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Join the Inner Circle. Crazy Crew, it's time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: - Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers - Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon - Subscribe to Email & SMS: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week, we take it to the West Coast as the crew lands in Los Angeles for a monumental, ground-breaking episode featuring the legendary, five-time Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, musician, and executive, Warryn "Baby Dub" Campbell. Handpicked as the inaugural inductee into the We Sound Crazy Producer Hall of Fame and honored with the prestigious Esther Rolle Black Excellence Award (The Erbie), Campbell sits down with Philonaire, Claude, Chuck, and Tamon Backon from Macon for a deeply reflective Masterclass on a brilliant career that spans gospel, hip-hop, and R&B. From his early childhood days at King's Chapel Apostolic Church in East LA—where icons like El DeBarge and Andraé Crouch routinely dropped in—to cutting his teeth as a teenage multi-instrumentalist session player in the legendary studios of Death Row Records, Campbell shares an unfiltered, backstage pass look at his musical evolution. In this captivating episode, Campbell opens up about the pivotal figures who shaped his career, including the creative mentorship of DJ Quik and the executive guidance of Sony Music's Jon Platt, who signed him to his very first publishing deal at age 19. Warryn recounts his deep, familial bond with Brandy, navigating his fierce professional rivalry with Rodney Jerkins, and his long-standing, brilliant creative connection with one-of-one songwriter Harold Lilly. He also lifts the curtain on the inception of the iconic gospel duo Mary Mary, revealing how a moment in the shower listening to a bassline through the wall of his parents' garage transformed into the global blockbuster phenomenon "Shackles (Praise You)" which sparked a bidding war with Diddy and Columbia Records. Beyond the hits and historical sessions with titans like Tupac, Kanye West, Luther Vandross, and Kelly Price, Warryn candidly explores the delicate realities of balancing life as a hitmaker, husband, father, and pastor. Reflecting on his enduring legacy, Campbell defines his ultimate approach to music as an authentic vessel of divine download, proudly breaking genre barriers by engineering hits across multiple musical spectrums without ever losing his creative salvation. Without further ado, press play and dive in. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Malachi Fuller Director of Photography: Neither Camera Op: Andrew Meyers, Derek Reed, Malachi Fuller, Neither Gaffer: Tyler Holmes Set Design: Gina Dorsey Producer/A2: Jerel Duren Editor: Hyyer Creative Producer: Lamont Baldwin, Aaron Walton Show Producer/Remixer: Michael "Roux" Johnson Assistant: Brittany Guydon Talent Producer: Micha "ML6" Logan Photography: Kirk McClain PA: Keylon Hall, Jonaye Anderson, Ryan Lee Thank you to all of our listeners and watchers! Special thanks to Warryn Campbell! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook ~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram ~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter ~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #WarrynCampbell #MyBlock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
he Authority On All Things R&B !In Episode 137 of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the incredible Erica Campbell of the legendary gospel duo Mary Mary. Erica takes us on a journey through her groundbreaking career, from dominating the gospel charts with Shackles (Praise You) to stepping into her solo artistry with hits like A Little More Jesus. She opens up about her faith, her family, and the balance of being an artist and a businesswoman in the music industry. Get ready for an uplifting and inspiring conversation with a true gospel icon. Extended Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RnBMoneyPodcast Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank J Valentine: @JValentine Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Mrs C’s join our Famous Friday Show today. First up, Marion Ross (Mrs. Cunningham, aka “Mrs C” on the sitcom “Happy Days”) checks in. We chat about her long & storied career working with Ginger Rogers to the Happy Days cast to appearances in shows like Touched By An Angel. Ross, whose new book is entitled My Days: Happy And Otherwise, also gives fun insights into her role on Happy Days and where her gentle, kind persona comes from. Joining the show in-studio was another “Mrs C”—Mary Campbell, longtime account executive at AM 560 WFIL and President of the Greater Delaware Valley National Day of Prayer Task Force. Mary shares about the upcoming equipping day (March 9) for those interested in being a coordinator, the 68th Annual National Day of Prayer itself (Thursday May 2), and her thoughts on and experiences with prayer over the years. Much wisdom here! We cap things off with another fine segment of “Now That’s Punny” and a taste of the music of Mary Mary (“Shackles (Praise You)”).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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100% Diva Anthems. The biggest tunes from the biggest Divas from the 90s all the way through to today! http://DJDanMurphy.com - check out my website for heaps more music & contact details. 1. I Learned From The Best (hq2 mix) - WHITNEY HOUSTON 2. Shackles (Praise You) (victor calderone mix) - MARY MARY 3. Hit The Freeway (hq2 mix) - TONI BRAXTON 4. Don't Forget About Us (tony moran & warren rigg mix) - MARIAH CAREY 5. I Wish I Didn't Miss You (hex hector mix) - ANGIE STONE 6. Don't Cha (ralphi mix) - THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS 7. Naughty Girl (calderone mix) - BEYONCE 8. Beautiful (al b rich mix) - CHRISTINA AGUILERA 9. Where Have You Been (cosmic dawn mix) - RIHANNA 10. Stranger (wawa mix) - HILARY DUFF 11. Girl Gone Wild (album mix) - MADONNA 12. Stronger (almighty mix) - SUGABABES 13. Aphrodite (denzal park mix) - KYLIE MINOGUE 14. Nobody's Supposed To Be Here (hex hector mix) - DEBORAH COX 15. If You Love Me (tony moran & mac quayle mix) - BECKY BAELING 16. One Good Reason (dezrok mix) - NICOLE MCCLOUD 17. Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know (hex hector mix) - BRITNEY SPEARS 18. I Turn To You (hex hector mix) - MELANIE C • http://facebook.com/DJDanMurphy • http://twitter.com/DJDanMurphy • http://soundcloud.com/DJDanMurphy
Conquerors. That’s the best way to describe Mary Mary. The soul-stirring sister duo of Erica and Tina Campbell seemingly overcame it all in the last few years - winning yet another Grammy, inking a deal for season three of a groundbreaking originally scripted series, beating a vocal challenge, healing a marriage misstep, overseeing a change in management, launching a solo career for one sister and grieving the death of a parent. That’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. Yet, the sisters embraced each challenge and proclaim that this year is their best year yet.As Tina staunchly declares in her signature staccato: “Survive it. Persevere. Overcome it.” Indeed. Mary Mary’s greatest story is that of overcoming. Thirteen years ago, no one could have predicted the far flung reach of the hit “Shackles (Praise You)” that went on to become a signature song and crossover smash. From there, Mary Mary would win four Grammy Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, four BET awards, two American Music Awards, one ASCAP award, and multiple Stellar & Dove Awards and release seven albums, the most recent being the multiple award winning compilation “Go Get It” ( 2012 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment). Now a household name, the ladies are credited with ushering in a new generation of gospel stars solidly entrenched in the larger cultural milieu while also overtaking the pop charts.
Fearless. That one word eloquently captures the creative spirit of groundbreaking duo Mary Mary. Ever since siblings Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell broke through in 2000 with the pioneering crossover hit “Shackles (Praise You),” the chart-topping sister act has never wavered from defying convention to fulfill its mission: sending uplifting messages through music and words that are relatable to everyone. “It’s about making music that touches both adults and young people,” says Erica. Adds Tina, “It’s about spreading good news for the world but doing it in the Mary Mary way: banging beats and melodies, intertwined voices and messages of hope.” An amazing ten years later, having earned 3 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, an NAACP Image Award and a BET Award, the “Mary Mary way” sounds just as fresh and innovative on the duo’s sixth album, the aptly titled SOMETHING BIG (My Block/Columbia/Sony Music; March 29, 2011). This vibrant outing, once again produced by longtime collaborator Warryn Campbell, picks up where the group’s most recent mainstream success story, 2008’s The Sound and its Grammy Award-winning smash hit “God in Me,” left off.
New Years was banging from everywhere around the globe this year. You did not have to be there to channel into it. For me, in 7 days, I had that celebration rushing from Belo Horizonte to Tai Pei. They were amazing and they were living for every moment as was I. But now, I had one more stop to go to and give it on NYE; my hometown of NYC, and it was going to be a long and crazy night for sure. Getting on that plane in Taiwan, I knew that I would actually be able to feel my first sunrise of the year and it would continue rising as my set went on, but I would enjoy it for sure when I was done at XL in New York. Since I knew we would be going 'til very late, I decided that after I was sure that I have served them properly with my fully loaded library, that I was going to entertain them in another way musically. XL changed the color and décor of the room and it became a land of classics being played with a rising sun. Perfect. I made selections for my set by going for titles (which I partially obsessed over) that have touched me, changed me or gave me the courage to accept change as I was living here within a talent pool of maestros that is legendary after legendary. Respect to you all. For all my friends and fans out there, please understand, you don’t have to come from New York to feel it, and much of the music originated in other great cities, but they inspired me here and I hope you enjoy this and have a Happy New Year, Tony. TRACK LISTING: 1. Grace Jones - "Pull Up To The Bumper” 2. Marshall Jefferson - “Move Your Body” 3. Sylvester - “You Make Me Feel Mighty Real” 4. H2O feat. Billie - “Satisfied (Take Me Higher)” 5. Mary Mary - “Shackles (Praise You)" 6. Pulse - “The Lover That You Are” 7. Blaze feat. Freemasons - “Precious Love” 8. Destiny's Child - “Independent Woman” 9. Bucketheads - "The Bomb" 10. Inner City - “Good Life” 11. Alcatraz - “Give Me Luv” 12. Urban Discharge feat. She - “Drop A House” 13. Whitney Houston - “I’m Every Woman” 14. Frankie Knuckles - “Whistle Song” 15. Juliet Roberts - “Caught In The Middle” 16. Colonel Abrams - “Trapped” 17. Donna Summer - “Love’s About To Change” 18. The Brothers Johnson - “Stomp” 19. Robin S. - “Midnight” 20. Vivian Green - "Emotional Rollercoaster" 21. Veronica - “Someone To Hold” 22. Inner Life - “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”