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We Sound Crazy Podcast

We Sound Crazywww.wesoundcrazy.com
We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to music and culture. Three music industry veterans and a music aficionado unlock the secrets of your favorite moments in entertainment and have one-on-one conversations with household names.  With the support of @visitmusiccity. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesoundcrazy/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesoundcrazy/
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Episodes

L.A. Reid Part 2: Hiring Jay-Z, Meeting Rihanna, Hits with Louis York, & the Def Jam Money Team

Join the Inner Circle. Crazy Crew, it’s time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: - Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers - Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon - Subscribe to Email & SMS: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our officia...

Jun 04, 202655 minSeason 6Ep. 23

L.A. Reid Part 1: Spotting Star Power (Usher & Outkast), the AI Future, & Launching Mega with Usher

Join the Inner Circle. Crazy Crew, it’s time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: - Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers - Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon - Subscribe to Email & SMS: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our officia...

Jun 01, 20261 hr 8 min

Warryn Campbell on Mary Mary's "Shackles," Fighting for Brandy's "Full Moon", and Death Row Records

Join the Inner Circle. Crazy Crew, it’s time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: - Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers - Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon - Subscribe to Email & SMS: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our officia...

May 31, 20261 hr 35 minSeason 6Ep. 21

Kym Whitley on Marla Gibbs Saving Her on Set, Getting Bruised on Next Friday, and Why She Owes Her Career to Gerald Levert

Join the Inner Circle. Crazy Crew, it’s time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: - Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers - Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon - Subscribe to Email & SMS: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our officia...

May 21, 20261 hr 25 minSeason 6Ep. 20

Tone Stith on Chris Brown Calling Him "Next," New Album, and Why He's Not using AI

Join the Inner Circle. Crazy Crew, it’s time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: ~ Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers ~ Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon ~ Subscribe to Email & SMS: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Stream songs from the episode on our officia...

May 14, 202659 minSeason 6Ep. 19

Funky Dineva Returns! Gatekeeping R&B, Kandi Burruss Drama, & Why He Walked Away From $250K

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz Get ready for some high-octane commentary because Funky Dineva—the internet’s favorite "gatekeeper of the culture"—is officially back in the building with the We Sound Crazy crew. Known for his "unfiltered and spicy" takes tha...

May 08, 20261 hr 9 minSeason 6Ep. 18

The-Dream Talks Beyoncé, Rihanna, Bieber and Love/Hate 2

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz Songwriting royalty steps inside the studio. The Dream is the architect behind Rihanna's Umbrella, Beyoncé's Single Ladies, Britney Spears's Me Against the Music, J. Holiday's Bed, and a catalog that has shaped almost two deca...

May 05, 20261 hr 44 minSeason 6Ep. 17

The Iconic Mary Mary Tells The Truth About Sunday Best, Biopics and... A Musical Comeback?

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz Gospel legends Erica and Tina Campbell, better known as the iconic duo Mary Mary, recently graced the We Sound Crazy podcast for a soul-stirring conversation that proved exactly why they are considered music royalty. Bringing ...

Apr 30, 20261 hr 32 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Trevor Jackson on Making the "Greatest Breakup Album," Fighting Hollywood Stereotypes, and the Journey from Disney to Grey’s Anatomy

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz Trevor Jackson joins the We Sound Crazy crew to remind everyone why he is the ultimate multihyphenate. From his early days as a tap-dancing prodigy inspired by Gregory Hines to lighting up screens in Grown-ish and Superfly, Tr...

Apr 23, 20261 hr 3 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Kelly Rowland on New Music, Black Girl Magic, & Her Whitney Houston "Mecca"

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week, We Sound Crazy reaches a new level of icon status as the incomparable Kelly Rowland joins the crew for an unfiltered, deep-dive conversation. Surrounded by her close friends and long-time collaborators — Claude Kell...

Apr 16, 20261 hrSeason 6Ep. 14

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on The MJ "Scream" Session, Minneapolis Roots, and Why They’re Heading to Vegas

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz In this electrifying episode of We Sound Crazy, hosts Phillionaire, and Louis York’s Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, sit down with the incomparable Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to celebrate a career that has defined the sound of ...

Apr 09, 20261 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 13

The Architect of R&B: Troy Taylor on TTU, Whitney, Aretha, Tyrese, and Why Artists Never Say "Thank You"

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz In this episode of We Sound Crazy, the crew welcomes the legendary Troy Taylor, a "vocal mastermind" and multi-platinum producer whose influence has shaped the landscape of R&B for over three decades. From recording holida...

Apr 03, 20261 hr 11 minSeason 6Ep. 12

How Sean Garrett Created the Soundtrack of Our Lives

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week on We Sound Crazy, hosts Phil "Phillionaire" Thornton, Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly, and Tamone Bacon welcome a true titan of the music industry: the legendary songwriter, producer, and "hit architect" Sean Garrett. K...

Mar 26, 20261 hr 8 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Beauty in Black’s Julian Horton Attacks AI Artists and Modern 90s Samples

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week on We Sound Crazy, the crew welcomes a true multi-hyphenate who is currently shaping culture on his own terms. Actor, producer, music artist, and label CEO Julian Horton joins hosts Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Phil ...

Mar 19, 20261 hr 3 min

Why Raheem DeVaughn Almost Didn't Release "Woman", Say Yes Tour, & Viral Splash Gordon

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz On this week's episode of We Sound Crazy podcast, R&B veteran Raheem DeVaughn, often hailed as "The Love King," reflects on a remarkable 20-year career defined by both his vocal prowess and his fierce commitment to artisti...

Mar 12, 20261 hr 3 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Drew Sidora on Porsha Reconciliation, RHOA "Hazing," and Taking Accountability

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz In this candid appearance on the We Sound Crazy podcast, multi-hyphenate star Drew Sidora takes a deep dive into her evolution from a Chicago theater kid to a staple of music, film, and reality television. Sidora reflects on t...

Mar 05, 20261 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Clipse: The Comeback, The Grammys, The Rollout, The Purpose

From Virginia Beach to a global stage, Pusha T and Malice sit down with Phil Thornton for a masterclass on artistry, brotherhood, and why Clipse still set the bar. They unpack what made this chapter different, why “Let God Sort Them Out” fits the group’s purpose so perfectly, and how recording inside Louis Vuitton HQ in Paris sharpened the focus and raised the standard. The conversation gets personal as they break down the emotion behind “Birds Don’t Sing,” grief, and why so many listeners say t...

Jan 31, 202657 minSeason 6Ep. 7

How Label Politics Almost Killed Kendrick Lamar and Clipse Record

In this exclusive from We Sound Crazy, Clipse break down the behind-the-scenes tension around Kendrick Lamar being featured on “Chains & Whips.” They explain how label “optics” became a real issue, why they were pressured to make changes, and what that moment revealed about ownership, respect, and standing firm in your art. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Aaron Walton Camera Op: Michael Johnson, Bryan...

Jan 25, 20267 min

A Reset for Hip-Hop’: Clipse Explain the Message of This Album

In this powerful clip from We Sound Crazy, Clipse reflect on the unexpected impact of their album. Fans calling it a reset for hip-hop and saying it brought healing. They open up about “Birds Don’t Sing,” grief, and how telling the truth gave people language for emotions they couldn’t explain. This is more than a comeback, this is testimony. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Aaron Walton Camera Op: Michael ...

Jan 24, 20268 min

Pharrell’s One Note That Took Clipse’s Album From Good to Undeniable

What’s the one note that can turn a good song into an undeniable one? According to Pusha T and Malice, Pharrell Williams had the answer: “Stick to the pattern.” This clip breaks down the creative discipline, structure, and pattern-based approach that defined Clipse’s album and why it felt like solving a Rubik’s Cube when it finally clicked. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Aaron Walton Camera Op: Michael J...

Jan 22, 20268 min

Clipse Breaks Silence on Their 2010 Hiatus and Historic Comeback

After more than a decade apart, Clipse reveal the real conversations that led to their reunion. In this exclusive moment from We Sound Crazy (interviewed by Phil Thornton), Pusha T and Malice open up about hesitation, faith, creative chemistry, and why this album had to happen now. From early “breadcrumbs” to a title rooted in meaning, this is the story behind one of hip-hop’s most intentional comebacks. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our...

Jan 20, 20266 minSeason 6Ep. 7

PJ Morton on Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, D'Angelo, and Cash Money Records

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz PJ Morton is finally in the building! The one and only "Genius Himself" joins the panel to talk about going from a "Fly Nerd" to one of the most respected musicians in the game. PJ breaks down the serious work behind the fun, sharing the mindset that allowed him to pr...

Nov 20, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 6Ep. 6

How Beauty in Black's Terrell Carter Transcended Childhood Trauma to a Career with Fred Hammond, Quincy Jones, and Tyler Perry

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz In this episode of We Sound Crazy, we sit down with the multi-hyphenate actor-singer-songwriter, Terrell Carter! While his name may not be a household one, you've definitely heard his work, from his film debut in Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman performing the...

Sep 25, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Churchy's KevOnStage & Mark JP Hood Talk Season 2, Tap-dancing to Kirk Franklin, and Bootstrapping Productions

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz On the We Sound Crazy podcast, KevOnStage and Mark JP Hood discuss their BET+ hit series, Churchy , and its significant evolution from a self-funded, "guerrilla-style" production to a major network show. We get the behind the scenes story on how the first season was f...

Sep 19, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Gospel Legend Isaac Carree on John P. Kee, Men of Standard, 112, Kirk Franklin, & R. Kelly

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week, we're joined by Grammy-winning powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer Isaac Carree. With a career spanning over three decades, Isaac’s journey is a masterclass in musical evolution and unwavering faith. From his beginnings as a teenage prodigy with g...

Sep 11, 202556 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Da Brat on Married Life with Judy, the REAL Story Behind "Ladies Night", Jail fights over Michael Jackson, and Love for Gospel Music!

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week on We Sound Crazy, hip-hop legend Da Brat and her wife, Jesseca Harris-Dupart (a.k.a. Judy), talk about their hit reality show, Brat Loves Judy, and their upcoming book, The Way Love Goes. In a raw and open discussion, they share everything from the joys of ...

Sep 04, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Estelle's Wild Prince Story, American Boy Secrets, New Album Stay Alta, and more!

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week on We Sound Crazy, we're honored to host the phenomenal Estelle, a Grammy-winning international superstar whose career has left an indelible mark on music! From her West London upbringing to her latest album, Stay Alta, Estelle dives deep into her philosophy...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 26

TA Thomas on the Southern Soul Movement, Grammy Nominations with Chris Brown, his Mississippi Church Roots, Next Town Down, and more!

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz Get ready for a deep dive into the world of TA Thomas, Mississippi's own singer, songwriter, and producer, as he joins the We Sound Crazy couch! From his early days as the "bridge guy" in the collective Next Town Down to earning a Grammy nomination for his co-write on...

Jul 03, 202559 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Fitness Guru Gerell Webb on Music, Mindset, and Mastering Your Health

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz This week, the crew welcomes Gerell Webb, founder of Keep It G and the G-Series Fitness App. Gerell, a celebrity trainer known for his no-nonsense approach and "tough love," dives into the surprising parallels between the music industry and the fitness world, discussi...

Jun 26, 202546 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Chanté Moore on Betrayals in the Music Industry, R&B Divas, Faith & Love

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Join our We Sound Crazy email list: https://ffm.link/wsc-signup Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz On this episode, the vocal powerhouse and R&B icon pulls back the curtain on her incredible journey through the music industry. Chanté takes us back to being discovered at just 18 and signed by legendary exec Benny Medina—only to be dropped before her debut ever h...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 23
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