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Send us Fan Mail Episode 122. Join host Troy Saunders as he gets up close and personal with the one and only singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur, Trey Lorenz! After two decades away from releasing solo music, Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Trey Lorenz is making a triumphant return with his highly-anticipated new single, "Magic." Known for his soulful voice and timeless hits...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 121. Join host Troy Saunders as he sits down and chats with The Prince of Soul Calvin Richardson! Calvin Richardson is a national singer, songwriter, and entertainer who delights fans and has a significant market presence and high touring demand. In addition to his own legacy of successful albums and chart-topping singles, he has written multi-platinum, platinum, and gold...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 120. You might have heard and are following this soulful crooner via his reels on Instagram and TikTok where he showcases his smooth vocals while tackling songs by some of R&B's most iconic vocalists. One of his most liked is his beautiful rendition of Luther Vandross' "Promise Me". These magnificent covers have garnered him a following of over 60k...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 119. Join host Troy Saunders as he welcomes, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, composer, musician, entrepreneur, and all-around beautiful person, the incomparable Angela Johnson. Troy and Angela start the conversation by reminiscing about the start of her career with the unforgettable neo-soul band, Cooly's Hot-Box. Angela tells Troy how attending college at SUN...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 118. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Sherry Winston! Not only is Ms. Winston one of jazz music's most esteemed flutists, but she is also a record executive, promotional manager, educator, public speaker, composer, author, chef, booking agent, a world-renowned performer, and all-around great person. Come get to know this legendary artist in this episode. Sherr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 117. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with the soulful Mo Louis. Mo's sax playing is like listening to your favorite singer caress a song that reaches your heart and soul. Mo Louis is an international recording artist that has been capturing the hearts of smooth jazz fans worldwide! 2023 was a great year for his music, capturing his first Billboard #1 hit with his...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 116. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with songwriter, producer, and one of the premier flutists around, the incomparable "Ambassador of Instrumental Soul" Darryl Evan Jones. In the tradition of pioneering contemporary jazz greats like Tim Weisberg and Hubert Laws, Darryl Evan Jones, long known by his fans and peers as “The Fluteman” brings the unique inst...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 115. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with writer, producer, multi instrumentalist, and pianist, Jesse Thompson! Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, known in music circles as the land of funk, Jesse Thompson couldn’t help but be influenced by the city’s great R&B pioneers – including Slave, Ohio Players, Lakeside and Zapp featuring Roger Troutman. For the past 20 years...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 114. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with writer, singer, producer, multi instrumentalist, but known internationally for his jazz saxophone playing, Shola Iyiola. Shola Iyiola is a name that is synonymous with excellence in the world of music. An international award-winning saxophonist, Shola is on a mission to play and create music that captures and awakens the soul o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 113. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses the guitarist, songwriter, singer, producer, mixer, engineer, entrepreneur and so much more, David P. Stevens. The episode begins with a brief and lighthearted conversation on David's early life in Philadelphia. He is the youngest of four children, whose parents both were educators and his father was the pastor at their chu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 112. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with truly one of the hardest-working and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry, Keith D. Robinson. In a world where talent is an ingredient for success, Keith D. Robinson is ahead of the game. He is a true triple threat as the talented actor continues his pursuit as an all-around entertainer. Before making his way...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 111. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with the architect of the legendary group Klymaxx, singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and so much more, the Charismatic Diva of Soul, the one and only Bernadette Cooper! Troy starts the episode off by diving into the persona of Bernadette, asking if her stage personality is any different than her private life...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 110. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with singer, songwriter, producer, label owner and just an incredible human, James D-Train Williams! This episode starts with both men reminiscing about their high school alma mater, Erasmus Hall. D Train tells how Will Downing got him into the school's famous Choral Club and started his music career. Both men had fond memories...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 109. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with the smooth, jazzy, multi-genre vocalist and songwriter the incredible Roderick Harper, the Keeper of the Love Song. In this episode, Roderick and Troy take a trip through Roderick's catalog from 1999 to the present, starting with his first offering, "Beautiful Beginnings," a well-sung collection of jazz and b...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 108. Join host Troy Saunders as he takes a look into the world of the multitalented Chester Gregory! Troy and Chester met back in 2008. By that time, Chester had already solidified his name in the annuals as one of  Broadway's finest performers, and was in the process of releasing his first independent soul album, "In Search of High Love". Prior to this, Che...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 107. Join Host Troy Saunders as he converses with the genre-bending  vocalist, saxophone player, writer, producer and entrepreneur Michael J. Thomas. From a small town in Kentucky to riding the top slot on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Top Airplay Chart twice, Michael J. Thomas is reaching goals and setting new ones daily as an indie jazz musician. In this episode, Troy and Mi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 106. Join host Troy Saunders as he opens his mic to chat with multi- instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, businessman, musical director, and so much more, Marcus Devine. Born in Detroit, Marcus came from a musical family. Everyone could sing. He states in this episode that his biggest musical influence is his baby brother. Marcus' mother was always pushing h...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 105. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with singer, songwriter, actress of stage and screen, life coach, one of the funky divas of the legendary girl group En Vogue, and so much more, the multi-talented Rhona Bennett. Rhona Bennett has been in the entertainment industry since the age of 11. In this episode, Rhona tells Troy how she always knew that she wanted to be a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 104. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with singer, songwriter, producer and all-around beautiful spirit, Michon Young! Michon's smooth, sultry, and inviting voice has been seducing indie soul and inspirational listeners for nearly 15 years! In this episode, Troy and Michon discuss how she started as a choir member in Pastor Marvin Winans' church. We all kn...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 103. Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with songwriter, producer, arranger, musician, and singer, Ricky Jones. You may remember Ricky from a previous episode where Troy conversed with him and his then-wife Shireen Crutchfield. Together they were Crutchfield Jones. Today, Ricky is a solo act and spilling his heart out on his latest album, "Crazy Sexy". They say...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 102. Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and performance artist Toy Taha! Hailing from Philadelphia, Toy has a long list of talented family members that have roots in music. In this episode, she talks to Troy about her passion for music and its origins. They also discuss where she draws inspiration from in writing her songs, and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 101. Join Host Troy Saunders as he presents Lawrence Rosenborough, a new up-and-coming artist who artistry bridges the gap between, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, blues and gospel. His voice brings to mind soul-stirring singers like CeeLo Green and D.J. Rogers, but with a style all his own. In this episode, Troy and Lawrence cover all the songs in his new EP, "Human Relat...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 100. Join host Troy Saunders as he celebrates the BAAS Entertainment Podcast's 100th Episode and 3rd Anniversary. Hanging out for the celebration is singer, songwriter, producer, actress, professor, entrepreneur, Grammy Award winner Ledisi! Ledisi has been a constant on the R&B and Jazz charts since 2001. Collecting several Billboard Top 10 albums and singles, 14...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 99. Kevin Owens may not be a household name, but his voice is woven into some of R&B's greatest moments. From lead singer of the group Ray, Goodman and Brown, to one of Luther Vandross' center stage background vocalists, to lending his sound to some of music's most memorable tunes like, Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name," just to n...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 98. Join host Troy Saunders as he reintroduces our audience to the smooth soulful sounds of Devon Howard. Devon has been on the R&B music scene since the 1990s. He was originally introduced to the world as a member of the group Me 2 U. They hit the charts with songs like "Want U Back," "All Night," and "Raindrops". Since then, Devon has be...