This special We Sound Crazy x Can We Talk R&B crossover episode is the ultimate 2024 R&B year-end recap and mashup you’ve been waiting for! Join the We Sound Crazy crew and Can We Talk R&B host, Ian Von, for Part Two as we celebrate the highs, the vibes, and the breakthroughs in R&B this year. From the hottest tracks to the most iconic moments in the culture, this power-packed episode dives deep into what made 2024 unforgettable for R&B lovers. Be sure to check out part two on the Can We Talk R&B YouTube channel and everywhere podcasts are heard.
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🎙️ Hosted & Created by: Ian Von
🚀 Produced by: Launch Pod Studio
🎥 Shot & Edited by: Lazy Pickle Studios
📲 Presented by: Revolt Podcast Network
00:00:00: Introduction
00:01:10: Welcome to the Special Episode
00:02:12: R&B Tours Discussion
00:07:04: Favorite Shows of the Year
00:08:19: New Faces in R&B
00:09:35: PJ Morton’s Tour Review
00:11:21: New and Veteran R&B Artists in Tiny Desk Performances
00:16:46: Memorable performances and festivals attended
00:18:12: Discussing the album of the year candidates
00:21:19: Impact of recent events on Diddy's music and career
00:25:18: Discussion about specific songs
00:26:04: Context of artists' behavior and music choices
00:27:00: Personal boundaries and listening preferences
00:28:02: Debate over listening to R. Kelly
00:31:50: R. Kelly's influence on R&B
00:32:34: Discussion on best music catalogs by decades
00:34:10: Female artists' impact in the 80s and 90s
00:35:15: Male and female artists' contributions in the 2000s
00:36:41: Shifting focus to songwriting and different artists in the 2000s
00:38:02: Final thoughts on the dominant artists of the 2000s
00:38:37: Discussing Contributions to Music
00:39:01: Top Music Artists by Decade
00:40:00: Usher vs. Justin Timberlake
00:42:00: Impactful Albums of the 2000s
00:42:59: Rihanna’s Influence on Music
00:45:00: Drake’s Recent Controversies
00:47:30: Kendrick Lamar and His Album GNX
00:49:00: The Drake vs. Kendrick Rivalry
00:50:00: Critique on Drake’s Evolution in Hip Hop
00:51:00: Debating Drake’s Role in R&B
00:52:47: Evaluating the newer generation of R&B artists
00:54:05: Top five new school R&B artists
01:01:32: Disparities in music industry recognition and success between black and white artists
01:07:06: Tribute to greats lost this year: Quincy Jones and others
01:08:04: Legacy and versatility of Quincy Jones
01:09:33: Impact of streaming and platforms on creative freedom
01:12:02: The enduring appeal of R&B and adult audiences
01:13:50: Growing influence of southern soul music
01:15:00: Importance of grassroots in black music
01:16:44: Anticipated tours for 2025
01:18:04: Favorite moments of 2024
01:20:04: Highlight moments on "We Sound Crazy" and "Can We Talk R&B?"
01:21:06: Guest introduction - R.L.
01:21:15: Importance of music and behind-the-scenes conversations
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