SoulBack R&B Podcast

In this week's podcast, we talk about Victoria Monet covering the Kenny Lattimore classic "For You", our picks on slept on 90's R&B Albums and determining which white singers are R&B vs Pop

SoulBack is back with a new episode. It's been way too long since the last episode we had to come back with another one. We talk about R&B concerts getting cancelled frequently in 2026, the Joe/Donell Verzuz battle, the upcoming John Legend/Pharrell album and we also look back at some throwback albums.   00:07:28 R&B concerts cancelled 00:13:07 Ticket pricing, resale and venue sizing 00:29:41 Joe's career, new album & retirement talk 00:32:19 John Legend x Pharrell album news 00:38:22 Rapid-fire: Aaliyah, FutureSex/LoveSounds & more 00:44:54 Playa Please Award — Chloe Bailey delivery story

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2013 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, TGT, Kelly Rowland, Ariana Grande and Robin Thicke. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:01:00 - The early beginnings of the SoulBack R&B Podcast 0:07:20 – Looking at the debut projects of K. Michelle, Mack Wilds, Sevyn Streeter, Ariana Grande 0:13:50 – Releases from female artists like Beyonce, Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, Chrisette Michele, Fantasia 0:27:30 – Releases from male artists like Justin Timberlake, TGT, Joe, R. Kelly 0:50:50 – Rookie Of The Year of 2013 0:53:40 – Top 3 albums of 2013

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2012 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Miguel, Frank Ocean, Melanie Fiona, Chris Brown and Trey Songz. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:01:48 - Five Guys vs McDonalds french fries 0:07:20 – Looking back at 2012 R&B and stans culture during that era 0:14:00 – Looking back at the debut projects of Elijah Blake, Elle Varner, India Shawn, RaVaughn Brown, Tinashe 0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Alicia Keys, Brandy, Monica 0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Miguel, Usher, Ne-Yo 0:55:07 – Rookie Of The Year of 2012 0:58:20 – Top 3 albums of 2012

0:02:10 – Looking back at 2011 with 2023 ears 0:08:02 – The beginning of hipster R&B 0:09:20 – Looking back at the debut projects of Marsha Ambrosius, Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, Luke James and Bridget Kelly 0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland 0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Chris Brown, Tyrese, Lloyd 0:48:30 – Rookie Of The Year of 2011 0:53:15 – Top 3 albums of 2011 On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2011 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Tyrese and Marsha Ambrosius. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.

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 in an ultimate R&B experience. Let's delve into the creative minds of these producers as they envision their perfect lineup when it comes to the genre that we all love.

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2010 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Usher, Monica and Jazmine Sullivan. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time. 0:02:20 - What ChatGPT say about the best fast food restaurants 0:05:57 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 2008 0:19:40 - Looking back at the debut albums of Janelle Monáe, Miguel and Dondria 0:28:20 - Releases from female artists like Monica, Jazmine Sullivan, Keyshia Cole and Keri Hilson 0:36:33 - Releases from male artists like Trey Songz, El DeBarge, Tank, Ne-Yo and Usher 0:57:00 - Rookie Of The Year of 2010 0:58:45 - Top 3 albums of 2010

We're back with another episode of the SoulBack R&B Podcast. The GRAMMY nominations came out so we touched on that, but most importantly we break down the process for listeners out there. We also talk about Coco Jones new EP. We also talk about Chris Brown's "Under The Influence" and the success that it has garnered via Tik Tok. Lastly we talk about the state of Adult R&B and the challenge that veteran artists such as Usher face when trying to crossover to mainstream R&B. Lastly we go over some Gen Z slang words in hopes that we can connect with the younger R&B listeners better! 0:03:50 – Christmas is coming! 0:08:20 – Songs blowing up on Tik Tok and it leading to chart success 0:15:10 – Our thoughts on Babyface's album "Girls Night Out" and what the sound means for R&B 0:09:31 – R&B may not be dead, but the business model for selling R&B is struggling 0:23:47 – Gen Z slang words 0:28:34 – Jermaine Dupri says Usher's current music is too old for mainstream R&B 0:43:40 – The GRAMMY voting process 0:50:58 – R&B Love Letters: Usher - What's A Man To Do

On this week's episode of SoulBack R&B Podcast, we talk about all the hot topics in R&B. Even though we promised not to engage in Diddy's "Is R&B Dead?" conversation, we do talk about some of the challenges that R&B artists are facing in the industry today. We also talk about new music from Robin Thicke and Babyface. Lastly we talk about some of the current songs charting on the Adult R&B stations to see if we are still in tuned with R&B today or if we're falling behind. Check us out! 0:02:00 – Chick-fil-A sauce 0:03:25 – RIP Jesse Powell and remembering his career 0:06:00 – Robin Thicke's new single "Brown Liquor" 0:09:31 – R&B may not be dead, but the business model for selling R&B is struggling 0:18:31 – Doja Cat is announcing that she's making an R&B album 0:23:30 – Tyga sampled Lil Flip's "Sunshine"?? 0:26:02 – Diddy's LOVE" sessions with all the big R&B artists and producers 0:33:27 – Remembering the 106 & Park era 0:42:06 – Looking ahead to Babyface's new album "Girls Night Out" 0:57:24 – Looking at the Adult R&B radio charts 1:04:02 – Love Letters: Tipping at a restaurant