Stay ConnectedR&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine.
This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans.
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Entertainment personality, actress, and podcast host Melyssa Ford joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about her journey from one of the most recognizable faces of hip-hop and R&B's golden era to becoming an established voice in media and entertainment. Melyssa takes us back to the golden age of music videos, working with artists like Jay-Z, Usher, and Alicia Keys, and becoming one of the most sought-after video models of the late '90s and early 2000s. She shares stories from behind the scenes, the realities of being a sex symbol, and navigating an industry that often defined women by their appearance. She also opens up about reinventing herself beyond modeling, transitioning into television and podcasting,
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Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes joins the R&B Money Podcast to break down the craft, relationships, and creative decisions behind some of modern R&B’s biggest records. As one-half of The Rascals alongside Leon Thomas, Khris has built an extensive catalog working with artists including Ariana Grande, Kehlani, SZA, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Zendaya, Rick Ross, Drake and more. Khris takes us inside the creative process behind records like Ariana Grande’s “Honeymoon Avenue” and “Tattooed Heart,” SZA’s “Snooze,” Rick Ross and Drake’s “Gold Roses,” and his extensive work with Kehlani. He also breaks down his evolution from producer and songwriter to taking on a larger role in shaping entire projects, including executive producing Kehlani’s self-titled album, and what it takes to build the trust necessary to help an artist bring their vision to life.
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Hollywood icon Morris Chestnut joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about more than three decades of film, television, music, and longevity. Morris takes us back to the role that changed everything—Ricky Baker in Boyz n the Hood—and reflects on working with John Singleton, becoming a leading man in Hollywood, and building a career that would eventually include classics like The Best Man, The Brothers, Two Can Play That Game, Think Like a Man and The Best Man Holiday. Navigating Hollywood as a leading man, being labeled a sex symbol, staying disciplined, and what it takes to remain relevant for more than 30 years. And there’s an R&B Money connection happening right now: Morris returns as attorney Corey Cash for Season 4 of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt, while Tank makes his debut as a series regular, playing wealthy R&B artist Eric Cropper—a longtime client of Jax whose problems become central to the new season. #RnBMoney
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Blxst joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about his journey from South Central Los Angeles to becoming one of the defining voices of a new generation of West Coast R&B—and the personal evolution behind his new album, Labor of Love. Blxst takes us back to the early grind: teaching himself to produce, developing his sound, building independently, and creating the music that eventually led to No Love Lost and the Platinum-certified “Chosen.” Now, he’s returning to his roots with Labor of Love—his first full-length album in two years and one of his most personal projects yet. The 13-track album is entirely written and produced by Blxst, with appearances from Sasha Keable, Cheyenne Wright, Big Sad 1900, and Love Rich TT.
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Singer-songwriter Naomi Sharon joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about her journey, finding her sound, signing with OVO Sound, and stepping into a new chapter with her sophomore album, No Sleep In Paradise. The Rotterdam-born artist became the first female artist signed to OVO Sound, introducing audiences to her atmospheric blend of R&B, soul, electronic music and Caribbean influences. Naomi breaks down the evolution from her debut album Obsidian to No Sleep In Paradise, released June 26. The new project explores love, emotional surrender, personal rebirth and finding yourself again, while pushing her sound into new territory.
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Entertainment executive, producer, and entrepreneur Mona Scott-Young joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about her journey from the music business to building one of the most successful franchises in reality television.
Mona takes us back to her years working alongside at Violator Management, helping navigate the careers of artists including Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, and LL Cool J, and shares what she learned about artist management during one of hip-hop and R&B’s most influential eras.
She also breaks down the transition from music executive to television producer, the creation and evolution of Love & Hip Hop, and how she turned an idea centered around the women behind hip-hop artists into a franchise that changed reality television.
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Producer and songwriter WorldWideFresh joins the R&B Money Podcast to break down the journey, craft, and stories behind records he's helped create for some of the biggest names in music.
Fresh takes us inside the studio and talks about developing his sound, building relationships with artists, and what it takes to turn an idea into a record that connects. He breaks down his work across R&B, hip-hop, and pop—including records with Beyoncé, Coi Leray, Doechii, Yung Miami, French Montana, and Max B.
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R&B legend Donell Jones joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about the songs, stories, and life behind a catalog that helped define an era.
From “Where I Wanna Be” and “U Know What’s Up” to “You Know That I Love You,” Donell takes us back to the records that made him one of the signature voices of late-'90s and 2000s R&B. He shares stories from his journey into the music business, developing his sound as a singer, songwriter, and producer, and creating music that continues to resonate more than two decades later.
Donell also speaks on Verzuz, the conversations surrounding R&B matchups and catalogs, and where he sees himself among the artists from his generation. He gets into the realities of longevity, navigating the highs and lows of the industry, and the personal growth that came with surviving it all.
The conversation also explores songwriting, relationships, independence, the evolution of R&B, and what Donell is working on today.
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The Black Effect Presents... R&B Money!
On this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, J. Valentine sits down with the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer for a conversation about the music, moments, and longevity behind one of R&B’s most respected careers.
Joe takes us through his journey in music and the stories behind classics like “I Wanna Know,” “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do),” “Stutter,” “Don’t Wanna Be a Player,” and more. He reflects on the songwriting, production, relationships, and life experiences that helped create records that have remained part of the R&B soundtrack for decades.
Joe also speaks on Verzuz, sharing his perspective on the platform, and what it means when catalogs and legacies from his era are put head-to-head.
The conversation dives into longevity, maintaining his voice and identity, navigating different eras of the music business, and continuing to connect with an audience without chasing every new trend.
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Singer and songwriter A.Chic joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about the journey from writing behind the scenes for some of the biggest artists in music to stepping into the spotlight with a sound of her own.
J. Valentine sat down with A.Chic to discuss her South Florida roots, breaking into the songwriting business, and what it takes to create records for artists with completely different sounds and audiences.
A.Chic takes us inside her experiences writing for major artists including BTS, Missy Elliott, and more, as well as creating music for television projects like *Rap Sh!t* and *P-Valley*. She breaks down the differences between writing for yourself versus another artist, and how working in the global K-pop world expanded her perspective as a songwriter.
Now she's taking everything she's learned behind the scenes and putting it into **A.Chic the artist**. She talks about developing her own sound, bringing together her Caribbean and South Florida influences, and creating what she calls her blend of house, Miami bass, hip-hop and R&B.
From writing records for global superstars to building her own identity as an artist, A.Chic gives us an inside look at the songwriter behind the songs—and the artist she's becoming.
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