Phabo on Music Influences, Manifestations, New Album, Experiences on Tour, Working With Kehlani + More

On this week's episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von welcomes Singer and Songwriter, Phabo. The R&B star chats through his career and music. Phabo Talks quitting his job to write for Kehlani. He discusses Gospel artists who have influenced his music, and takes us on a journey through his lineage and new album "Don't Get To Cozy", his experiences on tour with Kiana Lede, and writing for Khelani, Eric Bellinger and more. 

Intro: 0:00 - 6:00

Where are you from? 6:00 - 9:20

Being inspired by gospel vocalist: 9:20 - 11:50

R&B missing gospel music: 11:50 - 13:17

Soul Music having Gospel influences: 13:17 - 14:07

Songwriting Process: 14:07 - 15:21

How did you get into the music business: 15:21 - 20:10

Working with Mario: 20:10 - 20:40

What is the feeling of your music being received? 20:40 - 24:00

Working with Kehlani: 24:00 - 28:45

Respect the Pen Game: 28:45 -30:25

Don’t Get Too Cozy writing style: 30:25 - 31:37

Being inspired by Jonathan Butler: 31:37 - 35:00

Learning lessons through the Journey: 35:00 - 37:04

Working with Troy Taylor: 37:04 - 41:40

Recording with Troy: 41:40 - 43:10

The Love Songs record : 43:10 - 44:10

The visibility of R&B music: 44:10 - 48:36

Viral moments and visibility: 48:36 - 50:00

The need for artist development: 50:00 - 53:03 

Platforms for R&B Artist: 53:03 - 55:28

The importance of R&B conversations: 55:28 - 56:00

Current artists on the playlist: 56:00 - 57:37

Surprising artist in the playlist: 57:37 - 59:10

Gatekepept artist: 59:10 - 1:00:40

Growth in R&B Production: 1:00:40 1:02:15

Tour Stories: 1:02:15 - 1:06:20

Vulnerability of Artist: 1:06:20 - 1:08:43

Egos in artist peer relationship: 1:08:43 - 1:11:02

Learning from other artist: 1:11:02 - 1:13:10

Honing in on artistry: 1:13:10 - 1:15:39

Ending: 1:15:39 - 1:16:18

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