Kawan "KP" Prather • R&B MONEY Podcast • Episode 37

The Authority On All Things R&B !
There is a reason why Atlanta’s DNA courses throughout the global sonic streams. This week, The R&B Money Podcast welcomes the one and only, Kawan KP Prather. Through the strains of vinyl and the memories of youthful nights spent immersed in setting that vibe, KP opens the door to his musical journey, tracing the steps that led him from the incandescent glow of his mother's preparations to the bright lights of the Music Cares gala. He recounts the transformative power of mentorship, the art of crafting the perfect Resume, and the triumphs and tribulations of a career defined by excellence. KP is not simply The curator of the culture, but a pioneer of multiple genres, a legend, and a mastermind who taught us how to literally trap this music. Join us as we delve into the Dungeon of this musical monument, as he shares the secrets of his craft and reflects on the timeless influence he continues to have on the world. Enjoy KP The Great now on The R&B Money Podcast
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Intro 0:00
Atlanta 1:45
Credits 58:45
1:00:15 Its Real
Top 5 R&B Artist 1:18:17
Top 5 R&B Songs 1:22:35
R&B Voltron 1:28:15
I Aint Saying No Names 1:37:05
Outro 1:42:25

[@jerodhogue7885]

Would love for y’all to get Jason Weaver on the show he has a great story!!!!

[@sha1841]

Yesssss!!! His mother knew to secure royalties for him & he’s STILL getting paid off the original Lion King. 🗣 I’d love to hear from him, her, & other successful Momagers in the game like Brandy & Ray J’s mother & Usher’s mom 🙌🏽

[@livefree1111]

Yes! I just saw him on the 85 South show. Love his story.

[@taylorrobinson5011]

OMG yes

[@danahoward759]

Love Jason Weaver . And he seems like a good dude!!

[@t33man2006]

FACTS!!!

[@esjones909]

We need a sound bite of J’s laugh !!! Love it 😂😂😂😂

[@sweetsounds4life]

I love that this podcast shines a light on the talent behind the artist. I’m finally putting a face to some of the names I read in the credits. Amazing job guys!

[@mr.ransomjr1601]

This podcast has taken over Drink Champs for me. R&B Money is my new #1 Drink Champs my #2 now

[@ari77634]

Kawan’s A&R record is incredible. To have albums like 8701, Confessions, Stankonia, Get Lifted, & Atliens on your resume is legendary. He’s a legend. Side note..can we please get Dre & Vidal soon!! As well as Tim & Bob, Danja & Rich Harrison!

[@bobbymorg34567]

Oooooo Rich Harrison 😵😵

[@pamelaross1124]

Ginuwine, Donnell Jones, Timbaland, Missy, Monica, Brandy, Chante Moore, Joe, Neyo, Usher, Chris Brown, Brownstone, Jade… oh my goodness… I would love to see them on my favorite podcast! I love this podcast. It takes me back to my love for music as a kid and the nostalgia.. and all the stuff I was listening to that if my mother knew what I was listening to it would have been horrible for me 😂

[@giovannarodney]

I been asking for this for forever and i haven’t seen it yet. I guess they focused on making sure singers and writers hear from people but i just like the podcast. I just want to see some timeless R&B Artist 🙄 where is Carl Thomas . I guess I’ll wait 🤣🤣🤣

[@Anisha618]

@@giovannarodney uhm people have to agree to be on the show too lol. You don't know what they're working on.

[@rafioled8997]

Dr. Dre would be the besssss

[@mamsawah9255]

I really want brandy to come so many have picked her for their top 5

[@joncorn716]

Shannon Sharpe interviewed Timbaland 🔥 Ckub Shay Shay

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

Y’all continue to exude excellence, week after week, artist after artist. Chat is always 🔥 and the interviews are always ever so relevant. Where would we be without you @R&B Money Podcast?😌 The growth has been fantastic to watch. 150K is around the corner, and a mil in no time flat. The progression is nothing short of amazing. I love it 🥰 💸💸💸⛪️ 🤚🏾 in the air!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Thank you as always !!!!!!🙏🏾

[@matrixmedia381]

@@RnBMoneyPodcast I totally agree Sharita, this Podcast is one of the best! I found it a couple months ago and been a fan ever since. Not sure how to get a song/track to Tank.... I would like to make a challenge to Tank and Jamie....all in fun. Can anyone help with this cause? Peace and Love

[@campaignAV]

I see your on the same frequency my dear brotha

[@GoldenTeaTv]

I was thinking you all should do show featuring you, J specially, since you have a new project coming out, You all can talk about Tank taking over as management . You could even grace us with a little listening party and performance.. 🤗

[@lpg1170]

As much as i watch these (not in order) i am loving J. Valentine more and more. He is so 100%. You can tell he is strictly gathering and sharing knowledge through experiences.

[@ryanw6458]

It would be dope to see Keith Sweat on here. One of my favorites

[@bencromwell707]

I Cannot Wait For That Jodeci Interview On My Favorite Podcast #RnB #Money #Podcast

[@misslysha1]

I would love to see them interviewed individually or at least Devante individually.

[@cashrulez123]

Kawan is a 🐐 in the industry!! I appreciate Tank & J shining light on these incredible contributors in this music shit! They mention Kay Gee in this interview I think he should interview as well. He’s known in Naughty By Nature but his production is not to be slept on.

[@LadyMLP1]

Omg, not Valentine looking like a baby baby with the braids!! I had to rewatch the Keyshia vid.

[@CrownVegaMusic]

What y’all are doing with this podcast on the platform is very instrumental. So many can get a lot of insight from watching every one of the episodes that y’all have produce

[@liteeyes1882]

RNB Money wins every week with these conversations!!!! Loved hearing KP discuss his connections to the ATL music scene!!!

[@soniandukwe8981]

Six degrees of separation between “videos heauxs “

[@evalynelston2438]

In each episode, I love that you guys emphasize the importance of relationships in ALL things. This element is crucial in how we move in everyday life. Children need to learn this at an early age.

[@kimypooh1466]

The shows are getting better n better.

[@cherrydeleon9646]

For sure, wish they could get GIVEON & TEEKS on the show. Thank you. PEACHES 💛 JAMAICA 💛 🇯🇲

[@reeseereece]

The Bag vs The Opportunity. Mannnnn listen, if ever there was a lesson to be taught! Whew!

[@alexandernevils2841]

We need Timberland 💯

[@Des_Armoni]

Lmmfaooooooo all 3 of us have been video hoze & 😂 bro he interrupted the intro that was hilarious this one was a fav for sure. KP is the most swagged out dude yall had on here thus far. He chill and low key as hell! What a legend!

[@sheischic77]

That "I Aint Syaing No Names" had me hollering !

[@MrDudley175]

You gentlemen can't miss. KP is the man.. Please keep the quality interviews coming, loving it. I don't know who you all are going to pull out your sleeve.....Love it.

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

More to come!

[@ericagreen7792]

And another one!! Big ups to Tank and The Valentine and the R&B Money Podcast!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💐💐💐 Let me throw some flowers at y’all for simply entertaining us with the KNOWLEDGE!! Stay strong and keep it up!! OAN: I did mention DeVante Swing and Jodeci earlier…maybe start with K-Ci & JoJo…I’m sure K-Ci would come thru, at the least! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 One mo time b4 I go…The AUTHORITY!!! 🤣🤣🤎

[@celinahurt1472]

This is truly Black History for me ( current Black History) extremely enlightening and an amazing representation of the behind the scenes in this music 🎶 🎵 business.... kudos Tank and J Valentine for this podcast... still waiting on some merchandise so I can toast on Saturday morning with you guys❤️

[@carmineohendersonjr3806]

To see the ppl behind legendary records is amazing. KP is a legend. A 🐐Salute 🫡👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@stantonparrish1288]

BRO! KP! He can never deny destiny. How many times have you been at the right place and time and had the right energy?

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

No doubt

[@jonassims8558]

He said B Cox was a Baby J Dubb early on...MAN....I can hear it...B Cox turned into a monster.. you can hear how he grew by listening to the stuff with him and JD thru the years..

[@Nixaq]

Kevin Edmonds has to be next!!!!✊🏾sometimes R&B is not respected as it should. You guys make sure that it is a respected art. I love it✊🏾❤️

[@J_Smooth3000]

This podcast is super 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Keep up the great work fellas. Y'all are connecting so many dots....simply amazing.

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Appreciate that

[@TheeStrawberryLee]

This podcast reminds me how much I truly love music 💚🌻💚🌻💚🌻 thanks guys!!!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Thanks for listening

[@lamiawebb3397]

Oh that was J. Valentine in Keyshia Cole’s “I Changed My Mind” video. I see you with them braids J!!!❤

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

I would like to see Mark Pitts on R&B Money. If you don't know who Mark Pitts is, look him up. He has done a lot in the music industry and worked with so many artists like Biggie, Faith Evans, Chris Brown, Ciara, Miguel, Usher, TLC and so many others. I love hearing stories from the people behind the scenes and not just the artists.

[@celinahurt1472]

I can't emphasize enough how much I love and appreciate this Podcast... wait on the RnB Podcast merchandise ( like a crystal glass so I can toast with yall every Saturday)❤️

[@brucewaynethachef]

I think y'all should add the top 5 Albums to this. It ain't broke now, I just want to hear what their albums would be.

[@diamondwhite3908]

Why do I have a feeling that last story happened in Atlanta 😂😂😂 another great episode

[@OryGiNol]

ATLANTA is everything! Love my city...back in the day, it was so normal to grow up with celebrities ! Much respect my bro Kawan! ✊🏾💯🖤

[@PrincipalForTheDay]

I love how all these interviews connect in some way

[@lucilleshelton9711]

DJ'ing is like a Church choir, or a Preacher-- Stirring the Soul moving the Spirit Energy (Tank)

[@Blueridge4000]

Now if y’all get the dream, or sia on the podcast 🔥🙌🏾😫

[@leonverzuznoel636]

Finally I know why KP remained in the mix since TLC Music video Baby baby baby

[@mrhaggard364]

Shout out to kp.. shouting out the big homies the Dayton Family and Breed (R.i.p) Flint Town stand up 💪🏾

[@Sunshine-wn4eg]

So I really took a commercial brake to watch the videos. The memories... Iol

[@letashaluxuries5661]

KP is extremely talented and humble. I’ve heard nothing but good things about him. Can not wait to see you do stand up Tank. Anita Baker❤️❤️. His RnB voltron is legit🔥. Sade Is definitely an universal experience, stays in rotation. I ain’t saying no names😬😂😂🤦🏾‍♀️🤔. Shout out to D Strong

[@theeohshooter]

I concur with those saying top-5 albums should be brought back into the question mix. Albums are an art form and people need to be reminded how much they matter!

[@tishairvin6507]

The keyboard is out, and another great interview! Love his influence on all my favorite artists!!! Can't wait to hear his Top Five!!!! Greenlight is still my favorite, Andre 3000 verse was amazing. The Dugeon Family is a staple.

[@godfreyassenga9958]

KP was right about the podcast's reach and effect. When Jeffrey Osbourne mentioned Micahel Masser, I did my research and discovered he produced Teddy Pendergrass' Body Language album which included the song In My Time- one of my all-time favorite! I might have seen his name in passing but it was great to put a face to the name.

[@skippruitt2391]

The first to name Teddy Pendergrass, so you know he really knows his stuff🔥

[@chezzy106]

Listen, when I say that I am so happy I ran across your podcast, I am ecstatic!!! I love you both! With that being said, I request Joe, Tony Terry, Dawn from Envogue, stokely, Anita Baker, Donnell Jones, H-Town, Shai, Kem, Jill Scott, Layla H, Stephanie Mills, Jodie W, 80’s & 90’s groups

[@alexandernevils2841]

Let's gone head and get Usher on here 💯

[@clutchesllc1930]

If the sun is awake, issss da mornin! 😂😂😂 I walked out of 112 when the sun was up when I first moved to Atlanta. I was like, oh I don't ever have to stay at the club this long again. I'm good.😂

[@victoriajones758]

Excellence!!! Definitely had to go back and see the video heauxing. 🗣️🗣️🗣️Top tier!!!

[@ekane9296]

“You're makin me high” is my shit!! Kudos to him.

[@bigh116]

We need Mike Biv on here. And so far this is by far the best podcast out. 🫡

[@marcustoney7762]

Yall mentioned Charlie Wilson, we need that episode ASAP! I MEAN PRONTO!

[@north-surryconnection]

Will Downing, Brian McKnight, Brenda Russell and Smokey Robinson are some of the people I'd like to see on your program.

[@txzbelle75]

My dad used the throw away my Public Enemy tapes but he didn't know I had Too Short, 2 Live Crew and Betty Wright... 🤣 Where we lived I was able to walk in the wrecka stow and buy... or we would win on the radio...

[@m.e.5]

Tank's a fool on those keys lol. A Sade mention in the Voltron segment--FINALLY. Thank you for shining a light on the sometimes unsung heroes (pun unintended) behind the music/artists we love! KP's I Ain't Saying No Names was crazy. It really is informative, encouraging and heartwarming to listen/watch these episodes

[@duboi82]

Just watched the tlc video and he was doing his thing

[@janellbrittany1]

I respect you guys showing all aspects of the music business.. much love to the people who getting that work in that we DONT SEE!!

[@lovetherightway]

Good morning 🌞 R&B Money Podcast

[@kiamackenzee]

I’ve been saying early Bobby brown for performance style for the longestttt!!! Yesssss‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@danahoward759]

This is one of my TOP interviews.. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to his life story in the music industry. He was instrumental in creating the songs that are the soundtrack to our lives..❤

[@MichelleNgome]

KP is a legend! I remember seeing his name on so many cd covers. So many nuggets in this episode. Don't miss your moment.

[@UrbanSpinster]

The AUC (Atlanta University Center) was lit lit in the 90s. Last good Freaknic era. Clark Atlanta University Panther right here! 🐾

[@NIKKI_NASH]

Okay I have to know who KP’s I ain’t saying no names is about 😂. That was a hilarious story!

[@kamiafunchess2126]

Crazy story, have to admit, I got confused about the clothes

[@alawishous1557]

Robert

[@omarkane5123]

This gives all of us an inside view and clear understanding on the blanket of networking that’s the fabric of R&B music! Thankyou

[@jarrellmason9080]

Another dope interview. It would be dope if you all could get New Edition, Guy, and Polo The Don on the podcast. One of the best podcasts out there.

[@hopeful1893]

RBM, Thankyou for giving me a front row seat to history in the making. Your guests, production/sound is always on point. We appreciate you sharing your vision and insight with your fans,.. Love in action!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Thanks for listening

[@mzapril007]

Another mini movie 🎥 clips... Talent behind the art..... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Thank you #R&B Money podcast for another Black History moment ♥️🤎🖤

[@theguybrandon]

Wow I keep learning with each episode you all release

[@relationshipcoachingwithni4517]

Ok so l always watch this to enjoy the chemistry of Tank and Jay but l always learn something. 😳 and laugh 😆

[@soulyfefoodcompany]

Kwan is a good dude. Met with my group at the Sony offices to give us a chance and unfortunately like most groups we broke up before realizing the end goal.

[@tiabanks5585]

Listen this R&B Money podcast!!! Top Notch, we always learn something from every show!!!!! Thanks Brothers for being innovators in this Era!!!!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Thanks for listening

[@TheWeeklyWithKiki]

I go to the comment section for reflection and what’s the first thing I see, always see: y’all giving your two cents on who they should have next. ENJOY THIS EPISODE. They have hundreds of episodes to go THEY WILL GET TO YOUR ARTIST. Be PRESENT and be PATIENT. I LOVE ALL THE USHER LOVE on this episode.

[@campaignAV]

y'all are amazing hosts/facilitators! This was another dope ass podcast! We need the R&B money playlist of all the top 5 songs these artists are giving us. KP you are a treasure brotha, "If your talented and your clear about who you are, you can be whoever you are wherever you go"

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

OTW

[@chicteach]

Love that y'all interview these behind the scenes people because I would never know. Unfortunately, I never look up producers/writers.

[@VeelovesChrist]

GEM: How I am shouldn't be different whether I'm up or down!

[@sarahreid8801]

GM please bring on more old school R&B singers in between the 80s 90s singers, groups you might feature on your podcast. You guys are sitting on a million dollar platform 🙏🏼

[@lasundajackson8861]

Wacthing r and b money podcast happy saturday📺♥️☀️

[@reeseereece]

The synchronicity of this episode dropping when I just came across A Few Good Men in my crates. I remember being salty because I thought "Have I Never" should've been After 7's cut! 🤣 Another 🔥 episode!

[@razh718]

That gotta be R Kelly in the day no names segment lmaoo

[@GROB410]

Keith Sweat please!!! Love the podcast

[@TheJawn_G]

Y’all keep a smile on my face from the very first episode thank you ❤

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

So glad!

[@TheJawn_G]

@@RnBMoneyPodcast ❤️

[@motownmommy]

KP has an elegant demeanor. He seems like a man with class, and the money has nothing to do with it. I liked it when he said you can do well if you are consistent and if you have taste. What a profound statement. At least it was to me. Also, can someone PLEASE tell us which Keyshia Cole video The Valentine is in?!!!

[@mssouthrncomfort1]

“I Changed My Mind”

[@motownmommy]

@@mssouthrncomfort1 Thank you, I found it!!

[@MizzAJ1021]

Nah I got ta look at the Rubberband Man video 😂😂😂😂😂

[@myradavis3707]

Hey tank / j - add flex moment to ya podcast moment with top 5 artists and top 5 songs . Love y’all ❤

[@sarahv1275]

I'm currently watching the first edition of Surviving R Kelly and realized that his "I ain't saying no names" segment is about R Kelly 😂😂. The journalists, Ms. Info described the same scene at his album listening party. Which was in 2003, the same year T.I. did Rubberband Man

[@kristinsmith-bey4213]

Came to the comments for this! Thanks! 😭🫡😂

[@FormelyKRob]

Shout out to people like you who gives us the info on I ain’t sayin no names because I was CURIOUS 😂

[@AlxandraJiavani]

Him and Jamie are top 2 ‘I ain’t sayin no names’

[@progressfitness819]

Yessir my favorite show. Def salute to the guys I added both of yall on ig. Theron of rock city interview hella playback value. Grateful to catch this interview as well. I'm sensing the way the episodes are going next week musician, but the week after another monster. My guess is randy from American idol, that dude that managed nsync, the dancer chick from making the band, or like Sean Garrett or The Dream

[@PastorBlessed1]

Be waiting on these interviews on cue at 10 am in the Midwest. Much love y'all can't wait till y'all can get the R in the building for an interview‼️‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥

[@vonniev0n]

Top 5iiiivvvvvvveeeeeee

[@slappingilmore6242]

Goosebumps @Tank 😂😂😂😂

[@kbrock74]

Loved the interview.. KP u represent the A very well. ❤️❤️

[@CaliOG2022]

I love the show and was trying to make my own Voltron and 5 songs. IMPOSSIBLE. I had five songs narrowed down and then New Birth’s, Wildflower, came on. Then that led me to Dream Merchant. I can’t!! I was trying to pick one from the 70,’s, 80’s, 90’s, early 2000’s and I thought I had it. Can’t you pick 5 songs from each decade?? All I know is my Voltron singer is STOKELY!! The rest is all over the place!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Stokley OTW !

[@CaliOG2022]

@@RnBMoneyPodcast Can’t wait!!

[@solodiva4203]

This was one of my favorite episodes! They are speaking such facts!! I needed to hear this word today! I love this podcast 😍...thank you!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MzMJ77]

Memories…My mom bought me The Chronic and Above the Rim Soundtrack.

[@Momdrogynous]

I feel like his “I ain’t got no names” is about R. Kelly and Usher might’ve been the guy he went to the studio with. 😂 R.K. does have a song called “The Zoo,” with all them animal sounds. We gotta get Polow Da Don on.

[@sfreeman417]

I so love it here!

[@brittanyallen9391]

I love that y’all interview artist because I love learning more about them, but y’all have personal experiences and just plain funny banter I would love to hear more of. Please consider 🤞🏽