Can We Talk RnB? Podcast

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Slim Looks Back on 112's Early Fame, Ranking the Albums, Working with Diddy and Why The Group Split Sep 18, 2023

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On this week's episode of Can We Talk R&B, we have a legend on the show!!! Slim is a contemporary R&B singer best known as the frontman for the legendary R&B group, 112. With successes like “Only You,” “Anywhere,” and the Grammy Award-nominated tune “Peaches & Cream,” they achieved a lot of success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Slim Looks Back on 112's early fame, ranking 112 albums, working with Diddy and why the group split and more.

Introduction: 0:00 - 2:35

The Beginning of 112: 2:35 - 4:30

Journey to being in the music business: 4:30 - 7:40

Being introduced to Diddy: 7:40 - 9:00

Navigating the sound of the Group: 9:00 - 11:58

The Culture of Bad Boy Records: 11:58 - 15:42

“Only You” - 15:42 - 16:30

112’s X Factor: 16:30 - 18:40

Adapting and Adjusting the group dynamic: 18:40 - 20:55

Being produced by Tim and Bob: 20:55 - 22:15

Working with Boys to Men: 22:15 - 24:50

King of the Interlude: 24:50 - 29:10

Bad Boy being a dominant r&b label: 29:10 - 31:40

The second album with Poo Bear: 31:40 - 35:35

Progressing the sound of the second album: 35:35 - 37:50

“Anywhere” - 37:50 - 40:05

Working with Diane Warren: 40:05 - 40:55

8Ball & MJG: 40:55 - 42:00

Pop groups competing against R&B Groups: 42:00 - 47:00

Performing overseas: 47:00 - 50:00

Jagged Edge: 50:00 - 52:50

Will groups come back? 52:50 - 54:00

What happened to the original 112: 54:00 - 59:14

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V Script On His Big Break in Music, Working with Rodney Jerkins + Eric Bellinger, The State of R&B + More Sep 12, 2023

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On this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes New Orleans' Singer/Songwriter V Script to Can We Talk R&B. V talks about his love for R&B music started through his dad playing vinyl records from legends like Rick James, Marvin Gaye, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, his aspirations to become a choreographer, how poetry helped him get discovered and getting his start in the music industry. V Script recalls his first placement with Tamar Braxton which was a pivotal point for him while he was working a sales job at T-Mobile. He also talks about placements with Chris Brown, Eric Bellinger, Dani Leigh, Coco Jones, Ty Dolla $ign and working alongside Rodney Jerkins. You don’t want to miss this episode!!!!!

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“How VScript became songwriter”: 5:30 - 7:20

“Nobody” by Rance Davis: 7:20 - 8:30

Learning how to place records: 8:30 - 11:12

Having a record placed with Tamar - 11:12 - 14:05

First Check: 14:05 - 15:05

Working with various artist: 15:05 - 16:40

Being Introduced to Darkchild: 16:40 - 19:46

Signing with Darkchild: 19:46 - 20:17

“Exhausted” by H.E.R. : 20:17 - 20:48

Publishing deal with Rodney Jerkins: 20:48 - 22:20

Eric Bellinger writing camp for New Light: 22:20 - 24:13

What keeps you motivated? 24:13 - 26:15

Deep Dive: The Making of Chris Brown “C.A.B. (Catch A Body)” : 26:15 - 28:10

The State of R&B: 28:10 - 31:50

The Role of Reality TV in music : 31:50 - 34:30

Changes in the sound of genres: 34:30 - 34:55

R&B to Hip Hop: 34:55 - 36:40

How Mainstreaming effects R&B: 36:40 - 40:05

R&B’s Identity Crisis: 40:05 - 42:52

The next wave of R&B: 42:52 - 43:47

SZA’s “Snooze” Record: 43:47 - 44:52

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Keyz on Building Financial Freedom In Music Producing For Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Trey Songz,+ More Sep 05, 2023

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On this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Grammy Winning / Multi-Platinum Producer Keyz to Can We Talk R&B. Keyz talks about his upbringing in Buffalo, NY, mastering music in Church, moving to ATL, and getting his start in the music industry. Keyz recalls his first placement with Omarion which was a turning point for him in his career. He also talks about placements with Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller and many more. Keyz also shares his business investments he's made with his music capital. He has invested in gold, real estate and a restaurant. You don’t want to miss this episode!!!!!

INTRO 0:00 - 2:38

WHY R&B? 2:39 - 5:30

Staring out producing 5:30 - 7:00

What got you into the music business: 7:00 - 10:27

Beat Makers vs. Producers: 10:27 - 13:10

Let’s Talk - Omarion Ft. Rick Ross - 13:10 - 15:20

First Check: 15:20 - 16:00

How Samples effect the money: 16:00 - 18:02

Feeling the validation: 18:02 - 19:05

“Proof” - Chris Brown - 19:05 - 22:00

Bryson Tiller - 22:00 - 24:30

Publishing Deal: 24:30 - 25:30

Biggest R&B hit - To My Bed: 25:30 - 26:08

Pivoting/Business Investments: 26:08 - 29:20

Hustling along with music: 31:00 -37:40

Struggling Artist & Legends: 37:40 - 39:00

New Projects: 39:00 - 42:30

R&B vs. Hip Hop: 42:30 - 44:30

New Artists: 44:30 - 45:45

Contributing to music: 45:45 - End

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Troy Taylor Reflects on His Career in R&B, Discovering Trey Songz, Music Industry Trends, & More Aug 29, 2023

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We have a 🐐 in the house!!!! On this week’s episode we have Singer / Songwriter/ multi-Platinum selling/ Three time Grammy Award-winning producer, Troy Taylor. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Troy reflects on his start in music pursuing a solo career to pivoting to songwriting/production for the likes of Boys II Men, Color Me Badd, The Isley Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Tyrese, Trey Songz, and so many more!!!

Troy has wealth of R&B music knowledge and takes us through the journey of discovering and building Trey Songz to a multi platinum selling artist. You don’t want to miss this one!!!

Troy Taylor Timestamps:

intro: 00:00 - 2:07

Shades “Tell Me (I’ll Be Around)” vs LL Cool J “Loungin”’ 2:37- 5:32

How did you get started in R&B? 5:32 - 14:00

Mixing Engineers 14:00 - 16:58

Working with Boys II Men 16:58 - 18:50

Music Placement with “Color Me Bad” 18:50 - 23:39

Working with various artists: 23:39 - 27:09

What happened to groups? 27:13 - 29:00

Working with THEY - 29:00 - 33:00

Social Media algorithms: 33:00 - 35:40

Recording production in the Studio: 35:40 - 38:45

AD 38:45-39:45 Sneaker House

Respect the Pen Game: Tyrese “Sweet Lady”: 39:45 - 45:06

Meeting Trey Songz: 45:06 - 48:00

Teaching parts of a song: 48:00 - 50:00

Building with Trey Songz: 50:00 - 56:54

Trey Songz: 56:54 - 61:00

Trey Songz Working with Drake: 61:00 - 62:15

“Ready”: 62:15 - 63:55

Deep Dive: Trey Songz “Neighbors Know My Name”: 63:55 - 66:40

Trey Songz “Gotta Go”: 66:40 - 68:03

Neighbors: 66:40 - 69:30

Five artists for a Festival: 69:30 - 72:30

Mayor of R&B (Making Money): 72:30 - 76:13

Streaming: 76:13 -79:00

Music Strike: 79:00 - 81:54

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Dominic Bazile Talks Playing R&B Music on Social Media, Going Viral, Building following Of 800K+ Aug 22, 2023

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On this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Multi-instramentalist, Platinum producer Dominic “Tic Toc” Bazile. Tic Toc shares his experiences working in the music industry and getting placements on Ludacris’ album Juvenile and a slew of reality tv shows the importance of sustaining yourself in the music business. He also reflects on turning to social media like Tik Tok during the pandemic to build a massive audience while highlighting classic R&B music to the masses.

Time Stamps:

Intro: 0:00 - 8:00

First production: 8:00-12:00

Producing Hip Hop to R&B:12:00 - 13:56

What's more fulfilling? 13:56 - 16:40

Dianne Warren: 16:40 - 17:20

Produced songs: 17:20 - 20:30

Making money: 20:30 - 22:22

Sustaining yourself in music: 22:22 - 26:20

Social Media: 26:20 - 27:00

Coco covering the song: 27:00 - 30:00

Transitioning to instagram: 30:00 - 31:00

Duets on Tiktok: 31:00 - 33:00

Building on Social media: 33:00 - 36:50

Product Management: 36:50 - 39:40

Top five R&B albums: 39:40 - 44:44

Who do you consider to be R&B? 44:44 - 46:40

James Fauntleroy story: 46:40 - 49:00

Pen Game: 49:00 - 55:00

Close out: 55:00 - 55:49

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Tone Stith on State of R&B, Working with Chris Brown, H.E.R, New Project & The Importance of Having A Good Team Aug 15, 2023

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On this week’s episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes rising star Singer/Songwriter, Tone Stith as he reflects on his early R&B influences, the state of R&B and his inspiration behind making love songs. He also talks about working with Chris Brown to write and produce “Liquor” their collaboration on “Do I Ever” as well as working and touring with artists like H.E.R.,, August Alsina and Bryson Tiller. Tone also talks on the power of having good management guiding artists in the music business to build a successful career.

Time Stamps:

Intro: 0:00 - 3:00

Growing up around R&B: 3:00 - 5:00

Playing instruments in church: 5:00 - 6:30

How did you fall in love with R&B: 6:30 - 7:50

Like Mike: 7:50 - 10:00

Where do you pull from: 10:00 - 11:02

Authenticity: 11:02 - 13:00

When did you get into R&B: 13:00 - 14:24

Translating inspirations to the music: 14:24 - 17:34

Writing love songs: 17:34 - 20:30

Creating Early: 20:30 - 22:12

Song/cover that helped start it: 23:00 - 23:50

Do I Ever: 23:50 - 26:33

Liquor/ Working with Chris Brown: 26:33 - 27:29

Writing records and passing them off: 27:29 - 28:34

Who are you listening to for Inspo: 28:34 - 30:29

The state of R&B: 30:30 - 33:15

The responsibility: 33:34 - 35:18

Drake: 35:18 - 36:20

Bryson Tiller: 36:20 - 37:00

Singers: 37:00 - 39:40

Deep Dive: “Girls Like You”: 39:40 - 42:50

New Projects/Touring: 42:50 - 44:00

Crazy Tour Story: 44:00 - 48:00

Management: 48:16 - 49:40

Advice for Artists: 49:40 - 52:00

Pen Game: 52:00 - 55:00

What is Artificial doing to music: 55:00 - 57:40

Ending: 57:40 - 58:05

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Ryan Toby's Career Rise as a Prolific Songwriter for Will Smith, Usher, Justin Bieber + More Aug 08, 2023

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This week on Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Singer/Songwriter and Actor, Ryan Toby. Ryan is a Grammy Nominated/ Multi-Diamond selling Songwriter. He has collaborated with Usher, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Luke James, Rotimi, Ro James, just to name a few. To date, Ryan is apart of more than 60 million albums sold and over 400 million streams. Ryan reflects on early beginnings in South Jersey where he connected with DJ Jazzy Jeff, his iconic role in Sister Act 2 and his music group, City High to his career as a saught after songwriter. You don’t want to miss this episode!!!!!

Topics:

Intro: 00:00 - 1:18

Who is Ryan Toby: 1:18 - 6:20

Why Prince and Michael are iconic: 6:20 - 8:30

Starting out in music: 8:30 - 12:00

Being from South Jersey: 12:00 - 15:40

Being signed to Jazzy Jeff: 15:40 - 17:45

Pursuing a record deal: 17:45 - 20:13

Working with various artists: 20:13 - 21:30

Maximizing talent: 21:30 - 24:10

Working with Will Smith: 24:11 -25:16

Songwriter recognition: 25:30 - 29:30

After working with Jeff: 29:30 - 32:40

Working with Wyclef: 32:40 - 35:33

City High: 35:33 - 37:32

Leaning into writing: 37:32 - 40:40

Pivoting: 40:40 - 44:21

Working with Usher: 44:21 - 51:00

Mario : 51:00 - 51:48

Caught/Superstar: 51:48 - 54:00

Hit Success: 54:00 - 55:50

Usher & Justin Timberlake: 55:50 - 57:00

Male vocalists: 57:00 - 1:07:55

Favorite record worked on: 1:07:55 - 1:10:54

Writing Process: 1:11:51 - 1:14:56

New Music: 1:14:56 - 1:17:36

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The Music Business is Built on Exploitation | Grammy Award Winning Producer, Fanatic Aug 01, 2023

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This week on Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Fanatic AKA Billie Lenox , Fanatic is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling producer who has song placements with Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Notorious BIG, Lil Kim, Anthony Hamilton and more. Fanatic reflects on early beginnings from Greensboro, NC being discovered by Vincent Herbert and how he began to work with Puff Daddy and Bad Boy Records. Plus much more

Topics:

Intro: 0:00 - 2:00
Whos is Fanatic: 2:00 - 5:05
Lil Kim’s Crush On you: 5:05 - 5:40
How it feels to have that song blow up: 5:40 - 7:35
Transitioning from Hiphop to R&B: 7:35 - 9:40
Being from NC: 9:40 - 12:08
First R&B record: 12:08 - 13:00
Working with Michael Jackson: 13:00 - 17:54
Publishing Deal: 18:00 - 19:30
Impact of the record: 19:30 - 20:00
The impact of Michael on music: 20:00 - 22:00
Working with Anthony Hamilton to other artists like Beyonce: 22:00 - 25:50
Getting a Beyonce placement: 25:50 - 27:00
Dealing with issues in labels: 27:00 - 28:55
Current Favorites: 28:55 - 31:30
The original R&B sound: 31:31 - 36:25
Top favorite artists: 36:25 - 45:53
What are you working on right now 45:53 - 49:59

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Scoring Placements with Drake, Justin Bieber, Ty Dolla $ign, Coco Jones Jul 25, 2023

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This week on Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes KC Da Producer, KC is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling producer who has placements with Ty Dolla $ign, Eric Bellinger, DaniLeigh, Coco Jones, Justin Bieber, Drake, TI and more. KC reflects on early influences from Quincy Jones, Timnbaland and Teddy Riley. KC discusses the importance of networking, working with Legendary Producer, Rodney Jerkins and how his placement with Justin Bieber taught him about producing records in multiple genres. You don’t want to miss this conversation.

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Episode Topics:

Introduction to KC the producer: 3:40 - 7:15
Power of networking In the industry: 9:15- 12:10
Being inspired early: 12:10 -14:20
Transitioning to create R&B: 14:20-18:00
Working with Drake: 18:00-20:00
First Check: 20:00 - 23:30
Rodney Jerkins and Eric Bellinger: 23:30 - 25:00
Justin Bieber Record: 25:00- 29:00
Producing Records: 29:00 - 32:44
Getting a placement: 32:44- 35:33
Rodney Jerkins: 35:33 - 37:22
Current R&B favorites: 37:22 - 39:40
Top Male R&B artists of the last decade: 39:40 - 44:30
Best decade to produce R&B: 44:30- 46:02
Best R&B groups of 90s: 46:02- 48:42
Respect the pen: 48:42 - 51:30
What are you currently working on: 51:30- 53:48

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My Love For R&B Music Inspired Me to Start This Show Jul 18, 2023

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On the premiere episode of Can We Talk R&B, Singer/Songwriter and Entrepreneur, Ian Von takes us through his journey with discovering his love for R&B music. Ian highlights the R&B pioneers who have shaped the genre since it's inception. He also breaks down what the audience can expect from Can We Tallk R&B podcast.

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