SoulBack R&B Podcast

R&B artist J. Holiday joined us for an exclusive interview recently on Instagram Live. We talked to J. Holiday on the release of his new music including the single “25 To Life” . We also details his upcoming single “Ride” which is set to come out on his fourth album “Time”. The project is set to come out later this year. In the interview, J. Holiday also explains some of his viral moments includin...

Soul star Musiq Soulchild joined us for an exclusive interview recently on Instagram Live. We had a lot to catch up with Musiq on as he had recently released the standout mixtape “Dewitt 4 Dilla” . The project was a celebration of the late producer J. Dilla with his production used as a backdrop to cover songs Musiq sang by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Prince. In...

We have to start off this podcast by showing love to two R&B legends that we lost recently. Andre Harrell and Little Richard both passed away over the weekend so we talk about their legacy and impact on the genre. Afterwards we talk about Brandy's new single "Baby Mama" with Chance The Rapper. We also discuss whether these Versus battles are necessary and if Brandy should really go head to head wi...

We're back with another R&B podcast. We try to remember where we were when we heard the news that Left Eye had passed away. We also talk about new music from Kem, CeeLo and Kelly Price. We also look at the careers of Alicia Keys and Keyshia Cole. Lastly we try to decide if Janet Jackson is the queen of New Jack Swing or if there is a sleeper pick that we're missing. This is another fun podcast for...

I know everyone is pissed at Teddy Riley right now, but on the brighter side there's a new SoulBack podcast episode. We talk about the failed moments that came with the Teddy Riley vs Babyface battle. We also talk about new music from Ashanti, Sammie and Kelly Price. We also talk about Kelly's new song "Coffee" and why the length of the record bothers us. We also talk about the visuals for the son...

We took a week off, but we're back with another great episode. To make up for last week, we've decided to give you guys two R&B trivias. On this episode, we unlock the code on why Jadakiss kept pronouncing the group Isyss incorrectly on their single "Day & Night". We also talk about these producer battles that Swizz Beats and Timbaland have put together. We talk about all the newfound recognition...

The quarantine is really starting to hit us as we didn't see a lot of new R&B releases on Friday. Luckily for us, the two projects that did come out last week were both quality as Johnta Austin and Tank both released new EP's. We also talk about Tank's label situation currently as his new EP doesn't have Atlantic Records in the credits. We speculate whether that means Tank is now an independent ar...

It's another week of being locked inside and we're bored out of our minds. That means it's time for us to talk R&B again! On this podcast, we talk about new songs from John Legend, dvsn and Tamar Braxton. All three are unique because they sample classic records from Usher, Whitney Houston and Dr. Dre. We discuss what's acceptable when it comes to sampling records that everyone knows. We also touch...

This coronavirus has stopped pretty much everything, but luckily the SoulBack podcast is still here! On this episode we talk about new music from K'Jon, Brian McKnight, Kiana Lede and JoJo. We also touch on album pushbacks from Alicia Keys and Bobby V and debate what the best way to announce it to the fans is in 2020. We also talk about the Danity Kane discography and if we look at them as a Pop o...

The #soulbackpodcast is back with another episode! R&B singer Tank caught wind of our previous episode and had some things to say. We went back and forth with him on Twitter regarding the discussion. Listen to what we have to say about the interaction and what we've come to realize from all of this. Along with that we talk about new music from Jhene Aiko, Shawn Stockman, Angelica Villa and Jacquee...

Tank just announced that he’s coming back real R&B! We were super fired up to record this episode because we had lots of thoughts and even more questions. We look at some of Tank’s statements over the last six months and realized he’s flip flopped on this topic a lot. We also talk about Dru Hill’s Unsung episode and discuss where they are today in terms of members. We also talk about new music fro...

The SoulBack team is back with another episode! With the 2020 Millennium tour coming up, we talked about some of the most popular artists from that era including Omarion and Ne-Yo. We talk about Omarion's new single "Can You Hear Me?" with T-Pain as well as his potential upcoming joint album with Bow Wow. We also talk about Ne-Yo's new song "Pinky Rain" and why we're disappointing in him going in...

Welcome to the Valentine's day edition of the podcast. We talk about JoJo Hailey's new single "Special", The Lil Duval/Tank/Jacquees sex song and PJ Morton's new album "The Piano Album". We also talk about this rumored Joe/Tyrese EP that's set to come out. We also talk about Mashonda's comeback thanks to her single "King". We give our takes on who this project benefits more. We also debate whether...

We are back with another episode of the SoulBack R&B podcast. Like we mentioned last week, we would be talking about Luke James and Syleena Johnson's new albums. Both are some of our favorites that have come out this year, so we had to give them some love. We also discuss Dru Hill's single "What You Need" and also the potential group with Nokio and the rest of the guys. We also talk about Mase and...

The Grammy's happened last week but the bigger headline was that they're apparently rigged according to their former CEO. We talk about why we're not surprised about that at all. We also talk about Edd's conversation that he had with someone from the Grammy's when they mentioned that Cardi B deserved to win despite the fact that they hadn't even heard the other albums. Lots of new R&B albums came...

Lots to talk about this week on the R&B podcast. We start off reflecting on Case's BET episode where he talks about his career. He mentions how his single "Not Your Friend" was sabotaged by Def Jam so that radio would play another artist, so we try to figure out who that artist is. We also look into new music from the likes of Jhene Aiko, Kiana Lede and Missy Elliott. We also try to figure out wha...

Charlie Wilson's new single is flames so we had to talk about it. If we could, this whole podcast would be about that song! Shout out to Bruno Mars and James Fauntleroy for penning that song. Anyway, on this #SoulBackPodcast we talk about the importance of radio and music videos in 2020. We also talk about Mariah Carey and The Neptunes getting inducted into the songwriters hall of fame. We also tr...

Happy new year! We are back wit another episode of the podcast. This week we talk about the careers of Chrisette Michele, Alicia Keys and John Legend as all of them have seen their highs and lows over the past decade. We also discuss whether we're still be able to attend concerts that are stand only as our knees have started deteriorating due to old age (sort of). We also discuss new music from Ja...

Christmas is coming up so you know everyone is inside playing Mariah Carey! Well pause that for a second and check out the latest #SoulBackPodcast. On this week's episode, we talk about the latest on Dru Hill as we recently saw Jazz back on stage with the group. We also talk about Mariah Carey potentially hitting number one with her Christmas record "All I Want For Christmas Is You". We talk about...

It was a slow week for R&B this week as Christmas approaches but we had to talk about Ashanti joining the Millennium tour. We also talked about new music from Teyana Taylor, Lucky Daye and Mila J. We also celebrate 20 year anniversaries for Jill Scott and Kelis' debut albums. We also discuss whether there's enough demand for a female Millennium tour if they add the likes of Cherish, Tyra B and 3LW...

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We are thankful for R&B music and we got some from Montell Jordan, Sisqo and Brave Williams. We also got some epic tour news this week as Bow Wow and Omarion announced their new "Millennium" tour with Soulja Boy, Sammie, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd and Ying Yang Twinz. We also try to figure out why there is no female tour like that. For fun we also attempt to put together o...

Usher's new single "Don't Waste My Time" is out, so you know we had to come back with a new episode. On this week's episode, we discuss the single and what it means for the Confessions 2 project. We also discuss Jacquees' first week sales and whether it's a win. We also get into new music from Alicia Keys, Ciara, Tinashe and many more people. We also look at the King and Queens of R&B over the sec...

Another week, another podcast episode. On this week's #SoulBackPodcast we discuss the Summer Walker tour fiasco as she recently canceled her tour due to her social anxiety. We debate whether Summer is to blame for the lackluster performances or her label/management. We also talk about Tory Lanez's new album which features a lot of our favorite artists from the 2000's era. We also discuss new music...

Jacquees' new album "King Of R&B" is out and we finally get a chance to review the project. It was around this time last year that he claimed that he was the King of R&B, so we discussed whether he followed through with his process. We also touch on new music from Sevyn Streeter, Ro James and Tinashe. We also debate what the true meaning of an artist meet and greet is and what a fan should realist...

Kanye West is out serving $60 brunches to his audience while we're giving you another podcast for free. This week we talk about the cancellation of the #TBTour with Immature, J. Holiday, Ray J, Day26 and B5. We also discuss this J. Holiday/B5 beef and explain why it's happening. We also talk about Summer Walker's retirement and talk about the challenges that come with the music industry. We review...