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Grammy Award-winning artist Eric Bellinger sits down with Rickey Smiley for an unfiltered conversation about his legendary career. From writing chart-topping hits for Beyoncé, Chris Brown, and Usher to the realities of navigating the music industry independently

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/WEmgafOAHmc

This conversation originally took place on the Rickey Smiley On The Spot podcast, where Eric Bellinger talks writing chart topping hits with some of the biggest names in music.

Grammy Award-winning artist Eric Bellinger sits down with Rickey Smiley for an unfiltered conversation about his legendary career. From writing chart-topping hits for Beyonc&eacute;, Chris Brown, and Usher to the realities of navigating the music industry independently
Listen to the full episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/WEmgafOAHmc">https://youtu.be/WEmgafOAHmc</a>
This conversation originally took place on the Rickey Smiley On The Spot podcast, where Eric Bellinger talks writing chart topping hits with some of the biggest names in music.

Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE.

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE.
So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here daily.

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE. So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here at your fingertips.

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE. So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here at your fingertips.
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Bonus | Eric Bellenger on the Secret to Writing Hits for Beyoncé and Chris Brown & MORE

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/bf0e70b2-cb25-4a8a-aa45-b47400e4f322/transcript

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivered a mix of entertainment, nostalgia, and major headlines as the crew discussed the tragic news that NFL star Calais Campbell’s brother, Ciarre Campbell, has been charged in connection with the death of their mother, Nateal Campbell, in Atlanta. Authorities say the case remains under investigation, while the Campbell family has asked for privacy as they grieve. The show also highlighted exciting music news ahead of the ESSENCE Festival, where Missy Elliott is set to lead a special tribute celebrating the life and legacy of Aaliyah. The tribute coincides with the 30th anniversary of Aaliyah’s groundbreaking album One in a Million, a project that helped redefine modern R&B through her collaborations with Missy Elliott and Timbaland.  

Live from the BET Awards, Gary With Da Tea caught up with B2K, who reflected on 25 years in the music industry and revealed plans for their upcoming album Eclipse along with a new single, “Mileage,” marking the group’s first new music in more than two decades. The morning also featured an in-depth conversation with R&B icon Keith Sweat, who discussed his legacy as a pioneer of New Jack Swing, the enduring appeal of classic love songs, and his upcoming performance on the One Voyage Cruise. Keith shared insights about working with Teddy Riley, his continued passion for creating music, and why love remains the driving force behind his career nearly four decades after his debut. 

Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivered a mix of entertainment, nostalgia, and major headlines as the crew discussed the tragic news that NFL star Calais Campbell&rsquo;s brother, Ciarre Campbell, has been charged in connection with the death of their mother, Nateal Campbell, in Atlanta. Authorities say the case&nbsp;remains&nbsp;under investigation, while the Campbell family has asked for privacy as they grieve. The show also highlighted exciting music news ahead of the ESSENCE Festival, where Missy Elliott is set to lead a special tribute celebrating the life and legacy of Aaliyah. The tribute coincides with the 30th anniversary of Aaliyah&rsquo;s groundbreaking album&nbsp;One in a Million, a project that helped redefine modern R&amp;B through her collaborations with Missy Elliott and Timbaland.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Live from the BET Awards, Gary With&nbsp;Da&nbsp;Tea caught up with B2K, who reflected on 25 years in the music industry and revealed plans for their upcoming album&nbsp;Eclipse&nbsp;along with a new single, &ldquo;Mileage,&rdquo; marking the group&rsquo;s first new music in more than two decades. The morning also featured an in-depth conversation with R&amp;B icon Keith Sweat, who discussed his legacy as a pioneer of New Jack Swing, the enduring appeal of classic love songs, and his upcoming performance on the One Voyage Cruise. Keith shared insights about working with Teddy Riley, his continued passion for creating music, and why love&nbsp;remains&nbsp;the driving force behind his career&nbsp;nearly four&nbsp;decades after his debut.&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | Gary With Da Tea Live at BET with KEM and B2K; NFL Star Calais Campbell’s brother charged with murder of mother; Singer Keith Sweat Joins RSMS Crew and One Voyage; and More  

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/82644ab5-462b-498f-bbf7-b47b00fd011f/transcript

The BET Awards takeover brought star power and big conversations to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, led by Gary With Da Tea’s exclusive interviews with Johnny Gill and rising R&B star Tone Stith. Gill reflected on his legendary career while celebrating the release of his new single,“A Dance, A Kiss,” a collaboration produced by Snoop Dogg that he described as one of those rare records that instantly feels special. Recent reports note the song arrived following the success of his Billboard Adult R&B hit “One Night” and serves as a preview of more music and touring plans to come. Meanwhile, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tone Stith discussed his journey from writing hits for artists like Chris Brown to stepping into the spotlight with his debut album The Edge, powered by his chart-topping single“Fly,” which recently reached No. 1 on the Adult R&B charts.  

The show also sparked debate when DaBaby doubled down on his belief that he belongs in the same conversation as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole, boldly declaring himself the best rapper alive while expressing interest in collaborating with hip-hop’s elite. Elsewhere, Dr. MJ Collier’s Wellness Wednesday segment delivered important health advice, urging listeners to prioritize comprehensive physical exams, cancer screenings, cholesterol and thyroid testing, quality sleep, and preventative care. The morning’s entertainment news also highlighted The New York Times’ newly released list of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, which included names such as Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Babyface, Lionel Richie, Kendrick Lamar, OutKast, and Taylor Swift, sparking conversation about who deserved a spot on the influential list. Packed with music industry insights, health guidance, celebrity interviews, and plenty of laughs, the episode blended entertainment and empowerment in true Rickey Smiley Morning Show fashion. 

Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

The BET Awards takeover brought star power and big conversations to the&nbsp;Rickey Smiley Morning Show, led by Gary With&nbsp;Da&nbsp;Tea&rsquo;s exclusive interviews with&nbsp;Johnny Gill&nbsp;and rising R&amp;B star&nbsp;Tone Stith. Gill reflected on his legendary career while celebrating the release of his new&nbsp;single,&ldquo;A&nbsp;Dance, A Kiss,&rdquo;&nbsp;a collaboration produced by&nbsp;Snoop Dogg&nbsp;that he described as one of those rare records that instantly feels special. Recent reports note the song arrived following the success of his Billboard Adult R&amp;B hit &ldquo;One Night&rdquo; and serves as a preview of more music and touring plans to come. Meanwhile, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tone Stith discussed his journey from writing hits for artists like Chris Brown to stepping into the spotlight with his debut album&nbsp;The Edge, powered by his chart-topping&nbsp;single&ldquo;Fly,&rdquo;&nbsp;which recently reached No. 1 on the Adult R&amp;B charts.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The show also sparked debate when&nbsp;DaBaby&nbsp;doubled down on his belief that he belongs in the same conversation as&nbsp;Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole, boldly declaring himself the best rapper alive while expressing interest in collaborating with hip-hop&rsquo;s elite. Elsewhere,&nbsp;Dr. MJ Collier&rsquo;s Wellness Wednesday&nbsp;segment delivered important health advice, urging listeners to prioritize comprehensive physical exams, cancer screenings, cholesterol and thyroid testing, quality sleep, and preventative care. The morning&rsquo;s entertainment news also highlighted&nbsp;The New York Times&rsquo;&nbsp;newly released list of the&nbsp;30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, which included names such as&nbsp;Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Babyface, Lionel Richie, Kendrick Lamar, OutKast, and Taylor Swift, sparking conversation about who deserved a spot on the influential list. Packed with music industry insights, health guidance, celebrity interviews, and plenty of laughs, the episode blended entertainment and empowerment in true&nbsp;Rickey Smiley Morning Show&nbsp;fashion.&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | Gary With the Tea Live at The BET Awards: Johnny Gill and Singer/Songwriter Tone Stith talks with Gary; Wellness Wednesday with Dr. MJ Collier; DaBaby claims best rapper alive title; and More  

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/ff5718e3-9861-4082-84cd-b47a01071b59/transcript

The crew kicked things off with a look at the political battle unfolding in Colorado, where progressive Democrats are once again challenging longtime party leaders in closely watched primary races that could signal where Democratic voters want the party to go next. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson reflected on the powerful prayer and list of non-negotiables that he says led him to meeting Ciara, sharing the now-famous story of how he wrote down the qualities he wanted in a wife and met her just days later. The show also touched on trending headlines, including reactions to Donald Trump’s latest social media post about Barack Obama and ongoing legal challenges to new Medicaid work requirements.  

The entertainment side was just as packed, with Gary With Da Tea catching up with hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte at the BET Awards, where she discussed her longtime role as the voice of the awards show, mentoring young talent, and new music featuring an all-star lineup that includes Stevie Wonder, Common, Q-Tip, Toni Braxton, and Anthony Hamilton. Q Parker of 112 also stopped by to preview his appearance on the One Voyage Cruise, talk about his mission to bring romance back to R&B through his Evolution of Romance project, and introduce his latest single, “Put It On.” The episode also featured an inspiring conversation with former NBA player and Jordan Brand executive Howard White, who opened up about his battle with the rare heart condition ATTR-CM and urged listeners to pay attention to symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, and shortness of breath. Between celebrity interviews, music talk, and the crew’s signature humor, the show delivered a mix of inspiration, entertainment, and unforgettable moments. 

Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show 

The crew kicked things off with a look at the political battle unfolding in Colorado, where progressive Democrats are once again challenging longtime party leaders in closely watched primary races that could signal where Democratic voters want the party to go next. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson reflected on the powerful prayer and list of non-negotiables that he says led him to meeting Ciara, sharing the now-famous story of how he wrote down the qualities he wanted in a wife and met her just days later. The show also touched on trending headlines, including reactions to Donald Trump&rsquo;s latest social media post about Barack Obama and ongoing legal challenges to new Medicaid work requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The entertainment side was just as packed, with Gary With&nbsp;Da&nbsp;Tea catching up with hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte at the BET Awards, where she discussed her longtime role as the voice of the awards show, mentoring young talent, and new music featuring an all-star lineup that includes Stevie Wonder, Common, Q-Tip, Toni Braxton, and Anthony Hamilton. Q Parker of 112 also stopped by to preview his appearance on the One Voyage Cruise, talk about his mission to bring romance back to R&amp;B through his&nbsp;Evolution of Romance&nbsp;project, and introduce his latest single, &ldquo;Put It On.&rdquo; The episode also featured an inspiring conversation with former NBA player and Jordan Brand executive Howard White, who&nbsp;opened up&nbsp;about his battle with the rare heart condition ATTR-CM and urged listeners to pay attention to symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, and shortness of breath. Between celebrity interviews, music talk, and the crew&rsquo;s signature humor, the show delivered a mix of inspiration, entertainment, and unforgettable moments.&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | Progressives look to keep winning in Colorado; Gary With The Tea chats with MC Lyte at BET Awards; Q. Parker from 112 joins RSMS crew; and More  

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/477fd895-7396-4382-9096-b479010ba324/transcript

Bonus | Eric Bellenger on the Secret to Writing Hits for Beyoncé and Chris Brown & MORE

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