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It's another chapter in The Dialogue series. A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, listeners, and more. Author Jeff Apter is this episode's guest. He is the author of over 30 books about Australian music and musicians and was on staff at Rolling Stone for several years. He's here to talk about his books on AC/DC, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Neil Finn of Crowded House (now with Fleetwood Mac), Jeff Buckley, and his brand new book just released Keith Urban: His Amazing Journey From Daydreamer To Superstar– It's the first and only definitive biography of country music artist Keith Urban.Visit Jeff Apter's website HERE to purchase any of his books on AC/DC, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Neil Finn of Crowded House, Dave Grohl, Jeff Buckley and more!Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMTIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

History:The Billboard Top Ten Songs chart for 1995 contains the following names: Coolio, TLC, Seal, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and a man named Montell Jordan. This Is How We Do It was a breakout new jack-swing song that topped the Hot 100 for seven weeks and R&B charts for eight. Jordan, tall and handsome with a silky-smooth voice, established himself as a powerful presence in music, brimming with talent, savvy, and charm. Over his nearly twenty-year career in music, Jordan has released seven studio albums, and fourteen singles, and is a Grammy-nominated artist, selling more than 10 million records worldwide. Origins:From South Central Los Angeles to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Montell was on course to attend law school when a professor said one of his biggest regrets was missing the chance to pursue music. In a flash, Montell recognized that if he was ever going to take a shot at music, he needed to do it then. He put together a demo, which eventually landed in the hands of Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons. This Is How We Do It took off, and his first of many number-one singles was born. Following years of awards, achievements, and accolades that never seemed to satisfy, Montell learned that without music, he's a husband, a dad, and a friend. He stepped away from the music business for many years in search of significance over success. “I had to learn who Montell was outside of music to determine that I make music and music doesn't make me.” In that time away, Montell was able to reevaluate his priorities and ultimately find his passion. This was found as he connected with his childhood faith. Ministry:Montell began to realize the difference between gifting and calling. He was gifted with music, but he was called to minister. Speaking, teaching, mentoring, counseling, and writing are some of the many ways Jordan is fulfilling his purpose in ministry today. Jordan now does music again as he has determined both what he is gifted to do and what he is purposed to do and allowed those worlds to meet. Montell served more than 14,000 people from 140 nations around the world each weekend for the last decade as an executive pastor of music, marriage, and men's ministry at Victory World Church in Norcross, GA. He continues to redefine sound through Victory, an ideal place that builds families transforms communities, reconciles cultures, and impacts nations. In his musical past, Montell had already shown an ability to stretch boundaries of genre and style and uses this same ability to influence, impact, and inspire today. Jordan's musical achievements are still recognized worldwide, and he and his wife of 20+ years, Kristin Jordan released a marriage book in October 2017 titled, “Marriage Masterpeace Inc! Making Your Marriage A Masterpeace.” Jordan released his autobiography, “Becoming Unfamous” during the summer of 2016. Montell brings the word of God and personal experience from the music business to provide a practical and applicable understanding of music and worship to light. He still tours on occasion to bring the love of Christ outside the four walls of the church to concert venues all over the world. Montell and Kristin is now a marriage missionary and has founded Marriage Masterpeace Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to help marriages all around the world by helping men and women reconcile with God and then to each other in efforts to eradicate divorce by taking the option off the table. Music:Montell Jordan's latest single, “When I'm Around You” feat. Grammy award-winning rap artist Lecrae is his first R&B song in nearly ten years! The new song is available NOW on all digital platforms and is currently charting on Urban AC radio! The single is modern R&B with a soulful relevancy easily identifiable as classic Montell Jordan. This new song and album are created to be the soundtrack for married couples (and those who desire to be married) by assisting them in keeping passion alive in their re...

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Watch Trailer Herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsgUZt40VX0Stream Here on Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/overcomer-deluxe/1629059384Stream on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/08cvalavBpPKGh23e97pt3Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on OvercomerOvercomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Watch Trailer Herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsgUZt40VX0Stream Here on Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/overcomer-deluxe/1629059384Stream on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/08cvalavBpPKGh23e97pt3Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on OvercomerOvercomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on Overcomer Overcomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamela Mann is back with a new interview and this time she's talking about her upcoming album! The singer says that working on the project has been an emotional journey for herself, but also something worth doing because of how much it means to those who have supported throughout. You'll get all sorts of updates from Tamela as well - such as what inspired some songs in particular (you know there are always stories) or even why certain musicians were involved...Topics Covered‘Completion' being a major theme on the album.Double knee surgery, physical therapy, went on a wellness journey with your family, all during the pandemic and working on this album. What did you learn through these experiences?There are two songs on the album, “Overcomer” and “Conqueror” that speak to the strength and sovereignty of God. What do these songs mean to you personally?More on Overcomer Overcomer is just the latest accomplishment in a busy music and acting career. After making five albums with Kirk Franklin and his pioneering group, The Family, Tamela began acting and discovered a love for the theater. It was at that time Tyler Perry recruited her and her husband, NAACP Image® Award winning actor David Mann, to appear as the beloved “Mr. Brown” and “Cora” in his play, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. They continued to work with Perry in his plays and such hit films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea Goes to Jail and 2011's Madea's Big Happy Family. She and David also starred in the film and long-running hit TBS comedy, Meet the Browns. Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the album continues to garner top-charting singles including the Urban AC track, “Ups & Downs.” Together they star in the new Tyler Perry comedy, Assisted Living, and two upcoming films, Soul Santa, airing on BET this Christmas season, and the new “Madea” movie coming to Netflix. Tamela and David appear in the digital series, Mann Family Dinner, which also features the Mann's kids and other family members, sitting around the dinner table discussing a range of interesting and sometimes provocative topics. And, in her latest venture, Tamela launched her own successful athleisure line, the Tamela Mann Collection, which has fast become a popular staple in the athleisure apparel space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drawing comparisons to some of music's greatest singer, songwriter, producers like Babyface, Michael Jackson and El Debarge, Devon Howard has constructed a style and feel very reminiscent of his childhood inspirations yet uniquely all his own. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Devon's greatest influence was his father, Melvin Leonard Brown, who was a songwriter for a few local groups of his era including The Bleu Lights, who enjoyed a hit release written by Brown. After graduating from The Baltimore School for the Arts, Devon joined the group Me 2 U who scored a record deal with RCA Records allowing him to write two songs on the album. The self-titled debut album contained production from Vincent Herbert (Lady Gaga, Tamar Braxton) and Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, Keyshia Cole). The project released two singles ‘Want U Back' and ‘All Night' both charting on the R&B Billboard charts respectively. After Me 2 U disbanded, Howard and two other members of the group formed Diverisiti, signing to Global/EMI Records. This venture gave Devon the opportunity to write and produce twelve songs on the CD. The group toured the United States promoting their music and eventually went on to do solo projects. In 2005, Howard signed with an indie label in Europe and released his first solo project entitled ‘Urban Eclecticism.' The success of that project lead to a record deal in Japan and garnered more fanfare abroad for Devon. In 2007, the release of Howard's hit single ‘Other Side of the Bed' through Global Entertainment marked his first release in the United States. The video for the single was directed by Chris Robinson (Beyonce', Usher, Bruno Mars) and played on video outlets worldwide, including VH1 Soul and BET. Global released a second single ‘Yesterday' in 2008, a duet with Baltimore's own Paula Campbell which fared well at Urban AC radio. In the subsequent years, Devon performed around the country opening for major and independent artists, including Joe, Mario, KeKe Wyatt and Dionne Warwick. Taking time to produce projects and delve into other facets of the entertainment industry, Howard has created a suite of songs that feels reminiscent of old school classic love songs yet still retaining relevance in today's market. The album entitled ‘Return To Love' and its 'singles ‘Back To Paradise' and ‘Could This Be Love' have already gained attention across the globe and is set to make its debut in the United States at Urban AC radio. Return To Love is currently available on most digital outlets. Devon is not just the nice guy with the smooth sexy voice, he is the winner of the Heineken/ASCAP Initiative for Songwriting. Amidst his hectic schedule he also finds time to give back. He's been an advocate for foster kids and homeless teens in his hometown Baltimore the past fifteen years. Devon also put together a compilation CD of local Artists where 100% of the proceeds went to supporting a day shelter for homeless youth and young adults. Devon Howard has also performed at countless charitable events and have donated to various organizations including The Red Cross and America's Harvest.His latest single "Forever and Always reached #8 on the Indie Soul chart in the UK and is doing just as well here in the US. Look out for my conversation with this incredibly gifted artist and humanitarian. Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

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 Kem 0:16:08 – BJ the Chicago Kid leaving Motown and going independent 0:21:32 - Learning to be profitable as an independent artist 0:28:14 - The stigma changing on Adult R&B and Urban AC radio 0:39:44 – 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 You 1:08:02 – Upcoming "Drive 2" project from Kevin Ross

Los Angeles singer and songwriter, Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D., is not your typical artist in the music business. Kelvin is also a Chemist who graduated from M.I.T (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. As Kelvin pursues his passion as a R&B musician, he also works as a R&D Electrochemist and teaches Organic Chemistry as an Adjunct Professor. Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D. has proven himself worthy on both sides of his very different career paths. His single entitled “Marked and Scarred” reached the Top 25 position on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs Chart, received FM Broadcast and Satellite Radio airplay across 29 stations nationally and streamed on Music Choice. His second single “Missin' You” also did well on Urban AC radio reaching the Top 50. Kelvin has opened for the Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist Mýa (T.K.O tour) and Grammy Nominee MAJOR. (Better With You In it tour) in Los Angeles. Currently, Kelvin is studying at Berklee College of Music to obtain a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Interdisciplinary Music Studies. While in school, Kelvin released a new single “I Be the Best” which landed on the Billboard chart for New and Active Adult R&B Chart and currently in the Top 40 for Urban AC radio chart. “I Be the Best” Tour Coming Summer/Fall 2021https://www.kelvinfrazier.com/All Social Media: @KelvinMusicLLC

Raheem DeVaughn landed at #7 on the Top 10 Most Played Urban AC Artists for 2019, ranking as the #1 male independent Urban AC artist of the year, according to Mediabase. While today's social climate has just now begun to influence some to get involved with promoting change, Raheems' charity work has been serving as an instrument of hope and empowerment for years. In 2014, he founded the LoveLife Foundation – a foundation that focuses on improving lives through social, educational and wellness development. Within, as well as outside of LoveLife, Raheem believes in and fights for causes dealing with issues related to women's rights, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS awareness among others. He is both a talented artist as well as an inspiration to people across the globe. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Raheem DeVaughn.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Brian McKnight- Recording Artist, discussing career and final studio album, “Exodus”; Kym Whitley- EMMY® nominated actress and weight loss Ambassador for WW; Raheem DeVaughn- Recording Artist, discussing COVID-19, charity and being A&R Director at SRG/ILS; Melody Holt- co-stars on OWN's “Love and Marriage: Huntsville,” Homebuilder, Motivational Speaker,Brian McKnight will always be one of my favorite actors. When I cast him for a limited series on the then popular sitcom Sister Sister. But you know him as a singer. Over the course of his career he has sold over 25 million albums worldwide, four Top Ten albums on the Billboard 200 album chart, 16 Grammy nominations, nine BET Awards nominations, American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards nominations, an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Male Artist” and a Soul Train Music Awards for Best R&B/Soul, Male. Now fast forward to 2020, the year that his 20th album, the appropriately titled EXODUS is released via the The SoNo Recording Group. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Brian McKnight.Kym Whitley is an EMMY® nominated actress, HBCU graduate, activist, author, comedienne and most importantly — a mother. She is on the show to discuss her weight loss campaign with Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers offers a scientifically proven program for weight loss and wellness, with Digital, Studio and Personal coaching solutions to help meet your goals She is doing with a crew call The Posse. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kym Whitley.Raheem DeVaughn landed at #7 on the Top 10 Most Played Urban AC Artists for 2019, ranking as the #1 male independent Urban AC artist of the year, according to Mediabase. While today's social climate has just now begun to influence some to get involved with promoting change, Raheems' charity work has been serving as an instrument of hope and empowerment for years. In 2014, he founded the LoveLife Foundation – a foundation that focuses on improving lives through social, educational and wellness development. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Raheem DeVaughn.Melody S. Holt is a wife, mother of four, Entrepreneur, and a TV personality where she is the star of "OWN Network's Love & Marriage: Huntsville." We will be discussing the new democratic nominee Kamala Harris, living and raising a family in COVID-19, becoming a social media influencer and Free master classes series on her Instagram account, Skincare, and most important the hit reality show “Love and Marriage: Huntsville.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody S. Holt.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raheem DeVaughn landed at #7 on the Top 10 Most Played Urban AC Artists for 2019, ranking as the #1 male independent Urban AC artist of the year, according to Mediabase. While today’s social climate has just now begun to influence some to get involved with promoting change, Raheems’ charity work has been serving as an instrument of hope and empowerment for years. In 2014, he founded the LoveLife Foundation – a foundation that focuses on improving lives through social, educational and wellness development. Within, as well as outside of LoveLife, Raheem believes in and fights for causes dealing with issues related to women’s rights, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS awareness among others. He is both a talented artist as well as an inspiration to people across the globe. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Raheem DeVaughn.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Rushion welcomes Brian McKnight- Recording Artist, discussing career and final studio album, “Exodus”; Kym Whitley- EMMY® nominated actress and weight loss Ambassador for WW; Raheem DeVaughn- Recording Artist, discussing COVID-19, charity and being A&R Director at SRG/ILS; Melody Holt- co-stars on OWN’s “Love and Marriage: Huntsville,” Homebuilder, Motivational Speaker,Brian McKnight will always be one of my favorite actors. When I cast him for a limited series on the then popular sitcom Sister Sister. But you know him as a singer. Over the course of his career he has sold over 25 million albums worldwide, four Top Ten albums on the Billboard 200 album chart, 16 Grammy nominations, nine BET Awards nominations, American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards nominations, an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Male Artist” and a Soul Train Music Awards for Best R&B/Soul, Male. Now fast forward to 2020, the year that his 20th album, the appropriately titled EXODUS is released via the The SoNo Recording Group. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Brian McKnight.Kym Whitley is an EMMY® nominated actress, HBCU graduate, activist, author, comedienne and most importantly — a mother. She is on the show to discuss her weight loss campaign with Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers offers a scientifically proven program for weight loss and wellness, with Digital, Studio and Personal coaching solutions to help meet your goals She is doing with a crew call The Posse. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kym Whitley.Raheem DeVaughn landed at #7 on the Top 10 Most Played Urban AC Artists for 2019, ranking as the #1 male independent Urban AC artist of the year, according to Mediabase. While today’s social climate has just now begun to influence some to get involved with promoting change, Raheems’ charity work has been serving as an instrument of hope and empowerment for years. In 2014, he founded the LoveLife Foundation – a foundation that focuses on improving lives through social, educational and wellness development. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Raheem DeVaughn.Melody S. Holt is a wife, mother of four, Entrepreneur, and a TV personality where she is the star of "OWN Network's Love & Marriage: Huntsville." We will be discussing the new democratic nominee Kamala Harris, living and raising a family in COVID-19, becoming a social media influencer and Free master classes series on her Instagram account, Skincare, and most important the hit reality show “Love and Marriage: Huntsville.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody S. Holt.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

History:The Billboard Top Ten songs chart for 1995 contains the following names: Coolio, TLC,Seal, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and a man named Montell Jordan. This Is How We Do It was a breakout new jack-swing song that topped the Hot 100 for sevenweeks and R&B charts for eight. Jordan, tall and handsome with a silky-smooth voice,established himself as a powerful presence in music, brimming with talent, savvy, andcharm. Over his nearly twenty-year career in music, Jordan has released seven studioalbums, fourteen singles, and is a Grammy-nominated artist selling more than 10 millionrecords worldwide. Origins:From South Central Los Angeles to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Montell was oncourse to attend law school when a professor said one of his biggest regrets was missingthe chance to pursue music. In a flash, Montell recognized that if he was ever going totake a shot at music, he needed to do it then. He put together a demo, which eventuallylanded in the hands of Def Jam Records and Russell Simmons. This Is How We Do Ittook off, and his first of many number one singles was born.Following years of awards, achievements, and accolades that never seemed to satisfy,Montell learned that without music, he's a husband, a dad, and a friend. He stepped awayfrom the music business for many years in search of significance over success. "I had tolearn who Montell was outside of music to determine that I make music and musicdoesn't make me." In that time away, Montell was able to reevaluate his priorities andultimately find his passion. This was found as he connected with his childhood faith. Ministry:Montell began to realize the difference between gifting and calling. He was gifted to domusic, but he was called to minister. Speaking, teaching, mentoring, counseling, andwriting are some of the many ways Jordan is fulfilling his purpose in ministry today.Jordan now does music again as he has determined both what he is gifted to do and whathe is purposed to do and allowed those worlds to meet. Montell served more than 14,000people from 140 nations around the world each weekend for the last decade as anexecutive pastor of music, marriage, and men’s ministry at Victory World Church inNorcross, GA. He continues to redefine sound through Victory, an ideal place that buildsfamilies, transforms communities, reconciles cultures, and impacts nations.In his musical past, Montell had already shown an ability to stretch boundaries of genreand style and uses this same ability to influence, impact, and inspire today. Jordan’smusical achievements are still recognized worldwide and he and his wife of 20+ years,Kristin Jordan released a marriage book in October 2017 titled, “Marriage MasterpeaceInc! Making Your Marriage A Masterpeace.” Jordan released his autobiography, “BecomingUnfamous” during the summer of 2016. Montell brings the word of God and personalexperience from the music business to provide a practical and applicable understandingof music and worship to light. He still tours on occasion to bring the love of Christoutside the four walls of the church to concert venues all over the world. Montell andKristin is now marriage missionaries and has founded Marriage MasterpeaceInc, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to help marriages all around theworld by helping men and women reconcile with God and then to each other inefforts to eradicate divorce by taking the option off the table. Music:Montell Jordan’s latest single, “When I’m Around You” feat. Grammy award-winningrap artist, Lecrae, is his first R&B song in nearly ten years! The new song is availableNOW on all digital platforms and is currently charting at Urban AC radio! The singleis modern R&B with a soulful relevancy easily identifiable as classic Montell Jordan.This new song and album are created to be the soundtrack for married couples (and thosewho desire to be married) by assisting them in keeping passion alive in their relationshipsthrough soulful rhythms an...

Anthony Cornelius Hamilton (born January 28, 1971 is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From (2003), which featured the title track single "Comin' from Where I'm From" and the follow-up "Charlene". Nominated for 17 Grammy Awards, he is also known for the song "Freedom" from the soundtrack album of Django Unchained co-written and sung as a duo with indie soul singer Elayna Boynton. Career-Hamilton started singing in his church's choir at age 10. He attended South Mecklenburg High School where he sang in their award-winning choir under the direction of Mark Setzer. In 1992, he met producer Mark Sparks who encouraged Hamilton to leave Charlotte and head to New York City where he signed with Andre Harrell's Uptown Records. Hamilton co-wrote the 1999 hit "U Know What's Up" for singer Donell Jones.] In 2000, he joined soul singer D'Angelo's international tour in promotion of the Voodoo album, on which he was a backup singer. On March 25, 2016, he released his ninth studio album What I'm Feelin' featuring guitarists Gary Clark, Jr. and Vince Gill with tracks produced by Mark Batson, Salaam Remi, and James Poyser. After one week, the project ranked number two on the Billboard R&B chart, representing his highest career debut. Hamilton works with the background singers the HamilTones,] often performing soul renditions of hip hop tracks.]Roots]Hamilton was first introduced to mainstream audiences with his singing of the chorus of Nappy Roots 2002 single "Po' Folks" which earned a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" in 2003.[8] "Po' Folks" is the second single from the multi-platinum Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz album] Hamilton followed up with three collaborations on Nappy Roots next Atlantic Records release Wooden Leather with "Sick & Tired", "Push On", "Organic" and then one feature on The Humdinger on the single "Down N' Out".[10][11] Nappy Roots and Hamilton have a song together called "Bluegrass Stain'd" with Mark Ronson that was released through Elektra Records.2004 to present[edit]Hamilton was featured on Jadakiss' 2004 hit "Why" (which was nominated for the "Best Rap/Song Collaboration" Grammy in 2005) and two of 2Pac's remixed songs. Hamilton contributed to 2002's "Thugz Mansion" (7" remix) and 2006's "Dear Mama" (Frank Nitty Remix). Hamilton's first compilation album, Soulife, was composed of songs recorded during the early part of his career. These previous works were released in June 2005. Ain't Nobody Worryin', his gold-selling third studio album, was released on December 13, 2005.Hamilton was featured on a track from The RH Factor's 2003 album Hard Groove called "Kwah/Home". He appeared on Angie Stone's "Stay For A While" in 2004. He made a guest appearance on blues singer-guitarist Buddy Guy's 2005 album Bring 'Em In, contributing vocals to a cover version of Bob Dylan's 1969 "Lay Lady Lay," which featured Robert Randolph.At the 2006 BET Awards, Hamilton won the BET J "Cool Like That" Award. Comedian Dave Chappelle had Hamilton as a musical guest on his show Chappelle's Show in episode 6, Season 2 that premiered on Comedy Central. He made a guest appearance on the UPN show All of Us in Season 2. Hamilton made a cameo as a soul singer in the film American Gangster, to whose soundtrack he contributed. During the 2008 BET Awards, Hamilton performed Al Green's "Tired of Being Alone" during a tribute to Green's career. Later in 2008, he was featured on The Recession the certified Gold selling album by Young Jeezy.]In July 2011, Jill Scott released her hit single "So In Love" featuring Hamilton. The track spent 19 weeks at the number one spot on the Urban AC charts.2012 found Hamilton on two successful Def Jam releases: Big K.R.I.T.'s Live from the Underground and Life Is Good by Nas, which debuted at #1 on Billboard 200. Later on in 2012 Hamilton was featured on the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained in the track "Freedom" in a duo with indie soul singer Elayna Boynton. British DJ Ben Pearce sampled vocals from Hamilton's song, "Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens" in his 2013 song, "What I Might Do". In 2015, Hamilton made a guest appearance on the song "That One", the first single from Teedra Moses' second album Cognac & Conversation.Further demonstrating his diversity, Hamilton made a cameo appearance on the hit Fox show, EMPIRE, where he performed "Point of It All" as part of main character Luscious Lyon's proposal to his girlfriend.] The episode aired February 4, 2015.On February 24, 2016, Hamilton performed at the last "In Performance at the White House" hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle as part of a tribute to iconic singer Ray Charles. On March 25, he released his 9th studio album "What I'm Feelin", which he describes as an "emotional" cleanse reflecting on some of the hurdles he has faced. Hamilton partnered with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to release a deluxe version of the album sold online and in stores across the country. On March 28, 2016 Hamilton performed on NPR's critically acclaimed Tiny Desk Concerts where he performed his new single "Amen," "Best of Me," "Cool," and "Charlene." ] Chris Brown recruited Hamilton to perform on the "Legends" remix to his hit single "Back to Sleep," which was released on April 10, 2016. On April 21st, Hamilton embarked on a nationwide tour with Fantasia.Hamilton was featured on the track "Carnival" from virtual band Gorillaz' 2017 album Humanz.On May 15, 2020, Hamilton released his single "Back Together" featuring the late Rick James via his new imprint My Music Box, in partnership with BMG. The song was co-written by Hamilton and Ed D. Kane, and produced by 9th Wonder. It is the first single off his new album that will release in summer 2020. https://www.instagram.com/anthonyhamiltonofficial/ Twitter @HamiltonAnthony See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Li4uFecBH8&feature=emb_logo) for video chat Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Brandy has released her long-awaited empowering new single “Baby Mama” featuring Chance The Rapper. Following on from her previous single with Daniel Caesar “Love Again” which soared to #1 on the Urban AC chart late last year, the horn-laden track is an ode/anthem to all mothers raising children. Speaking about the new single, Brandy says “it's about embracing the strength and fortitude needed not only in motherhood but in life. I’m am thrilled that Chance joined me on this track, and I hope my fans find it as uplifting as I intended it to be!” Produced by Hit-Boy and Brandy herself “Baby Mama” features her trademark R&B style, and is to be featured on Brandy’s highly anticipated forthcoming album our later this year.

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 part 0:03:55 - Top fast food restaurants in America 0:06:22 - Should R&B artists be using Verzuz battles to launch new albums? 0:13:30 - Brian McKnight announces his final album 0:22:05 - Our thoughts on Ne-Yo's new record Jeremih "U 2 Luv" 0:26:00 - Urban AC is a mess right now 0:33:25 - Our thoughts on Ro James' new album "MANTIC" 0:41:09 - Lucky Daye's new record with Babyface 0:44:30 - R&B Trivia: 2000's edition 0:51:41 - 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

We're back with another R&B podcast. We try to remember where we were when we heard the news that Left Eye had passed away. We also talk about new music from Kem, CeeLo and Kelly Price. We also look at the careers of Alicia Keys and Keyshia Cole. Lastly we try to decide if Janet Jackson is the queen of New Jack Swing or if there is a sleeper pick that we're missing. This is another fun podcast for us, so check it out! 0:01:26 - Remembering Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes 0:03:21 - Our thoughts on Kem's new song "Lie To Me" 0:06:32 - Soul 4 Real's new song "Love On Me" 0:09:00 - Is CeeLo Green underrated? 0:14:25 - The problem with Urban AC radio 0:18:34 - Kelly Price's history with Bad Boy 0:24:00 - Did the pandemic ruin Alicia Key's album? 0:36:33 - Looking back at Keyshia Cole's career 0:44:20 - Who are the king and queens of New Jack Swing? 0:50:00 - Who are the king and queens of Neo Soul? 0:52:10 - Most underrated R&B artists

The multi-talented Demetria McKinney from FREEFORM much anticipated new series, “MOTHERLAND: Fort Salem,” who plays ‘Anacostia' – an articulate, tough and smart sergeant, whose sole focus is keeping the young recruits alive through their basic training. The show is set to debut in March 18th, 2020. Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country, Motherland: Fort Salem follow these young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped, with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world — but with supernatural tactics and weapons. The series not only stars Demetria, but talents like, Taylor Hickson, Ashley Nicole, Amalia Holm and many others. Demetria, a triple threat in the truest sense of the term, a vocal powerhouse, an award-winning actress, a skillful songwriter and a trend setter. Demetria has played many diverse roles on both the big and small screen. She is showing us why she is making her mark on your TV screens, in movie theaters and on stage. She is also concurrently recurring on BounceTV's, “Saints & Sinners” and “A House Divided” for UMC. You may also recognize McKinney from her role as ‘Janine Payne' on the hit TBS sitcom “Tyler Perry's House of Payne”, which produced over 250 episodes and received five NAACP Image Awards for Best Sitcom. The show now airs in syndication on BET Networks. From Albuquerque, New Mexico to a Military family, Demetria has lived all over the world and was given a drive that resembled that of her parents growing up. Her work ethic, way of life and how she sees life is that of her relationships with her family. Finding an interest in theater since she was little, Demetria decided to go to Okaloosa Walton Community College to study theater, where she took part in different theatrical plays outside and inside the college circuit. However, she didn't finish her degree because other opportunities came calling her name, one being Mr. Tyler Perry. Mr. Perry discovered her in a play that was touring called, “The Woman I am Today,” which she will say “kick started” her career. McKinney also worked with Tyler on his stage play, “Meet the Browns” and went on to star in several of his other plays including “What's Done in The Dark”, “Why Did I Get Married?” and “Madea's Family Christmas”. Her additional stage work includes leading roles in the plays “The Mountaintop”, “Church Girl”, the musical “I Dream” (in which she portrayed Mrs. Coretta Scott King) and “Dreamgirls”, where she performed alongside the legendary Jennifer Holliday. Demetria always makes time for her first love: music. In October 2017, she released her debut album Officially Yours, featuring the single Easy which was a top 5 hit on the Billboard and Urban AC radio charts. Demetria has opened on tour for R&B mainstays including Tyrese, BBD, Tank, and Fantasia. She received a 2017 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist. For Fun, Demetria loves spending time with her son, taking in a good movie, traveling and even painting art. She is very passionate about cancer research, due to her father, a cancer survivor. On top of that, she spends time in the women empowerment space, especially with young African American Women of Our Communities, which plays a big role in her life, sexual abuse, homelessness and Earth Awareness. 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The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

The multi-talented Demetria McKinney from FREEFORM much anticipated new series, “MOTHERLAND: Fort Salem,” who plays ‘Anacostia' – an articulate, tough and smart sergeant, whose sole focus is keeping the young recruits alive through their basic training. The show is set to debut in March 18th, 2020. Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country, Motherland: Fort Salem follow these young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment. In this world, the traditional roles of gender and power are flipped, with the more dominant women on the front lines fighting looming terrorist threats that are familiar to our world — but with supernatural tactics and weapons. The series not only stars Demetria, but talents like, Taylor Hickson, Ashley Nicole, Amalia Holm and many others. Demetria, a triple threat in the truest sense of the term, a vocal powerhouse, an award-winning actress, a skillful songwriter and a trend setter. Demetria has played many diverse roles on both the big and small screen. She is showing us why she is making her mark on your TV screens, in movie theaters and on stage. She is also concurrently recurring on BounceTV's, “Saints & Sinners” and “A House Divided” for UMC. You may also recognize McKinney from her role as ‘Janine Payne' on the hit TBS sitcom “Tyler Perry's House of Payne”, which produced over 250 episodes and received five NAACP Image Awards for Best Sitcom. The show now airs in syndication on BET Networks. From Albuquerque, New Mexico to a Military family, Demetria has lived all over the world and was given a drive that resembled that of her parents growing up. Her work ethic, way of life and how she sees life is that of her relationships with her family. Finding an interest in theater since she was little, Demetria decided to go to Okaloosa Walton Community College to study theater, where she took part in different theatrical plays outside and inside the college circuit. However, she didn't finish her degree because other opportunities came calling her name, one being Mr. Tyler Perry. Mr. Perry discovered her in a play that was touring called, “The Woman I am Today,” which she will say “kick started” her career. McKinney also worked with Tyler on his stage play, “Meet the Browns” and went on to star in several of his other plays including “What's Done in The Dark”, “Why Did I Get Married?” and “Madea's Family Christmas”. Her additional stage work includes leading roles in the plays “The Mountaintop”, “Church Girl”, the musical “I Dream” (in which she portrayed Mrs. Coretta Scott King) and “Dreamgirls”, where she performed alongside the legendary Jennifer Holliday. Demetria always makes time for her first love: music. In October 2017, she released her debut album Officially Yours, featuring the single Easy which was a top 5 hit on the Billboard and Urban AC radio charts. Demetria has opened on tour for R&B mainstays including Tyrese, BBD, Tank, and Fantasia. She received a 2017 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist. For Fun, Demetria loves spending time with her son, taking in a good movie, traveling and even painting art. She is very passionate about cancer research, due to her father, a cancer survivor. On top of that, she spends time in the women empowerment space, especially with young African American Women of Our Communities, which plays a big role in her life, sexual abuse, homelessness and Earth Awareness. 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The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

Lots to talk about this week on the R&B podcast. We start off reflecting on Case's BET episode where he talks about his career. He mentions how his single "Not Your Friend" was sabotaged by Def Jam so that radio would play another artist, so we try to figure out who that artist is. We also look into new music from the likes of Jhene Aiko, Kiana Lede and Missy Elliott. We also try to figure out what's going on with Usher's new single with Ella Mai as it appears to be stalling on Urban Ac already. Lastly we look back at albums from two of our favorite groups: Jodeci and Boyz II Men. We also debate whether a Jodeci tour is necessary in 2020. 0:00:45 - Which artist was involved in the Case/Def Jam dispute? 0:11:30 - Looking ahead to Dru Hill's Unsung episode 0:13:40 - Predicting what the upcoming Missy Elliott and H.E.R. song will sound like 0:18:37 - The demand for new Missy Elliott music in 2020 0:20:18 - Us being called sexist because we didn't post Jhene Aiko's new song 0:25:52 - Realizing the year 2000 was 20 years ago 0:29:46 - What is going on with the promo for Usher/Ella Mai's single "Don't Waste My Time"? 0:39:21 - Looking at the venue sizes for Alicia Key's upcoming tour 0:43:33 - #SoulBack Album Of The Day: K-Ci & JoJo - Love Always 0:47:00 - Do we need a Jodeci reunion tour? 0:49:20 - #SoulBack Album Of The Day: Boyz II Men - Evolution

Jenna Andrews is a recording artist, songwriter and vocal producer whose music has propelled her from her hometown of Calgary, Canada, to living in a multitude of cities around the globe. She has written with or placed songs for: Max Martin, Diplo, Jeremih, Tori Kelly, Jessie J, Little Mix, Majid Jordan, Noah “40” Shebib, Jennifer Lopez, Drake, Boi 1da, Noah Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Doc McKinney and Banks, among others.Jenna was signed to Island Def Jam in 2008. Her debut single, “Tumblin Down” was co-written by Def Jam Recordings artist and label mate, Jeremih. It charted on Billboard charts Urban AC and the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. The release brought attention to Jenna Andrews, landing her a feature in Vogue Italia “Visions on Stage” column.Jenna has toured with acts including Emeli Sandé, Nelly Furtado, Miguel, Marsha Ambrosius, En Vogue,Shawn Desman and Kevin Bacon’s Band, “The Bacon Brothers”.Most recently, she has been spending her time developing Lennon Stella, Noah Cyrus, Zhavia Ward and Lauren Jauregui.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The R&B general found new life on his last album “Savage” when he dropped his single “When We”. The success of the record was a shocker to a lot of people because “When We” not only dominated Urban AC, the song also crossed over to Urban radio and found some success there. This was considered a huge accomplishment to many in the industry because Urban radio is typically for younger artists, not one who has been releasing music since 2001. Tank is back with his new album “Elevation” and YouKnowIGotSoul had a chance to talk to him about the project, his collaboration with JoJo and his thoughts on R&B fans who want the “old Tank” back. He also talks about his label R&B Money and his upcoming “Sketchbook” tour with Fantasia, Robin Thicke and The Bonfyre.

We are back with another #SoulBackPodcast episode. This week we interview Salaam Remi. the legendary producer has worked with everyone in the game from Nas, Amy Winehouse and Miguel. He also produced one of our favorite songs last year which is Tamia's "Leave It Smokin'". We pick his brain on his approach to R&B as well as discuss his chemistry with some of his collaborators. We also ask him about what it's like making R&B music in today's era. On our end we talk about new music from Tank, BJ the Chicago Kid and The Bonfyre. We also touch on the new direction that Tank has been going in with his music over the last few years and debate whether Urban AC radio is still needed for an R&B artist. Check out this week of the podcast as it's a good one as usual! 0:01:38: Our exchange on Twitter with Tank and his new single "I Don't Think You're Ready" 0:08:05: Our thoughts on BJ the Chicago Kid's "1123" album 0:11:03: Does going number one on Urban AC even matter these days? 0:15:30: New music from The Bonfyre, PJ Morton and Jessie Woo 0:20:45: Q Parker (formerly of 112) has a new deal with eOne 0:23:26: Salaam Remi joins the #SoulBackPodcast 0:26:30: Creating "Leave It Smokin'" with Tamia 0:28:45: Working with Miguel 0:31:45: Emptying his hard drive for the fans 0:35:05: His vision for Jordin Sparks when they started working together 0:38:40: Wanting artists to push him creatively and his early beginnings 0:43:25: Is it realistic to expect 90's R&B to come back? 0:47:05: The story behind "Cherry Wine" with Nas and Amy Winehouse, "Lions, Tigers and Bears" by Jazmine Sullivan, 0:50:15: Songs that never came out due to label politics like 10 Ne-Yo songs 0:56:10: SoulBack Track Of The Day: Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day 0:58:18: Playa Please Awards: Tom's chicken wings, R. Kelly requesting a computer in jail to finish his album, Michael Jackson and the VMA Vanguard award

We have a special treat for you this week as we have Tim Kelley who is better known for his work as one half of the legendary R&B production duo Tim & Bob. Aside from his massive catalog which contains hits for everyone from Boyz II Men, Tamia and Bobby V, he's also been trying to keep R&B alive with his new role as Head of A&R at The SRG-ILS Group. Over the last couple of years, he's executive produced projects for the likes of Brian McKnight, Bobby V and Shawn Stockman. We talk R&B with him and you know we had to get into that new Solange "When I Get Home" album. 0:01:05: R&B quiz for Tom about Musiq Soulchild albums 0:06:00: Our thoughts on Solange's new album 0:11:40: Sammie's new album "Everlasting" 0:14:30: New music from Ne-Yo, PJ Morton and more 0:22:20: Tim Kelley joins the SoulBack R&B Podcast 0:24:12: His role at SRG 0:29:02: What's a female R&B artist that Tim should sign to the label? 0:33:01: The pressure of making R&B in 2019 0:40:00: History of "They Don't Know" by Jon B and "Missing You" by Case 0:47:50: Upcoming projects from Brian McKnight and Shawn Stockman 0:50:00: Younger artists invading the Urban AC charts is a good thing? 1:05:47: SoulBack Track Of The Day: "I Want You To Know" by Donell Jones

1:50: PJ Morton and JoJo's new song “Say So” 3:50: Musiq Soulchild drops a bunch of songs in the last few weeks 6:47: Johnny Gill's new single “Soul of a Woman” 9:48: Music from new R&B artists (Summerella, Nicole Bus, Lucky Daye) 12:52: A Jon B/Donell Jones collaboration is coming 14:30: Why are Urban AC artists sending songs to radio before they're available for streaming? 17:05: Sammie joins the SoulBack podcast and reminiscing on second album 19:07: New album “Everlasting” 23:17: Balance between traditional vs modern R&B 29:15: Sammie on being excluded from The Millennium tour 38:00: Our love/hate relationship with Tank 45:40: Playa Please Award: Ja Rule's new music festival, a teen steals a jet to attend rap concert, Social media going in on Avant's weight We experienced some technical difficulties earlier in the week but we are finally back with a new episode. On this SoulBack, we bring in R&B singer Sammie to talk to us about his new music including his single “Playlist”. We also talk to him about his early beginnings as well as some current topics in R&B right now including the Millennium tour and our love/hate relationship with Tank. We also talk about new music from the likes of Lucky Daye, Johnny Gill and Musiq Soulchild. We also talk about some Avant's sudden weight loss.

1:38: Weekly fan love segment 4:20: Our thoughts on En Vogue's new album "Electric Café" 7:35: Our thoughts on Chante Moore's new EP 10:22: Tinashe's new album "Joyride" 13:40: Chrisette Michele's almost surprise album "Out of Control"???? 19:32: Playa please award: Sabrina Claudio and Taylor Swift make the internet mad 24:20: Jermaine Dupri joins the podcast 25:14: "U Got It Bad" vs "Burn" 27:47: The importance of Jermaine Dupri's So So Def remixes 32:52: Developing younger acts and creating a youth movement 39:25: Why isn't JD working with the new R&B stars? 41:30: The positive/negative impact of Usher doing EDM songs 45:44: Can Major labels still push veterans like Mariah Carey and Usher? 50:25: 90's R&B artists struggling in today's music industry 57:10: Urban AC format in the 90's vs today 1:04:40: What does R&B mean to the public in 2018? 1:16:28: Mortal SoulBack: Keith Sweat vs Musiq Soulchild We're back with another episode. This one is a special SoulBack as we have one of the most important names in R&B on this week's episode. Jermaine Dupri has created an unfathomable number of R&B hits over the last three decades for artists such as Monica, Mariah Carey and Usher as well his own artists Xscape and Jagged Edge. Mr. So So Def joins us to talk about his history in the game and shares his perspective on what he sees going on in the industry. We touch on his remixes that he's done throughout his career and also talk about his work with Usher. This is an episode you don't want to miss if you want to learn more about the state of the music industry as he drops a lot of gems. We also talk about some of the new music releases from Tinashe, En Vogue and Chrisette Michele.

1:45: Rank all the members of New Edition 5:00: Jodeci's Mr. Dalvin releases a new single 6:52: Fake Jamaican accent in Urban music 9:46: Is Bryson Tiller R&B? 15:15: 112's new single "Dangerous Games" 17:47: LUke James' new single "Drip" 24:42: Keyshia Cole's new single "Incapable" 26:20: Miguel's new song "Sky Walker" 35:00: Brian McKnight's new album "Genesis" 38:35: The buzz around new R&B artist Daniel Caesar 43:30: Responding to our interview with Tank 53:20: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Jill Scott and 112 I can't believe it's already been 3 weeks but we're back with a podcast. There's so much to talk about this week as there have been a lot of releases in the time we've been away including Jazmine Sullivan, 112, Luke James, Keyshia Cole and Miguel. We look at each of these songs and give our feedback. Along with that, we talk about Brian McKnight's new album "Genesis" which was released very quietly. We also talk about the releases of Daniel Caesar's new album as well as Elijah Blake's "Audiology" project. We also spend some time talking about the comments that Ledisi made about Urban AC. She said that the genre is getting a little boring and needs some excitement to it. We look at the different trends that are going on in Urban music such as the Jamaican influences as well as the trap productions and try to figure out where R&B can go from here. We also analyze our interview that we did with Tank last week and talk about where his career is headed as he releases his upcoming album "Savage". The songs we've heard so far as very trap influenced, so we talk about whether we'll ever see real R&B Tank again. For this week's hall of fame discussion, we nominate Jill Scott and 112. Both have very strong credentials, but will they get into the hall of fame?

1:33: Kelly Price's “Soul Of A Woman” 7:30: Tank's “Sex, Love & Pain” 12:00 Jon B's “Cool Relax” 14:50: Nicole Wray's “Make It Hot” 17:35: Toni Braxton's “Secrets” 21:55: Amerie's “All I Have” 27:40: Keith Sweat's “Keith Sweat” 30:00: Ginuwine's “100% Ginuwine” 35:35: Musiq Soulchild's “Aijuswanaseing” 43:50: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Johnny Gill and Robin Thicke We've been talking about new R&B releases for most of this podcast feature, but we decided to throw it back to some of our favorite R&B albums of all time. We take turns talking about some of the classic R&B albums from the 90's and 2000's such as Jon B's “Cool Relax”, Amerie's “All I Have” and Keith Sweat's “Keith Sweat”. We also share memories from the album including our favorite songs and even some personal stories such as Kyle's transition from mainstream to Urban AC music. For this week's hall of fame discussion, we discuss Johnny Gill's long career from his days in New Edition to his solo projects and also his LSG albums. We also discuss the ups and downs of Robin Thicke and debate whether “Blurred Lin

0:25: Musiq Soulchild announces double album "Feel the Real" 7:32: Looking over the Urban AC charts 13:14: Thoughts on Tone Stith's new project "Can We Talk" 20:56: R. Kelly incident and whether it affects his legacy 30:20: Usher's downward spiral continues 37:30: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Donell Jones and R. Kelly You know we had to come back with another podcast after the drama that came with this R&B this week. We start off the podcast talking about Musiq Soulchild's upcoming double album "Feel the Real". This is the follow up album to "Life On Earth" which only came out a year ago. We talk about our expectations for the album and if it's too soon to be putting out another album. We also talk about how it's weird that this era for Musiq has been rather quiet as his singles aren't really taking off. Afterwards we talk about some singles that are blowing up on Urban AC including Tamar Braxton's "My Man", Charlie Wilson's "Good Time" and Khalid's "Location". We also talk about Tone Stith's new album "Can We Talk". Tone is a new artist and he has us excited with this youthful R&B/Pop sound. And of course, we had to talk about the incidents that happened to R&B legends R. Kelly and Usher this week. Although the incidents are different, we discuss whether they're both damaging to their respective careers. It's quite an interesting debate that we have and essentially it's up to everyone to decide whether they can separate the person from the music. For our hall of fame this time around, we try to induct Donell Jones and R. Kelly.

0:35: People hating on the website 2:52: Bryson Tiller releases new album "True To Self" 7:00: New songs from Mali Music, Ameriie and Stokley 11:00: Someone told us we're too old for trap soul 19:10: Revisiting Ginuwine's nomination into the hall of fame 22:05: Is Bryson Tiller really pushing the genre forward? 26:28: The need for a new radio format for the 2000's R&B artists 41:11: What if for Usher's career 44:22: What if for Justin Timberlake's career We are back with a unique edition of the podcast. With No Edd around, Kyle and Tom respond to some of the YouTube comments that we've all been receiving about the state of R&B. We start off the episode talking about Bryson Tiller's album as we're told he is the savior of R&B. We talk about the 90's samples on his new album as well as his impact on the genre with his trap soul movement. Afterwards we talk about new releases from Mali Music, Jazmine Sullivan and Ameriie who made her return to R&B last week with her new song "REDRUM". Afterwards we talk about the trap soul genre and try to figure out who belongs in that demographic or if it's only for a certain age bracket. We skip the hall of fame this week because Edd isn't here, but we do revisit Ginuwine's nomination as there are more points that point towards him being a good candidate for it. We also discuss the future of artists such as Chris Brown and Trey Songz who will be transitioning into that Urban AC market in the next 10 years. We also play the "what if" game by looking into the careers of Usher and Justin Timberlake and giving out different scenarios that could have potentially changed the landscape of everything. Check us out!!

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Acclaimed R&B Star Leela James. his spring, R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Leela James will be headlining a nationwide 25-city tour, with special guest Daley. James will be supporting the release of her hotly-anticipated album, Did It For Love (March 31, 2017/BMG).   In creating her sixth studio album, Leela James drew upon a variety of inspirations ranging  from her two beautiful children to the death of a close friend. The album showcases her trademark blend of  powerful vocal range and sultry soul that fans have long been drawn to; as it stands, her current single Don't Want You Back is already top 5 on the Urban AC radio charts and has been streamed in over 60 countries via Spotify. For James, dedicating her energy entirely to writing and recording Did It For Love left her aching to get back on the road. “I am so excited to be going back on tour. There's nothing like interacting with people and seeing how the crowd reacts to new music. This album has been a wonderful experience, just an incredible project to work on. I feel so positive and I want to try to bring that onstage, and to everyone I meet.”    

0:15: TLC's "I Love The 90s Tour" with Montell Jordan and Naughty By Nature 4:50: Patti LaBelle announces new album 6:04: Patti pies and cobblers 7:25: Weird time in Trey Songz career 12:05: Review on Kevin Ross' debut CD "The Awakening" 17:15: 112 vs Jagged Edge vs Dru Hill vs Next 32:02: Top vocalist for male and female R&B groups 35:06: Whatever happened to Gina Thompson? 43:45: Food discussion 53:40: Songs that made us feel old YouKnowIGotSoul is back with another podcast and for the second week straight, Tom is apologizing to the TLC fans for something! The group announced that they'll be hitting the road this summer for their "I Love The 90s Tour" and this all happened shortly after we commented on how the group hasn't toured in forever. We talk about the impact of these nostalgia tours and if they're dangerous for an artist. We also talk about some new R&B albums that are due out later this year including Trey Songz, Kevin Ross and Patti LaBelle. We discuss different marketing ideas that Patti can incorporate into her new album such as her Patti pies. We talk about the state of Trey Songz's career and where he fits in today's R&B world with the addition of all the trap music that's going on. Kyle gives a quick review on Kevin Ross' debut album and calls out every other R&B media outlet for not covering him even though "Long Song Away" is one of the top songs on the Urban AC chats right now. Afterwards we debate a topic that's been talked about for over 20 years now and that's of course the 112 vs Jagged Edge vs Dru Hill vs Next battle. We take turns ranking into group's discography to see where their music lands on our lists. We each have different opinions on their projects but we can all conclude that every group had some real classics. We then talk about Gina Thompson and try to figure out what she's up to these days. We finish the podcast by talking about french fries and try to figure out which fast food chain has the best ones. Somehow McDonalds is not number one but you'll have to listen to see who ends up winning.

  2:25: New Mariah Carey single “I Don't” 4:46: Legends trying to cater to a younger generation 6:06: Incorporating current Hip Hop/Trap artists into R&B songs 9:24: Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige on Urban AC format today 14:20: Evolution vs trends 16:11: Timbaland's contribution to the genre 22:25: The emergence of Trap music in R&B 24:00: New Edition biopic on BET 25:35: Bell Biv DeVoe's latest album “Three Stripes” 27:09: Musiq Soulchild's latest single “Simple Things” and label situation 32:12: The emergence of new artist Kevin Ross and his single “Long Song Away” 34:45: Food discussion There's nothing better to talk about than old and new R&B music with the YouKnowIGotSoul team. We start off the podcast talking about the new Mariah Carey single “I Don't” which samples Donell Jones' classic song “Where I Wanna Be”. Afterwards we talk about artists such as Mariah Carey, Usher (“No Limit”) and Mary J. Blige (“Thick Of It”) who have attempted to adapt to the music today. The purpose is to cater to the younger generation, so we discuss whether it's necessary for legends to even do that. Speaking of adapting to the music industry, we talk about the key differences between a trend in music versus the genre evolving. We view New Jack Swing as a trend (a very good one) based on its short longevity. We also dissect Timbaland's contributions in R&B to see if his sound would be considered a trend or not. Lastly we talk about the inclusion of Hip Hop into R&B and how that has affected the genre as evidenced by the influx of trap music on the radio right now. We also discuss some new music that has come out from the likes of Bell Biv Devoe (“Three Stripes” album), Musiq Soulchild(“Simple Things”) and Omarion. We also talk about an album that we are looking forward to this year which is Kevin Ross' debut “The Awakening”. The project is set to come out on Motown Records in March.  

From barefoot dreadlocked troubadour to suave standard-bearer for contemporary R&B. Eric Benét may have changed his look, but one thing has remained consistent: his dedication to crafting authentic music that engages the soul. “I’m not chasing any current whatevers,” says Benét, a four-time Grammy Award nominee. “It’s about music that gives me goose bumps and touches my soul. That’s always been a good barometer for me.” Case in point: the singer-songwriter’s latest top 5 Urban AC single, “Sunshine.” The pure soul/R&B track provides the perfect backdrop for Benét’s heartfelt reflections on a relationship that has lost its spark. The hit has since sparked a remix version featuring Tamia—the singer’s memorable duet partner on his career breakthrough hit, 1999’s “Spend My Life with You.” “‘Spend’ is almost like the national anthem vocally,” notes Benét. “You’ve got to have so much in your arsenal to successfully sing it. Not many singers can do that. But Tamia is all that and more. So it was such a joy to reunite with her on the ‘Sunshine’ remix.”Both tracks are featured on Benét’s eighth studio album. The self-titled, 13-song project, available Oct. 7 from Jordan House/Primary Wave Music, once again showcases the depth of the singer-songwriter’s musical scope. “Sometimes it’s almost like artists pick a color and stay with that for most of an album,” says Benét. “I don’t like to do one-note albums.”    

YouKnowIGotSoul is finally back with a brand new podcast. We used some cool technology this time around, but it came with some minor technical difficulties (which will be fixed in future episodes!!) In the future, you will have the opportunity to not only see the YouKnowIGotSoul team on camera, but you'll also have the chance to participate live on our podcast. More details on that to follow in the future but in the meantime... In this episode of the podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases in R&B including Tweet's new album "Charlene". The album is actually the first official release from Tweet since her "It's Me Again" which came out in 2005. "Charlene" is led by the single "Magic". We also talk about Mya's new album "Smoove Jones" which quietly came out last week. Mya hasn't put out an official album in a minute, but she's back with a new project that she funded by herself. We also talk about Brian McKnight's new album "Better" and look at his current status in the industry today compared to someone like Joe who came out around the same time as him. The Urban AC charts is also discussed on this podcast. We make some points about the unusual appearances on the charts including artists like Adele, The Weeknd and Drake. Lastly we talk about some of the best songs to listen to when someone has broken up with you in a relationship. Edd believes Keith Sweat is the way to go, Tom believes it's all about Mobb Deep and Kyle is rolling with Mariah Carey.

December 28, 2015- R&B songstress Demetria McKinney releases her new single and video featuring singer/songwriter Kandi. The song titled "Unnecessary Trouble" premiered last night on Season 8 of Bravo TV's Real Housewives of Atlanta where McKinney made a guest appearance. The video was directed by famed photographer Derek Blanks and features RHOA alumni Claudia Jordan.   Regarding the inspiration of the song and video, Demetria had this to say, "Unnecessary Trouble" came from the drama of season 7 of RHOA regarding not only my relationship with my boyfriend, but also the murmurs about Kandi and Todd's relationship.The song is an anthem made to remind people that relationships have to be figured out between the people in the relationship. McKinney is widely known for her role as “Janine Payne” on the hit TBS sitcom “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” which has taped over 254 episodes and received five NAACP Image Awards for Best Sitcom. After her stint with season 7 Real Housewives of Atlanta the eOne Music recording artist has been keeping busy touring with the Pepsi Funkfest and opening for R. Kelly on his Black Panties tour. Demetria's  gut wrenching ballad “Trade It All” is currently on the Urban AC charts and her club and radio hit single titled “100.”  skyrocketed to #4 and is currently on the iTunes R & B charts. "100” is a hip hop infused women’s anthem featuring one of the rap genre’s first ladies - Da Brat. Kandi Burruss is a singer-songwriter, television personality,occasional actress, record producer and a former member of the group Xscape.. Kandi will also serve as executive producer on Demetria McKinney's upcoming LP "Officially Yours".

Before her untimely death at the age of 54 on the day after Christmas 2010, Teena Marie, known as “Lady Tee,” the Ivory Queen of Soul, wrote, produced, arranged and sang on 13 albums that have sold 2.5 million copies in the soundscan era. Starting with her 1979, Rick James-produced debut, Wild and Peaceful, Teena Marie’s many soul and R&B hits include “Square Biz,” “Behind the Groove,” “I Need Your Lovin’,” “Fire and Desire,” “Lovergirl” and “Ooo La La La,” a song famously sampled by the Fugees. Teena Marie was working on her 14th and latest album for Universal Music Enterprises, Beautiful, at the time of her passing, the follow-up to 2009’s Congo Square, which peaked at #4 on the R&B chart and went to #20 on the album chart, producing the Top 12 Urban AC hit, “Can’t Last A Day.” Recorded at her Pasadena home studio and finished except for final mixes, Beautiful was seen through to its conclusion by Teena’s 20-year-old daughter, Alia Rose, who sings with her Mom on two tracks, a cover of Curtis Mayfield’s “Give Me Your Love” and “Rare Breed,” which she co-wrote (Alia co-wrote two more songs on the album, “Sweet Tooth” and the title song). The first single, “Luv Letter,” which has just gone to radio, is just that, an homage to Tee’s Motown roots, with nods to Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” and a dedication to Alia’s father, who just happened to be a postman, like in the Marvelettes’ song of the same name. The album comes out Jan. 15, 2013.

Loretta McNary Live is a premier blog talk radio show created for an empowered, active, and diverse TV, radio, social media and online listening audience. LML uses a progressive live call in format to target an ever expanding market of online listeners wanting an impressive menu of meaningful, insightful, and authentic conversations in choosing their media, and entertainment indulgences. Our guest today is the phenomenal Soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone. Angie released Rich Girl (SRR Records) on September 25th, her new album featuring the hit single “Do What U Gotta Do” which is already at #17 on the Urban AC charts and rising.  Rich Girl is a triumphant return to what Stone does best, writing deeply soulful and intimate songs then delivering them with a voice so powerful and pure that Ebony likens it to both “soul on the outside like a spiritual armor that protects or a warm embrace that invites.”      “I wrote this album from a real place,” says Stone.  “It’s not about money, it’s about being rich in everything you do, in your spirit, your purpose and your giving to others. And because I was able to really write for, and in, my own voice this time, I could really sing these new songs with authenticity, something I haven’t been able to do in a long time.”   Both her fans and the media celebrated Stone’s revelation, driving the single, “Do What U Gotta Do,” to become a bonafide summer hit on Urban AC stations and a favorite on national radio programs The Michael Baisden Show and the Tom Joyner Morning Show.    The accompanying video is in rotation at both VH1 Soul and Centric.