

D’Mile
D’Mile—Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician—joins J. Valentine for a deep dive into the craft behind some of the most soulful records of this generation. From shaping the sound of H.E.R. to contributing to Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak), D’Mile breaks down what it really tak…

Bryce Wilson
Bryce Wilson, producer, songwriter, and founding member of Groove Theory, joins J. Valentine to break down one of the most influential sounds in R&B history. Best known for the classic “Tell Me,” Bryce shares how Groove Theory helped shape the mid-’90s shift toward a more minimal, groove-driven so…

DJ Mormile
DJ Mormile—music executive, A&R strategist, and co-manager behind the rise of Rae Sremmurd—joins J. Valentine for a real conversation on how artists are built behind the scenes. From the EarDrummers / Mike WiLL Made-It era to the breakout success of “Black Beatles,” Mormile breaks down what it act…

Q Parker
Q Parker of 112 joins J. Valentine for a deep dive into one of R&B’s most iconic groups. From the Bad Boy era to timeless hits, Q breaks down the journey of 112, the brotherhood, and the records that helped define a generation. We get into the making of classics like “Cupid,” “Peaches & Cream,” “O…

Verzuz Recap
J. Valentine & Bobby Outside are back breaking down the Tank vs Tyrese Verzuz—two of R&B’s strongest voices going hit-for-hit. From vocals and catalog to star power and cultural impact, they go round-by-round and call it how they see it. This is real R&B talk—no filters. In this episode: Hit-for-hi…

KevOnStage
KevOnStage —comedian, actor, and one of the most influential digital creators in comedy—joins & J. Valentine for a real conversation on building a career in the new era of entertainment. Known for his relatable, family-centered humor and viral content, Kev has built a massive audience across YouTub…

Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige—the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul—joins J. Valentine for a powerful conversation on legacy, resilience, and the music that changed the culture. From timeless classics to personal evolution, Mary opens up about the journey behind the records, the lessons that shaped her, and what it takes to s…

Elmiene
Elmiene joins Tank & J. Valentine for a conversation on soul, storytelling, and carving out a voice in today’s R&B landscape. Known for his rich tone and emotional delivery, Elmiene talks about the journey from early influences to building a sound that feels timeless but current. We get into writin…

Wale
The DMV wordsmith pulls up for a real conversation on lyricism, vulnerability, and building albums that age well. With Tank & J. Valentine, Wale talks poetic influence, balancing rap and R&B sensibilities, navigating the industry, and protecting the pen in an era driven by moments. We get into cata…

Dr. Benjamin Wright
Legendary composer and arranger Dr. Benjamin Wright joins Tank & J. Valentine for a masterclass in orchestration, arrangement, and musical storytelling. From shaping iconic R&B records to scoring timeless moments, Benjamin breaks down how strings, horns, and live instrumentation elevate a song from…