This week on The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine roll out the red carpet for the illustrious Musiq Soulchild. Musiq will discuss his Philly origins and the rebellious youth that found solace and harmony in his teachme moments. Pioneering his own band was his halfcrazy attempt at keeping himself out of the spotlight, an irony considering the sunny path he was destined to walk. He'll recount his first record deal that exploded into a symphony with an anthology of hits. Musiq Soulchild,...
May 17, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On this week's episode of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine sit down with the multitalented Leon Thomas, whose journey began as a young prodigy on Broadway. Discover his experiences working with the legendary Robin Williams, starring in popular Nickelodeon shows like Victorious, and navigating the whirlwind of fame in New York City. He will discuss his passion for the art of music-making, as he shares his collaborations with industry greats like Bob Power, Tony Dixon, Oak, and Toby...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week on The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine sit down with musical savant Patrick "J. Que" Smith. Together, they explore the captivating story behind the creation of Usher's undeniable hit, "Yeah", and the invaluable lessons J. Que learned in the process. Discover the remarkable origins of the legendary writing group, The Clutch, amidst the chaos of Hurricane Katrina in Miami. Que is truly one of the GOATs of our generation, penning smashes delivered by Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Ch...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 49
On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the multi-faceted singer and actor, Rotimi. As a young teenager, Rotimi earned his reputation by conquering the Apollo stage. It wasn't long before he joined the group NBH, receiving mentorship from none other than Jay-Z. However, Rotimi faced a tough choice: pursue an Ivy League education at Northwestern University or continue with the group. Ultimately, he opted for Northwestern, from which he graduated and soon ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This week on the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine invite the incomparable Eric Dawkins as their special guest. Eric will take us through a transformative journey that he embarked on alongside his brother Anson Dawkins, as he reminisces about his early days in Iowa, the moment he wrote his inaugural record, and the challenges he faced during his transition from Gospel to R&B. With his unparalleled vocal gift and exceptional auditory acumen, Dawkins swiftly became a master of crafti...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine sit down with jack of all trades, Marques Houston. From a young age of just 9 years old, Marques was already dipping his toes into the entertainment industry, in the boy band Immature, later reimagined as IMX, which served as a springboard for many of today's biggest stars and was an inspiration to an entire generation of R&B. Marques will take us on a journey spanning over 30 years in the entertainment industry, havin...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 46
On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the extraordinary Jordin Sparks. Jordin takes us through her thrilling journey, from conquering a battlefield of talent shows to ultimately claiming victory for her season of American Idol at only 17 years old. Sixteen years later, she shares her hard-earned wisdom from navigating the complexities of contracts and budgets with grace and manners, allowing listeners a glimpse into her mindset as well as a sneak peek ...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 45
On this week's R&B Money Podcast, delve into the conclusion of the conversation with the enigmatic Tyrese. They will discuss the many lives and iterations of the hit record "I Like Them Girls", Throwback Jersey Theory, the subtle intricacies of the hierarchy on the road, paying your dues, becoming excellent in an aggressive environment, and the beautiful pain of unrequited love. Ultimately, it is the bond between Tyrese, Tank, and J, that clearly navigates the complexities of a friendship th...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week on R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Tyrese Gibson, who will detail his journey, hailing from Watts to the heights of hit records, and to banking Billions at the Box office. Three men can see the same event and have different views. Tyrese talks about what fractured TGT, knowing your worth, his impromptu presentation of his market share, and the perplexing paradox of being "Hollywood" while harboring Humility. With a magnetic presence that captivates the room before he ...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 43
On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the incomparable Stokley. They celebrate the renowned Sanger, Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist. We will delve into Stokley's upbringing in St. Paul, Minnesota, his education at Central High School, and his straying away from the pack by forming his Band Mint Condition. Stokley's love for music began at a young age, and he eventually became a master of the drums after finding his father's congas. His parents wh...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week, The R&B Money Podcast welcomes powerhouse actor, Michael B. Jordan as he joins Tank and J Valentine to recount his incredible journey in the entertainment industry. They will discuss the humble beginnings of his career in Brick City, the excitement of achieving his first major role with Keanu Reeves, his exceptional work ethic in memorizing over 100 pages a day for All My Children, and his remarkable performance as Wallace on The Wire. Michael will also share how his life changed,...
Mar 08, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this week's R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine open the gates to the remarkable world of multi-talented Warryn Campbell. The journey commences on 52nd and Normandie, a pew-baby born in Watts then taken straight to Kings Chapel where he learned not to let his Occupation run all over his Salvation. Amidst the cadence of their discourse, they will discuss the difference between certificates and hardware from the Recording Academy. Campbell also reveals the fire of his passion for music,...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week on The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J welcome the incomparable, multi-talented Estelle. They will delve into the intricacies of her astounding journey beginning when she was just 9, her passion and unparalleled knowledge of music, and her dedication to God - He don't play when it comes to Estelle and that light is the conqueror of every room she enters. Estelle was building her relationships as a promoter, while producing, writing, rapping, singing, and marketing her own records bef...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 39
With a resounding energy that electrifies the soul, The R&B Money Podcast returns this week with musical genius, Rico Love. The luminary shares his journey from a rap artist signed to Usher's US Records to a songwriter/producer/mogul whose talent knows no bounds. Rico Love will rewind the time and take us inside his mind with tales of performing for the legendary Clive Davis and experiencing Divine Intervention, all while striving to make a name for himself, hustling to Atlanta every weekend...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
There is a reason why Atlanta’s DNA courses throughout the global sonic streams. This week, The R&B Money Podcast welcomes the one and only, Kawan KP Prather. Through the strains of vinyl and the memories of youthful nights spent immersed in setting that vibe, KP opens the door to his musical journey, tracing the steps that led him from the incandescent glow of his mother's preparations to the bright lights of the Music Cares gala. He recounts the transformative power of mentorship, the art ...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This week, R&B Money hosts the virtuoso of soul, Adam Blackstone. A multi-talented artist, he's not just a bassist but a songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger with a gift for tapping into the essence of each song he works on. Before he was a household name working with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Drake, Kanye, Jay-Z, and Janet Jackson, Adam grew up in New Jersey surrounded by music, inspired by his church organist father to pursue music direction. But the journey wasn't e...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Joining Tank and J this week on The R&B Money Podcast is the phenomenally gifted Coco Jones. Coco will discuss going from running drills with pops on the Tennessee soil to performing live at The Soul Train Awards (mic on). They will converse about music education, humble beginnings auditioning, sneaking out the house and the first time somebody recognized her abilities. From Bible to Broadway, Enjoy the insanely talented Coco Jones on The R&B Money Podcast Extended Episodes on YouTube ht...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week on The R&B Money Podcast get a glimpse into the life of Prolific Super-producer Harmony Samuels. Born with the rhythm of the universe pulsing through his Veins. He'll take us through his upbringing in England under strict parents, the celestial moment he realized his destiny as a composer, and his instinctual mastery of multiple instruments. Harmony also recounts flying 6 hours to LA for a mere 6 minutes with a music executive, feeling disrespected and fronted on — until that full ...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine unravel the weaving threads that make up Theron Thomas' illustrious career in music. Enveloped by exotic flora on the Caribbean Island of St. Thomas, a young Theron shared an unassuming bedroom with his brother Timothy: four walls confining their ambition but not containing it - fanning its flames was their father who continually inspired them to hone their craft and be nothing less than excellent performers; thus Rock City would ulti...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine welcome the virtuosic, multifaceted, PJ Morton. Transcending from his father’s church in New Orleans where he played keys to his untamable ambition that led him to secure 19 Grammy nominations with four wins, PJ discusses how he navigated becoming a polished performer on stage - touring alongside Erykah Badu and perfecting his craftsmanship in Atlanta before an audition for Maroon 5 took him to a new stratosphere; demonstrating unceas...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine welcome the Legendary Whispers. They discuss how they emerged from the backstage of a high school talent show before scoring their first radio hit with assistance from Sly Stone. Exploring further into their success story, the group discusses forging ahead in spite of numerous adversities while becoming the inaugural act on Soul Train Records - an alliance between Dick Griffey and Don Cornelius that was unfortunately short-lived. Elab...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 31
On Part 2 of R&B Money's Omarion Episode, the eponymous artist delves into his resplendent history as a multifaceted innovator. Audiences can expect to gain insight on Omarion's illustrious career trajectory; including details concerning transformative dance battles with Chris Brown at Los Angeles' iconic musical mecca, The Record Plant, divulging an admirable shift from B2K to Unbothered Man, seasoned R&B veterans Tank and J Valentine’s tutelage illuminate the way. Additionally, enthusi...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week on R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine sit down with Singer, Entertainer, Actor and Author, Omarion. In Part One of this Two-Part episode, Omarion will take us back in time through his journey in Los Angeles, booking a Pops commercial as a teen, teaching himself to backflip and going to his play-auntie's house party that resulted in the formation of the Legendary B2K. O will discuss the origin of his name, his beginnings as a rapper, the feeling of rejection, the triumph of success, th...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 30
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Legendary Vocalist, Kenny Lattimore. They will talk about how Kenny came from a family of Sangers, how he was twelve years old when his mother asked him if he wanted to attend vocal lessons but was only ten when he realized that women like a man who can sang. From R&B to Chamber, Kenny's tone is second to none as is his voice in the overall fabric of R&B. Listen and Enjoy, the Journey, the Inspiration, the Legend...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Muni Long. Muni will share memories of a sheltered upbringing which inevitably led her onto her path, blowing up on the internet before that was a thing. Muni began placing records on many artists accumulating her an arsenal of hits and after some ups and downs, Muni is back outside, doing things her way. Listen and Enjoy! Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank J Valentine: @JValentine Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcast See omnys...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by American Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Drummer and Lyricist: Jeffrey Osborne. Jeffrey will reminisce about the earlier days of R&B, as the front man of LTD, navigating his way through splitting shares in tens, how some of those early business practices included artist development departments to help you hone in on your sound and way. Jeffrey will be turning 75 and he is still selling out shows. Listen and Enjoy! Follo...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week on R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine host Executive and Manager, IB. IB will discuss being born in France, moving to Queens and building Dreamville, one of the most successful businesses with his best friend, Jermaine Cole. They will reminisce about falling in love with R&B first, the passion for putting people onto new music, giving authentic voices a platform and ultimately, understanding the business. Listen and Enjoy! Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank J Valentine: @JVale...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Grammy Award winning Songwriter, Harold Lilly Jr. Harold will discuss coming up in Richmond, Virginia having hoop dreams, the musical intervention by the legendary Big Jon Platt and moving to Los Angeles. Lilly's trajectory was that of a rocket, penning Smashes for Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, Luther Vandross, Jamie Foxx, Trey Songz, Toni Braxton, Beyonce and so many more. Listen and Enjoy! Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therea...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Singer and Songwriter, Ari Lennox. Ari will take us back through her journey from working at Public Storage for 10 dollars an hour to being the first female artist to be signed to J Cole's record label, Dreamville Records. Ari is one of the best vocalists and has one of the most vivid pens in the game. Listen and Enjoy! Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank J Valentine: @JValentine Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcast See omnystud...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J. Valentine are joined by the multifaceted Writer, Producer and Professor, Marcos Palacios AKA Kosine. Kosine is half of the production duo Da Internz and is responsible for smashes on artists like Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber and Rihanna. Kosine will share memories of growing up in Chicago, graduating from Columbia College Chicago to creating his own syllabus and classes there as a professor, with an arsenal of hits to follow. Listen an...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
