Episode 175 of the R&B Money Podcast brings us a legend. Keith Sweat — singer, songwriter, producer, and one of the architects of New Jack Swing — sits down to chop it up about what the music industry never wanted him to know, and how he figured it out anyway.

Keith gets real about his come-up from Harlem, what it actually takes to build longevity in this business, and the deals he took, the deals he passed on, and the lessons that came from both. This isn't just a music conversation — this is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, ownership, and surviving an industry designed to take everything from you.

Episode 175 of the R&amp;B Money Podcast brings us a legend. Keith Sweat &mdash; singer, songwriter, producer, and one of the architects of New Jack Swing &mdash; sits down to chop it up about what the music industry never wanted him to know, and how he figured it out anyway. Keith gets real about his come-up from Harlem, what it actually takes to build longevity in this business, and the deals he took, the deals he passed on, and the lessons that came from both. This isn't just a music conversation &mdash; this is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, ownership, and surviving an industry designed to take everything from you.

R&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine.

This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans. 

R&amp;B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&amp;B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter &amp; executive J. Valentine.
This podcast is for the super dedicated R&amp;B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&amp;B Money has created a fly space for artist &amp; executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans.&nbsp;

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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 takes to create music that feels timeless. We get into musicianship, chord progressions, live instrumentation, and the discipline behind building records that stand out in today’s landscape.

We also introduce his new artist India Shawn, highlighting the next chapter of his creative journey and artist development.

D&rsquo;Mile&mdash;Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician&mdash;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 &amp; Anderson .Paak), D&rsquo;Mile breaks down what it really takes to create music that feels timeless. We get into musicianship, chord progressions, live instrumentation, and the discipline behind building records that stand out in today&rsquo;s landscape. We also introduce his new artist India Shawn, highlighting the next chapter of his creative journey and artist development.

D’Mile

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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 sound that blended hip-hop and soul. He dives into the creative process behind the music, the importance of feel over complexity, and why that era still resonates today.

We also get into his transition from artist and producer into the world of film and television, and how he’s continued to evolve creatively across industries.

Bryce Wilson, producer, songwriter, and founding member of Groove Theory, joins J. Valentine to break down one of the most influential sounds in R&amp;B history. Best known for the classic &ldquo;Tell Me,&rdquo; Bryce shares how Groove Theory helped shape the mid-&rsquo;90s shift toward a more minimal, groove-driven sound that blended hip-hop and soul. He dives into the creative process behind the music, the importance of feel over complexity, and why that era still resonates today. We also get into his transition from artist and producer into the world of film and television, and how he&rsquo;s continued to evolve creatively across industries.

Bryce Wilson

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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 actually takes to create a hit, develop talent, and navigate major label systems.

This is a deep dive into the business, the relationships, and the decisions that shape careers.

DJ Mormile&mdash;music executive, A&amp;R strategist, and co-manager behind the rise of Rae Sremmurd&mdash;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 &ldquo;Black Beatles,&rdquo; Mormile breaks down what it actually takes to create a hit, develop talent, and navigate major label systems. This is a deep dive into the business, the relationships, and the decisions that shape careers.

DJ Mormile

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