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The Smoothication Experience#77: Kyle Klemmer COO of Mech.comThis week they speak to Kyle Klemmer, COO of Mech.com2022-10-2830 min
The Smoothication Experience#36: Jam That's Funkin Smooth featuring JafunkThis week we feature Jafunk, one of the most talented producers and DJs on the planet whose soulful chords, funky bass lines, and luscious lead solos always put you in a smooth groove!2021-10-031h 04
The Smoothication Experience#35: Jay Graydon Legend of the SmoothThis week we present one of the legends of smooth, Jay Graydon who is an American songwriter, recording artist, guitarist, singer, producer, arranger, and recording engineer. He is the winner of two Grammy Awards with twelve Grammy nominations, among them the title "Producer of the Year" and "Best Engineered Recording". Graydon has written over 200 songs. His catalog includes the Grammy winners "Turn Your Love Around" as performed by George Benson and "After the Love Has Gone" as performed by Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as "Who's Holding Donna Now" by DeBarge, "Friends in Love" by Dionne Warwick and Johnny M...2021-09-291h 03
The Smoothication Experience#34: The Frontier of New Smooth featuring Wake the WildThis week we present one of the freshest new sounds in music today in Wake the Wild. Wake the Wild is an LA based trio of lifelong friends that fuses funky live instrumentation with electronic, nu-disco & funk music. The band is made up of Forrest Mitchell on the drums and triggers, Chase Jackson on the mallet synths, guitar & bass, and Zach Sorgen on the vocals and keys. These guys grew up listening to classic Prince, Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye, as well as modern jazz fusion artists like Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Weather Report, but are a...2021-08-171h 13
The Smoothication Experience#33: Smooth as Salau featuring Tim SalauThis week we feature one of the smoothest entrepreneurs and creators in the world, Tim Salau, Mr. FoW. He's been recognized by Amazon, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, SXSW, Toptal, Opportunity Hub, LinkedIn, The Millennial Mogul, and other global media platforms for his work as a global tech authority, Nigerian-activism, and leader on the Future of Work, leadership, and innovation! He's also recently embarked on a new musical journey releasing Damaia Joseph, An Experiential LP by Mr. FoW. Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/smoothicationexperience/?hl=en2021-08-0853 min
The Smoothication Experience#32: Facilitator of the Smooth featuring Dave KozThis week we welcome the facilitator of smooth, saxophonist Dave Koz who has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and appearances on a multitude of television shows, including “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “The Tonight Show,” “Entertainment Tonight” and more. A Platinum-selling artist, Koz is also known as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host and instrumental music advocate.2021-08-0255 min
The Smoothication Experience#31: Sultry Smooth featuring Lindsey WebsterThis week we welcome the sultry smooth, stunning, and charismatic Lindsey Webster who has garnered two Billboard #1’s and seven Top 10’s on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart, making her the first vocalist in the format to garner a #1 since the iconic Sade.2021-07-2144 min
The Smoothication Experience#30: Setto Smooth featuring Lukas SettoThis week we welcome one of the most talented musicians on the planet, Lukas Setto who hails from the UK and has had a series of #1 hits on the British music charts. His music channels the influences of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson as well as new modern soul sounds like The Weeknd and Bruno Mars. 2021-07-1754 min
The Smoothication Experience#29: Saxy Smooth with NajeeThis week we welcome Najee, the Multi-Platinum & Grammy nominated saxophonist and flautist for a Saxy Smooth show. 2021-07-1650 min
The Smoothication Experience#28: Power Couple Smooth featuring Esnavi and Elijah BlandThis week's podcast features a true smooth power couple in Esnavi and Elijah Bland. Esnavi is a multifaceted artist with a voice of undeniable soul, lyrics of thought provoking truth, and music that harmoniously blends everything in between. With the release of her debut album Exit E and breakout single, Unexpected Love, which reached the Top 40 on the Urban Adult Contemporary Charts, Esnavi began to extend herself beyond music. Securing music licensing deals, television appearances and beauty campaigns, she has now launched her very own skincare brand, ZEN by Esnavi - a clean, vegan and cr...2021-07-071h 00
The Smoothication Experience#27: Mindfully Smooth featuring Mark MetryThis week we feature one of the Legends of Linkedin, Mark Metry who is the host of "Humans 2.0" which is a Global Top 100 podcast, author of the best-selling book “Screw Being Shy: How to Eliminate Social Anxiety”, TEDx Keynote speaker, and is featured on Amazon Prime's TV Docuseries "The Social Movement".Mark is one of the most Mindfully Smooth and influential humans on this planet who channels class, substance, and impact in everything he does. We learn how music helped Mark through a major life transformation when he had hit rock bottom gaining over 60 pounds and being depr...2021-01-2052 min
The Smoothication Experience#26: Undercover Smooth featuring El DebargeWelcome to our new series called Undercover Smooth where we help undercover some of those super smooth tracks that you never knew existed from some of your favorite smooth artists. This week we feature El Debarge and three of his best Undercover Smooth songs:After YouHeart, Mind & SoulThe Heart Is Not So Smart 2021-01-1709 min
The Smoothication Experience#25: Quiet Storm Smooth featuring Lenny GreenThis week's episode features the man with the unmistakable deep, rich sound, Lenny Green. Lenny Green is the undisputed master of creating a relaxed, romantic atmosphere for his listeners, while playing the best variety of old school and today's R&B music, to ease them into unwinding after their stress-filled days. He sets THE MOOD unlike anyone else. He gives us a taste of what you may hear on his nationally syndicated radio show “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green,” with some real soothing and sensual tunes. We dive deep into the "Smoothometer" and there is consensus: Lenny's Top 5 Smooth so...2021-01-141h 06
The Smoothication Experience#24: Undercover Smooth featuring Alexander O'NealWelcome to our new series called Undercover Smooth where we help undercover some of those super smooth tracks that you never knew existed from some of your favorite smooth artists. This week we feature Alexander O'Neal and four of his best Undercover Smooth songs:The Morning AfterThe LoversMy Gift To YouWhen The Party's Over2020-12-2713 min
The Smoothication Experience#23: One Smooth 'Cat featuring Harvey Mason jr.This week we feature Harvey Mason jr., the multi-talented Chair & Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy and Grammys who has written and produced for John Legend, Babyface and Aretha Franklin, among others. As one of the busiest individuals in the Music/TV/Film industry, we are extremely grateful for this opportunity to sit down with one of the most influential and powerful voices in the entertainment world today. We discuss some of the biggest initiatives currently being taken within the Recording Academy focused on artist representation, diversity, and equality including the Black Music Collective and Change M...2020-12-2647 min
The Smoothication Experience#22: Undercover Smooth featuring Christopher WilliamsWelcome to our new series called Undercover Smooth where we help undercover some of those super smooth tracks that you never knew existed from some of your favorite smooth artists. This week we feature Christoper Williams and three of his best Undercover Smooth songs including "Promises, Promises", "Please, Please", and "Don't You Want To Make Love To Me". 2020-12-1709 min
The Smoothication Experience#21: Stank Face Smooth with Matt RichardsThis week buckle in because actor, comedian, and writer Matt Richards takes us on a wild ride where we discuss fudge making, stank face smooth, and how he helped discover Justin Bieber and Cardi B. Besides being one of the funniest people on the planet, Matt’s resume includes being selected as a new face for the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and was a standout in the CBS Diversity Showcase. You can see Matt on CBS’ 2 Broke Girls, Nickelodeon’s School of Rock, as well as KC Undercover and Bizaardvark for Disney. Matt is the host...2020-12-1453 min
The Smoothication Experience#20: Undercover Smooth featuring Janet JacksonWelcome to our new series called Undercover Smooth where we help undercover some of those super smooth tracks that you never knew existed from some of your favorite smooth artists. This week we feature Janet Jackson and five of her best Undercover Smooth songs including Where Are You Now, Someday Is Tonight, Broken Hearts Heal, Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun), and You Can Be Mine. 2020-12-1011 min
The Smoothication Experience#19: Beautifully Smooth featuring NV RandallThis week we feature actress and model NV Randall who is Beautifully Smooth both inside and outside. In a past iteration of this lifetime, she was an anthropologist who studied at Northwestern University and then "went native" where she became a Brazilian beauty queen in Rio de Janeiro. That experience propelled her to becoming a top Wilhelmina model and actress. NV currently resides in Brooklyn with her black cat Alex and her two roommates who are very short and she happened to give birth to both of them. NV gives us a Top 5 Smooth that includes Caetano Veloso, Gotan...2020-12-0856 min
The Smoothication Experience#18: Soulfully Smooth featuring Nicole HenryThis week we feature the Soulfully Smooth, Nicole Henry who is one of the jazz world's most acclaimed vocalists, possessing dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Nicole's passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," and three Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more, Nicole tells real stories through peerless interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues and or...2020-12-0250 min
The Smoothication Experience#17: Undercover Smooth featuring Al B. Sure!Welcome to our new series called Undercover Smooth where we help undercover some of those super smooth tracks that you never knew existed from some of your favorite smooth artists. This week we feature the king of smooth Al B. Sure! and three of his best Undercover Smooth songs So Special, Just for the Moment, and Die for You. 2020-11-3010 min
The Smoothication Experience#16: Berry Smooth featuring Hala TahaThis week we feature the amazingly talented Hala Taha. Hala is the host of one of the top podcasts in the world, Young and Profiting, where each week she interviews some of the brightest minds in the world which has included Seth Godin, Mark Metry, and Ryan Serhant ―turning their wisdom into actionable advice you can use in your everyday life no matter your age, profession or industry. If you love self-improvement and want to become the best version of yourself her Young and Profiting podcast is one you definitely need to download. Hala on this episode brin...2020-11-2235 min
The Smoothication Experience#15: Undercover Smooth featuring ShaniceWelcome to our new series called Undercover Smooth! What is Undercover Smooth you may ask? It’s those super smooth tracks that you never knew existed from some of your favorite smooth artists. Each week we’re going to channel our inner Sherlock Holmes and dive into the smooth artist archives to help you discover some of our favorite undercover smooth songs from some of your favorite smooth artists. It’s our opportunity to breathe life into some of those forgotten smooth songs that deserve a second look. This week we feature the multi-talented Shanice and five of her...2020-11-1810 min
The Smoothication Experience#14: Undercover Smooth featuring Justin TimberlakeWelcome to our new series called Undercover Smooth! What is Undercover Smooth you may ask? It’s those super smooth tracks that you never knew existed from some of your favorite smooth artists. Each week we’re going to channel our inner Sherlock Holmes and dive into the smooth artist archives to help you discover some of our favorite undercover smooth songs from some of your favorite smooth artists. It’s our opportunity to breathe life into some of those forgotten smooth songs that deserve a second look. This week we go undercover with Justin Timberlake and his Man of The...2020-11-1207 min
The Smoothication Experience#13: All The Things That Are Smooth featuring Joshua Paul ThompsonWe are joined by Grammy award winning producer, songwriter, and guitarist, Joshua Paul Thompson who has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Surface, Freddie Jackson, The Temptations, Stanley Jordan, Babyface, Maxi Priest, Alicia Keys, Xscape, Tyrese, George Benson, Case, and Joe. Joshua is responsible for writing and producing one of the smoothest songs in the history of smooth, Joe’s "All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do)" and we learn the inspiration of how this smooth masterpiece was created. We also discuss some of the other smooth...2020-11-1051 min
The Smoothication Experience#12: There's No Wrong In The Smooth featuring Ron BultongezWe are joined by the amazingly talented singer-songwriter Ron Bultongez who was a top 24 finalist on American Idol where he left Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan in awe of his voice. Ron’s dreams have taken him from growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo to being named the “Hometown Hero” of Plano Texas. His inspirations range from the pop style of Justin Bieber, the bluesy grooves of John Mayer, folky touch inspired by Ed Sheeran, and the modern pop-rock of James Bay.Music saved Ron’s life when he needed a way to escap...2020-11-0300 min
The Smoothication Experience#11: Around the World of Smooth featuring Daniel TiradoFan favorite Daniel Tirado joins us once again for Around the World of Smooth where he presents us a top 5 smooth which includes Barry White, Billy Idol, Sweet Micky, Change, and Kavinsky. The talented actor, stand-up comedian, musician, and writer delights us with his eclectic, off-beat, and unusual song selections but once again delivers the smooth. If you love to laugh this is one episode you don't want to miss! 2020-10-261h 04
The Smoothication Experience#10: The History of Smooth featuring Ali JacksonAli Jackson one of the greatest drummers in the world joins to take our audience on a history of smooth. He is an award-winning musician, composer, arranger, educator, and percussionist who spent several years touring and recording with a diverse group of musicians before accepting the role of Drum Chair of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra which was founded by Wynton Marsalis. Ali has performed and recorded with a multitude of artists including Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Willie Nelson, Tony Bennett, Faith Hill, Bobby McFerrin, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, H...2020-10-1447 min
The Smoothication Experience#9: Carrying the Torch of Smooth featuring Le FlexThe talented and super smooth writer, producer, and singer Le Flex joins us to discuss his top 5 smooth which includes George Benson, Lionel Richie, Babyface, and James Ingram. His sound is a mix of 1980s-influenced synth pop with a sprinkling of soul and house, think George Michael, Imagination, and Stock Aitken & Waterman mixed together with Babyface. Le Flex has a worldwide audience that stretches from Moscow and St Petersburg all the way to Los Angeles via the Far East and South Korea. 2020-10-051h 10
The Smoothication Experience#8: The Art of Smooth featuring Bernardo RodriguezThe talented and dynamic artist Bernardo Rodriguez, who is also the Creative Art Director for the Smoothication Experience, joins us for a very special episode where he discusses the art of smooth. We learn about how the smooth of Luis Juan Guerra influenced him as a young child growing up with Dominican roots to him presenting hosts John & Rob the perfect song to convey the mission of the Smoothication Experience. 2020-09-2836 min
The Smoothication Experience#7: Spreading The Gospel Of Smooth featuring David Jefferson Jr.Influencer, Educator, Actor, Musician, and Pastor David Jefferson Jr. joins us for his current take on the world of smooth. He also anoints hosts John and Rob as the chosen ones to spread the gospel of smooth!2020-09-2138 min
The Smoothication Experience#6: Surprise Smooth featuring Yasmin TavakoliEntrepreneur and social advocate Yasmin Tavakoli surprises and delights us by channeling her inner smooth. She surprises us with some Persian smooth as well as some undercover smooth, but saves the best for last with perhaps the best smooth song in the history of smooth in George Michael's Careless Whisper.2020-09-1548 min
The Smoothication Experience#5: Un-Break The Smoothometer featuring Ivan EstradaSuperstar real estate agent and branding guru Ivan Estrada joins us to discuss his love of the smooth which started at a young age growing up with his super smooth musical family. We learn about his favorite smooth car washing song and he un-breaks the Smoothometer with his stunning rendition of Toni Braxton's Un-Break My Heart!2020-09-0942 min
The Smoothication Experience#4: Smooth Staccato featuring Brandon GregoryMulti-talented actor, writer, and singer Brandon Gregory discusses smooth staccato and delivers us his starting 5 smooth featuring Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Tevin Campbell, Sade, and Tony! Toni! Tone! He also shares a heart felt story about the musician Gregory Porter as well as when he first fell in love with the smooth.2020-08-2557 minThe Smoothication Experience#3: Smooth Battle featuring Phil and Rachel DauchySmoothication superfans Phil and Rachel Dauchy join us to have their top 5 smooth songs battle against each other for smooth supremacy! 2020-08-161h 13The Smoothication Experience#2: Introducing the Smoothometer featuring Daniel TiradoMulti-talented actor, writer, comedian, and musician Daniel Tirado helps us introduce the Smoothomoter to the world. The Smoothometer was created by the Smoothication Experience team with key musical metrics to determine the perfect temperature of smooth music. Daniel helps stress test and improve the Smoothometer by introducing our hosts to a whole new world of smooth. 2020-08-081h 04The Smoothication Experience#1: Introducing the Smoothication ExperienceInaugural episode of the world's first and only smooth music podcast 2020-07-2637 min