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February 24, 2025 51 mins
On this episode, Case joins Can We Talk R&B for an unforgettable conversation! He takes us back to his early days in NYC, sharing his journey through the music industry and how things have changed over the years. Case also weighs in on Irv Gotti’s recent passing, Babyface being disrespected at the Grammys red carpet, and the impact of his timeless ‘90s and 2000s hits. Plus, he sets the record straight on being romantically linked to Mary J. Blige, his recent surprise appearance at Usher’s show in ATL, and so much more. Don’t miss this deep dive into R&B history! This is one episode you don’t want to miss! 🎶✨ 🧧 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/canwetalkrnb 📱Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & iHeart Now!!!! ✅Don’t forget to stream & rate us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart - CLICK LINKS BELOW! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zfIA072HwTapLg019UDcM iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-can-we-talk-rb-119355435/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-we-talk-rnb-podcast/id1703170636 📲Stay connected with Us! #CanWeTalkRnB #CWTRB Hosted & Created by: Ian Von | www.instagram.com/IanVonMusic Produced by: Launch Pod Studio | www.instagram.com/LaunchPodStudio Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:08: Introduction by Ian Von, the R&B Ambassador 00:00:21 - 00:00:29: Case discusses the blurring of hip hop and R&B 00:00:30 - 00:00:44: Conversation on auto-tune's impact on music 00:00:45 - 00:01:10: Introduction of Case, a legacy R&B artist 00:01:11 - 00:01:22: Case talks about growing up with R&B music 00:01:23 - 00:02:03: Discusses involvement with cameo band 00:02:04 - 00:03:04: Case explains when he fell in love with R&B 00:03:05 - 00:03:45: Journey to a recording deal with Def Jam 00:03:46 - 00:04:10: "Touch Me, Tease Me" and its success 00:04:11 - 00:05:05: Competitive R&B scene in the 90s 00:05:06 - 00:05:54: Creative process and songwriting experiences 00:05:55 - 00:06:27: Case’s thoughts on leaving Def Jam 00:06:28 - 00:07:19: Case on what's kept his love for R&B alive 00:07:20 - 00:08:06: Music as an expression of personal stories 00:08:07 - 00:09:20: Reflecting on his relationship with Mary J. Blige 00:09:21 - 00:10:04: Idea of the "King of R&B" and legends 00:10:05 - 00:10:51: Usher’s platform for artists and Case’s involvement 00:10:52 - 00:11:12: Modern R&B and maintaining the classic sound 00:11:13 - 00:11:48: Beyoncé's influence and impact 00:11:49 - 00:12:15: Discussion on R&B awards and industry recognition 00:12:16 - 00:13:05: Future projects and collaborations 00:13:06 - 00:14:40: Closing thoughts on musical legacy and celebration of R&B artists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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