Louisville's Rashad Ali of The RnB Talk Show brings nearly three decades of music industry hustle to The Kenny D Show, breaking down his journey from 15-year-old concert flyer designer earning $500 cash to hosting one of the most respected R&B podcasts in the game. This Kentucky native gets deep about interviewing 476+ legendary and independent artists since 2016, including career-defining conversations with Raheem DeVaughn, Kenny Lattimore, and Janet Jackson that left him starstruck. Rashad spills on his mama's girl group "Three Shades Deep," watching Soul Train at age four, and how Don Cornelius inspired his interviewing style that separates him from the pack. The conversation covers his transition from hip-hop to R&B content, landing features in 32+ magazines, and why consistency beats everything when building your podcast empire. Kenny D pushes on marriage in 2025, social media destroying relationships, and Rashad's hot takes on August Alsina vs Raheem DeVaughn plus other legendary artist matchups. Real talk about helping independent artists, future Roku TV plans, and what it takes to stay relevant after six years of grinding in the podcast space.
Connect with Rashad Ali:
Email: rshadrnb@gmail.com
Instagram: @thernbtalkshow
LinkedIn: the-rnb-talk-show
YouTube: @TheRnBTalkShow
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