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SoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul Presents: R&B All Time Fantasy Draft 2023R&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.
2023-06-251h 15
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 111 *Revisiting The Year 2006 In R&B*On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2006 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Ne-Yo, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Tamia, Danity Kane and Avant. 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.
0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 2006
0:03:24 - Looking...
2020-09-2058 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 110 *Revisiting The Year 2007 In R&B*On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2007 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, J. Holiday and Tank. 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.
0:00:01 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 2008
0:01:39 - Looking...
2020-09-1448 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 109 *Revisiting The Year 2008 In R&B*On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2008 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Usher, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Ne-Yo and Keyshia Cole. 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.
0:00:25 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 2008
0:01:40 - The impact...
2020-09-0747 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 108 *Revisiting The Year 2009 In R&B*On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2009 and what was going out during that era of R*B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Maxwell, Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Trey Songz. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss who the winners were on the charts as well as the GRAMMY’s. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.
0:00:00 – Reflecting back on the shift in R&B during 2009
0:03:02 – Looking at Billbo...
2020-08-3135 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 107 *Brandy/Monica Verzuz Discussion*We dedicate this #SoulBackPodcast episode to the announcement of Brandy and Monica's Verzuz battle which is set to take place August 31st. Nothing is cooler than seeing two of our favorite R&B legends coming together to play their beloved hits. On this episode we talk about their catalog, our favorite records from each of them and who we think has the upper hand when it comes to this battle.
0:01:29 - Our initial thoughts on Brandy and Monica doing a Verzuz battle
0:03:41 - Should this be based off hits or entire catalog?
0:08:30 - Should they u...
2020-08-2458 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 106On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases from R&B this week including Brandy, Jagged Edge, Toni Braxton and 112. We dive deep into one of the most anticipated albums this year which is Brandy's "B7" album and give our thoughts on it. We also dissect Jagged Edge's 31 song album "A Jagged Love Story" and figure out if that was a good move by them. We also try to debate whether "Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe is the best party R&B song from the 90's. Check us out!
0:01:00 - Poison...
2020-08-0359 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 105On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases from Chris Brown, JoJo Hailey, Mr. Dalvin and Ledisi. We also talk about Brandy's upcoming album and the promotion leading up to the release in two weeks. We also talk about some of the changing trends in the industry including deluxe versions of albums as well as streaming overtaking sales. We attempt to give our top 10 greatest R&B songs of the 90's which includes the Monica record "Before You Walk Out Of My Life". Speaking of Monica, we also celebrate the 25th anniversary of...
2020-07-2056 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 104On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases from Avant. H.E.R, Snoh Aalegra and Summer Walker. We also dive deep into JoJo's new acoustic album and try to figure out why more R&B artists don't do something like this. We also talk about Jagged Edge's upcoming double album and if it would be smart to make one side traditional R&B and the other side trap R&B. We also discuss Johnta Austin's recent tweet about songs that are vibes versus hits. Lastly we talk about Pretty Ricky and debate...
2020-07-1356 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 103We’re back with another episode of the podcast. On this SoulBack R&B podcast, we talk about new music from Ty Dolla $ign, Ralph Tresvant and PJ Morton. We also discuss what direction Chris Brown and Bruno Mars should go on their upcoming albums. We also talk about some of the biggest trends in R&B history including the Millennium era, Crunk era and try to figure out what has aged horribly and what has worked. We also discuss the the origins of the Ashanti/Tamia “Into You” fiasco. Check us out this week!
0:01:22 – What would your las...
2020-07-0655 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 102We're back with another #SoulBackPodcast episode. We talk about new music from Brian McKnight, Toni Braxton and Missy Elliott. We also discuss Tank's comments about wanting to do concerts in the midst of this pandemic. We talk about new projects from Sugah, Avant and Jagged Edge and discuss what we should expect from them on their upcoming releases. We also highlight an emerging R&B singer named Jayla Darden who has caught our attention. Lastly we talk about Ja Rule's amazing commercial about gyros.
0:01:24 - Remembering Super Mario Bros. 2
0:03:17 - Ja Rule's commercial about Greek food
2020-06-291h 08SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 101We are back with another episode of the SoulBack R&B podcast. This week we had major album releases from Teyana Taylor and John Legend so we gave our thoughts on both. Teyana had a lot of social media buzz for this album so we see if it lives up the hype. The John Legend album didn’t have as much buzz but we will see if the popular R&B singer was able to deliver another solid album. We also talk about singles released on Juneteenth from the likes of Beyonce and H.E.R. We also talk ab...
2020-06-2358 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 100We just celebrated our 100th episode! Take a listen to and relive some of our favorite SoulBack moments including episodes with special guests J. Holiday, Mr. Dalvin and Case. We reflect on the podcast and talk about how we got started with it. We also touch on some current events including new music from Chloe x Halle, Tank, Avant and K-Ci Hailey. We also talk about the upcoming battle with John Legend and Alicia Keys. Lastly we talk about the major changes that are happening with the GRAMMY's. Check out the new episode!
0:00:40 - Celebrating 100 episodes
0:04:05...
2020-06-141h 05
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 99 (Special Guest Zeplyn Tillman)We are back with another SoulBack podcast. This week we bring back our good friend and special guest Zeplyn Tillman from Neo Elite. We start off the podcast talking about the tragedy of George Floyd and what we will be doing to help. We also talk about new music releases from Ro James, Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke. We also talk about "Exodus" being Brian McKnight's last album and what that means for R&B. We also talk about the most recent 112 and Jagged Edge battle and how they should have used that opportunity to release new music. We do...
2020-06-011h 15SoulBack R&B PodcastSteve "Stone" Huff Interview: Producing Hits for Avant, Joe, KeKe Wyatt, First Placement, Solo AlbumWe recently caught up with producer / songwriter Steve "Stone" Huff for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we talked about how he helped introduce Avant, his work on his debut album "My Thoughts", having him collaborate with Keke Wyatt, working on Avant's "Ecstasy" and "Private Room" albums, creating Joe's hit song "Treat Her Like a Lady", and much more.
2020-05-2733 minSoulBack R&B PodcastBobby V. Interview: New Single & Label, Signing Artists, "Sunday Dinner" Album, Mista MemoriesWe recently had the opportunity to interview Bobby V. on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we talked about his new label Veltree Music Group and the new artists he signed, where is he discovering talent, his upcoming album "Sunday Dinner", memories from the Millennium Tour, reflections of Mista, and creating his debut album.
2020-05-2729 minSoulBack R&B PodcastLink Interview: Reflecting On "Sex Down" Album, Infamous 69 Line & Writing "My Body" by LSGWe had a chance to interview 90’s R&B singer Link. Some may remember him as he came out with the hit single “Whatcha Gone Do?” along with the very underrated album “Sex Down” back in 1998. However, some may not know that he co-wrote the classic LSG record “My Body”.
We also touch on his sophomore album “Creepin” which he put out independently in 2008. We talked about the challenges for an artist to release music when they’re no longer signed to a major label.
Lastly, YouKnowIGotSoul also caught up with Link to find out what he’s up today a...
2020-05-2631 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 98SoulBack is back with a new episode. On this album we talk about new music from Lloyd, Mary J. Blige, Teyana Taylor and Ro James. We also discuss the upcoming battle with 112 and Jagged Edge. We also talk about the controversy going on 112's breakup and why people are so upset at only two members still being part of the group. We also talk about potential battle candidates for Missy Elliott which includes Busta Rhymes and Pharrell. We look at upcoming album releases from Ro James and Teyana Taylor. Lastly we debate whether Boyz II Men is the best...
2020-05-2552 minSoulBack R&B PodcastJon B. Interview: “Bonafide” Album 25th Anniversary, Upcoming New MusicWe recently caught up with the legendary Jon B. for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation, we discussed his impactful single “Understand” with Donell Jones, memories of creating his debut album “Bonafide” upon it’s 25th Anniversary, developing his writing and producing skills as a kid, the new album he’s been working on, and much more! Check out what he had to say below.
2020-05-2345 minSoulBack R&B PodcastCindy of En Vogue Interview: “Born to Sing” Memories, “Electric Cafe” Album, What’s Next for GroupWe recently caught up with Cindy Herron-Braggs, one of the founding members of En Vogue, for an interview on Instagram Live. During our conversation we touched on memories of the group’s debut album “Born to Sing” as it’s reached it’s 30th anniversary, the success of En Vogue over many decades, the group returning with the album “Electric Cafe” after a long gap between projects, the story of how the group originally formed, and much more. Check out what she had to say below!
2020-05-2319 minSoulBack R&B PodcastMeelah Interview: Upcoming Solo Album, 702 Memories & Reuniting, Songwriting, Industry HistoryWe recently caught up with Meelah for an interview on Instagram live. She shared with us the details of what we can expect on her long awaited solo album, memories of 702 including reuniting with the group in recent years, her history as a songwriter and background vocalist, and much more.
2020-05-2332 minSoulBack R&B PodcastAdrian Marcel Interview: Upcoming Album “2B Honest”, Single “Nowhere”, Raphael Saadiq MemoriesWe were able to catch up with singer Adrian Marcel recently for an interview on Instagram Live. This comes on the heels of the release of his video for current single “Nowhere” which we were able to exclusively premiere on the site.
During our conversation, Adrian discussed his four part video series that will be leading up to his next project. He gave us some background on the upcoming album which is called “2B Honest”.
Adrian then took some time to reflect back on the release of his previous album “98th” which came out last year.
2020-05-2319 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 97We're back with another episode of the podcast. This week we talk about new music from Anthony Hamilton, Chloe x Halle and Ro James. We also talk about Jennifer Lopez potentially being on "What's Love" instead of Ashanti. We discuss the state of R&B album releases with the pandemic going on from Alicia Keys, John Legend and Ro James. We also talk about Victoria Monet's career as we try to figure out why she isn't a bigger star. Lastly we talk about the legacy of City High and what their careers would have looked like if they didn't...
2020-05-171h 06SoulBack R&B PodcastWillie Taylor (Of Day26) Interview: New Single “You Are My Life” & Reflecting On DAY26’s Debut AlbumWe recently had a chance to catch up with Willie Taylor from the R&B group DAY26.
During our conversation, we first touched on his new single “You Are My Life”. We also talk about his solo career and how he’s been consistently putting out mixtapes and singles over the past few years.
We also discussed what it’s like for him to balance life with DAY26 as well as his own solo music. We talk about new music from DAY26 as well as tours that they missed out on including the Millennium tour as well...
2020-05-1737 minSoulBack R&B PodcastTravis Cherry Interview: Producing for Case, J. Holiday, Demetria McKinney & Producer ChallengesTom of YouKnowIGotSoul caught up with producer Travis Cherry for an interview recently on Instagram Live.
We picked up where we left off following his appearance on our SoulBack R&B Podcast back in 2019. That included diving back into the discussion on which Usher album is better: “8701” or “Confessions”.
We also talked about his production in recent years for artists like Case, J. Holiday, Demetria McKinney & Raheem DeVaughn. He told us about some famous artist appearances his “Purple Room” studios, and also gave his opinion on the recent producer battles on Instagram.
We then spoke t...
2020-05-1637 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 69 (Bobby V. Interview)When you think about artists who haven’t stopped since their debut, Bobby V should be one of the first to come to mind. He put out his last album “Electrik” just last year and now he’s ready to drop some more new music. He has the new single “Everybody” which will be out tomorrow along with his upcoming album “Sunday Dinner” which is set to be released on Valentine’s Day next year. YouKnowIGotSoul had a chance to talk to Bobby about the very successful Millennium tour with B2K, Mario, Lloyd and Pretty Ricky, his upcoming single along with...
2019-10-0243 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastThe SoulBack R&B Podcast: Episode 68 (Tank Interview)The R&B general found new life on his last album “Savage” when he dropped his single “When We”. The success of the record was a shocker to a lot of people because “When We” not only dominated Urban AC, the song also crossed over to Urban radio and found some success there. This was considered a huge accomplishment to many in the industry because Urban radio is typically for younger artists, not one who has been releasing music since 2001. Tank is back with his new album “Elevation” and YouKnowIGotSoul had a chance to talk to him about the project, his col...
2019-09-2624 min
SoulBack R&B PodcastLast Episode Ever – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #732:55: Our podcast retirement party
5:20: Top 100 songs of 2017 discussion
16:51: Justin Timberlake's new singles "Filthy" and "Supplies"
30:47: Cardi B's addition to Bruno Mar's "Finesse"
36:25: Keith Sweat's new single with K-Ci Hailey
42:10: New singles from Xscape, Toni Braxton and Bobby V
48:03: Tinashe's evolution as an artist
52:30: Our thoughts on Justine Skye's debut album "Ultraviolet"
58:34: Ruzz Endz is back
1:10:14: Anticipating Craig David's new album
We're starting off 2018 with some sad news as this will be the last episode for the YouKnowIGotSoul and SoulInStereo podcast! We've had a great run but all...
2018-01-221h 19SoulBack R&B PodcastThe Bumpy Road Ahead For K. Michelle – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #722:46: K. Michelle's low first week sales
7:44: What will her legacy be like in 10 years?
12:35: Chris Brown just dropped another 12 songs
17:50: What if an artist just released songs from their vault and presented it as a new album?
25:10: Jennifer Hudson releases new single "Burden Down"
26:25: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Jennifer Hudson
30:35: The challenges of 2000's artists and touring
34:00: Recent lawsuit against Chante Moore
37:20: Songs of the year
41:55: Pay attention to Tone Stith
49:40: Mariah Carey is back on the Billboard charts
51:46: Food discussion
Christmas is just...
2017-12-2559 minSoulBack R&B PodcastBest R&B Albums In 2017 – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #710:20: Our thoughts on K. Michelle’s new album
7:35: Is it okay for R&B artists to do other genres if they’re passionate about it?
13:45: Miguel’s first week sales
20:45: The best three letter R&B artist debate
25:30: Justine Skye’s potential as the next R&B star
29:13: Best R&B albums in 2017
48:45: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Mary J. Blige
It’s been a crazy week for R&B! K. Michelle dropped her new album “KIMBERLY: The People I Used To Know” and went off on her entire label. We were a litt...
2017-12-1559 minSoulBack R&B PodcastR&B Predictions At The 2018 Grammys – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #700:35: Keith Sweat's picture with 21 Savage
2:45: Grammy talk
35:40: Our thoughts on Miguel's new album "War & Leisure"
39:52: En Vogue's comeback
45:05: Craig David returns with new music
47:40: The struggle for artists to release a debut album after 2010
51:30: The idea of linking new R&B artists with Pop acts like SZA and Maroon 5
59:15: R&B community accepting Jessie J with open arms
1:01:15: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Usher and Lalah Hathaway
The Grammy nominations are out and it's apparently Bruno mania on the internet right now. Over here, Tom is celebrating Musiq...
2017-12-041h 17SoulBack R&B PodcastWe Are Thankful For Great R&B Comebacks Like Xscape's – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #69
2:16: Kyle meets Ashanti (and Ja Rule)
11:15: Thoughts on Ashanti's new single
15:50: Thoughts on Lalah Hathaway's "Honestly" album
19:13: DAY26's comeback single "4 Shots"
22:10: Dru Hill drops a new Christmas album
24:50: Has Miguel's window closed to become a superstar?
27:45: The return of T-Pain
33:40: Xscape's comeback and their tour
37:07: Tyrese's social media antics
39:00: Mariah Carey sign with Roc Nation
48:58: Stephanie Mills statement about the state of R&B
52:06: Discussion about alternative R&B artists
Happy thanksgiving to all the R&B lovers! We have been gone a few...
2017-11-271h 04SoulBack R&B PodcastOur Halloween Consisted Of 45 Damn Chris Brown Songs – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #682:20: Review of Chris Brown's new album "Heartbreak On A Full Moon"
19:25: Review of 112's new album "Q Mike Slim Daron"
30:00: Were R&B fans pissed when Usher dropped "Yeah!"?
31:20: Is Sam Smith the king of blue eyed soul?
34:00: Tyrese's meltdown on social media
37:05: Our twitter beef with Keyshia Cole continues
43:35: Our thoughts on some of the new R&B artists
1:01:45: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Gerald Levert
We are back with a new podcast and we have a lot to talk about! We start off the podcast talking about...
2017-11-041h 15SoulBack R&B PodcastPlease Unblock Us Keyshia Cole, We Love You! – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #672:00: Review on Keyshia Cole's new album "11:11 Reset"
8:20: 112 and Jagged Edge's new collaboration single
11:40: Why are a lot of R&B songs missing the feeling these days?
20:00: Keyshia Cole's low album sales
29:40: H.E.R. releases new music
34:00: Revisiting Tweet's debut album "Southern Hummingbird"
38:00: Discussing why R&B has fallen out of the mainstream
56:30: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Keyshia Cole
This week Keyshia Cole released her new album "11:11 Reset" and of course we have plenty things to say about it. In previous episodes of the podcast, we have joked...
2017-10-231h 06SoulBack R&B PodcastWe Took Ashanti For Granted In 2002 – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #660:55: Tank's evolution as an artist
3:30: We took Ashanti for granted
6:22: More social media drama from Tyrese
10:45: Review of Chanté Moore's new album "The Rise of the Phoenix"
16:10: Review of Vivian Green's new album "VGVI"
18:15: Review of Demetria McKinney's new album "Officially Yours"
20:30: Review of Kevin Ross' new EP "Drive"
23:11: Bridget Kelly's new single
28:25: Chris Brown's documentary "Welcome To My Life" and his new album cover
32:00: The stan culture and the support for their artists
39:00: Gearing up for the release of Keyshia COle's new album
44:00: R&B Hall Of F...
2017-10-091h 07SoulBack R&B PodcastMichael Jackson Is Still Outselling R&B Artists In 2017??? – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #65
1:00: Visiting Janet Jackson’s tour bus
3:15: Making amends with Pleasure P
7:15: Review of Tamar Braxton’s “Bluebird of Happiness”
15:50: Review of Tank’s “Savage”
25:10: Review of Ledisi’s “Let Love Rule”
29:00: Review of Jhene Aiko’s “Trip”
33:20: Return of Melanie Fiona and Mya
38:30: A new Michael Jackson just came out
42:25: Final album sales for Musiq Soulchild and problems with streaming
50:35: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Justin Timberlake
After being absent for a week, we’re back with another episode. This week we talk about new album releases from Tank, Tamar Braxton, Le...
2017-10-081h 05SoulBack R&B PodcastDamage Caused By Urban Radio Blocking Out Love Songs – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #643:00: Review of Musiq Soulchild's new album "Feel The Reel"
13:00: Tamar Braxton announces retirement from music
16:06: Tyrese's crazy comments on social media
18:15: Toni Braxton's new single "Deadwood"
23:24: Review of Sammie's new album "Coming Of Age"
27:10: K. Michelle's new song with Chris Brown
29:10: How old is it to still be turning up?
34:25: New albums announced from Craig David and Syleena Johnson
40:41: Is the romance gone in R&B?
48:30: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Al B. Sure! and TLC
Another week of great R&B music to talk about. We...
2017-09-301h 02SoulBack R&B PodcastGet Your Wigs Ready, The Braxtons Are About To Snatch Them – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #631:28: Underrated R&B artists
5:12: Is it possible for your music tastes to evolve over time?
8:15: K. Michelle's new single "Birthday"
12:17: Tamar Braxton announces new album "Bluebird of Happiness"
15:05: Toni Braxton announces new album "Sex and Cigarettes"
17:18: New songs from Miguel and Sam Smith
22:45: Tours from Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson
27:30: Best song from each R&B artist
52:11: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Anita Baker, Tevin Campbell and Frank Ocean
I know we just put out our last podcast week fairly recently but there's just so much to talk...
2017-09-101h 05SoulBack R&B PodcastRanking The Best R&B Albums of the 2000s – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #622:45: Edd's first Keith Sweat concert
6:00: Kyle's first Ashanti concert
8:20: Marsha Ambrosius's new 90's inspired single
13:10: Usher is in the studio with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox?
16:30: Musiq Soulchild releases more songs off his upcoming album
20:20: Legacy of Day26 after 10 years
23:30: The weird era of R&B in the late 2000's
29:20: Ranking The Best R&B Albums of the 2000s
1:13:14: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Anita Baker and Tevin Campbell
It was a slow week in R&B but it's never a dull moment with us. We start off...
2017-09-071h 23SoulBack R&B PodcastSuddenly Every Artist Is Either Mumbling Or Jamaican – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #611:45: Rank all the members of New Edition
5:00: Jodeci's Mr. Dalvin releases a new single
6:52: Fake Jamaican accent in Urban music
9:46: Is Bryson Tiller R&B?
15:15: 112's new single "Dangerous Games"
17:47: LUke James' new single "Drip"
24:42: Keyshia Cole's new single "Incapable"
26:20: Miguel's new song "Sky Walker"
35:00: Brian McKnight's new album "Genesis"
38:35: The buzz around new R&B artist Daniel Caesar
43:30: Responding to our interview with Tank
53:20: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Jill Scott and 112
I can't believe it's already been 3 weeks but we're back with a...
2017-08-281h 07SoulBack R&B PodcastHere Are Some R&B Albums You Need To Listen To – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #601:33: Kelly Price’s “Soul Of A Woman”
7:30: Tank’s “Sex, Love & Pain”
12:00 Jon B’s “Cool Relax”
14:50: Nicole Wray’s “Make It Hot”
17:35: Toni Braxton’s “Secrets”
21:55: Amerie’s “All I Have”
27:40: Keith Sweat’s “Keith Sweat”
30:00: Ginuwine’s “100% Ginuwine”
35:35: Musiq Soulchild’s “Aijuswanaseing”
43:50: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Johnny Gill and Robin Thicke
We’ve been talking about new R&B releases for most of this podcast feature, but we decided to throw it back to some of our favorite R&B albums of all time. We take turns talking about some of the classic R&B albu...
2017-08-0159 minSoulBack R&B PodcastRecap Of A Disastrous Week For Our R&B Legends – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #590:25: Musiq Soulchild announces double album "Feel the Real"
7:32: Looking over the Urban AC charts
13:14: Thoughts on Tone Stith's new project "Can We Talk"
20:56: R. Kelly incident and whether it affects his legacy
30:20: Usher's downward spiral continues
37:30: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Donell Jones and R. Kelly
You know we had to come back with another podcast after the drama that came with this R&B this week. We start off the podcast talking about Musiq Soulchild's upcoming double album "Feel the Real". This is the follow up album to "Life On...
2017-07-2551 minSoulBack R&B PodcastThe Case For Putting Drake In The R&B Hall Of Fame – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #580:40: Review of I Love The 90s Tour with TLC, Naughty By Nature and Montell Jordan
6:00: Whatever happened to Montell Jordan?
8:00: Sevyn Streeter's new album "Girl Disrupted"
16:43: Daley's new album "The Spectrum"
21:25: New singles from Deborah Cox, Vivian Green, Dondria, June's Diary
25:32: 112 debuts new single "Strawberry"
29:53: Jagged Edge Unsung episode and new album "Layover"
41:13: Why didn't Dawn Robinson become a superstar after leaving En Vogue?
44:10: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Joe and Drake
It looks like the R&B gods heard us after we complained about the lack of...
2017-07-171h 02SoulBack R&B PodcastMid-Year R&B Music Review 2017 – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #571:40: Should we talk about alternative R&B acts such as The Internet, SZA and Bryson Tiller on this podcast?
5:35: Tribute to Prodigy of Mobb Deep
10:20: Gearing up for the release of TLC's new album
17:00: Jagged Edge releasing new album along with Unsung episode next month
20:35: Review of Stokley's new album "Introducing Stokley"
23:30: The best albums of 2017 so far
28:00: Our thoughts on H.E.R. performing at BET Experience
30:45: Favorite songs of 2017 so far
35:05: The impact of DJ Khaled on Urban music right now
41:10: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Janet...
2017-06-261h 06SoulBack R&B PodcastThe Glaring Absence Of Male R&B Sex Symbols – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #561:24: Omarion's cover of Earth, Wind & Fire's song "Reasons"
7:20: Mario's new single "Pain Is The New Pleasure"
10:45: Tank releases lead single "When We"
14:50: Love & Hip Hop's Tammy Rivera collaborating with Rico Love
21:35: Review on H.E.R.'s "Vol 2" project
33:06: The Glaring Absence Of Male R&B Sex Symbols
44:40: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Kelis and Boyz II Men
We complained about how slow R&B was the last podcast, so it looks like the R&B gods heard us loud and clear as numerous artists put out new singles this...
2017-06-191h 04SoulBack R&B PodcastPrediction On R&B Music 5 Years From Now – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #552:35: Ashanti's upcoming album
6:23: 112's upcoming album
15:50: Bryson Tiller's sampling of 90's R&B music
21:50: Is Jhene Aiko the R&B savior?
27:19: Culture vultures in R&B
31:25: LaFace Records legacy
38:45: Prediction On R&B Music 5 Years From Now
47:05: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Tamia, Chris Brown and H-Town
1:06:50: Love letters feature
R&B was very slow this week, but we're still here to bring you some entertainment. We first talk about Ashanti's upcoming album as she announced on social media recently that she's completed recording the project. We also...
2017-06-121h 15SoulBack R&B PodcastIf Retirement Is The New Thing To Do Then Count Us In – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #54
1:36: Ne-Yo's new single "Another Love Song"
3:14: Discussing Ne-Yo and what genre he fits into
4:14: Are The Weeknd and Frank Ocean R&B artists?
14:05: Meeting younger R&B fans
20:25: Mali Music's new album "The Transition of Mali"
22:15: T-Boz's rumored solo album
28:22: Update on Aaliyah and Static Major's legacy
35:41: Tank's performance at Pride Parade
41:40: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: H-Town and Christopher Williams
43:10: Another discussion on Keyshia Cole's career
Tom and Kyle are back with another podcast. It was a pretty spontaneous episode for us as we didn't...
2017-06-0655 minSoulBack R&B PodcastSomeone Told Us We're Too Old For Trap Soul!!! – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #530:35: People hating on the website
2:52: Bryson Tiller releases new album "True To Self"
7:00: New songs from Mali Music, Ameriie and Stokley
11:00: Someone told us we're too old for trap soul
19:10: Revisiting Ginuwine's nomination into the hall of fame
22:05: Is Bryson Tiller really pushing the genre forward?
26:28: The need for a new radio format for the 2000's R&B artists
41:11: What if for Usher's career
44:22: What if for Justin Timberlake's career
We are back with a unique edition of the podcast. With No Edd around, Kyle and Tom respond to...
2017-05-3058 minSoulBack R&B PodcastR&B Sales Continue To Decline And You Should Be Concerned – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #522:15: Thoughts on LeToya Luckett's "Back 2 Life" album
10:45: Ledisi's new single is trap?
18:46: Review on Faith Evans and Biggie's duet album
26:55: Ne-Yo's releases two new songs
31:00: Upcoming tours
35:22: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Ginuwine and Faith Evans
53:35: Love Letter feature
We had to a take a break last week to enjoy Mother's Day but we are back with some more R&B. We start off the podcast talking about the release of LeToya's new album "Back 2 Life" and our thoughts on the album. We spend some time raving about her collaboration...
2017-05-221h 01SoulBack R&B PodcastSome R&B Legends Wouldn't Stand A Chance In 2017 – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #510:55: Chris Brown announces double album with 40 new songs
4:30: TLC's new album cover
10:00: New single releases Marsha Ambrosius, Goapele and En Vogue
14:35: Upcoming albums from LeToya Luckett and Faith Evans
24:10: Legends in R&B that would struggle in 2017 based on physical appearance
33:40: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Destiny's Child and Monica
56:10: Love Letter feature
1:00:00: #AskYKIGS
We're back on track with episode #51. We start off the podcast by talking about the news that Chris Brown's upcoming album "Heartbreak On A Full Moon" is going to contain 40 songs. One of the songs...
2017-05-081h 06SoulBack R&B PodcastSpecial #AskYKIGS Edition – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #502:05: Fyre Festival disaster
6:00: Tamar Braxton's new single
8:00: The release of Mary J. Blige's new album
12:52: H.E.R. announces second installment of EP series
19:31: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Jon B and Brandy
30:52: #AskYKIGS (Tom's diet, Edd's thoughts on the "Black Panties" album, Kyle's singing talents, etc)
1:20:00: Love Letter feature
1:24:10: Food discussion
Welcome to episode number 50 of our podcast! It's been quite a journey since we started this thing over a year ago and we're excited to reach this milestone. We start off the podcast talking about the Fyre...
2017-05-011h 30SoulBack R&B PodcastDamn, R&B Needs a Kendrick Lamar – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #490:57: New album releases
4:50: Chris Brown announces new album and documentary
9:19: Usher's new haircut
13:22: The savior of R&B was supposed to arrive in 2012
27:15: Top 10 Best Male R&B vocalists today
47:50: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: SWV and Musiq Soulchild
1:01:35: Food discussion
We caught a lot of heat for our last podcast when we ranked the top female vocalists in the game and we're sure this episode will have very similar results! We start off the podcast talking about some of the new albums that came out last week including Avery...
2017-04-241h 09
SoulBack R&B PodcastTop 10 Best Female R&B Vocalists Today – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #484:00: Podcast journey
5:32: TLC’s new single “Way Back”
10:55: Sisqo’s remake of the “Thong Song” aka the “LeBron song”
13:05: Mariah Carey’s joint venture deal with Epic
16:00: LeToya Luckett announces new album coming soon
19:35: Ranking the top 10 Best Female R&B Vocalists today
45:50: Whatever happened to Zhane?
48:12: Ashanti comments from readers on last podcast
51:50: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Lil’ Mo and Toni Braxton
1:03:45: Food discussion
Our last podcast was our most successful episode yet, so we had to bring our A game with this podcast. With all the Ashanti hate...
2017-04-171h 11SoulBack R&B PodcastPreparing The Funeral Arrangements for R&B – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #470:55: TLC needs your help with the title for new album
2:40: New albums from Mack Wilds and Adrian Marcel
11:24: The appeal of stealing being Mr. Steal Your Girl
13:51: Tyrese's comments about Usher's trendy music
20:50: The similarities between the TV show Empire and R Kelly's "Trapped In The Closet"
24:00: Funeral for dying genre of R&B
37:55: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Jodeci and Ashanti
52:05: Food discussion
We received a lot of comments for our last podcast episode, so we felt it was necessary to come back as soon as possible to...
2017-04-0959 minSoulBack R&B PodcastSomeone Needs To Tell Mary J. Blige To Hit Us Up – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #461:07: New music from Leela James, Daley, Jill Scott, La’Porsha Renae and more
6:00: Mary J. Blige collaboration with Kanye West
12:35: Impact of LSG compared to TGT
18:00: Discussing each Mary J. Blige album
35:14: Edd addresses the podcast haters
39:55: R&B Hall Of Fame nominations: Brian McKnight and Deborah Cox
48:12: Whatever happened to Tony Rich?
50:40: Food discussion
Major League Baseball is back soon and guess what? We are back as well! We start off the podcast talking about some of the new releases in R&B this week including the release of Le...
2017-04-031h 00SoulBack R&B PodcastIntroducing The R&B Hall Of Fame – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #451:55: Tom apologizes to TLC once again3:25: Thoughts on Trey Songz’s new album “Tremaine”7:43: Tamar Braxton’s new deal with eOne13:21: Is Keith Sweat the sexiest man alive?15:00: Adina Howard is coming back with new music17:37: Whatever happened to Sam Salter?19:40: The R&B Hall of Fame (D’Angelo, Trey Songz, Keith Sweat, Alicia Keys, Tyrese, Aaliyah, Dru Hill and Erykah Badu)47:35: Food discussion
We are back with a brand new podcast! We start off the show like the last few as Tom has to apologize to TLC one more time. Not...
2017-03-2757 minSoulBack R&B PodcastMarch Madness: 112 vs Jagged Edge vs Dru Hill vs Next – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #440:15: TLC's "I Love The 90s Tour" with Montell Jordan and Naughty By Nature
4:50: Patti LaBelle announces new album
6:04: Patti pies and cobblers
7:25: Weird time in Trey Songz career
12:05: Review on Kevin Ross' debut CD "The Awakening"
17:15: 112 vs Jagged Edge vs Dru Hill vs Next
32:02: Top vocalist for male and female R&B groups
35:06: Whatever happened to Gina Thompson?
43:45: Food discussion
53:40: Songs that made us feel old
YouKnowIGotSoul is back with another podcast and for the second week straight, Tom is apologizing to the TLC fans for something! The...
2017-03-2058 minSoulBack R&B PodcastHip Hop Needs To Leave RnB Alone – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #43
0:26: Reflecting on Notorious B.I.G. –
2:45: Faith Evans’ duet album “King and I”
4:52: Could Joe be replacing Ginuwine for TGT?
8:03: The quiet promotion for Trey Songz’s upcoming album “Tremaine”
13:31: La’Porsha Renae controversial comments
15:55: Apology to TLC fans
26:02: Whatever happened to Jesse Powell?
28:52: 2006 was the last great year for both R&B and Hip Hop
33:26: Hip Hop needs to leave R&B alone
41:10: What artists killed R&B?
46:45: Album title challenge
49:55: Food discussion
YouKnowIGotSoul is back with another podcast after a week of listening to Biggie Smalls. W...
2017-03-1358 minSoulBack R&B PodcastTales Of An Emerging Artist - YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #42 (Special Guest Gaetano)2:40: Ashanti vs Tamia on the Fabolous hit "Into You"
6:00: Xscape's return to music
11:15: TLC's upcoming album
16:35: R&B Trivia
19:44: Discussing Billboard's article about Chris Brown
22:30: Gaetano shares experience at "The Making Of The Band"
29:11: Story about meetings with label executives
41:25: Food discussion
The podcast team is back to bring you another episode about R&B! This week we are joined by our good friend and emerging artist Gaetano. Most recently he got a placement on the Fat Joe and Remy Ma album "Plata O Plomo" so it was the perfect...
2017-03-0852 minSoulBack R&B PodcastThe Music Industry Almost Destroyed Us At The Start - YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #410:48: New Charlie Wilson album
3:10: Lionel Richie’s tour with Mariah Carey postponed
3:50: New Glenn Lewis project with DJ Jazzy Jeff
6:32: Mary J. Blige’s new single
11:22: Tank’s concert setlist
13:00: 112’s comeback
16:55: Soulquarius R&B festival
22:00: Music industry stories with YouKnowIGotSoul
39:05: Thoughts on Grammy awards for R&B categories
44:40: Food discussion
We are back with another podcast! With Edd too busy covering the Nicki Minaj/Remy Ma beef, Kyle and Tom take over to discuss the latest in R&B this week. We start off by talking about Charlie...
2017-02-2655 minSoulBack R&B PodcastFor Some Reason Keyshia Cole Hates Us - YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #400:37: Singers who can’t actually sing
10:25: 90’s R&B groups that don’t get enough love
13:35: Keyshia Cole’s new project
18:56: Keyshia Cole blocked us on Twitter?
20:50: Veterans incorporating trap music in their songs
25:08: Trey Songz new dating TV show on VH1
31:12: Ranking Mariah Carey’s discography
54:55: Success of the New Edition biopic
1:01:15: Food discussion
Tom is away for this episode, but Edd is back to give you the real. We start off the podcast by discussing a list we found online that talked about singers that can’t actually sin...
2017-02-171h 10SoulBack R&B PodcastFollowing The Trends in R&B Music - YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #39
2:25: New Mariah Carey single “I Don’t”
4:46: Legends trying to cater to a younger generation
6:06: Incorporating current Hip Hop/Trap artists into R&B songs
9:24: Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige on Urban AC format today
14:20: Evolution vs trends
16:11: Timbaland’s contribution to the genre
22:25: The emergence of Trap music in R&B
24:00: New Edition biopic on BET
25:35: Bell Biv DeVoe’s latest album “Three Stripes”
27:09: Musiq Soulchild’s latest single “Simple Things” and label situation
32:12: The emergence of new artist Kevin Ross and his single “Long Song Away”
34:45...
2017-02-0844 minSoulBack R&B PodcastIf The Love Isn't Like 90's R&B, We Don't Want It – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #381:13: People missing 90's R&B
3:45: The art of slow jams
8:21: The legacy of TLC and their upcoming album
13:10: Transition from the 90's to the 2000's
15:35: The lack of 90's influence in today's music
18:13: Ten albums that impacted our teenage life and are they all classics?
37:00: Chrisette Michele's performance at President Trump's inauguration and the backlash
44:00: Food discussion
We are back with another podcast! The other week Twitter was going crazy about 90's R&B and it proved to everyone that there will be another era like that in music. We...
2017-01-2251 minSoulBack R&B PodcastR&B Has Some Big Problems In 2017 – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #371:06: Mariah Carey lipsync fiasco
5:47: Mariah's upcoming tour with Lionel Richie
8:02: The return of Trey Songz braids
14:45: Chris Brown's boxing match with Soulja Boy
19:25: Chris Brown's decline as an artist
32:25: Social media's effect on R&B
45:32: New R&B releases in 2017
49:40: Pharrell's image now versus 10 years ago
52:00: Food discussion
Happy new years to everyone! We are back with a new podcast for you. First off, rest in peace to the legendary George Michael. We start off the podcast talking about Mariah Carey's NYE fiasco and the impacts that it...
2017-01-071h 01SoulBack R&B PodcastThe Best R&B Albums of 2016 – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #36We’re at the end of the year, so it’s time to talk about some of our favorite R&B albums of 2016. Edd lists some of his favorite albums including Beyonce, Bruno Mars and Maxwell. Kyle and Tom also list out some of their favorite albums on YouKnowIGotSoul which includes the likes of Tweet, Monica and Musiq Soulchild. We also talk about some of the albums we were disappointed in this year including Fantasia, Usher and Alicia Keys. We also talk some more about Mya’s Grammy nomination for her album “Smoove Jones”. Lastly we talk about some of our Nep...
2016-12-1459 minSoulBack R&B Podcast2016 R&B Was Not Grammy Worthy – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #35
The Grammy nominations just came out yesterday, so we take some time to look at each category. We also point out some of the biggest snubs in the R&B category including Tweet and Monica. We also look into the process of getting nominated at the Grammy’s. We also talk R&B in 2016 and voice our displeasure with it as this might be the worst year in terms of quality of R&B. We also look forward to some new projects including Lloyd’s EP “Tru” as well as upcoming albums by Sevyn Streeter and Mary J...
2016-12-1151 minSoulBack R&B PodcastCan Bruno Mars save R&B? – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #34We are back with a brand new episode of our R&B podcast to give you the real on Bruno Mars' new album "24K Magic" which just came out Friday. The project has a very heavy early 90's vibe to it, so we try to figure out if it will bring back R&B to the radio. We also discuss the longevity of new albums these days. Our guest Lachele claims that most people only listen to new albums for about a month before they go back to the old stuff.
We also rank our top 5 male...
2016-11-2151 minSoulBack R&B PodcastThe Death of the R&B Group – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #33 (Special Guest Digital Black of Playa)We're back with another podcast. It's been a minute since we had a special guest, so we decided to reach out to Digital Black of the R&B group Playa. If you don't remember them, they had the hit single "Cheers 2U" and they also wrote songs for the likes of Aaliyah, Ginuwine and Nicole Wray. We started off the podcast by talking about Da Bassment and all of the artists that came from that camp. We also talk about Timbaland's impact on R&B and whether it had a negative impact on the genre.
We also...
2016-11-1454 minSoulBack R&B PodcastThe Greatness and Inconsistency of Alicia Keys – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #32Alicia Keys' new album "Here" is finally out and as always, we're here to give you the real on the album. We talk about the promotion behind the album, the omission of the lead single "In Common" and the disappointing first week sales. The album is projected to sell 33-38k which is a huge drop off from her last album. We also try to figure out how Solange has managed to sell more than the 2000's superstars Alicia Keys and Usher.
We also talk about Tinashe's new mixtape "Nightride" and her journey being on RCA records since...
2016-11-0744 minSoulBack R&B PodcastEnd Of An Era With Joe Thomas' Potential Retirement – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #31
YouKnowIGotSoul is back to bring you the latest in R&B. We start off the podcast by talking about Joe’s potential retirement. He mentioned to us in an interview that his upcoming album “My Name Is Joe Thomas” may be his last because of low album sales across the board for R&B. We also talk about Alicia Keys’ upcoming album “Here”
which is set to come out next week. The release is a surprise to us as
there hasn’t been any buzz for the album. We then get into our
discussion about Usher and his decision to release “No...
2016-10-3052 minSoulBack R&B PodcastShould We Be Concerned About Usher's Album Sales? – YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #30
It’s finally that time. Usher has released his new album “Hard II
Love” and we give you the real on the album. Do yourself a favor and check out our review on the album and then give the podcast
a listen to digest our disappointment with the album. Along with our
special guest and part time contributor Zeplyn, We talk about the
overall project as well as the impact that the album has on Usher’s
legacy. Afterwards we talk about the low first week sales of the albums
and try to figure out contributing factors.
We also...
2016-09-191h 03SoulBack R&B PodcastShould Usher Release His New Album On Tidal? - YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #29
It’s been quite some time since the last podcast, but we’re finally back to talk about new music and new albums in R&B. We start off the podcast talking about the new singles from Tinashe (“Superlove”) and Sevyn Streeter (“Prolly”).
We discuss the younger generation of R&B fans the pressure that
they face when competing with Hip Hop artists on the radio. BJ The
Chicago Kid is an artist who has managed to make it work, so we look at
his situation to see how he’s been able to survive in today’s R&B
scene.
2016-08-1448 minSoulBack R&B PodcastIs Beyonce Stan Culture Hurting R&B? - YouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast Episode #28
The three most dangerous men in R&B are back with another
podcast. We’ve been gone for a good minute, but we’re back to talk about
all things in R&B. We start off the podcast talking about Beyonce’s
“Lemonade” album and get into a discussion about the stan culture. We
look at the damaging effects that cyber bullying has on the world of
R&B. Kyle and Tom reflect on the origins of stan which actually from
the message boards a decade ago. As for Beyonce’s new album, we rank her discography from best to worst.
2016-05-1757 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #27 - 03/23/2016 (Special Guest Gaetano)
Our friend Gaetano is back with us on this episode of the
podcast. We start off by talking about T-Pain’s run with autotune and
how that’s backfired on him in recent years. We can all agree that he’s
actually talented vocally, but relying on a gimmick made it hard for him
to sustain longevity. We then talk about some of the new R&B albums
that have come out recently including Jaheim’s latest project “Struggle Love”. Edd and Gaetano agree that it was a solid project, but it could have used some work on the track sequen...
2016-03-241h 00SoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #26 - 03/14/2016 (Special Guest Mike Hamilton of Atlantic Records)YouKnowIGotSoul is back with a brand new R&B podcast. On this episode, we have Mike Hamilton of Atlantic Records as a special guest. We've had an opportunity to bring in various people in the industry from artists to producers so that everyone gets to see R&B from different angles, so it was interesting to see the perspective of R&B from someone at a major record label.
In this episode, we talk about some of the exciting projects that are being released from Atlantic Records including K. Michelle's "More Issues Than Vogue" and Sevyn Streeter. Mike...
2016-03-1553 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #25 - 02/28/2016YouKnowIGotSoul is finally back with a brand new podcast. We used some cool technology this time around, but it came with some minor technical difficulties (which will be fixed in future episodes!!) In the future, you will have the opportunity to not only see the YouKnowIGotSoul team on camera, but you'll also have the chance to participate live on our podcast. More details on that to follow in the future but in the meantime...
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about some of the latest releases in R&B including Tweet's new album "Charlene". The album...
2016-02-2959 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #24 - 02/05/2016YouKnowIGotSoul is back with another podcast right before Valentine's
day. This time it's the usual crew (Edd, Kyle and Tom) talking about
some of the new R&B releases that happened last week.
We begin
the podcast talking about the return of Musiq Soulchild. For the last
two years, he has been focusing on recording music under his alter egos The Husel and Purple Wondaluv, but he's finally back as Musiq Soulchild with his new single "I Do".
After that, we talk about the death of mainstream R&B and we try to
figure out who is...
2016-02-0649 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #23 - 01/26/2016The first YouKnowIGotSoul podcast of the new year is here. We are joined by our special guest Richard Johnson of Soul Factory NYC to talk about R&B. We start off the podcast talking about some new album releases including Tank's new project "Sex, Love & Pain II”. We talk about the new Hip Hop elements that Tank brought to the new album and compared it to the original “Sex, Love & Pain”. We also talked about Monica’s new album “Code Red” which we all agreed was a very solid project. We also discussed Brandy’s new single “Beggin and Pleadin” and her move from...
2016-01-2657 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #22 - 12/14/2015It's almost the end of the year so we talk about some of the best R&B songs that were released in 2015. We discuss our upcoming year-end countdown and our crtieria for the list. Is it about chart performance or quality? Tom and Kyle also talk about the Soul Train awards and the reception that it got. Babyface just dropped his latest album "Return of the Tender Lover" so we talk about his legacy and the album itself. Lastly we talk about Tank's new partnership with Atlantic Records. He has his own label R&B Money so we talk about...
2015-12-1539 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #21 - 11/18/2015 (Special Guest Ivan Barias)Ivan Barias is the special guest for this week's edition of the podcast. You may know him as one half of the prodution duo Carvin & Ivan. Together they've played a huge part in introducing the world to Neo Soul music. With a catalog that includes Musiq Soul and Jill Scott, you know this will be an informative podcast. We talk about Musiq Soulchild's career, Jill Scott's legacy and Ivan drops some gems about Faith Evans "Faithfully" album. We also talk about the NBA and who the Michael Jordan of R&B is.
2015-11-1954 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #20 - 11/07/2015We're finally back with another episode of the R&B Podcast to discuss new music. We talk about upcoming albums for Monica and Tank. We also talk about John Michael's new project. We get into the YKIGS vault and talk stories about the Napster days.
2015-11-081h 00SoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #19 - 10/18/2015 (Special Guest Noel Gourdin)We have R&B artist Noel Gourdin
as our special guest for this podcast. The singer is known for his hit
single “The River” and his CD that he put out last year “City Heart, Southern Soul“.
In this podcast, we talk about the art of R&B duets and what makes
them special. We also talk about the integrity of R&B and what we
need to do to preserve it. The food discussion for this week: What is
your favorite type of pie?
2015-10-1953 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #18 - 10/11/2015 (Special Guest Gaetano)Our special guest for this episode is Gaetano. He's an up-and-coming artist and also a good friend of ours on the site. We talk about the usual music stuff (Janet Jackson and Tamar's latest releases) and we also give new artists some advice when they're submitting music to the site. Gaetano gives us some insight on his career as an indie artist and some of the barriers that come his way. And the food discussion: What's your favorite Halloween candy?
2015-10-1254 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #17 - 09/24/2015 (Special Guest Bobby V)Bobby V joins us on this podcast to talk about his favorite group of all time Jodeci! We talk about their legacy and the impact that their latest album has on it. We also touch on Atlanta culture and how it affects R&B with all the turning up that's going on. He gives us an update on his upcoming project. And if you listen to the whole thing, you'll get to find out how Bobby V, Edd, Tom and Kyle like their eggs done.
2015-09-2544 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #16 - 09/13/2015 (Special Guest RL)RL (formerly of the R&B group Next) joins us on this podcast to talk about the effects of social media on the careers of Justin Bieber and Chris Brown. He brings up the "Why You Always Lying" video that's been floating around Vine. We also discuss if everyone believes Timbaland is the best R&B producer in the post 90's R&B era. We also touch on his upcoming project and the various challenges that come with putting it out. And the food discussion for this week? Find out what RL's childhood sandwich consisted of.
2015-09-1351 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #15 - 09/06/2015Readers note: This podcast was actually recorded before Podcast #14 which may explain why some of the topics are the same. In this podcast, we highlight some of the producers and artists who have really supported the website. We share some stories and encounters we've had with artists like RL, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benet. We also talk about the struggle for artists that came from the 2000's to make an impact on radio these days.
2015-09-0749 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #14 - 08/29/2015Is there an R&B artist that you're looking for? This is the "where
are they now?" edition. We talk about artists like Maxwell, Keri HIlson,
Tevin Campbell and Total. Edd, Tom and Kyle also start their "open mic"
segment where they discuss random R&B topics. The one that sticks
out on this podcast is "What if Timbaland and Ginuwine continued working
together"?
2015-08-3035 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #13 - 08/20/2015 (Special Guest DJ Camper)YouKnowIGotSoul is joined by Grammy nominated producer DJ Camper for this podcast. We go deep into the R&B world and talk about New Jack Swing. We also talk about the downfall of R&B and try to pin point when mainstream music started struggling. Leave it up to Edd start off a heated debate as him and Camper go head to head about Drake's legendary status in Hip Hop. And who is better? Mary J. Blige or Mariah Carey?
2015-08-2155 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #12 - 08/01/2015Kyle and Tom are joined by guests Barry and Sope to talk about the king and queens of adult R&B. We also talk about an article Sope wrote back in 2012 which discussed some of the up and coming artists that would eventually blow up. Those names included Tinashe, Jhene Aiko and Luke James. See which artists are still waiting for their moment to shine and which artists have turned into stars.
2015-08-0159 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #11 - 07/24/2015The X-Men team is back! Edd, Kyle and Tom finally come together for a brand new podcast. We talk about Tyrese's new album as well as his numerous rants on social media including white artists vs black artists. Also, what do Keith Sweat, Montell Jordan and Future have in common? Find out by listening to our podcast.
2015-07-2558 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #10 - 07/18/2015YouKnowIGotSoul's newest writer Barry Barz joins us on this Podcast and causes a scene when he states that Usher is the best male vocalist since the 2000's. Edd is finally back and talks the greatness of Neo Soul! We also talk about Tyrese's impact and if he will be able to save R&B with his new album "Black Rose".
2015-07-1845 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #9 - 07/12/2015Sorry for the delay! This podcast was recorded last week in New Orleans. Tom and Kyle discuss the Essence Festival, the importance of a great live show and Glenn Lewis' debut album. We also have a journalist Isaiah Jackson on board with us for this show. This is a wild podcast so watch out!
2015-07-1238 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #8 - 06/28/2015Kyle and Tom hold it down for this week's podcast. Edd is currently locked up in a room writing album reviews, so he could not join this week's episode. We talk about Musiq Soulchild's new persona Purple Wondaluv, the everchanging music industry where EPs are being released more and more. We also talk about food as usual. What's better: Dunkaroos or Fruit Gushers? Lastly we revisit Faith Evan's "First Lady" album.
2015-06-2955 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #7 - 06/23/2015We talk about Janet Jackson's new single and tour! Elijah Blake and Miguel have both have great albums and we talk about them. We also talk about the defintion of indie R&B. Pancakes, french toast or waffles? Find out here! And Tom makes a shocking announcement.
2015-06-2441 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #6 - 06/07/2015We talk about Janet Jackson's comeback and what that means for R&B. Tamia just dropped a new album and we love it! Is it the best of this year? We also take some time to revisit Ne-Yo's debut album "In My Own Words".
2015-06-0848 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #5 - 5/29/2015Lauryn Hill is YouKnowIGotSoul's favorite album (1995-2004). Is Miguel the last hope for R&B? We also talk about Robin Thicke's downfall and what he needs to do to resurrect his career. Also more food madness.
2015-05-3043 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #4 - 5/24/2015It's down to Lauryn Hill vs Usher! We also discuss Usher's
legacy, the poor R&B sales for Ciara and Jamie Foxx, LA Reid's
recent comments about Mariah Carey and R&B tours.Usher's legacy: 2:45
LA Reid's comments on Mariah Carey: 9:40
Ciara and Jamie Foxx's album sales: 14:15
R&B Tours 20:10
Ginuwine & Timbaland reunion: 28:40
2015-05-2742 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #3 - 05/03/2015Round 3 results! Ed and Kyle discuss albums from Usher, Jodeci and Dru
HIll moving on to the next round. We also discuss Ciara's latest album,
Jodeci's return to music and what Mariah Carey needs to do moving
forward.
2015-05-2733 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #2 - 04/25/2015Round 2 results! Ed and Kyle discuss the craziness that is the YouKnowIGotSoul Favorite R&B albums of 1995-2004 tournament.
2015-05-2747 minSoulBack R&B PodcastYouKnowIGotSoul R&B Podcast #1 - 04/14/20151995-2004 was such a great era for R&B. The impact of that period
cannot be denied and you can clearly see that in the number of classic
albums that came out during that time. YouKnowIGotSoul wanted to
incorporate all the R&B lovers to find out what everyone’s favorite
album is.
Kyle, Tom and Ed give a brief analysis on the first round matchups. Winners included Mary. J Blige, Usher and R. Kelly.
2015-05-2751 min