Pleasure P • R&B MONEY Podcast • Ep.102

The Authority On All Things R&B !
On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome R&B legend, Pleasure P. The trio jumps into Pleasure P's incredible career, from his early days with Pretty Ricky to his successful solo ventures. They discuss the evolution of R&B over the years and Pleasure P's unique contributions to the genre. Pleasure P shares intimate stories about his creative process, collaborations, and the challenges he's faced in the music industry. Tank and J Valentine also get Pleasure P's thoughts on the current state of R&B and where he sees the genre heading in the future. Pleasure P is Now on the R&B Money Podcast!
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0:00 Intro
5:05 Start
9:10 Pretty Ricky
15:20 Pleasure P
18:45 Static
22:10 Hits
27:40 Business
1:08:45 Top 5 R&B Singers
1:13:15 Top 5 R&B Songs
1:15:10 R&B Voltron
1:18:35 Lollipop
1:22:45 I Aint Saying No Names
1:27:30 Outro

[@ETERNAL608]

Yoooo, imma say it! Get the most underrated artist in R&B on here…AVANT!!

[@yolandapayne5043]

For real!!!

[@AsToldByKarmen1000]

Dead ass!!!

[@sweett8725]

Please!! I love him

[@Musicwithpassion]

Facts ! Pleasure P is Super Underrated As well

[@channellynsims5711]

Ouu yeah that’ll be a good one!

[@christopherlewis2194]

RIP STATIC MAJOR 🕊️🙏🏾

[@essenceoflalasweetz8231]

❤❤🙌🏾

[@nevanotreel]

Came here to say it 🙏🏾

[@ayedotjones6131]

🐐🐐🐐

[@brownlady3133]

❤❤🙏🏿

[@rogsmooth3529]

502 “Louisville Kentucky” legend 🕊️

[@ayonnajonae3043]

Pretty Ricky was the Jodeci of my generation. As young girls, we were so fanned out at the scream tours 😭 their music still hits the same! Iconic group.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts

[@peacheypeachez10]

Girl yess they performed at my school in like 2009😂

[@R0yALtyS]

Yesss!!

[@krystdoe8736]

They should get an actual entertainment lawyer to be a guest appearance to drop some 💎 for up and coming artist. They are EVERYTHING R&B. ☺️ great episode.

[@lamaradrian1]

Yes, we need education!!!

[@RasheaPearce]

Yes 🙌🏼 clock that tea 🤏🏼🤏🏼

[@krystdoe8736]

@@RasheaPearce We the people who may want to get in the industry would like to gain more knowledge on the do’s and don’t s of the industry🤷🏽‍♀️ I’m more into acting but I know a few singers and rappers who could use the information mostly young artist at that!

[@RasheaPearce]

@@krystdoe8736 i know that’s right get it girl! Right as you should .

[@UnrulyChanell]

You don’t need a lawyer to teach you common sense. Dont sign anything unless you know what it means… simple

[@campaignAV]

P dropped a Gem, "always treat people nice cause you never who somebody is or might become"

[@dakidd314]

He didn't treat that DJ in Saint Louis like that. I still listen to his music though

[@tayemoney1592]

Now we need BobbyV

[@kentthomason6285]

Lol

[@arawproductions6989]

I think that happen already. Might be wrong but I believe so

[@backend9940]

Yap yap 😂

[@Tyrinadams704]

Yeah him Sammie and Ray j

[@sameold23]

@@kentthomason6285don’t do that. He’s an underrated singer. Idk why yall clown that man

[@SeafoodBoil-qf2vw]

Pretty Ricky signed my CD back in 2006 (I still have it) and I said Thank you and Pleasure P was the only one that said you're welcome (he actually said you're welcome baby)..I never forgot that moment. Thank you Pleasure P for being polite to a young kid back then...the rest of them looked like I shitted in their cornflakes. 😂😂😂

[@teelove4443]

You’re welcome honey 🥰

[@anniem.670]

😂😂😂 im dead lol

[@kianacoleman2867]

Pretty Ricky Bluestars was the first CD I ever purchased! I loved them so much.

[@clariseharrington8252]

R&B baby! ❤

[@RasheaPearce]

😂😂😂😂 i know that’s right

[@MsLH208]

I can stare at j Valentine ALL DAY❤❤,hes dreamy 😍🥰

[@alesiacalvin88]

Whew I love the content and conversation but each time the camera pans to that man 😩🖤

[@MsLH208]

​@@alesiacalvin88omg,right.he looks SOOOOO yummilicious❤❤❤

[@teelove4443]

@@MsLH208What about me 🤚🏾 I look SOOOOO yummilicious too 😜

[@MsLH208]

​@@teelove4443❤❤❤❤

[@PrincessParis2665]

Facts 😭😍

[@DelHannah-yh2km]

I’m glad he showed Deborah Cox and Shirley Murdock some love. They are so underrated vocally.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts!

[@MrOne_Play]

Born in 1989, this Podcast very necessary for my age group ✅

[@tyeshiataylor]

🤘 Born in the beginning of ‘90 you’re definitely right. I remember when they first came out and everyone that I went to school with was like “Who is Ricky?” 🤣

[@christaarmstead1975]

I agree 💯

[@msambitious9551]

92

[@alee7322]

I was born in “65”, I love this podcast. Because they bridge the old & new.

[@MrHart0313]

87”

[@vincentmorgan5589]

Get my girl Fantasia up here 💐💐💐 she's dope and a whole vibe NC finest 💪💯💪💯

[@butterflykisses1984]

I love that both Tank and J. Valentine said they would do whatever is needed to help Pleasure P release those 6 albums. And as an avid R&B listener, I would absolutely LOVE to hear his music. Give us the music Pleasure!!!!

[@jason15212]

Up and Down, Late Night Special, So Confused , Hotline, etc.. that second album had some bangers but BlueStars is a classic !

[@tieramackins9031]

Yasss I still listen to all of em to this day & Both albums can be played from start to finish fr😮‍💨🔥 That first album had Juicy, grind on me, nothing but a number, yo body, shorty will you be mine. The list goes on.

[@annecole151]

OMG I was in middle school on the back of the bus singing Confused and leave it all up to you!!! So nostalgic

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts!

[@sieda5123]

Pleasure P we are here for it. Put the music out. And do the tour. We will be there.

[@GeminiBrown]

Pleasure P! One of the Best Stage Names and Has always had his own distinctive Sound

[@DonB3265]

If you in your early to mid 30’s you knew what pretty rick and pleasure p was doing on the radio🔥🔥🔥especially in the south! They made those high school dances/parties go up! Shoutout to pleasure p💯💯

[@MrHart0313]

Facts

[@tjcole9174]

Big time!!!

[@WhopTBB]

FACTS OF THE BIGGEST KIND!!!😂😂😂💯

[@nyarogers2973]

Late 20’s here and I know what they did to the radio

[@openminded5751]

Introduction of Marcus Cooper is so underrated!! I played Under over and over again. Tank was on a run then.

[@latoshasanders9639]

One of the best Albums

[@clariseharrington8252]

Okay! And Say Yes, but I think that was underground.

[@noahlegendjames2569]

J Valentine can most definitely have whatever he likes. Lord he is so fine🔥🔥🔥

[@letoyasavoy5064]

🔥🔥🔥

[@clariseharrington8252]

Lol iktr

[@sdenton6937]

Lol okkkkk!

[@makeupbyarionne]

I want to see Jagged Edge on here next♥️!

[@daffinebaskin5628]

Say one time for the folks in the back

[@empressvibes1990]

Good one!!

[@itsjusrich]

Group broke up

[@charlinelarue9484]

I would break my heart if I run over here on a Saturday morning and Tank and Jay not here with a new guest each week. Literally the highlight of my day ❤

[@canwejustloveeachother2550]

It’s a great show but that speak that over yourself mami

[@ProducerTSS]

@@canwejustloveeachother2550 Facts! Say that.

[@anthonyfields4769]

Tye $ , Luke James, Jasmine Sullivan, Joe, RL, genuine, al green

[@paricew]

Al green still alive?

[@anthonyfields4769]

Damn is he....? Ok the Isley Brothers then

[@keyonagraham]

Luke James can blow!

[@ceasefire4523]

@@anthonyfields4769 lol yeah he gone bruh

[@brandongrant8896]

@@ceasefire4523 Buggin al green still alive

[@badgalneq]

Love Pleasure P. Boyfriend #2 is still my song till this day !!

[@user-dt4nw3gk5j]

Absolutely was my favorite 😍

[@rwilli26rw]

Girrrllll you said it!!❤

[@Sam.Flower]

I blast it back to back often 😂😂😂

[@truthspeaks725]

Introduction of Marcus Cooper was the first CD I played ALL the way through. NO SKIPS absolutely phenomenal🎉🎉...NOSTALGIA about to listen after I finish this interview ❤

[@Itsshvonedanielle]

Tank got his chest out!!! & this color on the Valentine is looking great !!!

[@PresshureDavenport]

Tank is south beach ready honeyyyyyy❤

[@duece-rv3fp]

R.I.P Static Major ima give my dawg his flowers gotta put more respect on dat name

[@clariseharrington8252]

Period

[@bobbydrake5937]

LOVE THIS! I’m patiently waiting for T-PAIN!!!!!!!!!!

[@bridgettekirkland5832]

What I loved most about this episode was how Tank and Jay encouraged the artist.

[@AsToldByKarmen1000]

We need Avant!!!

[@MagnificentStarr]

I don't think ppl understand the impact of Static Major (RIP KING). His songwriting abilities, singing and jus charisma was so refreshing. I still listen to his references on KZbin. They are major songs now but it was something about his versions that jus hit wit me. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ This was a great episode!!! Love y'all!!

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

From Chris Brown to now Pleasure P. Oh R&B Money Podcast are on a R&B Money meets The Scream Tour...but still going to request for Missy Elliott to be on the pod. But which other R&B artists from The Scream Tour do you want to see on R&B Money Podcast?

[@mikewigg4272]

Vocal for me is Bilal

[@lmoore3122]

Sammie and Lloyd

[@CompletelyMzE]

Right Sammie!

[@bridgetteking9618]

I need Missy, pharrell and Timbaland all of them need at least a 3 hr episode and I also want all the producers. Johnta Austin was my fav producer soo far

[@user-kd8qh6hp6o]

Sammie

[@snozzycake5324]

Pleasure and Sammie won the Verzus anyway ! They can out sing everyone except Mario. They about tied

[@nylianicole22]

They did a great job lol! They were lit! And did back up vocals for rayJ 😂😂😂

[@MRCHAOSKIDD]

Ppl don’t realize how tough Sammie is vocally 🔥

[@clariseharrington8252]

They did! But we can't leave out Bobby, he can sang em down baby! Them 3 and Rio got that!

[@clariseharrington8252]

​@@MRCHAOSKIDDFacts!

[@snozzycake5324]

@@clariseharrington8252 yeah I’ll give Bobby that! He just didn’t sound real good to me at the Verzus. Both his albums are classics too

[@blessingshai]

And P sounds like his records. Saw him few times in concert as a solo artist and with Pretty Ricky. Pure talent .

[@adebose4530]

Yes indeed

[@Callmeharlowe]

It’s me calling the radio station back in the day to talk to Pretty Ricky and when they answered, I said “I wanna talk to Pleasure.” Then I hear “It’s ya boy Pleasure providing Pleasure for all the ladies that need Pleasure.” I almost fainted omg 😂😂😂🖤🖤🖤 It’s also me on Pretty Ricky Message boards reading and writing stories 😅! (Where the girlies from their message boards??)

[@danielsboo]

I was definitely writing fanfiction on those message boards back then 😭😭😭 you're taking me back!!!

[@Callmeharlowe]

@@danielsboo girl it was soooo good! Lol

[@blessingshai]

Girl …. Oh taking us back back 😢.

[@anithomas2964]

Im appalled tank doesnt know shawty would you be mine😂❤ thats a motherf#^^# CLASSIC

[@jacksonhill129]

Tank where that wedding ring.

[@Meka1989oil]

On repeat!!!!😩

[@jason15212]

Pretty Ricky had us in 3rd grade singing BlueStars songs😭🤣

[@valeo3508]

Not third grade dang,I was feeling crazy that I was in highschool listening to them looking back😂😂😂

[@jason15212]

@@valeo3508 😭🤣😭Florida is a wild place

[@clariseharrington8252]

😅

[@clariseharrington8252]

​@@valeo3508😅

[@Sam.Flower]

I was in my 20's, why were you listening to this 😂😂😂

[@Juscallmescrill]

Tank takes me out every time he sings Top 5 😂😂😂 “RAWR!… YEAH!” 🤣

[@tylerharris1334]

The more episodes I watch I realize J needs a trailblazer award. He’s a Godfather🔥

[@mets831]

Excellent episode! That Pretty Ricky Era was a helluvah time! S/o to P for showing forgiveness and buying his way out his deal also. Says a lot about his character 👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tonyrome2221]

Tank And J y'all are right. Pleasure P got A LOT of real fans waiting on new music. That's definitely the way to go in today's world and also the fact that we've always supported and will support he just got to trust that the music is going to touch who it needs to and that's all that matters. EPs, songs, albums whatever you want to do I think it's time. It'll be a disservice to the real fans to keep holding great music in the vault, the game needs you man. Stay blessed 💯

[@bdjonx]

He is not lying about the glitter. They got into a fight at one of the football games and it was glitter flying EVERYWHERE. 😂

[@am8eezy11]

I can't wait for the most underrated of them all to show up on this podcast...Joseph Lewis Thomas...better known as THEE Legendary, Joe! 💪🏾

[@PresshureDavenport]

Mr 563 HIMSELF ❤

[@tiffanymitchell2918]

Who’s that ???

[@DesiLu4Life]

I'm glad he mentioned Deborah Cox!! A beast!

[@matthewking7305]

you see how r kelly still gets mentioned… the king, the goat’s impact will live on forever

[@thecyberbeauty]

Dream In The Air is one of my favorite songs of all time, I love Pleasure P ❤

[@j.scottofficial]

yeah! that’s my one on his album too takes me back to 8th grade 👏🏽

[@patricediggins6024]

Everyone doesn’t need to be on the pod because they sing… geesh. This episode truly showed the up and downs and the lock down of the business as well and how to crawl and fight your way out and to the top to operate for yourself. This was very good

[@sameold23]

Yes they do cuz some of these dudes have been slept on and done wrong by the industry and it could help them get some shine. Sammie and Bobby V need to be on here cuz they been done wrong as well

[@TRILLWOLFPRODVCT]

Get AVANT AND CHARLIE WILSON

[@QueenRonny]

Pretty Ricky has some freaky freak hits. I love Pleasure P’s solo album. 🥰

[@TheShaniVerse]

I couldn't even get through 10 mins of this interview before I had to stop and go listen to the Bluestars album!! These guys were definitely a hit in the 2000's!

[@richfranklin9270]

Pleasure single handedly gave pretty Ricky that star factor... Blue star album is one of goats album's just off his vocals alone.

[@PresshureDavenport]

Pleasure P - Chocolate Coated candy gets played more than regularly in my ride.... perfect summer time ride song...

[@kayp2311]

Great to hear his story cause growing up as fans we didn’t understand and just wanted the group! Glad he stood up and is still going. Drop the music Pleasure!

[@lynnlovie6870]

I had this album in junior high! 6th grade my locker had Lloyd, Chris Brown & Pretty Ricky! Blue Stars album was everything! New sound and major hits!!

[@blessingshai]

Speaking of lockers …. Do these new grade school kids have lockers ? lol

[@brandonbowers2932]

Pleasure P had a bop with C Ride called “Walk Different”… shit was fye! 🔥

[@olaakinfolarin2515]

‘Get a little closer’ was an absolute banger.🔥❤️

[@afd1363]

The one the only Pleasure P! Pretty Ricky is one of my favorite groups man I love it R&B money! Two guests I’d love to see next are Robin Thicke & Stevie J!! Let’s make it happen family!

[@dsmedia9165]

Another Great episode. Pleasure P definitely deserves his flowers. Whatever he on turns to Gold.

[@R0yALtyS]

Pleasure P need his OWN versus period!!❤

[@saufeep]

I was in love with this man! Just listened to rock bottom last week on repeat!

[@forreyforr]

‘The Introduction of Marcus Cooper’ is a masterpiece!!! 🎶

[@southsidesinister4461]

Bruh was hitting them "OOOH"s on Late Night Special.💯😂😂

[@kiashade93]

That TOP 5 was special Tank!!!!!! LOL Every week it gets better and better!

[@t.b.306]

I love me some Pleasure P ❤ I was so devastated when those lies were spread about him, he was on the rise as a solo act when he dropped that first album. I still play that album to this day

[@blahzayy]

Pleasure P is legendary. His songs Chocolate Coated Candy & Fire Lovin is always in rotation in my playlists!🤙🏾💯🏆🔥

[@rocsix2441]

We need albums from all three of you & Jamie foxx !! 🙌🏽🗣♥️ 🔥

[@king-ofheartz]

Pretty Ricky #8 Nothin But A Number still 🔥🔥🔥🔥 to this day Yall know I ain't lyin 😁

[@QueenLaj]

Listen! That song still has me in a chokehold

[@Teirajanae]

One of the most underrated R&B artists!! I was begging for this episode 😭 I don’t play about Mr. Pleasure P!

[@blessingshai]

Introduction to Marcus Cooper is a classic .. can still listen from top to bottom .

[@Sunkisssed23]

Yes! Please just drop the music and don’t worry about social media. I definitely don’t follow most of the artists I listen to everyday.

[@ricojonz3]

This might be the best pleasure p interview to date

[@keltonkessee8287]

I was definitely there for P house parties!! oh what time!!! 😝😝 I miss those days !!

[@Joey_Lance]

Dope interview with Pleasure P. Big out out to J. Valentine and Tank. Keeping R & B alive!

[@luxuryrapchannel3080]

Pleasure P has the best top five hands-down!!

[@brittanychrissy]

Pleasure P always has the absolute best energy. No one can take away how talented he is.

[@stantonparrish1288]

Whom ever leveled the Mics for this show…good job. “Concierge Pleasure P” He does have a whatever it takes vibe about him. He knows his stuff. He said the Bar-Kays!

[@LegacyBridge]

That "Grind on Me" story is crazy that it was the 1st recording but it makes sense that he was a feature. I remember thinking that Tony Thompson (Hi-5) came back to life.

[@ItsjustKey]

I love these episodes, not only are they entertaining, but very educational!!! Thanks Tank & J for the R&B Money Podcast!!

[@ashleyharmon404]

Bow wow Sammie Ashanti B5 and Ying Yang Twins they should on this show coming up soon and so they can tell how they getting into musical careers. ❤❤😊

[@kianaayala3022]

I'd love to see b5 on here!

[@PresshureDavenport]

Ying yang would be lit

[@Artbyartcreates]

P one of my favorites, hate that he’s letting social media dictate when he drops.. put the music out brother… J said it right, it will never be the same… but you’ll determine rather that’s a good or bad thing… give us the music brother

[@latoyanicole6221]

Pleasure P knows about that real grind!!!! I appreciate him ❤👏🏾

[@melissawhite5688]

Glad to see Mr Marcus Cooper on the show!!❤ I just seen him in concert in my Hometown Sac a couple months ago. Juicy is my jam on Pretty Ricky's album 🎵🎶

[@jameshaperkins6050]

Great interview! Now let me go ahead and listen to pretty ricky and pleasure p for the 35th hundred thousandth time ☺️

[@PsLoveJane]

Just saw him perform last night 😂

[@chasefitness4kids221]

Respect to your channel Tank and J V been rocking with both of your music for years. Nuff love from UK 🇬🇧

[@ratchetrenaesrendezvous6601]

The year was 2007. I was 19 years old and a freshman in college. My bestie and I were the hugest pretty Ricky fans on the planet! I was in love with slick em and bestie was in love with spec. We would zoom home to watch their videos on 106 & park and we would call each other during the commercial breaks when they performed at spring bling. We were 2 teeny boppers gone wild!!!! We finally got the chance to see them live in concert at the Tabernacle for the scream tour in March 2007. My mom bought me and my bestie a general admission ticket because she knew how fanatic we were over pretty Ricky. Our other bestie JP drove us to the venue in my electric blue car-no driver’s license, no registration, no car insurance! Not a soul but God would be able to keep us away from pretty Ricky! I don’t remember anyone else in the performance line up because I was there to experience pretty Ricky. I remember them coming out on stage, with them white towels, and that stage light shining through, giving us the illusion that we were seeing their private area. I literally screamed to the top of my lungs until I had no more oxygen in my brain. After screaming, I burst out in tears and started shaking. I felt faint like I was at a Michael Jackson concert. This was my 1st ever concert and one of the greatest experiences of my young life. My bestie and I still talk about this concert to this day at almost 37 years old. We will be old ladies in our nursing homes reminiscing about this concert! 1 month later, in April, I lost my virginity because I had a 1 track sex crazed mind after watching them perform the month before. Sorry mom lol 😆 Still love these guys to this day. Thank you J and Tank for inviting Pleasure P to the podcast. I thought I was 19 again today!!!!!

[@blessingshai]

Wow !! What a great story. I love hearing story. I’m sure the artist can appreciate story from our POV.

[@nonyab916]

Get Dru Hill/Sisqo!

[@shaymac4049]

Never knew that’s what happened to pretty Ricky!!! Baby that was a time take me back to the grinding skating rink days 😂😂😂 had to pause the episode and so listen to them 😊

[@shonb989]

i cant wait to see Tank on this tour tomorrow! he better perform Top 5 lol

[@ruqiyyahshelley9972]

I’ve been waiting for another album from Pleasure P! This is what rnb is missing!

[@Stayseepea]

J looking good this episode. I love you Tank, my favorite artist.

[@chelseabcox]

He looks good every episode 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheFastFreddy]

Me and P from the same hood and went to the same school...sung on the same stage as kids... he's really like that 😆

[@AmericasNextTopComment]

Put your music out P, the old and new fans will find you stop overthinking ❤️

[@estabella4214]

As somebody that ain’t have no business listening to pretty Ricky in middle school…this is so nostalgic. Pleasure P Stan for lifeeee!

[@fastlyfe9045]

Before I watch this, i know the homage to Static bout to be on point!

[@j.scottofficial]

late night special my fav pretty ricky album. you had to be there 😭 #duuuuvaaaalllll

[@terencedennis3972]

Pleasure P is a real OG R&B artist. I'll put him in the category with R. Kelly and K. Sweat

[@LegacyBridge]

37:50 "Started off in debt" 1 perfect way to express it. It's like going into business for yourself. That's similar to a company "recouping" after an advance but you should have more control over it.

[@SilvaDolla1700]

Y'all see dope episode and always think of the next... Let's appreciate the ones we just watched 💯 great episode

[@TheeStrawberryLee]

Tank stuuuuuuupid lol 💚💚💚. “I been there…” 😹 we loves some Pleasure P & i was dying laughing at that verzuz!!! Thanks for this one team, #TopNotch #R&BMoney

[@jimmymorrison87]

We need TIM KELLEY on next please fellas! Legendary producer 🔥 and super underrated. Him and Bob have created sooooo many damn hits since 93’ ……

[@aliciajeanette333]

Yes get Avant and P has always been one of my favorite artist he’s so humble and handsome ❤❤