Soulback - The R&b Podcast

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2013 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, TGT, Kelly Rowland, Ariana Grande and Robin Thicke. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:01:00 - The early beginnings of the SoulBack R&B Podcast 0:07:20 – Looking at the debut projects of K. Michelle, Mack Wilds, Sevyn Streeter, Ariana Grande 0:13:50 – Releases from female artists like Beyonce, Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, Chrisette Michele, Fantasia 0:27:30 – Releases from male artists like Justin Timberlake, TGT, Joe, R. Kelly 0:50:50 – Rookie Of The Year of 2013 0:53:40 – Top 3 albums of 2013

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2012 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Miguel, Frank Ocean, Melanie Fiona, Chris Brown and Trey Songz. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:01:48 - Five Guys vs McDonalds french fries 0:07:20 – Looking back at 2012 R&B and stans culture during that era 0:14:00 – Looking back at the debut projects of Elijah Blake, Elle Varner, India Shawn, RaVaughn Brown, Tinashe 0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Alicia Keys, Brandy, Monica 0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Miguel, Usher, Ne-Yo 0:55:07 – Rookie Of The Year of 2012 0:58:20 – Top 3 albums of 2012

0:02:10 – Looking back at 2011 with 2023 ears 0:08:02 – The beginning of hipster R&B 0:09:20 – Looking back at the debut projects of Marsha Ambrosius, Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, Luke James and Bridget Kelly 0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland 0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Chris Brown, Tyrese, Lloyd 0:48:30 – Rookie Of The Year of 2011 0:53:15 – Top 3 albums of 2011 On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2011 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Tyrese and Marsha Ambrosius. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.

R&B music has been blessed with the talents of remarkable producers who have left an incredible mark on the genre. Tim Kelley, Brian Alexander Morgan, Antonio Dixon, Adonis Shropshire, Sean Garrett, and Eric Dawkins are all known for their exceptional writing and production skills and ability to create chart-topping hits. These producers embark on a journey to assemble their dream teams, resulting in an ultimate R&B experience. Let's delve into the creative minds of these producers as they envision their perfect lineup when it comes to the genre that we all love.

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2010 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Usher, Monica and Jazmine Sullivan. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:02:20 - What ChatGPT say about the best fast food restaurants 0:05:57 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 2008 0:19:40 - Looking back at the debut albums of Janelle Monáe, Miguel and Dondria 0:28:20 - Releases from female artists like Monica, Jazmine Sullivan, Keyshia Cole and Keri Hilson 0:36:33 - Releases from male artists like Trey Songz, El DeBarge, Tank, Ne-Yo and Usher 0:57:00 - Rookie Of The Year of 2010 0:58:45 - Top 3 albums of 2010

We're back with another episode of the SoulBack R&B Podcast. The GRAMMY nominations came out so we touched on that, but most importantly we break down the process for listeners out there. We also talk about Coco Jones new EP. We also talk about Chris Brown's "Under The Influence" and the success that it has garnered via Tik Tok. Lastly we talk about the state of Adult R&B and the challenge that veteran artists such as Usher face when trying to crossover to mainstream R&B. Lastly we go over some Gen Z slang words in hopes that we can connect with the younger R&B listeners better! 0:03:50 – Christmas is coming! 0:08:20 – Songs blowing up on Tik Tok and it leading to chart success 0:15:10 – Our thoughts on Babyface's album "Girls Night Out" and what the sound means for R&B 0:09:31 – R&B may not be dead, but the business model for selling R&B is struggling 0:23:47 – Gen Z slang words 0:28:34 – Jermaine Dupri says Usher's current music is too old for mainstream R&B 0:43:40 – The GRA

On this week's episode of SoulBack R&B Podcast, we talk about all the hot topics in R&B. Even though we promised not to engage in Diddy's "Is R&B Dead?" conversation, we do talk about some of the challenges that R&B artists are facing in the industry today. We also talk about new music from Robin Thicke and Babyface. Lastly we talk about some of the current songs charting on the Adult R&B stations to see if we are still in tuned with R&B today or if we're falling behind. Check us out! 0:02:00 – Chick-fil-A sauce 0:03:25 – RIP Jesse Powell and remembering his career 0:06:00 – Robin Thicke's new single "Brown Liquor" 0:09:31 – R&B may not be dead, but the business model for selling R&B is struggling 0:18:31 – Doja Cat is announcing that she's making an R&B album 0:23:30 – Tyga sampled Lil Flip's "Sunshine"?? 0:26:02 – Diddy's LOVE" sessions with all the big R&B artists and producers 0:33:27 – Remembering the 106 & Park era 0:42:06 – Looking ahead to Babyface's new alb

We actually had a whole different podcast planned for this episode but we had to take some time out to celebrate the classic albums from Jon B ("Cool Relax"), Usher ("My Way") and Mariah Carey "Butterfly". We dissect each album, talk about our favorite songs from each of these projects and talk about the impact that these projects had on the artists' careers. Come reminisce with us and celebrate the release of these amazing albums!

Beyonce is back with a new album so that only means SoulBack needs to return to talk about R&B. We talk about the “Renaissance” album and dissect the music as well as the marketing for it. We also talk about new music from the likes of Chris Brown, DVSN as well as Men At Large. We also talk about the new supergroup RSVP and the potential that they have. Lastly we talk about some current events such as the Irv Gotti/Ashanti drama as well as Ne-Yo’s recent news and how it will affect his career and his fanbase. Check us out! 0:02:00 – Our thoughts on Beyonce’s “Renaissance” album 0:06:52 – What R&B artists still have a team for quality control? 0:10:47 – The release strategy for the Beyonce album 0:16:40 – The problem with sampling in R&B today 0:19:07 – Even John Legend is dropping a double album at this point! 0:27:02 – Edd paid $100 for VIP Chris Brown Meet & Greet tickets?? 0:30:00 – Will the new supergroup R&B RSVP work? (Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V, Pleasure P) 0:36:40 – Taylor Swift doesn’

We’re back with another episode of the SoulBack podcast to talk about R&B. We touch on Mary J. Blige’s Superbowl performance as well as her new album “Good Morning Gorgeous”. We also talk about new music from Jazmine Sullivan, J. Holiday and Marques Houston. We get into the battle between Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Souchild and VERZUZ’s choice to charge for the showing. Lastly we talk about the success of “Pressure” by Ari Lennox as well as “Hrs & Hrs” by Muni Long and what it means for R&B to have these songs playing on mainstream radio. 0:00:23 – Rihanna’s pregnancy 0:03:03 – Which drinks gotta go? 0:08:21 – Mary J. Blige’s Superbowl performance 0:15:29 – Our thoughts on Mary J. Blige’s new album “Good Morning Gorgeous” 0:25:45 – The importance of “Pressure” and “Hrs & Hrs” being hit records 0:30:37 – New music from Jazmine Sullivan, J. Holiday, Marques Houston 0:36:05 – Do male R&B artists have to step it up? 0:43:40 – Ne-Yo’s statement about ladies wanting to be called the B word 0:49

Check out the brand new episode of the Soul Back R&B podcast!

We have been gone for a minute, but we had to finish the year off strong. In this special episode of the SoulBack podcast, we discuss our picks for the top 100 R&B songs of 2021. We published the whole list recently, but find out the rationale behind the picks. There were plenty of great R&B songs that came out this year, so definitely take a listen to each song after you listen to the episode. We’ll be back next year on a regular basis with episodes as well!

The SoulBack R&B podcast is back! On this week’s episode, we celebrate Andrea Martin’s contributions to R&B. We also talk about the upcoming Silk Sonic album. We also touch on the latest releases from Anthony Hamilton, JoJo, Stokley and Sevyn Streeter. We also talk about R. Kelly's career now that he's officially guilty and what things will look like for him going forward.. Lastly we discuss some of our favorite songs from each artist in a fun segment. 0:01:30 – RIP Andrea Martin 0:06:00 – Silk Sonic announces debut album coming next month  0:09:08 – The brilliance of The Shindella's debut album "“Hits That Stick Like Grits” 0:14:50 – The art of sampling 0:20:21 - R. Kelly is officially guilty. Now what? 0:27:53 - New albums from Anthony Hamilton, JoJo, Stokley 0:34:20 - Mary J. Blige will be performing at Superbowl 0:37:00 - The Dru Hill burger  0:40:20 - Favorite songs discussion from these artists... 01:00:0 - Love Letters: Tyrese's Instagram post, Lil Fizz apologizes to Omarion 

We're back with another episode of the SoulBack podcast. On this week's episode, we celebrate Chucky Thompson's contributions to R&B. We also talk about the success of BET's "The Encore" and the R&B supergroup BluPrint. We also touch on the new group The Chi which consists of Dave Hollister, Carl Thomas and Donell Jones. We also talk about the release of Aaliyah's "One In A Million" to streaming to platforms and what these upcoming Blackground releases mean for her legacy. Lastly we discuss our favorite R&B albums of 2021 so far. 0:00:30 – Remember R&B producer Chucky Thompson 0:04:15 – Why BluPrint was such a success 0:14:06 - Donell Jones, Carl Thomas and Dave Hollister form R&B supergroup The Chi 0:18:45 – The Blackground catalog is finally coming to stream platforms. Music from Aaliyah, Timbaland & Magoo, Tank, Toni Braxton and JoJo 0:28:34 – Love Letters: Aaliyah - 4 Page Letter 0:31:09 – Top 3 favorite R&B albums of 2021 so far 0:47:01 – Which album comes out first: Usher or

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 20

We're back with a new episode of the podcast. We continue our discussion on The Encore show as the Cherish/702 conflict as really sparked up opinions on Twitter. We also talk about new music from Justine Syke, H.E.R. and Snoh Aalegra. Lastly we look at albums in 2021 and debate whether they should be considered playlists because of the amount of songs on these projects as well as the random features. Lastly we give a history lesson on T-Pain and his usage on R&B. We look at how he impacted the genre long term and what that meant for R&B. 0:01:06 – There's no tuna in Subway's tuna sub?! 0:02:00 – The drama on BET's "The Encore" 0:08:19 - Will this TV show benefit any of the artists musically? 0:12:32 - The album cover for Snoh Aalegra's "Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies" 0:15:08 – Is there a difference between a playlist and an album in today's streaming era? Using H.E.R.'s debut album as an example. 0:25:30 – Kyle will retire from R&B for good if this new Usher album isn't good 0:30:00 – T-Pai

We went on a little bit of a hiatus but we're back! We talk about the new R&B super group with members from Blaque, Cherish, 702, Danity Kane and Total as they will be broadcasting the recording of the album on BET. We also talk about new music from Teedra Moses and Anthony Hamilton. Lastly we discuss "signature song" from some of the most popular R&B songs today. 0:02:26 – New music picks of the week: Anthony Hamilton and Teedra Moses 0:09:00 – Our thoughts BET's "The Encore" and people who are in the R&B supergroup 0:31:00 – Chicken intermission: Free McFlurries at McDonalds?! 0:33:10 – Our thoughts on the SWV vs Xscape VERZUZ battle 0:40:40 – What is the signature song for certain R&B artists?

We're back with a brand new episode of the podcast. We debate which Aaliyah song on the "Romeo Must Die soundtrack is the best". We also talk about some new music from Sevyn Streeter, JoJo Hailey and The Isley Brothers. We also talk the latest on Usher's upcoming album. Lastly we try to find out what happened to the R&B singer Deemi. Check us out and also follow us @SoulBackPodcast on Instagram and Twitter. 0:06:00 – Tom's R&B Trivia 0:17:43 – Looking back at Aaliyah's songs on the "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack 0:25:00 – There should be a union for Rap and R&B artists funded by major labels 0:27:46 – New music picks of the week: Sevyn Streeter, JoJo Hailey and The Isley Brothers 0:33:59 – Jacquees covering Jon B, Donell Jones and Joe  0:40:11 – Is Usher's album finally done?  0:49:05 – Chicken intermission: Top 5 best chocolate bars? 0:53:48 – What R&B artists are still passionate about music making? 0:59:40 – Edd's love letters 1:04:35 – Whatever happened to Deemi?

We're back with a brand new episode of the podcast. We talk about H.E.R.'s dominance in R&B right now as she just won a few more GRAMMY's. We also talk about some new music from Ruff Endz, Pleasure P and Brian McKnight. We also talk about the state of the industry today and how it compares to the mid 2000's. Lastly we list out the top 10 saddest R&B songs of all time which includes Boyz II Men's "Doing Just Fine". Check us out and also follow us @SoulBackPodcast on Instagram and Twitter. 0:03:15 – Tom's R&B Trivia 0:17:19 – H.E.R. and her dominance in today's industry 0:30:53 – Kyle's chicken intermission: Favorite spreads on bread 0:38:40 – Artists in the 2000s all using the same producers 0:50:15 – New music picks of the week: Ruff Endz, Pleasure P and Brian McKnight 0:53:23 – The top 10 saddest R&B songs of all time 1:01:05 – Edd's love letters

We're back with a brand new episode of the podcast. We talk about the upcoming SWV/Xscape Verzuz Battle. We also talk about some new music from Tank, Gallant and Kindred the Family Soul. We celebrate Mariah Carey's birthday by talking about our favorite remixes by her. We also discuss Chris Brown's dominance at radio and discuss why it's an issue that he has no competition right now when it comes to young Male R&B acts. Check us out and also follow us @SoulBackPodcast on Instagram and Twitter. 0:02:00 – Conversation about hot sauce 0:03:00 – Tom's R&B Trivia 0:13:41 – Chris Brown's dominance at radio and how it's happening 0:27:17 – New music picks of the week: Tank, Gallant, Kindred the Family Soul 0:29:40 – Our thoughts on the SWV/Xscape Verzuz Battle 0:43:03 – Kyle's chicken intermission: McDonald's Meatball Burger 0:46:30 – Our favorite Mariah Carey remixes 0:56:20 – Edd's love letters 0:58:40 – Whatever happened to Gina Thompson? 0:00:00 – Plug whatever we have for the site