Johntá Austin • R&B MONEY Podcast • Ep.071

[@virtuoso8642]

This is one of the episodes that makes me feel like this podcast was made for the kids who always read the album credits. Johnta Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox, Manuel Seal, etc… gifted writers.

[@k3bpro]

Yes !

[@hopeful1893]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@neicourtaamrnk7738]

Agreed! I was 100% a credit reader!!!

[@T_Champayne]

Credit reader over here! 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@shewillpodcast]

That kid over here ! So having Johnta was like having Jesus for me 🤣

[@ricklgilmore962]

I’m convinced this podcast does not get the recognition it deserves 🔥🔥🔥

[@KingBeastBDE]

Facts!!

[@804E]

it's in a sweet spot

[@sandrafayesimpson8699]

Its fairly a new podcast people will catch on just keep watching because I sure will ❤

[@BHayes-ze3kw]

It's Everything! Loved since the 1st season/episode with Jamie Foxx as guest but had no idea it would become my fav podcast by a longggg shot.

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

We need: - Ginuwine - Darkchild - Missy Elliott - Mariah Carey - Mary J Blige - Joe - T-Boz and Chilli - SWV - Brandy - Erykah Badu - Jill Scott

[@ProducerTSS]

Darkchild would be three hours alone 😂😮‍💨

[@BowPlayKay]

USHER

[@IAmSyeK]

I co-sign this message! Add Usher, Timbaland & Ne-Yo to this list too

[@HopeLynette]

And Devante Swing, Raphael Sadiq, Faith Evans, and Stevie J

[@TheMogulMommy]

Chris!

[@streamdream4316]

This man the Obama of R&B 😂😂😂 Classic talent, hella cool stories. Whole lotta R&B MONEY!!!!

[@candicesmith1708]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@marieOH5]

I couldn’t put my finger on it but you are spot on!,

[@vincentcrawford6207]

You are so right. He's the Obama of R&B.

[@mizzsgeorge]

I felt the same way at one point in this interview. 😂😂😂🎉

[@iraford5788]

Yep exactly.

[@MsATLVirgo]

We bypassed A LOT!! We need a part 2 immediately!! Bring Johntá back!!

[@bobbymorg34567]

Encore!

[@corymatthews6778]

They didn’t go into how he met JD and didn’t talk about his work on bow wow also didn’t talk about Johntá solo projects.

[@notagamingchannelyt1802]

Seriously!

[@candicesmith1708]

Right!!!!! I’m like we needed more!!!!!!!!☹️

[@dydaniel6030]

What we miss?!

[@d.spigner3077]

This could've easily been a 4-5 hour pod. This is one on the LEGENDS I grew up reading their names in the CD covers. An undisputed great. ❤

[@candicesmith1708]

PERIODT! … and I’m here for it!🔥

[@YaBoyB88]

Thank y'all because this man definitely needs all his flowers! 💐 🙌🏾 ❤️

[@johnking2939]

I'm glad Jermaine Dupri snatched him up to So So Def. He's part of the Oceans crew.

[@clariseharrington8252]

ALL!

[@motownmommy]

J was on point when he called him a grown man. He has a very mature and elegant demeanor.

[@DJMistaXclusive]

Carl Thomas DEFINITELY needs a episode

[@dmsrt8]

Agreed! Kevin Ross as well

[@teresagreen8764]

Yessssssssss..Carl Thomas love his 1st Album to death...know every single song by heart..even the skits..

[@xcelmateo1956]

Agreed! His 1st Album is PURE rnb

[@melodyschannel4485]

Emotional is top 5 R&B album of all time

[@jerrelllewis9180]

Word! I said this when they first started this podcast 😏👌🏿👌🏿

[@mikefrizzy]

His verses with Ne-Yo showed ppl how much of legend he is

[@lynneeclay3766]

super gifted with the pen

[@audiodopebeats]

Johnta wrote so many classics that defined my taste in R&B. I can't thank y'all enough for this episode. I do wish we got to hear about the writing process for 'Don't Forget About Us' during the Mariah segment.

[@michigan48]

THIS!!!! I wrote an entire paragraph about this.

[@Sunroe]

I sooo enjoyed this! That Mariah Era and Mary era had the culture in a chokehold ❤ WHAT A GIFTED HUMAN

[@jessicat2304]

That sweet spot in the mid 2000s was pure magic

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts

[@serenthiaquarles4318]

Definitely did! Stayed in rotation in my house with no skips!!

[@mrspeaker89]

We NEED: Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Toni Braxton, BRANDY & MONICA

[@Regkam2]

Can we get studio engineers, publishers, and more studio execs? I love the artists but I think that the entire RnB industry needs to be covered. I’m going to have my elementary aged students watch this podcast.

[@antoinettesingh9755]

Great idea!

[@aokilee6684]

Nice idea

[@moniquemortonderouselle6846]

They do a little too much cussin for elementary aged kids, but I teach some high schoolers that I'd watch this with for sure.

[@kl2spencer319]

Don’t forget about the musicians and background vocals. They’ve been on many tours and have the real “I ain’t saying no names”!

[@sosisi_banger]

At 47:03:- GEM: when Tank asked who came up with the “Ooh, ooh” in Mariah’s Shake it off track. Tank is a real musical genius to even think to ask this question and it’s so cool to be educated on parts of songs that I personally would look over. I forget Mariah has an ear for song melodies and adding the “ooo ooo” in her songs like the classic “Shoe do do do do do do do” in her song “Fantasy”. Best Episode thank you ❤.

[@Momdrogynous]

So glad y’all heard us! Johnta is the episode I’ve been waiting for! What a talent and personality! 🤍

[@liteeyes1882]

Johnta Austin catalog can't be touched!!!! He's written so many classic R&B songs!!!!

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

This was an absolutely wonderful episode, and I feel like we only skimmed the surface on what Mr. Johntá Austin has given to us in the ever changing world of music. I enjoyed his presence and seemingly authentic vibe and storytelling ability. Will remember this one for sure. Thank you @R&B Money Podcast. See y’all next week. 💸🫶🏾

[@streetbuddafli]

I deff want a part 2 and I pray y'all don't even think of leaving ATL without getting Monica

[@mrsbebebo]

This dude wrote most of my favorite songs. This is crazy 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@LCdubp]

This man is my music hero and I didn’t know until VERSUS!!!!!!!!!

[@batzyboy937]

We need JOE. AVANT. BRIAN MCKNIGHT on this my G. Love from NEW ZEALAND 😎

[@Zedelatten]

Avant !!! 😍

[@Daedalus510]

WAIT!!! Do you think we’re ready for “Joe, Avant, and Brian McKnight?” 😩

[@TRELL3132]

I agree with Joe and Avant. I like Brian McKnight I just don’t think he’s interesting enough for me to tune in

[@101stunning101]

I can tell you right now that Brian McKnight and his ego will never come on the podcast.

[@michigan48]

Why??? They not gonna let the artist explain their catalog without cutting them off and bringing back to them.

[@tydatflychick]

Great interview. I do miss the old camera angle when we could see them all at once opposed to it going from person to person now.

[@shajohn342]

Yesss. I’m hoping once they’re back on the west coast it returns

[@businesslady26]

Really enjoyed this one‼️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We need Bryan-Michael Cox next!!!

[@acegrooms5135]

1:28:28 I enjoyed this entire interview. I loved that he named Kellz as a writer. So many scared to give bro flowers🤷🏾‍♂️.

[@ceceblack2613]

On God 🙏🏾🙏🏾🎼 Kellz deserves it

[@jessenu34]

OK now get over it

[@srianna0416]

R.kelly is one my favorite artists but because he wrote alot of those songs,I realize he's singing about girls my daughters age. I can't listen anymore.

[@MsATLVirgo]

R&B Money Podcast stay winning!!!! 💙💙

[@Loucee0501]

Please do a part 2 w/Johnta’. I love this podcast!!

[@MonicaLewinski9]

Loved this! Carl Thomas definitely needs an episode like YESTERDAY! I’ve heard his name so many times….he more than deserve a spot here

[@JustUdoro]

@rnbmoneypodcast YOU ALL HAVE CREATED SOMETHING WHICH WILL NEED TO BE AROUND FOR A LONG TIME!! To meet writers/singers behind songs which mark my adolescent and young adult college years…my goodness!!! THANK YOU!! 🙌🏾🔥❤️

[@gemsound]

Every Saturday is special to me because of this podcast. Today was no different. Johntá’s writing was the soundtrack of my elementary, middle school, high school, and college years. So gracious for this episode.🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@Jshump-no5ln]

I love when the artist are on but when you all bring on the song writers and producers I live for it. I love the back stories of all the records we know and love.

[@jemil2690]

Glad Johnta getting his flowers. His Ocean Drive album in 2007 made me a fan. Whole album is fire.

[@successfullysweet]

YES, I LOVE JOHNTA AUSTIN...he is soooooo underrated. I'm normally the one letting ppl know "u know that's Johnta Austin singing rn"

[@TheRealSedHall]

I’ll never ever hear “Back That Azz Up” the same. 😂😂😂

[@clariseharrington8252]

😂 I was hollering! Hoe who is you playin with⁉️ 😅

[@blvckhippy_]

Johnta Austin is undoubtedly one of the authorities of R&B! Thank you for getting him on an episode, I learned some new things ❤

[@k-dot8903]

I still listen to Johnta’s demo of Can’t Help But Wait. Found it on some music blog years and years ago. I still bump his songs Turn It Up and The One That Got Away too. Pen is COLD and voice is BUTTER.

[@k-dot8903]

Also….real ones BEEN knowing who this man is for years upon years

[@NAJErEa91]

Just when I was secure in the fact that no one could ever out squinty eye lol Tank, in walks Jonhta.😍then the salt and pepper hair with the pinstripe suit- yesss Mr. Austin! beautiful bruthuh! Who writes I mean FREESTYLES in his head beautiful songs. Smh this man’s name is listed on majority of the albums that mean something to me. The music that came from the mind heart and soul of this man has blessed and inspired my life immensely and for that I say thank Q KING JOHNTA AUSTIN! #SALUTE 🙏🏽💕🎶💯thank Q R&B Money podcast! I look forward to each and every upload! Awe inspiring in every since of the term! 💯

[@Mr.Laker19]

You gotta respect the highly successful people who have mastered the balance of confidence without being cocky, and still remain humble somehow

[@BeautyLoves88]

i love when the songwriters from before the super-tech era give interviews….they just have a different way of storytelling, everything they say sounds like poetry. i smiled from beginning to end of this episode & laughed a LOT (which i needed ♥️) this was a super enjoyable episode, i could watch another hour of you three conversing & sharing, it felt pure 😊

[@aprylscott8379]

With this episode, I am now 1000% sure that all roads lead to Tyrese. If you're a fan of the podcast, you'll notice that guests mention Tyrese 85-90% of the time in their interviews. Love this episode. Great job guys as usual.👏🏽

[@bjackson1904]

This was an excellent interview. When I say I had no idea this man was so instrumental in writing all this music…wow what a talent he is!!! Thank u Tank & J. Valentine! ❤❤

[@KiaFlow]

The way I feel in love with this man off one song!!!

[@debsworld9530]

Been waiting on this one. Love Johnta Austin is thee man. His Verzus vs. Ne-Yo is my #1. He did not come to fvck around.

[@okayonga]

One day soon, this show is gong to hit a milly. And we will be telling people we've been here since day 1! Their is nothing better out there, just sayin...

[@williamsentell]

Man they need a PART 2!!!!! This should have been 4 HOURS EASILY!!!!! I feel CHEATED!!! 😢… Run this BACK IMMEDIATELY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@michigan48]

We were robbed my friend.

[@jasmineralph174]

I want a B. Cox ep or a JD episode next fr & for the gals...Keri Hilson!!

[@jujulee1003]

Johnta is definitely one of my favorite songwriters of all time 🙌🏾 Loved this interview

[@bencromwell707]

An Icon Mr. Austin & My Favorite Podcast Sign Me Up For That Yuppers #RnB #Money #Podcast

[@brandigraves6612]

I stopped here to watch a few mins before bed and to finish tomorrow. Here I am at 330am finishing the entire episode in one sitting. Love love love me some Johnta Austin. One of my all time favorite songwriters! Fav Verzuz! We need more 🗣

[@yolandapayne5043]

We need a part two. Bring him back on!

[@KVonthelevel]

“Looong” instead of “Gone” for NSync & ”What you singing to a hamster?!” To Michael Jackson singing adult lyrics had me weak!!!! 😂😂😂

[@BeautyLoves88]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i wws crying @ 🎶 “you just a baby boyyyyyy!! you not the real mccoyyyyy!!!” i FORGOT about that song!!!!

[@DJDIORCARTEL]

My favorite parts 😂😂😂

[@efloyd09]

I’ve been waiting for this interview. I need Johnta to get his flowers. He’s still so underrated

[@carolynjordan2098]

I love how Johnta can just start singing lyrics in his voice off the top of his head. Greatness at its finest.❤❤❤❤

[@cherifouidir9869]

Talking about cultural impact vs charts… bring the legend Bryan Michael Cox, breaking charts and part of culture for ever! Loved Johnta’s LSR, Turn it Up, Close your Eyes… Songwriter, Singer this dude’s music is always so good and unique! P.S. you guys should put them people to work after each episode… bringing all these talents to interview them in a studio and not drop musical magic afterwards is damn near BLASPHEMOUS (in that Stephen A. Smith voice 😂)

[@achievertobe]

Fantastic as always! Yall let him speak, tell their stories, and it just feels good. Loce yall!!!❤❤🎉🎉

[@lovestory20148]

We need Usher, Trey Songz and Chris Brown to make an appearance.

[@letashaluxuries5661]

Legendary episode, lots of gems 💎 and great music. Song of the decade and the greatest RnB song ever in the same year🔥🔥. Very educational, lots of laughs and the class displayed💯💋. Thank you again for another wonderful episode for my Saturday morning.

[@masterl14]

What a fantastic interview! Johnta came to TALK and Tank and J came ready to be fans for a moment!! Music during these years are just untouchable!

[@eikojones418]

I love hearing the back story on the making of Come Over. Come Over and Slowly by Tank are my favs!. They are in my rotation to this day. I wonder why my pandora station only play’s Changing Faces version of come over. I didn’t even know they sung it also, but it doesn’t hit the same as Aaliyah’s.

[@OptimisticKTV]

Mr. Austin thank you so much for all of your contributions to the music industry!!! You are a GEM that writes hits that earn GEMS!!! So good!!!! I love this so much!

[@Gw19838]

To this day still has the best Verzuz there was... IMO! Introduced to a great songwriter that night.

[@CKSDoubleYou]

This episode is fire. If you didn’t know about Johntá Austin, you know now! 💯

[@eclectikgirl]

Y’all just keep outdoing yourselves! Love this interview and all that Johnta has done. Also Tank screaming “I tried” is now a rent free moment living in my head forever 🤣🤣🤣

[@itssawida]

Johntá is super deserving of all the flowers and a 2nd episode! It was just too short...but I'm always greedy for more when it comes to these types of conversations!

[@stephanieyoung7678]

This was so dam DOPE! Every time I think I saw my favorite interview, here ya'll go again with a another banger. THANK YOU! Keep them coming!

[@Jshump-no5ln]

Every time!!!

[@candicesmith1708]

IKTR 😂❤❤❤

[@dwaynelee1789]

Love this episode. Johnta Austin dropped some serious music. Salute to him. Salute to R & B Money !

[@marquisemcalister3465]

I’m soooo excited. Jonta is one of my FAVORITES

[@princess20131]

this pod made me realize how many of my favorite songs were written by these amazing people! Thank you Tank and J

[@SD-bw4rn]

What??? Aaliyah didnt want to record i dont wanna??? THAT song was fire. Still in my rotation tuh-day!!! Im so glad she did 🙌🏿

[@MsReady4change]

The one that got away! Still my jam!! Love Johnta!!!

[@kevinyeohck]

What a great episode! Love Johnta’s spirit and smiles! 😀

[@Princess-zk6fj]

Tank and J! I thank you very much for this!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@thisisHowHedidit]

Another AWESOME interview as ALWAYS!! I hope this podcast NEVER goes away... I remember watching Johnta on TV when he was a "little man", but later TRIPPING OUT when I realized he was the GROWN MAN behind a PLETHORA of hits!! SIMPLY AAAY-MAZING...👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I also want to give a shoutout to Manuel Seal. Being "cradle" friends with the Scott sisters (XScape), they stopped by my family home in College Park, GA one evening and brought him along. He was in town working on some songs for the group's first album, before he became the well- known UNSUNG songwriter/producer we know today. My mom (RIH) fed him a good 'ole Southern dinner and he LOVED it! A short time after that, he began writing the hits! Of course, my mom was SO PROUD to have had a "famous" music writer/ producer in her home! LOL Fast forward 4-5 years later, I was dating another industry writer/ producer who lived in the same neighborhood as Manuel and upon visiting my guy that day, Manuel came over. He looked at me and mentioned "knowing me from somewhere." I reminded him of being at my mom's house for dinner and he began raving about what a good dinner and time that was! The world is really small y'all...😊 It's so good to know Manuel's still with us and able to receive his KUDOS. 🙏🏾💝💝🙏🏾 PS. "STINGY" is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Ginuwine song- whew Chile! 🔥Thank you Johnta!

[@xx__upperclass]

“Girl who is you playing with” 😂 that part is truly hilarious

[@eurieldudley5844]

Love him!!! So glad y’all finally got him on!

[@montrelcaudle204]

So much respect for Mr. Johnta’ Austin 💪🏾🔥✊🏾

[@ann-jillianmckinnon5747]

This episode made me respect Mr Austin even more! Sir you deserve all your flowers. Incredible ❤️

[@CityPrettyMakeup]

Transparency makes a story so much better ♥️

[@afd1363]

Somehow that damn Robert slithers his way into every episode ! 🤣🤣🤣

[@BrittneysBlessed]

Yes Johnta deserved a good 3 hours at least✨

[@ReturnIILoveEntertainmentFtDjG]

When I saw an hour and 41 seconds I knew it wasn't enough. Tank and J, or amazing freestyle interviewers. They're great at allowing the artist to tell their story. However I think they would benefit from having some prepared questions to make sure nothing's missed. When you have someone like Johnta, who has accomplished so much, it's easy to miss some things. Still an R&B MONEY ALL DAY EVERYDAY THOUGH 💯🐐🔥

[@hbonthetrack]

Now it’s only right to have B COX , JD

[@danahoward759]

Johnta' is MORE THAN A SONGWRITER...So much more..hes a VOCAL STYLIST

[@ericrowland3246]

Never knew there was a Joe/Neptunes connection early in their careers.

[@placebosyndrome]

Manuel Seal is needed immediately! So glad they shouted him out on here...

[@tedwardedits]

This is the best pod out rn… not even close

[@angelafontenette878]

Did not know who Johnta Austin until today thank y'all once again it was amazing 😊

[@capria30]

Johntá! That Mariah Carey song…..chef kisses! ❤❤❤❤ Great episode.

[@AdrinaMonet]

Whewwwwwwww! I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this episode w/ the Legendary Johntá Austin. Beautifully done as always + w/ so much nostalgia as we learned more about Johntá's musical/songwriting journey. I'm a massive Mariah Carey Fan & "We Belong Together" is one of my all-time fave songs. Always BIG 💙💙💙💙 to you Legends as well, Tank & J. Valentine, for every bit of the: Vision, Goodness, Essence, Energy, etc. of the R&B Money Podcast. A Pt. 2 of this convo with Johntá: Please & thank you. Whenever you all have time of course.

[@kirkster7716]

Everybody has a Tyrese story.😂

[@whogottheaux]

This is one of the best shows out now. The reason being is everyone involved are successful. So the stories and energy is mutual respect.

[@MuseShai]

I would love to see Donell Jones, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, The Dream, Bobby Brown, DeVante Swing

[@leav4g]

We need a part 2. Didn't get into his songs and rest of discography. 😢😢❤

[@yeahryan27]

This man really the reason behind some of the soundtrack to my childhood, man. Shout out to the podcast for giving flowers to those behind the music ❤. "You always wanted to be a thug" caught me off guard,though.😂😂😂😂😂

[@musictipsreviewswithjg]

Couldn't wait to see this one!! Johnta Austin is one of the best!!

[@rebel_sham]

thank you johntaaaa! and agreed we have been begging for Joe for months now! Avant would be great. i also wanna hear Ginuwine side of TGT!

[@untamedmind4eva905]

Man I been missing out this podcast is too good

[@danahoward759]

Them dudes in IDEAL were real singers. They had swag too, like Jagged Edge❤

[@tonjabrown1079]

Angie Stone is a legend...Please give her a hit and her 💐

[@shavonleblancwellnesstv]

Johnta Austin the one that got away ..this song is FIRE!!!!!!