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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DJ Hed and Gina Views sit down with Kenyon Dixon for a conversation about the current state of R&amp;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&amp;B debate and R&amp;B Mount Rushmore, and explains the difference between soul and R&amp;B.&nbsp;
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0:00 Intro&nbsp;
1:00 Name Pronunciation&nbsp;
2:30 Balancing Travel &amp; Music&nbsp;
4:30 Singing In Tyrese vs Tank Verzuz&nbsp;
8:45 Judging Verzuz
12:00 The State Of R&amp;B Currently&nbsp;
13:30 Staying Confident&nbsp;
14:00 Singing &amp; Writing For Women vs Men
15:30 Religion Affecting How He Writes&nbsp;
17:00 Important R&amp;B Elements&nbsp;
19:45 Meaning Of &ldquo;Ego Ruins Everything&rdquo;&nbsp;
21:00 Something Ego Has Cost Him&nbsp;
22:45 &ldquo;No Jodeci&rdquo;&nbsp;
24:00 R&amp;B Mount Rushmore&nbsp;
24:45 King Of R&amp;B
26:00 Repeating Theme Of &ldquo;Running&rdquo; Throughout The Album&nbsp;
27:45 Using Therapy To Help In Music &amp; Life&nbsp;
29:30 Difference Between Soul &amp; R&amp;B&nbsp;
31:30 What Rappers Can Learn From R&amp;B Singers&nbsp;
33:00 Upcoming Live Shows&nbsp;
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Effective Immediately is a nationally syndicated radio show and podcast that serves as the ultimate destination for cultural conversations, exclusive interviews, and relevant content. Hosted by radio and television veteran DJ Hed and new media superstar Gina Views, the show is dedicated to injecting integrity and authenticity back into the media landscape. With a unique blend of raw authenticity, industry expertise, and cultural relevance, Effective Immediately is redefining media while staying true to the voices that shape it.

Effective Immediately is a nationally syndicated radio show and podcast that serves as the ultimate destination for cultural conversations, exclusive interviews, and relevant content. Hosted by radio and television veteran DJ Hed and new media superstar Gina Views, the show is dedicated to injecting integrity and authenticity back into the media landscape. With a unique blend of raw authenticity, industry expertise, and cultural relevance, Effective Immediately is redefining media while staying true to the voices that shape it.

Effective Immediately Is a nationally syndicated radio show and podcast. Which is the destination for cultural conversation, interviews and relevant subject matter, hosted by radio / television veteran DJ Hed & new media superstar Gina Views. The show aims to inject integrity and authenticity back into the media ecosystem. Airing weekly on Sunday's at 5pm PST on Hip Hop Nation via SiriusXM.

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Kenyon Dixon Talks New Album, R&B Mount Rushmore, King Of R&B Debate & How He Shapes His Sound | Bonus

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