes, and “Crazy” for K-Ci & JoJo. He also talked about working on Tamar Braxton’s debut album, and working with Gerald LeVert, Bobby V., Link, and more. We wrapped up the interview by talking about some songs he’s been working on lately. Watch what he had to say in the video above.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 32min - 245 - Damion Hall Interview: History of Guy, Solo Album “Straight to the Point”, New Guy Album
We recently caught up with Damion Hall of the legendary group Guy for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we discussed how he originally joined Guy following the release of the debut album. Then we got into his vocal talents and how he put those on display with his solo debut album. Damion gave us the history on how “The Future” album was created and how the guys came back together to record the “Guy III” album. Finally, we got the scoop on if there will ever be another Guy album.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 39min - 244 - CeeLo Green Interview: New Single “Lead Me”, Singing Demo of TLC’s “Waterfalls”, Upcoming Album
We recently caught up with the legendary CeeLo Green for an interview as he prepares to release his new album “CeeLo Green Is…Thomas Calloway”. The rapper/singer went in depth about his new single “Lead Me”, the unique sound he will have on his upcoming album, how he developed his soulful sound originally, how he originally sang the demo on TLC’s “Waterfalls”, and much more.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 24min - 243 - Case Interview: Getting Signed, Album Breakdown, Def Soul, Biggest Hits, Legacy, New Music
Legendary singer Case joined us recently on Instagram Live for an exclusive interview. During our conversation, Case took us through the creation of each of his albums, reflected on his time as a songwriter and how he got signed, and gave us the scoop about new music he's got coming out. Check out what he had to say!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 21min - 242 - Carl Thomas Interview: 20th Anniversary of Debut Album “Emotional”, Story Of How He Signed to Bad Boy, New Music
Carl Thomas joined us on Instagram Live recently for an interview to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his debut album “Emotional” from 2000. During our conversation, we discussed what he remembers most about creating the album, the big hits, how he got signed to Bad Boy and being part of that movement, when to expect new music, and much more. Check out what Carl had to say below!
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 31min - 241 - Camper Interview: Becoming The Go-to R&B Producer, Working With H.E.R. & Brandy, Solo Album
We recently caught up with producer Camper for an interview on Instagram Live. We talked to Camper about becoming the go-to producer in R&B right now, working on upcoming projects from H.E.R. and Brandy, his solo album and much more. Check out what he had to say below.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 43min - 240 - Buddy Wike of Intro Interview:Group Legacy, Kenny Greene, New Album + Shares Unheard Intro Song
We caught up with Buddy Wike of the R&B Group Intro recently on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we discussed what Intro has been up to in recent years, the history of the group’s signing, the first and second albums, the legacy of Kenny Greene, and when we can expect new music. Buddy even played an unreleased song for us. Check it out.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 25min - 239 - Bob Robinson (Of Tim & Bob) Interview: Discography Including Boyz II Men, 112 and Monica
Bob Robinson from the legendary production duo Tim & Bob joined us recently on Instagram Live for an exclusive interview. During our conversation, Case took us through the creation of some of his biggest hits. We also talk to him about his production technique and find out what he’s up to these days.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 1h 57min - 238 - Adonis Shropshire Interview: Writing Hits For Beyonce, Ciara &, Chris Brown & Producing Tips
We recently caught up with Grammy award winning producer/songwriter Adonis Shropshire for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we discussed how he entered the industry and his early days at Bad Boy. Then we we got into his work with Ciara (“And I”) and Chris Brown (“Say Goodbye”). Adonis also shares the creation of “I Need A Girl” by Puff Daddy and his thoughts after both parts became number one hits.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 59min - 237 - Tank Interview: “While You Wait” EP, Return to Traditional R&B, Evolution of his Sound
Tank recently joined us on Instagram Live for an interview to discuss his latest EP “While You Wait”. We spoke about the singer’s return to a more traditional R&B sound and how it’s been received so far. The discussion then turned to the evolution of his sound and how hard it is to convince every one of his fans to buy into it. Finally, we reflected on his amazing song “You’re My Star” and classic album “Sex, Love & Pain”. Check out what he had to say!
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 17min - 236 - Carvin Haggins Interview: Introducing Musiq Soulchild, His Writing Process, Writing His Biggest Hits
Songwriter/Producer Carvin Haggins joined us recently on Instagram Live for an exclusive interview. During our conversation, we discussed the impact he had in helping to introduce Musiq Soulchild and creating his debut album “Aijuswanaseing”. We also discussed his new artist Deja Blue, his upcoming project “In the Key of Love”, the process behind creating some of his biggest hits, and much more.
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 33min - 235 - Tony Sunshine Interview: Long Awaited Debut Album, Big Pun Memories, His Biggest Hits
To say we’ve been anticipating the debut solo album from Tony Sunshine for a long time is an understatement. The singer originally captivated us with his vocal prowess as part of the Terror Squad in the late 90’s. With hits under his belt like “Oh My God”, “She’s Like the Wind “with Lumidee, “100%” with Big Pun, and “All I Need” for Fat Joe, we knew he was destined for stardom. Unfortunately industry politics took him off track a bit over the years, but Tony Sunshine is still here overcoming hurdles. We’ve been big supporters over the years as he’s continued to release a number of quality singles. Now we’ve just caught up with Tony Sunshine once again for an interview recently on Instagram Live. During the conversation, we discussed the status of his debut album, advice he still caries with him from his mentor Big Pun, the creation of some of his biggest hits, his many diverse styles, how he developed his talents originally, and much more. Listen to Tony Sunshine speak in the video above.
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 31min - 234 - R.L. of Next Interview: Joint Album With Naughty By Nature, Group History, Songwriting, Solo Album
R.L. of Next joined us recently for an exclusive interview on Instagram Live. As with all of our interviews with R.L. over the years this was an epic conversation. The singer revealed that his group Next is working on a joint album with Naughty by Nature. You may remember that DJ Kay Gee of Naughty was the one who originally discovered Next and signed them to his Devine Mill label. R.L. then went on to talk about his songwriting including the best song he wrote. He discussed the first two Next albums, what the group has in store next, and what to expect of his solo album. Check out what he had to say below!
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 32min - 233 - Bryan-Michael Cox Interview: Entire Discography, Memorable Studio Sessions & Usher's New Album
We recently got a chance to interview legendary producer Bryan-Michael Cox via Instagram Live. During our conversation, we went through his discography and talked about some of his biggest moments in the industry including creating hits for Jagged Edge, Usher, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige. There is a lot of information to digest so we suggest that you listen to the whole thing. We’ve highlighted some key moments below.
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 1h 46min - 232 - Shawn Stockman Interview: Solo Album “Foreword”, Boyz II Men’s “Can You Stand The Rain” Cover & More
We caught up with legendary Boyz II Men member Shawn Stockman for an interview on Instagram Live recently. During our talk, we discuss his debut solo album “Foreword”, the long wait for this project, balancing solo work and group work, Boyz II Men’s cover of New Edition’s “Can You Stand the Rain”, & More.
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 20min - 231 - Johnta Austin Interview: Songwriter Battle With Ne-Yo, New Music & Favorite Studio Sessions
We recently got a chance to interview legendary songwriter Johnta Austin via Instagram Live. During our conversation we had a chance to talk about his songwriting process, his debut album finally coming out, his new EP, working on some of his biggest hits, and much more. Check out what he had to say below!
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 36min - 230 - Travis Cherry Interview: Producing for Case, J. Holiday, Demetria McKinney & Producer Challenges
Tom of YouKnowIGotSoul caught up with producer Travis Cherry for an interview recently on Instagram Live. We picked up where we left off following his appearance on our SoulBack R&B Podcast back in 2019. That included diving back into the discussion on which Usher album is better: “8701” or “Confessions”. We also talked about his production in recent years for artists like Case, J. Holiday, Demetria McKinney & Raheem DeVaughn. He told us about some famous artist appearances his “Purple Room” studios, and also gave his opinion on the recent producer battles on Instagram. We then spoke to Travis about some of the challenges of being a producer including the battle to get on albums, how hard it is to land a single, and how it feels when your song doesn’t come out. Finally, we candidly spoke to him about what approach he’d take if an artist asked him for a trap beat type production. Travis Cherry is one of our favorite producers right now upholding what we love most about traditional R&B. He always shows us love, and really deserves the support of all R&B lovers out there. Stay tuned for some of his upcoming placements this year!
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 37min - 229 - J. Holiday Interview: New Music, B5 Beef & Remembering Debut Album “Back Of My Lac"
R&B artist J. Holiday joined us for an exclusive interview recently on Instagram Live. We talked to J. Holiday on the release of his new music including the single “25 To Life”. We also details his upcoming single “Ride” which is set to come out on his fourth album “Time”. The project is set to come out later this year. In the interview, J. Holiday also explains some of his viral moments including the infamous valet parking incident as well as his beef with R&B group B5. J. Holiday talks about the Immature #TBTour tour and why there was only one tour date Next we talked to him about his 2007 debut album “Back Of My Lac”. He gave us some insight into the creation of this album which includes the classic singles “Bed” and “Suffocate”. Finally, we discuss his approach in the music industry as an independent artist which includes not giving away music for free as it devalues his art.
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 41min
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