R&B Money

Philip Lawrence—Grammy-winning songwriter/producer and frequent Bruno Mars collaborator (The Smeezingtons)—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to unpack how stadium-level records get built. We get into melody-first writing, lyric clarity, chord choices that carry a hook, and the vocal/arrangement details that turn good songs into culture-shifting moments. Philip traces the arc from early sessions to global smashes, the te...

Blaq Tuxedo—brothers Darius & Dominique—pull up to talk songwriting, the journey, and building records that hit both the timeline and the stage. With Tank & J. Valentine, the duo breaks down their process from melody math to production choices, how they split roles in the room, and the rollout thinking behind new music. They also get into writing Chris Brown’s “Iffy” and their own record &ldquo...

Tony Dixon (aka Antonio Dixon)—songwriter, producer, and vocal architect—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to break down how modern R&B records come together: chord language, pocket, and vocal production that lives on repeat. Tony walks through the making of Kehlani’s “out the window”—from concept to arrangement to the performance choices that make it land—plus the collaboration habits ...

Jill Scott sits with Tank & J. Valentine to talk about how songs start, how performances breathe, and how an artist protects her center. She walks through the making of signature records——and the choices behind phrasing, silence, and dynamics. We get into the bandstand, the poem-to-melody pipeline, collaboration that serves the story, and what she’s chasing next in the studio and on stage.

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Vincent Herbert sits down with Tank & J. Valentine to unpack the executive side of R&B and pop: discovering and developing artists, shaping records from demo to delivery, and building the teams that turn moments into movements. From the studio floor to boardroom strategy, Vincent breaks down how A&R, production, and marketing align—what makes a single undeniable, how to protect an artist’s identity, and when...

Jacob Latimore, singer, songwriter, and actor—breaks down the discipline behind his records, the lessons learned on set, and how he balances leading roles (including The Chi) with building a catalog that keeps fans locked in. From early breakthroughs to new chapters, Jacob opens up about craft, faith, and consistency.

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Season 4 keeps moving with the incomparable Amerie—singer, songwriter, and architect of a groove that reshaped the 2000s. Live with Tank & J. Valentine, Amerie breaks down the making of her signature sound, the discipline behind the pen and vocal stacks, and how she continues to evolve as a creative across music and culture. We talk albums, global moments, and what it takes to build records that still move dance floors an...

Season 4 keeps rolling with B2K, the group that defined an era with chart-topping records, tight choreography, and stadium energy. Live with Tank & J. Valentine, the fellas revisit the grind behind the early singles—“Uh Huh,” “Gots Ta Be,” “Girlfriend,” “Bump, Bump, Bump”—and the blueprint that made B2K a movement. We unpack the studio process, vocal stacks, show rehea...

Season 4 continues with Ty Dolla $ign—writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and A&R mind shaping the next wave of R&B. Ty breaks down a decade since his critically acclaimed debut Free TC, the launch of EZMNY Records and its flagship artist Leon Thomas (fresh off six GRAMMY® nominations), and the musical lineage that runs in his family. We get into Ty’s collaborative DNA—Babyface, Brandy, Jagged Edg...

Join Tank and J. Valentine as they celebrate an incredible milestone—151 episodes of the R&B Money Podcast! In this special episode, the duo takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting their favorite moments, legendary guests, and unforgettable conversations from the past 150 episodes.

Whether you've been rocking with the podcast since Day 1 or just joined the family, this recap is packed with love, laughs, and legacy.

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Tune in to Episode 149 of the R&B Money Podcast as Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the multi-talented Christina Milian. From topping the charts as a singer to shining on screen as an actress, Christina shares her journey through the entertainment industry. In this episode, she discusses her musical beginnings, breakthrough moments in both music and film, and her ventures into entrepreneurship. Christina also gives us a glim...

Join us for Episode 148 of the R&B Money Podcast where Tank and J. Valentine sit down with renowned songwriter Dewain Whitmore Jr. Known for crafting hits for artists like Rascal Flatts and the Jonas Brothers, as well as collaborations with global stars such as Chris Brown and Davido, Dewain shares insights from his journey through the music industry. Dive into the stories behind his chart-topping songs, explore his approach to...

In Episode 147 of the R&B Money Podcast, join Tank and J. Valentine as they sit down with Terry "TR" Ross, a trailblazer in artist management and music production. Known for his strategic vision and deep industry connections, Terry has played a pivotal role in launching and sustaining the careers of some of the biggest names in music. Dive into Terry’s journey through the music industry, his philosophy on artist developme...

Join us for an electrifying episode of the R&B Money Podcast as we sit down with the incomparable Larrance Dopson, CEO of the renowned music collective 1500 or Nothin'. Larrance, a Grammy-winning producer and visionary leader, has significantly shaped the sound of modern music, collaborating with giants like Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg. In Episode 146, Larrance shares his journey from musician to mogul, the philosophy behind 1500 or ...