SoulBack R&B Podcast

SoulBack (featuring Peabo Bryson) – The R&B Podcast Episode 20

2:21: Kelly Clarkson is better than Aretha Franklin?!?!?!?
5:00: Chick-fil-A and Sweet Tea talk
7:30: Our thoughts on Janet Jackson's new song "Made For now"
10:03: New Ashanti and Ja Rule song "Encore"
16:00: Bruno Mars giving back to R&B with his new opening acts on the "24K Magic"
20:10: Research shows that people over the age of 30 do not look for new music
26:30: Ariana Grande's new album "Sweetener" and the Pharrell backlash.
34:12: Peabo Bryson joins the podcast
35:33: His involvement with the classic 90's Disney soundtracks
46:00: The lack of duets in R&B today
52:00: Young artists creating socially conscious records
58:30: Aretha Franklin's legendary status
1:02:00: The evolution of R&B and how the music is created
1:14:15: Peabo Bryson's new album "Stand for Love" and the importance of it in 2018
1:20:45: His friendship with Aretha Franklin
1:24:50: Playa Please Award: R&B Beefs (Teyana Taylor vs Jeremih, 112 members, Dru Hill vs photoshop), Fox news, Awesomely Luvvie

Wow! This was definitely our longest episode ever. Being that Aretha Franklin passed away recently, we had to pay tribute in the best way possible and that was to bring in legendary R&B artist Peabo Bryson to the #SoulBackPodcast. They were very close friends, so we got to hear from his perspective the impact that she had on music as well as his life. We also talk about his new album "Stand For Love" which includes the hit record "Love Like Yours And Mine". We also discuss his involve in the Disney soundtracks and the importance of those songs to his career. On this episode we also talk about new music from Janet Jackson, Ashanti, Ariana Grande and much more. And of course, this was a crazy week when it came to R&B beefs so we tried our best to decipher each one.

SoulBack – The R&B Podcast Episode 19

0:38: How many Chicken McNuggets can you eat?
4:38: Our thoughts on Ciara’s new single “Freak Me”
9:00: Ro James’ new single “Excuse Me”
12:31: Our thoughts on VanJess’ new project
14:15: Dru Hill/Playa/Jazz news, it’s confirmed!
20:15: More “Darnell Jones” talk
27:05: Eric Benet’s rant on Hip Hop and R&B music
46:10: Playa Please Award: Dru Hill’s new promo photo album, Color Me Badd (for the third straight week), R. Kelly’s brother and Kanye West/PornHub
57:20: SoulBack Track Of The Day: Kelly Price – Friend Of Mine

It was certainly an interesting week for R&B. Between Eric Benet’s epic rants on social media along with Dru Hill’s official promo picture, there was lots to talk about on this episode. We also talk about new music from Ciara and Ro James. We try to tackle some of the tough issues in R&B these days including the Darnell Jones debacle. We also talk about McDonald’s new 48 bucket of nuggets as well as their golden ticket that they will be giving out.

SoulBack – The R&B Podcast Episode 18

0:57: Sleeping rituals
5:02: VanJess's new album
7:12: Our thoughts on Peabo Bryson's new album "Stand For Love"
11:45: Thoughts on H.E.R.'s new EP "I Used To Know Her"
15:28: Ella Mai's new single "Trip"
18:56: This generation's R&B stars versus the previous ones
23:11: New music from B5 and Tamia
27:00: Tyrese set to release double album
28:20: Dru Hill's upcoming album with Playa
32:30 So So Def 25th anniversary tour
35:21: Playa Please awards: Our friend Olivia, Color Me Badd (second week in a row!!!) and fans of "Darnell" Jones
45:47: SoulBack Track Of The Day: Playa & Ginuwine - Joy

Lots of new music for us to check out this week. We had to do the podcast early in the morning, but we were just as energetic as ever. We start off the podcasting talking about new music from Peabo Bryson, H.E.R. and Ella Mai. We also discuss B5 and Tamia's new records. We get into a discussion about this generation's R&B stars and the industry is going to open up the doors for R&B. We also get into some Playa please business including the second saga of Color Me Badd's beef. We also discuss the general knowledge of R&B fans who seem to have misconceptions about Donell Jones being part of the group Hi-Five. Check us out!

SoulBack – The R&B Podcast Episode 17

1:35: Our thoughts on R. Kelly’s 19 minute song “I Admit”
8:40: Queen Naija’s new EP + potentially being this generation’s Mary J. Blige
18:23: Faith Evans and Stevie J’s sexy music video for “A Minute”
26:30: New music from Tamia, Shawn Stockman and VanJess
38:47: Playa Please Award: Color Me Badd, Kelly Rowland and Fake Aaliyah Album on iTunes??

We are back with another episode! Shawn Stockman was supposed to join us on this episode but couldn’t make it due to some scheduling conflicts. However we still managed to put together a pretty damn good episode! We talk about R. Kelly’s new 19 minute song and try to analyze everything that he was talking about in the song. We also discuss Queen Naija’s new EP as her buzz is at an all time high with “Medicine” blowing up on radio. We also talk about the upcoming duets album with Stevie J and Faith Evans. We also touch on the ultimate Playa Please moment with Color Me Badd fighting on stage. This was a fun podcast episode for sure!

SoulBack (featuring DJ Urban Philosopher) – The R&B Podcast Episode 16

1:25: Faith Evans and Stevie J got married!
3:53: Our thoughts on Mario’s new single “Drowning” and the new album
9:25: Ciara’s new record “Level Up”
11:45: Lloyd’s album cover for “TRU”
14:56: Mary J. Blige’s new single “Only Love”
18:00: New Music from June’s Diary and Estelle
22:09: Zeplyn Tillman’s Playa Please Award rescinded for Queen Naija’s “Medicine”
27:38: We found a dope artist! Check out Anna Moore’s “One Day” EP
30:10: The Internet’s new album “Hive Mind”
31:23: Sade is coming back!
33:45: Dru Hill/Jazz/Playa new music + confusion?
38:47: Playa Please Award: Brandy, MTV Video Music Award and 112
47:56: DJ Urban Philosopher joins the podcast

Lots happened in R&B last week, so we had to come back with another episode. Mario was supposed to join us on this podcast, but he couldn’t make it so we brought in our boy DJ Urban Philosopher to give us some insight on the success of “Boo’d Up” by Ella Mai. We also talk about new music from Mario, Ciara, Lloyd and Mary J. Blige. This episode also falls on Keith Sweat’s birthday so you already know we had to show him some love. We also discuss the lineup change in Dru Hill currently and speculate whether there’s internal issues going on with the group. We have confirmation that 112 is no longer a four man group, so we discuss what may have went wrong.

SoulBack (featuring. Zeplyn Tillman) – The R&B Podcast Episode 15

3:00: Candy trivia
6:51: Our thoughts on Justin Timberlake’s new tropical single “Soulmate”
10:00: Keyshia Cole’s interesting career
14:10: Zeplyn rejects last week’s Playa Please Award and R&B superstar talk
24:20: Our thoughts on the remix of Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” from Quavo, Nicki Minaj and T-Pain.
37:24: Our debate about Rihanna/Beyonce overshadowing new R&B stars
43:05: Will “Boo’d Up” do well on Pop radio?
48:35: Apparently 112 is no longer a four man group
51:18: Playa Please Award: Chris Brown, Tinashe/Ben Simmons and Usher

We thought our special guest Zeplyn joined us on this week’s SoulBack podcast episode to accept his Playa Please Awawrd from last week, but it turns out he had other motives. We get into some heated debates about topics about H.E.R., Beyonce and Rihanna. We also dig into the “Boo’d Up” remix with Nicki Minaj and Quavo. We discuss whether it was the right move for Ella Mai’s career and whether they should have put an R&B singer on the remix. We also get into Justin Timberlake’s new single and talk about the current status of his career after the release of “The Man Of The Woods” project. Lastly we talk about Chris Brown’s new SUV, Usher’s vegan diet along with Skittles candy. This is a fun episode for everyone!

SoulBack (featuring Nobody) – The R&B Podcast Episode 14

3:57: Our thoughts on the R&B side of Drake’s new album “Scorpion”
5:00: Drake brought back Michael Jackson and Static Major from the dead???
16:27: Shai releases new music “Musically Yours”…
24:25: Teyana Taylor is re-releasing her album “K.T.S.E.”
26:05: New music from Chaka Khan and Lalah Hathaway
29:53: Tyrese social media rant about current Hip Hop and R&B
38:54: 44:30: Playa Please Award: Zeplyn Tillman, Kanye West & Tidal
50:40: SoulBack Track Of The Day: “Sweet Lady” by Tyrese

The GOAT R&B podcast team is with back with another SoulBack episode. We talk about Drake’s new album “Scorpion” and discuss the Static Major record. We also try to determine whether it’s actually Michael Jackson on the song “Don’t Matter To Me”. Double album seem to be a big thing these days, so we look at why everyone is doing it these days. We also talk about R&B group Shai’s new album which no one knew about. We also discuss new music from Chaka Khan and Lalah Hathaway. Lastly we talk about Tyrese’s rant about Hip Hop and R&B these days and talk about current stars in today’s R&B landscape including H.E.R. and SZA. Another fun episode with no special guests!

SoulBack (featuring No one) – The R&B Podcast Episode 13

3:50: Our thoughts on Teyana Taylor’s new album “K.T.S.E.” and the delayed release of it
15:45: The new Beyonce/Jay-Z joint album and the disappointing sales
22:07: Is it time for a Destiny’s Child reunion?
24:05: Peabo Bryson’s new song “Love Like Yours And Mine”
27:30: Mila J has released an EP every month this year???
30:32: Why didn’t Keri Hilson and Nicole Scherzinger turn into superstars?
32:40: Playa Please Award: Chad Hugo (of The Neptunes), Ty Dolla $ign & Jeremih and Sour Patch Kids
39:45: Is Beyonce’s debut album “Dangerously In Love” a classic?

The Soulback podcast is back with a new episode. We had so much to talk about in R&B this week that we decided a guest wasn’t necessary. We spend the majority of the podcast talking about Teyana Taylor’s heavily anticipated new album “K.T.S.E.” The Kanye West produced album was hyped for moest of the week and it’s finally out after a huge delay on Friday. We also talk about the new joint album from Beyonce and Jay Z and discuss whether people are getting tired of them. We also discuss the possibility of a Destiny’s Child reunion at this point in Beyonce’s career. We also talk about new music from Miguel, Mila J and Peabo Bryson. Lastly we talk about everything from Keri Hilson’s rumored new label situation as well as the lemonade flavored Sour Patch Kids. Check us out!

SoulBack (featuring DJ Soulchild) – The R&B Podcast Episode 12

3:30: Who are the kings of New Jack Swing?
7:50: Our thoughts on Jacquees’ new album “4275”
13:00: Ty Dolla $ign was part of Immature at one point?!
14:56: Marsha’s new single “Old Times”
16:45: Our favorite R&B album so far this year
19:32: Would SZA, H.E.R. and Ella Mai have commercial success if Beyonce and Rihanna were active right now?
23:55 Maxwell’s new single “We Never Saw It Coming”
29:20: DJ Soulchild talks Faye B and new song “Who Is She?”
32:02: After 7 has released 5 singles from their “Timeless” album!
44:30: Playa Please Award: Brandy’s Facebook page, IHOP and Tom & Kyle
50:57: Barefoot concerts
52:08: Keith Sweat vs Musiq Soulchild debate
57:00: Is Ne-Yo an R&B legend at this point?

Just like we promised, the SoulBack podcast is back. It’s only been a few day since our last episode with Meelah, but there’s so much to talk about in R&B. In fact, we decided to bring in our boy DJ Soulchild to talk music with us. For those who miss the old podcast format, this is a throwback to that. No interviews with any artists, just fun discussions. On this episode we talk about Jacquees new album, Maxwell’s new single and much more. We also debate various topics such as legends in the R&B game, IHOP’s brand change and Tyrese’s marketing tactics.

SoulBack (featuring Meelah of 702) – The R&B Podcast Episode 11

1:24: Our thoughts on Jessie J’s new album “R.O.S.E.”
5:03: Our thoughts on Ne-Yo’s new album “Good Man”
9:35: Who is Ne-Yo’s current fanbase?
16:19: Luke James’ new single “These Arms”
19:15: Eric Bellinger is the new King of R&B?
22:00: Our love for 702
25:25: Meelah joins the podcast
26:10: How did 702 reunite?
30:44: The “Star” era and The Neptunes singles
37:19: Creating “Get It Together” with Donell Jones on debut album
45:35: Current single “Now You’re Mad” and solo project
48:51: Being a mother in the music industry
51:50: Keith Sweat vs Musiq Soulchild debate
53:15: Going to performing arts school with Ne-Yo

Technical difficulties with the recording almost destroyed this episode but we did just enough to keep it alive and for good reason! Meelah from 702 joined us on this podcast to talk about the history of the group as well as some of their most memorable songs including the Neptunes produced record “I Still Love You”. We talk about 702’s reunion as well as Meelah’s debut album which is slated to come out later this year. We also talk about new music from Jessie J, Ne-Yo and Luke James. A lot of great stories on this episode about Ne-Yo and Donell Jones, so you definitely don’t want to miss out!.