Brian Alexander Morgan • R&B MONEY Podcast • Ep.098

The Authority On All Things R&B !
On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the legendary 100 percenter, writer and producer, Brian Alexander Morgan. Hailing from Wichita, Kansas, Morgan's musical journey took him from the Midwest to Sacramento and ultimately to the heights of the R&B world.
Over his illustrious career, Morgan has worked with R&B royalty, including SWV, with whom he crafted numerous hits like "Weak," "Right Here/Human Nature," and "Rain." He's also collaborated with luminaries such as Chante Moore, Usher, and Charlie Wilson. Morgan shares captivating stories about his rise in the industry, from getting his start with Jay King and Club Nouveau to becoming one of the most in-demand writer/producers of the 90s.
Tune in for an engrossing conversation as Morgan reflects on the life-changing moments, challenges overcome, and indelible music he's created while leaving his mark on the R&B landscape. Brian Alexander Morgan is Now on The R&B Money Podcast!
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0:00 Intro
3:00 Wichita Kansas
13:40 New Music
18:30 Weak
25:00 Production
31:25 SWV
1:04:25 Business
1:26:23 Top 5 R&B Singers
1:31:28 Top 5 R&B Songs
1:33:20 R&B Voltron
1:36:10 I Aint Saying No Names
1:43:00 Grateful
1:45:50 Music
1:49:05 Outro

[@dezarylondon1848]

Time for my new version of Saturday morning cartoons lol

[@inksationalscreenprinting1266]

Right lol

[@Adoring1000]

Yes!! Cartoon version

[@cshell75]

Big facts. I’m always 10 minutes early waiting in the chat!

[@vincentcrawford6207]

Exactly. Lol.

[@vincentcrawford6207]

He had a drum machine in service in '82?!?!?🤯🤯 Iconic.

[@donnawaters5463]

I love Tank’s positive outlook on everything! He’s ALWAYS looking at the bright side!

[@williewakawhistle9058]

This is one of you guys most important interviews ever and I don't think people even understand

[@KansaiKiki-mu9cv]

can you please say it again?

[@fayettenampeach]

So true!! I'm behind on episodes. I came to watch the Marsha Ambrosius episode. I saw him in the thumbnail and had to stop here first

[@OY3AH2023]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 -OY3AH! I think they’ll even understand this maybe in 10-20 more years ! Talk about genius and Hits!

[@MsATLVirgo]

Brian Alexander Morgan IS the soundtrack to LIFE!! Genius!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MyloArtist]

My guy Brian is so humble.. guy said “was this a good show? Was this a good one?” lol…. Yesss nigga it was 🔥🔥🔥🤣

[@clariseharrington8252]

😂❤

[@hilltameka58]

I love the brotherhood Jay and Tank has❤ I've watched Every episode 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@user-nb3rt1jf4v]

They are boyfriends

[@bobbymorg34567]

Thank you for taking it BACK. Him working with SWV was Destiny!!!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

💯

[@GJuhbez4life]

Who agrees we need an album along with podcast 🎤🎶

[@sheischic77]

That SWV Rain is a beast of a song ! My word !!!

[@sheischic77]

I love how J makes his points ! He is so intelligent that he understands the business so well

[@relltalk4549]

Had My R&B ☕️ this morning. Time to start my Saturday. This Pod is Brilliant. Esp if your an R&B head. Gives you sooo much history and background of music and songs and even the artist. This is a hit Pod Emmy Deserving Pod. Thanks Tank And Jay for this. Keep it coming we are all here to support and keep this R&B train moving.

[@speaksakia]

The way I smile ear to ear when Tank plays “I ain’t saying no names” intro is crazy 😅😅 Definitely my fav segment! 😂😂

[@didntcreateahandle]

You have to sing it with him. 🎤😅

[@Justme12369]

Yes sir, this was a good one 🎉 The vulnerability at the end of this episode was beautiful to watch.

[@blackberrymolasses1502]

BAM isn’t talked about enough for me…I’m so glad he was on the podcast. You can see how he is still in awe that his own contribution to the music industry is still impacting us today

[@DIXIFREELY]

SWV's "That's What I Need" is still in regular rotation for me. BAM's production, those lush harmonies and ear snatching backgrounds on that song are second to none. Thank you Brian for the great memories.

[@rahdream]

That Missy story was about to be fire!😂

[@reggiecarter7167]

This episode made me so happy because I love BAM! Such a good story teller!

[@sonyarobinson9262]

I’m a Smooth Jazz head. I was glad to hear the name Wayman Tisdale come up! Very talented man who died way too soon. 😢 BTW, Jaco Pastorious died in 1987. His Portrait of Tracy is a classic but erratic composition. Which makes sense.

[@johnking2939]

Classic COLAB with SWV (Always On My Mind). One of Brian ICONIC productions of that track

[@terrellgrant1570]

Never heard of him but heard him my whole life and that my friends is the beautiful thing about this beautiful show ❤

[@fayettenampeach]

He's also the guy singing on "You're Always on My Mind." I'm surprised they didn't mention it.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts!

[@Bbz384]

J and Tank was taking the Teddy thing so personal. That man can have his opinion about the music he made and it can be subjective.

[@cajunbatman]

He can have an opinion and still be dead wrong.

[@thatnicole84]

​@@cajunbatmanand so can they.

[@cajunbatman]

@@thatnicole84 But they weren't

[@Goldfeathers7]

@@cajunbatmanhow was BAM wrong?

[@bencromwell707]

Brain Alexander Morgan He is a underrated OG #RnB #Money

[@tishairvin6507]

Martha Wash is a power house! SWV first album is a classic, always in rotation. Raw vocals, genius producing. This is legendary. Cant wait to hear his Top 5 and his "no name story" lol Can we get ad-libs back in r&b??? 😂😂😂😂

[@user-vf4vb7se3l]

So many people are sleep on “Wednesday Lover” by the Gap Band. One of the coldest songs ever! Play it to this day…

[@Boogiesince]

Jagged Edge did an excellent remake to it.

[@astoldbytravi]

This!!!!!

[@DesiLu4Life]

Martha Wash and Sylvester have similar voices

[@DesiLu4Life]

Nas is a legend

[@CSUGTV]

JE brought that song to me back in 97 and it took years to find out it was a remake. People don't talk about how great that album is to this day

[@vintagesoulchild8271]

This is why R&B Money is the best show rn! Brian Alexander Morgan?!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@FrannieFreshh]

Please get D’Angelo on!!!!!!!

[@slimmdolfancutta8686]

On God!!!

[@jameelasmith5371]

SWV’s It’s About Time is in my top five R&B albums of all time. Still in heavy rotation

[@dobsashimself]

This is the most "business" episode yet! Been a BAM fan since the 90s

[@latriviasbrown4472]

My favorite Saturday morning 🌄 spark Almost to 100th episode 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@aprilwoods6923]

Absolutely love this podcast. Hearing my favorite songs deconstructed is amazing!

[@DaFinestAngie]

Okay we are almost to the 100th episode. Looking for 100 to be EPIC!! Can’t wait to see who it will be!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

👀

[@blessingshai]

I think it’s Stevie !

[@tessatheartist33]

@@blessingshai Stevie wonder? Ooo

[@darrellmccall6100]

And J. Valentine ...you don’t have to be always right. Let the guests speak their experience and truth. This is an informative podcast; you want all experiences, facts, and perspectives to be heard. Still, ultimately, it is about your guests and their process of educating people who want to get into this business. Perspective can be debatable, but rules are not. There are always "unwritten rules," but he explained the actual rules with permissions allowed, and he would know. Always remember your position and the goals of this podcast. This will also enable other guests to feel comfortable coming on and explaining their journey. Much respect to this podcast.

[@Bbz384]

Agreed. I didn’t like this part of the conversation. J. Valentine needs to let the guest speak. And let them talk about their perspective of the business. Also, it’s like dude were you there. Lol

[@msmojo1]

He done this before and he a grown man so you know he's not going to change his ways. He did this when Tiffany spoke invalidating people experiences like he was there when things happened.

[@darrellmccall6100]

@@msmojo1 He seems to be sharp, and he also reads comments. I have noticed it in other interviews, too, and maybe no one says anything to him. It's a great podcast, and I have much experience with alpha personalities as I manage them and I am an alpha. Sometimes we need to pull back but others will not tell us.

[@marciojackson362]

I think his reasoning is because he's close to the Jackson family and personally friends with Michael

[@kaylad4486]

Brian was right. The label makes those big decisions.

[@norishenderson9518]

My guy from the hometown of Wichita, KS!! We love Brian here!!! ✊🏾 He’s telling the truth it’s like that here to this day!

[@renebenton77]

His favorite Uncle was my first guitar teacher in Omaha. His family would come up during the summer. I have known him since we were little kids. He has always had great ears.

[@blessingshai]

This was not a good episode, it was a GREAT episode!! Truly a masterclass .

[@MrDudley175]

Brian Alexander Morgan is that GUY... great spirit and a real dude,he feels like a friend... You gentlemen can't miss ,please keep them coming... Information , entertainment and real talk..

[@marleymarsss]

That last top 5 note was crazy lol Tank was giving Pastor 😂😂😂

[@1mamakuh]

I love how much genuine love was evident in this episode. Tank churching everything up for Brian. The grown man discussion, disagreement then actual listening and respect. His top 5 was CRAZY (I got homework to do)! Never even thought about all the voices of Michael Jackson! And J with his business mind! He plays no games okay! I just loved the entire content of this episode. This was real real good!! ❤

[@nieashapearson5327]

Man if lalah Hathaway comes on the podcast I’m literally watching that episode everyday.

[@bobbymorg34567]

and it BETTER be at least 2 hours😂

[@clariseharrington8252]

❤

[@tspoonofmiya4739]

I'm so grateful for this podcast! I've never heard of this man before in my life, and to discover that he has written some of my absolute FAVORITE songs is mind blowing to me. This podcast is so special ❤.

[@kayla_deja26]

Brian Alexander Morgan is the goat. So glad we got to hear his story. We are getting close to the 100th episode yall! I know it will be lit 🔥

[@Purpose-es8ce]

I never knew he wrote and sang on YOUR AIWAYS ON MY MIND ❤❤❤❤ I LISTEN TO HIM ALL THE TIME 😍😍😍😍

[@Nichole_dont_forget_my_H]

THIS IS THE BEST PODCAST ON KZbin!!!!!! PERIOD POINT BLANK!!!!!!! I can't wait to see who is episode 100!!!

[@simonsez1787]

My appreciation for this show just grew exponentially. And it’s because of guests like BAM. His breakdown of Right Here remix was noteworthy, not to be messy, but to underline how people who lack cache fall through the cracks. I say this as a huge Teddy fan, I’m glad to know the names of the others responsible for that record. And for what it’s worth, the original was dope when I heard it years later. I was so confused why it never reached anyone.

[@SscottScott-pz1ui]

Another great interview. Now can we get an episode with Denzel Foster and Thomas McElroy, the producers for En Vogue 🤩

[@Team90sBABE]

I see Brian Alexander Morgan....i click! ❤

[@cshell75]

This was truly a masterclass. I’m not in the music business, but I still learned a lot! And the smiles were on ten today from Tank, Brian and Professor J.

[@CAMeade85]

I love how he timestamps his life by music eras ❤❤❤❤

[@candicesmith8208]

I love how Tank & J DO WHAT THEY DO BEST!!!!! PERIODT!

[@skylaindigoink2013]

This was truly an AllTimers Episode!!!!

[@akina7491]

This was an incredible journey and episode.Wonderful Thank you R&B Money These episodes will be studied for years to come by Scholars. Tank and J. are incredible I m watching it again because there was so much information and it was so interesting❤🎉🎉🎉

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

📓

[@bradleydirks2397]

Fav producer of all time. Much love from South Africa

[@phdgirl2016]

Until he said it, I hadn’t noticed that the mainstream, Black, pop adjacent groups are not sampled as much as those who were primarily planted in R&B! It does say a lot about how much soul the records have.

[@dana2345]

Its amazing to get behind the scenes and catch a glimpse of the people who are behind the songs that mean so much to us. He's one of dem ones.

[@mj23pc34]

Every Saturday the joy I get from watching these videos… it’s beyond entertainment, it’s the knowledge… true R&B lovers are not going to get this quality content ANYWHERE else

[@2LadyDi]

Thanks for yet another great couch conversation with someone I don't have a lot of knowledge about. Each podcasts gives me more life lessons, humor and all around good feeling. The best podcast out there right now and I hope it will continue for a very long time because it's definitely appreciated and needed!!

[@foreverkara4452]

🎶 So whisper in my ear, just what I want to hear 🎶 OMG!! That's my FAVORITE song on Ushers album #crazy ❤❤

[@ReturnIILoveEntertainmentFtDjG]

Talk about it! I always wondered who produced that song. It's definitely a masterpiece. One of my favorite USHER songs. Only the real ones know 💯🔥

[@julissagu]

This episode was a business class, and that's why this podcast is one of one.

[@inksationalscreenprinting1266]

Ok B. Alexander crossed off my list. Still waiting to see Jam & Lewis, Alton Wokie Stewart, Tim Kelley or Tim & Bob, Devante Swing, Jermaine Dupri 🙏🏾

[@heyerikan]

Wowww his Voltron BLEW. ME. AWAY

[@justtwizzey2429]

Cheating without a job is insane!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@anithomas2964]

❤❤Brian thank you for all your great music you are truly appreciated ❤❤

[@kimberlymoyer1232]

We need October London on the show!!!!!

[@omarsimpson6375]

Yall need Tony Toni Tone on!

[@Dakidoinit]

Such a 🔥🔥 episode!! Love the balance of artist and human that Brian exudes!! Such profound life perspective shared along his musical rise to greatness. He gained a follower after this, so to answer his question at the end.. you did a great job!! Thank you R&B money for allowing tremendous talents like Brian to convey their stories in a space of appreciation!!

[@MrBoggiejamz]

These brothers are absolutely right about the ad libs really making a difference in songs. I've studied Johnny Gill when it comes to ad libs and they are out of this world. For instance there is a song by Boyz II Men entitled Trying Times. At the 2:43 mark they sing "I see contentment because of you." It is a simple line but Wanya Morris does a run after they sing the words "because of you" and then he simply sings "yeah." afterwards. Even though it's very simple words but it's something remarkable about the way he sings that exchange.

[@xcelmateo1956]

Mannn WEAK is a Monster Hit! Loved hearing the back story

[@AllthingsOSK]

Now wait a min. How is J going to tell Brian how the clearance of a record that he wasn’t around for got cleared?! I enjoy this podcast, but sometimes J can try to know everything in situations he has nothing to do with and that were way before his time. Please just let the guests tell you what really happened. They were there. This isn’t the first time.

[@Bbz384]

Yes, thank you. He really needs to be checked on that. He tryna tell this man how things happened and he wasn’t there.

[@AllthingsOSK]

Yes and the clip was edited. There must have been a pretty bad disagreement because there is a clear edit and break in continuity around the time of the producing teddy riley situation.

[@msmojo1]

This isn't the first time he's behaved like this

[@mj23pc34]

I was looking for a comment like this. I didn’t like how he acted right there AT ALL

[@lilflax]

😅 i was wondering the same thing..liké let him exolain...

[@daphnelloyd377]

The 'Top 5' and 'I ain't saying no names' songs take me out EVERY SINGLE TIME!! When I meet you @Tank, be ready to sing those on the spot!! 🤣😂🎶🎵🎤🎶🎵

[@simonsez1787]

BAM is not gone be lost for words. He delivers solid, rarely or never-before told stories 🙏🏾 Check out his interview on Nnamdi’s Halftime Chat 🏆

[@NiddyD1]

I could listen to this dude talk all day man…Fk’n 🐐 🥃🔥

[@4.carmeljwn]

He is highly underrated and deserves his 💐. Please Get Kelly, Jill and Faith on that couch❤🙌🏽

[@eclectikgirl]

Love how Brian brought everything back around and connected it. Such a great testament to how sometimes it’s not your time, but what is meant for you will come. Also, shout out Martha Wash, definitely doesn’t get enough credit.

[@tiffa2707]

Yaaaass!!!! Thank you for mentioning WICHITA, KANSAS BRO!!!! WE DEFINITELY SUPPORT YA!!! Much love Bro!! Miss ya! Tiffany

[@mignongarner8437]

OH MY LAWDY!!! So excited. I have loved BAM since he sang on the SWV track- then I learned he was behind all them HITZ! Ya land Valentine is Doin it!!! For all the TRUE music lovers- Thank YOU, TY TY!!!

[@torrieferguson4673]

Brian is the MAN!! I been following him for sometime and he’s definitely the GOAT giving us some hits with SWV and including hisself!

[@hajjahmuhammad8792]

Brian Alexander Morgan is a musical beast, damn.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Grateful for this J and Tank!!! Martha Wash is known for ballads by true appreciators. The I (Who Have Nothing) remake with Luther in the 90s.....simply fire!!! It's a small world when all these producers, singers and collaborators keep intersecting between eras. Kudos to BAM still being talked about and sought after👏👏👏👏👏

[@GPrice-mg8mi]

That let me love you Record he did for Layla is a banger!

[@angelwilliams38]

No phony love is my JAM!! Loved this story!!

[@sharlaamysamuel]

Wow, the first ten minutes is such an in depth history lesson.

[@liteeyes1882]

Wednesday Lover is one of my favorite GAP Band songs!!! One of their best ballads!!!

[@Kami3mil]

Brahhhhh 41 mins in... this is a good ass interview. Brian was giving a lil history class, a technical class, and more. 😮... this was great.

[@Angel-om6bs]

Chi Town!!! I’m a House Head for Life! Yes to The Chosen Few Wayne Williams, Alan King, Terry Hunter, Mike Dunn, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Andre Hatchett❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fyutch]

He talkin that talk 🗣️ great interview

[@arma1096]

Such great energy!

[@tunzakwall]

Human Nature written by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis - the Toto guys

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Loved BAM shouting them out!👌🏾

[@seanphillthephotosgrimsley2888]

You always hear the same story that the song that an artist didn't like turns out to be one of their biggest songs

[@goolly1]

Tank's "Top 5" song is a top 5 song of all time! 😂

[@ousmanedanfo6304]

Human Nature was written by the group Toto the same group who sang Africa!

[@malaamoh3667]

One of the best interviews his happiness and story telling swv one of the greatest female rnb groups ever

[@micalkidd4539]

J don’t play bout Michael!!! Yall should know that 😂

[@ADyani6]

I have definitely have a gratitude cry moments. I had a couple this week ❤️ Also, I agree with his stance on spirituality and organization religion

[@shaquillerankin9385]

J, check ur ego…….. much love to Brian !

[@ProducerTSS]

He has too much of it sometimes. Somebody had to say it. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@elsageb7661]

Amazing interview! I would love to see Calvin Richardson on the show

[@markjefferson2434]

Commissioned ❤️💪🏾🙏🏾

[@Des_Armoni]

This was amazing! I wish he wouldve let Tank & J finish their point on where the industry was going in terms of different ways to make money and globalization etc before the tyla mention

[@enjoliloggins1589]

Coffee ready & breakfast done time to watch My Man in my head J.Valentine 😍

[@TakeChargeEEOServicesLLC]

Before I tune into the R&B Money podcast, I listen to music from various genres and generations while walking on my treadmill. Today, before your show, my ears and soul were graced by Al Green's melodic inquiry, "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" My Lord!!! During Brian Alexander Morgan's interview, I began to understand, more specifically, the dynamics of lyrical and instrumental placement. This is why the violinist and organist accompaniment in How Can You Mend take Al's vocals to another level. Props to phenomenal songwriters like Tank, J Valentine, Alexander, and even the Bee Gees, who wrote How Can You Mend. Finally, I love the information you two gifted, beautiful, brilliant brothers and your guests share with the community--it's worth R&B Money!!! Because I come from a music-oriented family, watching your podcast is like going home. Thank$

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Thanks for the support. We appreciate you tuning in. 🙏🏽

[@marleymarsss]

One my favorite writers ever

[@willwheatonrealestate]

So awesome!