R&B Thru-Z

🎙️ R&B THRU Z — Coco Jones What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) (Feat. Candy Baby) This week on R&B THRU Z, Poetic Black is joined by special guest Candy Baby to break down one of the most emotionally honest and vocally powerful projects in modern R&B — What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) by Coco Jones. From the opening track to the closing reflection, this episode takes you on a full journey t...

R&B Thru Z Podcast — Episode: Mary J. Blige What’s The 411? (1992) Album Review In this episode of R&B Thru Z, host Poetic Black takes listeners back to 1992 to break down one of the most influential albums in R&B history — Mary J. Blige’s debut album What’s The 411?. Joining Poetic Black for this conversation is Writteninpain, co-host of the hip-hop podcast How Many Mic’s, bringing a...

In this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black breaks down Ella Mai’s latest album Do You Still Love Me? — a grown, emotionally rich R&B project centered on love, vulnerability, commitment, and emotional maturity. From smooth production to heartfelt songwriting, this episode dives deep into the vibe, vocals, meaning, and musical structure of every track using the Part Harmony Rating System —...

🎧 R&B Thru Z — Brent Faiyaz: Larger Than Life Album Breakdown In this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black dives deep into Larger Than Life by Brent Faiyaz — a smooth, late-night R&B project packed with slick storytelling, modern soul, and DMV flavor. From an in-depth Rhythm Report inspired by R&B history to a track-by-track breakdown using the exclusive Part Harmony rating system,...

Title: Bryson Tiller — Solace & The Vices Album Review On this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black dives deep into Bryson Tiller’s expansive 24-track project Solace & The Vices — a dual-minded exploration of introspection, temptation, emotional conflict, and personal evolution. We break down the album using the signature Part Harmony Rating System, evaluating each track across five cor...

In this powerful episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black dives deep into one of the most influential albums in music history — The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill. This isn’t just a review — it’s a full cultural breakdown. Joined by special guest K’Diva — a gifted singer, songwriter, and poet — the conversation explores the album’s production, lyricism, emotional depth, sonic arrangemen...

On this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black takes a deep dive into Finally Over It (The Afterparty) by Summer Walker, the extended chapter of one of modern R&B’s most emotionally honest eras. This project isn’t just a deluxe — it’s a reflection, a release, and a declaration of growth. Through lush production, vulnerable songwriting, and soul-rooted sonic arrangements, Summer Walker walks l...

In this episode of R&B Thru Z, we’re diving into Fridayy’s album “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not.” We’re going track-by-track, breaking down the vibes, the lyrics, and the stories behind each song. Expect deep commentary on the production, vocal highlights, and the emotional journey that Fridayy takes us on. If you’re a fan of soulful R&B that swings between introspection and those...

R&B Thru Z, hosted by Poetic Black, is where rhythm, storytelling, and culture meet. Each episode breaks down the legends, the new wave, and the moments that shaped R&B — from album commentary and artist histories to weekly heat rankings and current-day industry updates. This show blends raw insight, musical knowledge, and a passion for the craft, giving listeners a deeper look into the so...