R&B legend Jon B joins Can We Talk R&B for an exclusive conversation that spans decades! Jon delves into his remarkable career, tracing his rise in the mid-1990s to his recent collaboration with Tank. He shares fascinating stories about working with iconic figures like Tupac Shakur and Babyface, and discusses his lasting impact on modern R&B. Discover how his uncredited influence has shaped artists such as Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke, and hear about his enduring passion for the genre that defined his sound. Tune in for an episode filled with music, memories, and insights from a true R&B icon!
0:00 - 1:39 Intro
1:39 - 2:42 Can We Talk
2:42 - 3:36 Top R&B Songs
3:36 - 5:27 What made you fall in love with Music?
5:27 - 7:56 Being in the Gospel Choir
7:56 - 9:02 “Pretty Girl”
9:02 - 11:13 What song were you singing to ladies
11:13 - 11:55 Being interested in different Genres
11:55 - 13:50 What led you to making this your career
13:50 - 15:07 Creating the first album
15:07 - 16:24 What led you to baby face
16:24 - 17:15 Producing music to bring an artist
17:15 - 18:00 Making honest music
18:00 - 20:44 Changing sounds between albums
20:44 - 23:41 The Jon B look
23:41 - 26:01 “The Cool Relax”
26:01 - 27:00 Being on the road with K-ci and Jojo
27:00 - 30:13 “Are you still down”
30:13 - 30:52 Break
30:52 - 34:00 In the studio with Tupac
34:00 - 34:33 Tupac’s Impact
34:33 - 36:48 “Shine”
36:48 - 42:43 Deep Dive - They Don’t Know
42:43 - 44:25 Who are you listening to?
44:25 - 47:20 Working with Tank
47:20 - 50:38 Respect The Pen: Waiting on You
50:38 - 52:21 90s vs 70s
52:21 - 57:18 Influence as an artist
57:18 - 58:20 The new album
58:20 - 59:47 Do you still love it?
59:47 - 1:02:08 Have you considered selling your publishing?
1:02:08 - 1:03:35 Outro
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🎙️ Hosted & Created by: Ian Von
🚀 Produced by: Launch Pod Studio
🎥 Shot and Edited by: Lazy Pickle Studios
📲 Presented by: Revolt Podcast Network
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