Total R&B Podcast

This week's episode of Total R&B is with one of Montreal's best radio hosts Mikey Don of CKUT's Friday night show Weekend Groove with DJ Everton Greene. Loreena got to speak with Mikey Don about Montreal's R&B scene, how he supports local artists and how he got into radio.  Total R&B is a bi-weekly podcast and can be found wherever you stream podcasts. Follow the host Loreena on social media @lore...

This week's episode of Total R&B is with singer-songwriter J.Howell of Memphis Tennessee. J. Howell is enjoying the success of his 2019 debut album RedRoom and the 2020 hit single My Everything. Loreena gets to speak with J.Howell about how his debut album almost never came out, his upcoming album Honest which will be released on September 9th, 2022, and they play a game of R&B Trivia. Follow J.Ho...

Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor Kameron Corvet joins Loreena as this week's guest on Total R&B. Loreena gets to know Kameron's upbringing in a musical household, connecting with Grammy-winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox and writing for Shaggy and Sting and what's next for the multi-talented artist. Follow Kameron Corvet on social media @kameroncorvet and stream his lat...

Total R&B is back with a special guest, media personality, entrepreneur and now recording artist, David Duane. David Duane is releasing his debut and maybe final album Unapologetic Blonde this Thursday, July 21st. Listeners will get the inside scoop on creating the album and some of the legendary artists David Duane has interviewed. Unapologetic Blonde will be available on all streaming platforms...

On this week's episode of Total R&B, Loreena gets to chat with R&B singer and songwriter Amaal. They talk about everything from Amaal's last EP, Milly touring with Jojo and Charlotte Cardin, and her latest single, Lullaby, featuring Syd. Follow Amaal on social media @amaalnuux. Buy and stream her latest single Lullaby that's out now on all streaming platforms. Don't forget to like and subscribe to...

Montreal singer and songwriter Angela Nashed joins Loreena on this week's episode of Total R&B. We got to find out the process of making 'Unintentional', the R&B star's latest project that will be out this fall, which artists influence her and which artists she would love to write for in the future. Follow Angela Nashed on social media  @a ngelanashed and buy and stream her upcoming single 'Star'...

Montreal rapper, singer, producer, activist and cancer survivor Jonathan Emile joins Loreena on this week's episode of Total R&B. Jonathan talks about his songwriting journey, his last project Spaces-In-Between, working with the legend Maxi Priest, advice for upcoming artists and plays a game of R&B Trivia. Follow Jonathan Emile on social media @Jonathanemile_ and you can now stream his latest sin...

Ebonnie Rowe is a force within Canada’s music industry, since 1995 Ebonnie has created the Honey Jam concert and program that highlights, mentors and uplifts upcoming female artists nationwide. In this episode of Total R&B I find out the courage and determination it took to develop Honey Jam, the early days of Toronto’s entertainment industry, the importance of community and giving back and what E...

Melo Griffith is a Toronto native that creates an eclectic soundscape, using hypnotic voicing and lyricism. I had the opportunity to learn so much about this R&B star. Take a listen to learn about how Melo Griffith got into songwriting, the entertainment industry, giving a voice to the voiceless and his latest single "Act Out". Follow Melo Griffith on social media @melogriffith and look out for hi...

Safiya Oni a.k.a The Trillest Zen Singer is a singer and songwriter based out of Toronto, On. Safiya has had an incredible journey so far, from creating music in Atlanta, meeting Deb Antney and being mentored by the legendary Chuck D of Public Enemy. You can check out Safiya Oni’s current singles “FTT” and “What It Iz” on all streaming platforms. Follow Safiya Oni on social media @saf_oni and look...

Montreal singer, songwriter and dancer Chanda Holmes joins her sister Loreena on this week's episode of Total R&B. In this episode, you'll discover Chanda's love for R&B music, her experience with Honey Jam, what is missing in the Canadian entertainment industry for R&B artist and R&B Trivia. Follow Chanda on social media @chandatholmes and lookout for a new EP from her band @chandaandthepassenger...

New York R&B singer and songwriter Marlene Victoria joins Loreena on this week's episode of Total R&B. Together they speak on mental health in the music industry, Marlene Victoria's musical influences, artist development and more. You can keep up with Marlene Victoria on social media @imarlenevictoria and stream her EP "Foundation" on all digital streaming platforms. Don't forget to like and subsc...

Meet singer Tica Holiday who is building her career here in Canada after making a name for herself in the Bahamas. Tica speaks on her career in the Bahamas and how it differs from Canada, her single Black Love and upcoming album Georgie Bundle. Keep up with Tica Holiday on all social media @ticaholiday. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Total R&B to not miss out on new episodes.

Canadian R&B singer, producer, and writer Jhyve is quickly making a name for himself in the music industry. He already has a Juno Award nomination under his belt and recently won the 2021 CBC Music Toyota Searchlight winner. Take a listen to Jhyve's story as he explains the importance of having the right people around you to help build your career. You can keep up with Jhyve on social media @thisi...

Dominique Fils-Aimé is an accomplished singer from Montreal, who has been awarded the 2019 and 2021 Polaris Music Prize and won a Juno award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year in 2020. Take a listen as Dominique takes us on her journey of being on La Voix (The Voice) to releasing a trilogy that takes us through the history of African American music. You can keep up with Dominique via social media Si...

Loreena interviews Montreal-based artist Wayne Tennant on his upbringing, his single W.L.M.2.U, upcoming EP and the Motown Museum. Check out the interview and how well Wayne Tennant does in a game of R&B Trivia. You can follow Wayne Tennant on social media @waynetennantmusic and listen to his new EP Curfew Flowers out now! Don't forget to comment and subscribe and make sure to follow the host Lore...

Welcome to Total R&B a new bi-weekly podcast interviewing R&B artists and industry leaders from Canada and beyond. Make sure to leave a comment and subscribe so you can listen in every time a new episode drops.