R&B Money

Joining Tank and J this week on The R&B Money Podcast is the phenomenally gifted Coco Jones. Coco will discuss going from running drills with pops on the Tennessee soil to performing live at The Soul Train Awards (mic on). They will converse about music education, humble beginnings auditioning, sneaking out the house and the first time somebody recognized her abilities. From Bible to Broadway,...

This week on The R&B Money Podcast get a glimpse into the life of Prolific Super-producer Harmony Samuels. Born with the rhythm of the universe pulsing through his Veins. He'll take us through his upbringing in England under strict parents, the celestial moment he realized his destiny as a composer, and his instinctual mastery of multiple instruments. Harmony also recounts flying 6 hours to LA...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine unravel the weaving threads that make up Theron Thomas' illustrious career in music. Enveloped by exotic flora on the Caribbean Island of St. Thomas, a young Theron shared an unassuming bedroom with his brother Timothy: four walls confining their ambition but not containing it - fanning its flames was their father who continually inspir...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine welcome the virtuosic, multifaceted, PJ Morton. Transcending from his father’s church in New Orleans where he played keys to his untamable ambition that led him to secure 19 Grammy nominations with four wins, PJ discusses how he navigated becoming a polished performer on stage - touring alongside Erykah Badu and perfecting his craftsman...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine welcome the Legendary Whispers. They discuss how they emerged from the backstage of a high school talent show before scoring their first radio hit with assistance from Sly Stone. Exploring further into their success story, the group discusses forging ahead in spite of numerous adversities while becoming the inaugural act on Soul Train R...

On Part 2 of R&B Money's Omarion Episode, the eponymous artist delves into his resplendent history as a multifaceted innovator. Audiences can expect to gain insight on Omarion's illustrious career trajectory; including details concerning transformative dance battles with Chris Brown at Los Angeles' iconic musical mecca, The Record Plant, divulging an admirable shift from B2K to Unbothered Man,...

This week on R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine sit down with Singer, Entertainer, Actor and Author, Omarion.  In Part One of this Two-Part episode, Omarion will take us back in time through his journey in Los Angeles, booking a Pops commercial as a teen, teaching himself to backflip and going to his play-auntie's house party that resulted in the formation of the Legendary B2K. O will discuss the...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Legendary Vocalist, Kenny Lattimore. They will talk about how Kenny came from a family of Sangers, how he was twelve years old when his mother asked him if he wanted to attend vocal lessons but was only ten when he realized that women like a man who can sang. From R&B to Chamber, Kenny's tone is second to none as is hi...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Muni Long. Muni will share memories of a sheltered upbringing which inevitably led her onto her path, blowing up on the internet before that was a thing. Muni began placing records on many artists accumulating her an arsenal of hits and after some ups and downs, Muni is back outside, doing things her way. Listen and Enjoy!...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by American Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Drummer and Lyricist: Jeffrey Osborne. Jeffrey will reminisce about the earlier days of R&B, as the front man of LTD, navigating his way through splitting shares in tens, how some of those early business practices included artist development departments to help you hone in on your...

This week on R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine host Executive and Manager, IB. IB will discuss being born in France, moving to Queens and building Dreamville, one of the most successful businesses with his best friend, Jermaine Cole. They will reminisce about falling in love with R&B first, the passion for putting people onto new music, giving authentic voices a platform and ultimately, unde...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Grammy Award winning Songwriter, Harold Lilly Jr. Harold will discuss coming up in Richmond, Virginia having hoop dreams, the musical intervention by the legendary Big Jon Platt and moving to Los Angeles. Lilly's trajectory was that of a rocket, penning Smashes for Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, Luther Vandross, Jamie Foxx, Tre...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Singer and Songwriter, Ari Lennox. Ari will take us back through her journey from working at Public Storage for 10 dollars an hour to being the first female artist to be signed to J Cole's record label, Dreamville Records. Ari is one of the best vocalists and has one of the most vivid pens in the game. Listen and Enjoy! Fo...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J. Valentine are joined by the multifaceted Writer, Producer and Professor, Marcos Palacios AKA Kosine. Kosine is half of the production duo Da Internz and is responsible for smashes on artists like Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber and Rihanna. Kosine will share memories of growing up in Chicago, graduating from Columbia College Chicago to crea...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine welcome gospel singer, songwriter and producer, Isaac Carree. He will take us back in time to the beginning of his 33 years of singing, starting out with John P. Kee, detail how Kirk Franklin impacted his life and discuss the presentation of gospel music in the music business. Listen and Enjoy! Follow The Podcast: Tank: @therealtank   J...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J. Valentine are joined by the legendary Singer, Songwriter and Record Mogul, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.  Babyface has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 12 Grammy Awards. Today he takes us back to Indiana where he began writing songs, breaking into the industry, writing mega-hits, and creating L...

This week on R&B MONEY, Tank & J Valentine are joined by Super-Producer Mike City. Known for producing the singles "I Wish" for Carl Thomas, "Full Moon" for Brandy, "Heard It All Before" for Sunshine Anderson and "One Woman Man" for Dave Hollister, Mike takes us back to Philadelphia where he was surrounded by music and the journey of writing & producing R&B classics. Sit back and e...

This week on R&B MONEY, Tank & J Valentine are joined by vocal powerhouse JoJo.  She takes us back to where it began in Massachusetts, flying to L.A. for the first time, acting auditions, and her 20 year journey in the music business. JoJo reflects on getting a manager after losing a competition, and a record deal at age 12. She covers the challenges of making money for the family as a min...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Lil Mo. Lil Mo speaks on coming up in the church with family member John P. Kee, early tours with Tank, working with Whitney Houston & Missy Elliott, to crafting hits like "Superwoman", "Put It On Me", and having a #1 radio show.  Listen and Enjoy !  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank sits down with special guest hosts, professional dancer and beauty business owner / Tank’s wife Zena Babbs & Branding expert / business woman Miss Diddy. Tank discusses his 20+ years in the music industry, the last album R&B MONEY, what lies ahead in his career, and his relationship with Zena. You don't want to miss this very special conversation. Listen &...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by singer/artist/celebrity vocal coach Stevie Mackie. Stevie talks about discovering his vocal gift early in life, his unique journey in the music business as a session / background singer, and his dream of being Mickey Mouse. Over the past decade, Stevie Mackey has inspired musical creativity in the lives of many aspiring an...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by Steelo Brim. Steelo will take us on a very informative adventure from doing certain things for lodge, all the way to Hollywood. He will tell us how a certain movie star convinced him to move out which led him to a chance encounter with Rob Dyrdek, which led him to be one of the stars and producers of MTV's "Ridiculousness"...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by world renowned DJ D-Nice. A true renaissance man and artist in every sense of the word, D-Nice will take us back to the beginning when a 3 mile walk to a homeless shelter turned into 36 years of a career that spans a lifetime of ultimate feats. D-nice will talk about his days with the world famous BDP, to what inspired the...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by legendary singer/songwriter/producer Jon B. They will discuss the moment he knew he was destined for this music life by winning his local talent show in Pasadena, California. Judged none other by the legendary Troop. Jon will talk about being a young teen getting to work with his heroes and how being a singer wasn’t in the...

On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by singer/actress/designer LeToya Luckett. They discuss what it was like training to be a founding member of what became Destiny's Child. LeToya talk about her experience in performance bootcamp, being prepped to perform at anytime, in front of anybody. Her eventual transition into being a solo artist and overcoming fears of...