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SoulBack Podcast: Weekly R&B discussion about new music and the throwback classics. Hosted by YouKnowIGotSoul x SoulInStereo
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Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
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
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
We are back with another episode of the #SoulBackPodcast. Since Edd missed the last episode that we had with Elle Varner, we had to make it up to him by bringing in one of his favorite groups of all time Kut Klose. We interview the 90's female group that was discovered by the great Keith Sweat. We talk to Athena, Lavonn and Tabitha about their debut album "Surrender" as well as their experience in the industry. We also touch on Athena's debut album that was supposed to come out and find out if they're working on new music. On our end we talk about new projects from Elle Varner and Angie Stone. We also discuss the new Lion King movie with Beyonce. We also discuss Jadakiss' weird pizza that he eats. And of course we get into deep conversation about the terms legend and classics.
0:00:24: Edd explains his absence last week
0:04:55: Our thoughts on Elle Varner's new EP "Ellevation"
0:08:45: Our thought on Angie Stone's new album "Full Circle"
0:11:07: The Lion King movie and the soundtrack from Beyonce
0:18:11: Ciara "Level Up" going platinum and the difference between streaming versus sales
0:23:40: Should an artist's fame determine whether they're a legend?
0:29:40: Does a viral challenge help an artist and single in the long run?
0:35:02: #SoulBack Track Of The Day: Case - Happily Ever After
0:36:13: Kut Klose joins the #SoulBackPodcast
0:38:36: Looking back at Kut Klose's debut album "Surrender"
0:45:16: Working with Keith Sweat
0:48:50: The reason why Kut Klose only has one album and Athena Cage's solo album that never came out
0:54:46: The key to having keeping a female R&B group together and new music coming soon
0:59:12: The motivation to put out new music
1:09:25: Playa Please Award: Jadakiss' crust pizza, Lil Uzi Vert mistaken for fan by security, Aubrey O'Day/Barack Obama's sperm
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
We are back on the #SoulBackPodcast despite some serious technical difficulties. Our mics had issues which would explain the sound quality of our podcast but it's all good because we still have some great content. Our boy Dan Bamber joins us as a special guest co-host as Edd is off this week. This somehow coincidentally falls on the same week that we have Elle Varner in the building. In this interview with Elle, we talk to her about her hiatus, her amazing debut album "Perfectly Imperfect" as well as her new album "Ellevation". Elle Varner talks to us about how happy she is currently as an independent artist and the freedom she feels she has when she's recording her music. On our end we talk to Dan about why he thinks T-Pain is great despite our criticisms and we also debate if Ciara is a legend.
0:01:00: More chicken wings discussion
0:05:20: Did T-Pain really kill R&B?
0:08:25: Who will go down as a legend: Ne-Yo or Ciara or both?
0:15:05: Our favorite R&B singers post 2010
0:22:30: The dumb mindset that an artist has to be "hot" before they can put out real music
0:26:00: D'Angelo vs Musiq Soulchild debate
0:30:50: Is "Voodoo" overrated?
0:38:45: Elle Varner joins the #SoulBackPodcast
0:40:25: The backstory of the "Ellevation" EP
0:45:45: The hurt that came with her unreleased "Four Letter Word" album
0:47:47: Adapting as an independent artist
0:51:00: Being one of the only R&B artists from the post 2010 era to break through
0:54:00: Seeing the evolution of Gabi Wilson to H.E.R. from Elle Varner's perspective
0:57:03: Measuring success as an indie artist versus when she was on a major
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
On this week we are joined by one of the greatest R&B songwriters of our time Johnta Austin. The man is responsible for hits such as "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige, "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey and "Sweet Lady" by Tyrese. We talk to the prolific singer/songwriter about his new single "Love Angel" along with his upcoming album "Love, Sex & Religion" which is considered R&B's version of the "Detox" album as it has been on hold for over a decade now. We also talk to Johnta about the state of R&B and also highlight some of the best songwriters in the game including Stevie Wonder, R. Kelly and Babyface. We also talk about Elle Varner's upcoming EP and the disappointing sales from Daniel Caesar. We also try to figure out what is considered a single in 2019 compared to what we're used to from the 90's and 2000's.
0:01:00: Tom's chicken eating ways
0:04:43: The greatness that is Robin Thicke's "That's What Love Can Do" single
0:07:00: R&B film news from Brandy, Chloe X Halle and the DeBarge biopic
0:14:02: Daniel Caesar's new album "Case Study 01" only sold 3000 copies???
0:15:56: Elle Varner is dropping an album soon after her extended EP "Ellevation"
0:20:10: The guest features on Jacquees' new album "Round 2"
0:24:45: What would Janet Jackson's career have been like if she wasn't related to Michael?
0:28:00: What is considered a single in 2019?
0:35:55: Johnta Austin joins us on the #SoulBackPodcast
0:36:40: Talking about the new single "Love Angel" aalong with his upcoming album "Love, Sex & Religion"
0:38:13: Adapting to today's era of R&B with shorter songs and no bridges
0:44:35: Realizing people still crave real R&B songs
0:49:20: Top 5 R&B songwriters of all time
1:15:05: Playa Please Awards: Chris Brown's "nice hair" comment, Taylor Swift's rant on tumblr about her masters
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
We are joined this week on the #SoulBackPodcast by the great Raheem DeVaughn. He just recently released his new album "The Love Reunion" after putting out "Decade of a Love King" less than a year ago. We pick his brain and find out why he's still grinding so hard as an R&B veteran. We also talk about Chris Brown's new "Indigo" album and discuss the future of Breezy's career if he continues to put out albums with so many songs. We also talk about Daniel Caesar's new project and debate whether Brandy should be collaborating with younger artists or if she should just stick to 90's veterans? We also touch on H.E.R.'s new single "Racks" as well as Johnta Austin's new project "Love Sex Religion". Check us out!
0:01:09: Teyana Taylor doesn't eat vegetables??
0:02:43: Our long, in-depth and honest review of Chris Brown's Indigo" album
0:22:45: Thoughts on Daniel Caesar's new album and his duet with Brandy
0:25:50: Should Brandy be collaborating with new artists?
0:32:10: Thoughts on new music from H.E.R., Ella Mai and Johnta Austin
0:35:35: Tony Toni Tone is reuniting
0:39:18: Playa Please Awards: Stevie Wonder can actually see according to Chaka Khan, Bow Wow's fake abs, A hacker trying to sell us a Ne-Yo demo for $20k
0:49:28: Raheem DeVaughn talks releasing two albums in one year
0:53:40: Collaborating with Tim & Bob on this album separately
0:57:31: The importance of physical CDs in 2019
1:05:37: Strategically leaving major label system back in 2010
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
0:00:37 – How do you eat your chicken wings? (part 3)
0:03:38 – Raheem DeVaughn is dropping a second album in less than a year
0:08:05 – The necessity of putting a rapper on an R&B song today
0:14:00 – Sabrina Claudio’s new record with Wale
0:17:15 – Intro is back!
0:23:35 – More R&B king talk with Jacquees and Keith Sweat
0:27:10 – Eric Roberson joins the #SoulBackPodcast
0:28:14 – Eric Roberson’s consistent quality with his music
0:30:23 – The art of writing a sad song
0:34:00 – The journey as an independent artist
0:41:30 – Maintaining an artist’s individuality
0:48:15 – Legendary artists that are chasing trends
0:54:06 – How do we tell the new generation that trap music isn’t R&B?
1:08:28 – Playa Please Awards: Miley Cyrus begs for forgiveness from Hip Hop fans, KFC’s new Cheetos sandwich, Nelly’s tweet about Obama
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
The SoulBack trio is back with a new episode of the podcast. There wasn't a lot of new music this week so we looked back at some of our least favorite eras of R&B including 2009-2010. We also debate if Usher's "Yeah!" is a timeless song or if it's just a trendy song for its time. We also compare "This Is How We Do It" to "Yeah!". We also talk about Sisqo's second album and if it's the worst R&B album of all time. We also bring in Spectacular Smith from Pretty Ricky to talk about the successful Millennium tour, Pretty Ricky's history as well as his success with his company Adwizar. The company is ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in the world right now, so we pick Spectacular's brain a little bit about social media. Lots of knowledge on this episode, so check it out!
0:01:00 - How do you eat your chicken wings? (part 2)
0:08:40 - Our least favorite era of R&B
0:19:00 - Is Sisqo's "Return Of The Dragon" the worst R&B album of all time?
0:25:10 - The very confusing Elle Varner "full length EP" Ellevation
0:28:37 - Playa Please Awards: DJ Khaled's lawsuit against Billboard, Chris Brown's comments on Karrueche's boyfriend, The camera panning to Drake all the time at the NBA Finals
0:40:00 - Spectacular joins the #SoulBackPodcast
0:41:24 - The success of The Millennium tour
0:44:30 - Balancing trendy versus core sound with new Pretty Ricky music
0:52:10 - Creating Pretty Ricky's hits with Static Major
0:55:25 - Life after Pretty Ricky with his business Adwizar
1:00:35 - Challenges running your own business and understanding your brand
1:08:37 - Pretty Ricky's plan to reach the people with their new album
1:13:11 - Applying corporate world knowledge to the music industry for Pretty Ricky
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Edd is back on the podcast so we get into our usual chats about chicken, slurpees and of course R&B. We talk about the new Chris Brown and Drake single as well as the future of female R&B with artists like Queen Naija, H.E.R. and Ella Mai. We also bring in R&B artist Adrian Marcel as our special guest for this week's episode. The Oakland singer is one of our favorite R&B acts from this current decade and he just dropped his new album "98th". We talk to him about the new project as well as his experience working with a major label. He also talks about his role on the new Bobby DeBarge movie that's coming out. Check out the latest podcast!
0:01:45 - How do you eat your chicken wings?
0:04:40 - Our thoughts on Chris Brown and Drake's new single "No Guidance"
0:11:15 - The future of Queen Naija, Ella Mai and H.E.R. and their potential
0:21:15 - Adrian Marcel joins the #SoulBackPodcast
0:22:00 - He talks about his new album "98th"
0:29:33 - His ability to combine traditional R&B with trendy sounds
0:36:15 - Label politics with the songs "Back To Sleep" by Chris Brown and "Spending The Night Alone" by Adrian Marcel
0:42:15 - Lessons learned in the industry
0:48:00 - His acting role in the new Bobby DeBarge movie
0:51:00 - Playa Please Awards: Quavo wants to do an R&B album, DJ Khaled's temper tantrum, Beyonce/Beyhive/Stephane Mills
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
We are back with another episode of the podcast and we have one of our favorite groups of all time with us. Kyle and Wingo of Jagged Edge join us to talk about their upcoming album "A Jagged Love Story". We also highlight the group's ability to make R&B cool for men to listen to. We also discuss their ability to understand their roles as a group and the keys to them staying together for this long, especially with every group breaking up these days. We also talk about Blaque's new album "Torch" and give our thoughts on it. We also discuss new music from Tank, Shay Lia and B5. Check out the new episode!
0:00:37 - Empire, Star and Power will be canceled soon
0:02:02 - Our thoughts on Blaque's "Torch" album
0:04:50 - Should unreleased music stay in the vault or should artist release it for the fans?
0:09:16 - Our love for Shay Lia's new EP
0:10:44 - Tank adds Chris Brown to his new single "Dirty" as well a Keith Sweat sample
0:13:45 - Tyrese's rant about streaming vs album sales
0:18:00 - Kyle and Wingo join us on the #SoulBackPodcast
0:19:01 - Jagged Edge's epic run from 1999-2004
0:21:20 - Getting men to listen to R&B
0:22:31 - Details on Jagged Edge's upcoming double album
0:25:13 - Showing vulnerability in the music
0:29:02 - Jagged Edge's ability to stay together as a group
0:36:25 - What would the group be like if they had stayed with Michael Bivins instead of signing with So So Def?
0:38:40 - The first time they realized making music was going to be a real career
0:42:45 - Playa Please Award: B5's new EP name is called "New Jacksons"???
0:44:06 - SoulBack Track Of The Day: Blaque & NSYNC - Bring It All To Me
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
For the first time ever, only one member of the #SoulBackPodcast is available to speak to the special guest, but it's all good because we brought in Brandi from the group Blaque. Her group came into the scene back in the late 90's with records such as "808" and they are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. We talk to Brandi about Blaque's debut album as well as their unreleased album "Torch" which is set to come out later this week. We also talk to her about her sisterhood with Shamari as well as Natina. We also talk about discuss the state of Ciara's career as well as new music from Kelly Rowland and Lucky Daye.
0:00:49 - KFC's new Chachos dish
0:01:42 - RIP Melvin Edmonds of After 7
0:03:50 - Is Lucky Daye's new project the album of the year?
0:05:25 - Kelly Rowland's surprise EP
0:07:12 - Ciara's mainstream career is over
0:11:48 - Putting money into your career as an independent artist
0:18:43 - The legacy of Sunshine Anderson's "Heard It All Before"
0:22:00 - Playa Please Award: Artist asks for a fee to join the #SoulBackPodcast, Domino's Pizza
0:29:55 - Brandi joins the #SoulBackPodcast
0:30:35 - Looking back at Blaque's debut album
0:31:31 - The group's connection with NSYNC*
0:35:40 - Blaque's chemistry in the studio
0:40:10 - The release of "Torch" album 20 years later and her mixed opinions on the project
0:45:25 - The first time she realized the music business is not just about singing
0:46:45 - Grinding in the studio back in the day versus now
0:50:00 - The loyalty of Blaque fans