DJ Hed and Gina Views sit down with Kenyon Dixon for a conversation about the current state of R&B, his creative process, and what continues to shape his sound. Kenyon breaks down the meaning behind Ego Ruins Everything, shares his thoughts on the King of R&B debate and R&B Mount Rushmore, and explains the difference between soul and R&B. 

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0:00 Intro 

1:00 Name Pronunciation 

2:30 Balancing Travel & Music 

4:30 Singing In Tyrese vs Tank Verzuz 

8:45 Judging Verzuz

12:00 The State Of R&B Currently 

13:30 Staying Confident 

14:00 Singing & Writing For Women vs Men

15:30 Religion Affecting How He Writes 

17:00 Important R&B Elements 

19:45 Meaning Of “Ego Ruins Everything” 

21:00 Something Ego Has Cost Him 

22:45 “No Jodeci” 

24:00 R&B Mount Rushmore 

24:45 King Of R&B

26:00 Repeating Theme Of “Running” Throughout The Album 

27:45 Using Therapy To Help In Music & Life 

29:30 Difference Between Soul & R&B 

31:30 What Rappers Can Learn From R&B Singers 

33:00 Upcoming Live Shows 

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