R&B Money
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Jaycen Joshua
Jaycen Joshua—Grammy-winning mix engineer and the ear behind countless modern classics—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to break down what separates a “good mix” from a record that feels finished. From gain staging and low-end translation to vocal placement, depth, and loudness, Jaycen walks through h…
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Tricky Stewart
Tricky Stewart—Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and RedZone architect—joins Tank & J. Valentine to unpack how era-defining records get built. From the first chord choice to the final vocal comp, Tricky breaks down the decisions behind smashes like Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,…
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Philip Lawrence
Philip Lawrence—Grammy-winning songwriter/producer and frequent Bruno Mars collaborator (The Smeezingtons)—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to unpack how stadium-level records get built. We get into melody-first writing, lyric clarity, chord choices that carry a hook, and the vocal/arrangement details…
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Blaq Tuxedo
Blaq Tuxedo—brothers Darius & Dominique—pull up to talk songwriting, the journey, and building records that hit both the timeline and the stage. With Tank & J. Valentine, the duo breaks down their process from melody math to production choices, how they split roles in the room, and the rollout thin…
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Marc Byers
Executive and A&R strategist Marc Byers sits with Tank & J. Valentine to map the relationships, instincts, and timing behind era-defining R&B and hip-hop moments—from internships under Kenny Gamble, to early wins with Maurice Wilcher, to linking artists, producers, and labels that shaped the sound …
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Tony Dixon
Tony Dixon (aka Antonio Dixon)—songwriter, producer, and vocal architect—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to break down how modern R&B records come together: chord language, pocket, and vocal production that lives on repeat. Tony walks through the making of Kehlani’s “out the window”—from concept to a…
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Jill Scott Highlights
This week, we’re bringing you a Highlight Episode packed with some "Golden"moments, from our recent episode with the one and only Jill Scott.
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