R&B Money

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 th...

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 m...

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,...

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...

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 bre...

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...

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...

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 st...

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,” “A...

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 diff...

O’Ryan joins the R&B Money Podcast for a candid conversation about growing up in the middle of one of R&B’s biggest eras, finding his own identity as an artist, and where life has taken him since. J. Valentine sat down with O’Ryan to revisit his early music career, growing up alongside his brother Omarion, and experiencing the height of the B2K phenomenon from a perspecti...

Before streaming and social media, Truth Hurts made her mark with one of the most unforgettable R&B records of the 2000s—"Addictive." On this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, J. Valentine sits down with the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter to discuss her journey from being discovered, to becoming one of the defining voices of her era. Truth shares behind-the-scenes stories from Af...

From "Bodak Yellow" to "I Like It," "Money," and the Grammy-winning "Savage Remix," J White Did It has produced some of the biggest records of the last decade. In this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, J. Valentine sits down with the Grammy Award-winning producer to discuss his journey to becoming one of the most sought-after hitmakers in hip-hop. J White shares the story behind creating Cardi...

On this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J. Valentine sit down with Tab Nkhereanye, Senior Vice President of A&R at BMG, for an inside look at one of the most influential careers in modern music. From his beginnings as an artist manager to becoming one of the industry's top A&R executives, Tab shares the blueprint behind identifying talent, building careers, and helping artists reach the...

In this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, J. Valentine sit's down with the legendary music executive, entrepreneur, and founder of Upfront Megatainment to discuss the journey that made him one of the industry's most influential behind-the-scenes figures. From discovering and developing superstar talent to helping launch the careers of artists like Akon and T-Pain, Devyne shares the blueprint f...

Christopher Williams joins the R&B Money Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most exciting eras in R&B history. Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the legendary singer and actor to discuss his rise to stardom, the making of classic hits like "I'm Dreamin'," "Talk to Myself," and "All I See," and his unforgettable role as Kareem Akbar in New Jack City. Christopher shares nev...

J. Holiday joins the R&B Money Podcast for a rare and candid conversation about his journey through the music industry, the success of his classic hits, and what's next for one of R&B's most recognizable voices. J. Valentine sat down with the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter to discuss the creation of timeless records like "Bed" and "Suffocate," the impact those songs had on R&B cult...

R&B singer, songwriter, and fan favorite Sammie joins the R&B Money Podcast for an honest conversation about longevity, reinvention, and staying true to yourself in the music industry. From becoming a star at just 12 years old with his breakout hit "I Like It" to evolving into one of R&B's most respected independent artists, Sammie shares the highs, lows, and lessons from more than two...

In this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and one of R&B's most beloved storytellers. Anthony reflects on his journey from Charlotte, North Carolina, to becoming one of the defining voices of modern soul music. He shares stories about perseverance, faith, family, songwriting, and the road that led to timeless...

From launching one of the most influential independent music companies in the world to helping develop the careers of some of today's biggest artists, Justice Baiden joins the R&B Money Podcast to share his incredible journey. As the co-founder of LVRN (Love Renaissance), Justice helped build a cultural powerhouse that has become home to artists including 6LACK, Summer Walker, DVSN, Odeal, Westsid...

Bobby Valentino joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation full of classic R&B stories, music industry lessons, and untold moments from one of the smoothest voices of the 2000s. Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the “Slow Down” hitmaker to talk about his journey from Mista to solo stardom, creating timeless records, navigating the music business, and staying true to real...

T.I. joins Tank & J. Valentine for a powerful conversation on music, legacy, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of Atlanta culture. From pioneering the sound of Trap Music to building a career that expanded into film, television, and business, Tip reflects on the moments that shaped his journey and the mindset required to sustain success at the highest level. We get into artistry, leadership, nav...

Ron Fair—legendary music executive, producer, and A&R visionary—joins J. Valentine for a masterclass on artist development, hit records, and the business behind some of music’s biggest careers. With a track record that includes working with artists like Christina Aguilera, The Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, and more, Ron shares stories from inside the industry...

Episode 175 of the R&B Money Podcast brings us a legend. Keith Sweat — singer, songwriter, producer, and one of the architects of New Jack Swing — sits down to chop it up about what the music industry never wanted him to know, and how he figured it out anyway. Keith gets real about his come-up from Harlem, what it actually takes to build longevity in this business, and the deals he...

D’Mile—Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician—joins J. Valentine for a deep dive into the craft behind some of the most soulful records of this generation. From shaping the sound of H.E.R. to contributing to Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak), D’Mile breaks down what it really takes to create music that feels timeless. We get into musicianship, chord pr...