YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast

Jon B. is an artist we've been anticipating a new album from for many years. So we are excited that he's finally on the verge of dropping the new album "Waiting On You" later this year. It's no secret that he's been one of our favorite artists to support over the past decade. So we were excited to once again catch up with him for an interview ahead of the project's release. During our conversation...

YouKnowIGotSoul interviewed production duo The Avila Brothers to discuss their history in music, some of their biggest hits, their work with Usher, and much more. 

As part of our “Behind The Collaboration’ series, we talked to Case and Bob Robinson (of the production duo Tim & Bob) about their work together as well as the creative process in the studio. Learn about how all the Case and Tim & Bob songs came together including the singles “Not Your Friend” and “Missing You”. 00:00:14 – The story behind “Missing You” 00:14:18 – The longevity of the song...

Felly The Voice Talks Songwriting Process, Penning "Good Good" for Usher, Influences

If you haven’t heard the name Jai’Len Josey,  we are sure you’ll be hearing it everywhere soon. This songwriter, producer, and all around entertainer is back with her new double-single ‘Conversations from A Payphone’, a small yet impactful glimpse into her new era of music. The insane vocals and storytelling found in songs “Mixed Signals” and “Playground” remind us of why we became fans, and why w...

Kevin Ross has no doubt been among our favorite artists to follow who have emerged over the past decade. His ability to effortlessly blend traditional R&B with some of the current sounds has kept us impressed throughout every release. That is no different on his latest offering "Midnight Microdose Vol. 2" EP. His creativity is on full display as he delivers to us yet another dynamic project. W...

We last spoke to Tone Stith when he dropped his EP ‘FWM’ and  ‘Still FWM’ a couple years ago. Since then, he has continued to grow in the R&B scene as more and more people recognize his incredible vocals and talent.  Tone recently dropped his newest EP ‘P.O.V’, a 7 track project full of examples of why we believe he is at the top of his game in this genre. We spoke to Tone about the meaning be...

LAYA first stole our attention back when she released her viral hit “Sailor Moon” and her EP ‘Um,Hello’ (which we had the privilege of speaking about with her). The unique style, vocals and creativity of this R&B Diva continue to allow her to float above the flood of many rising R&B artists and songs. Clear influences of Aaliyah, Brandy, and even Missy Elliott help LAYA create a familiar y...

It's been 20+ years since Musiq Soulchild launched his iconic career, and he continues to build upon his legendary status. We had a front row seat for the love and admiration that music lovers have for him when we recently got to attend one of his impressive four consecutive sold out shows in NYC. This follows the epic album he collaborated with producer Hit-Boy on and released earlier this year....

If you’re like us, constantly searching for new R&B songs and talent to soak up, you’re bound to have come across one of the biggest female acts right now: Maeta. If not, take some time to listen to the Roc Nation artist’s most recent project When I Hear Your Name and you’ll see just why we were so excited to dive into some details of its making with her. Maeta has received praise from huge na...

Grammy Award-winning artist, Dante Bowe is tapping into R&B. Bowe recently released his self-titled album that marks his introduction into the R&B genre, while still maintaining his Christian/Gospel roots. We spoke with Dante Bowe about his inspiration, the process behind his new video for "Wind Me Up", and what's in store for the future. 

When we talk about 90’s R&B, it’s hard to ignore the impact that LaFace Records had on the genre. The trio of L.A. Reid, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Daryl Simmons created R&B classics that have proven to be timeless. These classics include “End OF The Road” by Boyz II Men, “My, My, My” by Johnny Gill and “Can We Talk” by Tevin Campbell. Daryl Simmons aka the Silent Partner also found majo...

R&B music has been blessed with the talents of remarkable producers who have left an incredible mark on the genre. Tim Kelley, Brian Alexander Morgan, Antonio Dixon, Adonis Shropshire, Sean Garrett, and Eric Dawkins are all known for their exceptional writing and production skills and ability to create chart-topping hits. These producers embark on a journey to assemble their dream teams, resulting...

Hailey Kilogore has been really grabbing our attention these last few months with the recent release of her EP “Desire and Devotion” (co-executive produced by Adam Blackstone) and her handful of singles that came out before that. Known for the role of Ti Moune on the Broadway show Once on This Island and as Jukebox on Power Book III: Raising Kanan, this singer/songwriter is now tackling a new jour...

Hip-Hop Soul legend Musiq Soulchild gave us an album of the year contender when he released his new project "Victims & Villains" last month. The collaborative project with producer Hit-Boy is not only one of his best albums, but one of the best you'll hear all year.   We had a chance to catch up with him once again for an interview. During our conversation, he talked about his process for creating...

Jai’Len Josey is one of the most unique and impressive talents we’ve come across from the new generation’s group of artists. Her music is packed with everything we look for in an R&B act: great songwriting, insane vocals, and real instrumentation. With the ability to produce, write and sing her own music, Jai’Len is an all around triple threat. Songs like “All Mine”, “When We Jump”, and “Good Soup...

Sean Garrett was already a legendary songwriter, but he’s taken things to another level over the last two years thanks to his work on Summer Walker’s sophomore album “Still Over It” as well as Usher’s new single “GLU”. Sean Garrett aka “The Pen” is no stranger to number one hits as he’s written eighteen Hot 100 number-one singles including Usher’s “Yeah”, Ciara’s “Goodies” and Chris Brown’s “Run I...

When Diddy announced that he was starting his new label Love Records, we were excited to see the fresh new talent he'd be unveiling. The first of those artists is dynamic singer/songwriter Jozzy who just released her debut EP via the label. We had a chance to catch up with her for an interview to discuss her journey as a songwriter, working with Diddy, signing to Love Records, creating her debut E...

Joyce Wrice has quickly become one of our favorite R&B artists of this generation. Her debut album “Overgrown” was met with glowing reviews from R&B fans as her work with D’Mile was a breath of fresh air for the genre as it blended the nostalgic sounds of the 2000’s with what’s happening today. Joyce recently released her brand new EP “Motive” and it’s another look into her journey and progression...

Legendary hitmaker Jermaine Dupri has successfully been championing R&B for decades now. He's been able to transcend generations by creating hits with veterans and younger artists alike. His most recent example of the latter is when he scored one of his latest hit records by producing Ari Lennox's "Pressure". He followed that up with an executive producing role on DVSN's new album "Working On My K...

Coco Jones has established herself as one of the brightest stars in 2022. Along with her acting skills being put on full display as Hilary Banks in the “Bel-Air”, the former Disney star has also showcased her vocals. She most recently released her EP “What I Didn’t Tell You” which has received raving reviews from both critics and fans. She’s also featured on R&B legend Babyface’s brand new album “...

Danny Boy's smooth voice can be heard on some of the memorable songs from the 90's including 2Pac's "I Ain't Mad At Cha" as well as "Picture Me Rolling". However his story is much deeper than those hits. The singer has had quite a journey in the industry since he first signed with Death Row in the mid 90's. After many false starts, Danny Boy is looking to pick up the pieces as he gears up for the...

We had a chance to catch up with iconic R&B legend Usher upon the 25th Anniversary of his sophomore album "My Way". During our interview, we had a chance to speak to him about the creation of the album, how it was a foundation for the success that would follow, the bond he formed with Jermiane Dupri while working on the album, his current Las Vegas Residency, plans for new music, and much more.

We recently had a chance to interview the legendary singer/songwriter Babyface. During our conversation, we touched on his new album "Girls Night Out", collaborating with female R&B stars from the current generation, what surprised him the most about working with those artists, his memories of originally developing artists on his LaFace label, his songwriting process, and much more.