Jon B • R&B MONEY Podcast • Episode 013

The Authority On All Things R&B
On this week's episode of R&B Money, Tank and J Valentine are joined by legendary singer/songwriter/producer Jon B. They will discuss the moment he knew he was destined for this music life by winning his local talent show in Pasadena, California. Judged none other by the legendary Troop. Jon will talk about being a young teen getting to work with his heroes and how being a singer wasn’t in the front of his mind. he just wanted to be part of the team that constructed the hits. There is a lot to cover; Everything from his first job for Babyface playing the Nord lead on stage all the way to his magical sessions with Tupac Shakur, Jon’s infectious energy is evident for every second of this conversation. Listen and enjoy!
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[@aroundthewaygirlnextdoor]

I was at a Jon B show in Atlanta. A lady yelled "Take off your shirt!" Jon B said "I aint Tank." 🤣

[@Wc7823]

What!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@EBEEZYCL]

I’m hollering

[@KOR-EA-II]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CamiCola]

😂😂😂

[@VocallyYours3]

LOL

[@preciouswilliams22]

Jon B paved the way for Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, etc... to crossover & be embraced by R&B audiences!! He deserves ALL of his flowers🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@dashingnurse5098]

Facts!!!!

[@chanecak]

I love me some Jon B and yes he definitely deserves his flowers. Bobby Caldwell paved the way for him but Jon B took it to an entirely different level.

[@amcra1]

please stop

[@rikkidgermano9640]

STOP! Except Robin, Justin Bieber & Justin Timberlake are Pop singers! They are in no shape or form R&B artist. Yes, they do ocassionally R&B tracks and feature some rappers/singers from the culture but they became huge megastars because they did Pop music and if it wasn't for this Pop music, nobody would know about them. Jon B was always R&B and his entrance was totally different so he never paved the way for most of these pop singers...

[@amcra1]

@@rikkidgermano9640 Robin is an R&B artist. Tf you talking bout?

[@xcelmateo1956]

Before Robin Thicke and Justin Timberlake there was….. Jon B

[@nicoleobrien5987]

I still blame Jon B for the audacity of Justin Timberlake. 😝🤣 He really had us out here believin' he had a lil bit of swag with theTimbaland & Pharrell of it all....... then next thing we know he's a man in the damn woods......of the woods? I don't know the name of the album, but there was some forestry involved......& let's not even get started on that dancin' video in the dad khakis & chunky sneakers from a couple months ago. It was a no sir for me.🤦🏾‍♀️🤣

[@annettebailey331]

@@nicoleobrien5987 Make a misstep in your career. That doesn't mean Justin Timberlake wasn't the shit. I bet you sung to his hit. Until the end of time. Move the hell on!!

[@MadameJoWellness]

Robin and Justin could NEVER lol.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

People forget, Robin was around in the 90s writing music for 3T, Mya, Brandy, Brownstone, Color Me Badd. Jordan Knight, and a few more people before doing his solo album. I'm a huge Robin Thicke fan I have CDs so I read album credits.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

@@nicoleobrien5987 the name of the JT album is man in the woods", I actually love that album to be honest I don't see why it got so much hate.

[@mizjuicy808]

This interview was particularly special because Jon B. doesn't do a lot of interviews. To watch him express his passion for his craft and the culture was a treat in itself. Thank you R&B Money

[@angleswithanyce]

Exactly, he’s extremely authentic and his catalog of music knowledge is impressive.

[@Quancheese]

There’s NOTHING like cracking that seal on a cassette or cd and vibing on the pictures and reading the thank yous, song lyrics, and credits. Nostalgia! ❤️

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

😭

[@detroiteverything]

Absolutely; it created a credit junkie in me lol ❤️ respect to the process and the creators.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

So true, I still buy CDs and I love to read album credits, that is why I know who wrote what, sampled what, and etc. I'm trying to get me a vinyl player to start buying records. Yes I have to have physical albums.

[@user-gb2vk2ff8x]

Nothing like it! I still order CDs and play them in my car honestly.

[@lialoveislife]

The good old days

[@kimberlymoyer1232]

This is just not a R&B podcast, it is an R&B masterclass!!!!!

[@lavedadavis818]

Heavy on the masterclass!! 🏆🏆🏆

[@miakarakaki4062]

Very insightful

[@kelligilkey2588]

The fact that Jon B is still this fine after all these years!!!!

[@eugeneordonez33]

Lmao okay I keep staring like ain't no way

[@katherinesmith9683]

Whatcha say now👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mishawilliams4319]

Jon B always came across as classy debonair and yes fine too 😁

[@Kiss31]

Come on somebody. I'm looking for his social media now lol

[@18chaney]

FINE! 😍

[@simstonya0321]

This man does not get the credit he deserves for his contributions to r&b. So thankful acknowleged him by bringing him on. And he's still fine.

[@QueXopa79]

I’ve never seen a interview with Jon B !!!! He’s such a smooth chill guy. Love his energy!!!!!!!

[@Lainey_Shelley]

Sharon you should check out his Unsung episode on TV ONE.

[@MissAshtooU]

Never! This was such a treat ❤️

[@SweetLove86761]

I've talked to him on a FaceTime before he is an amazing person

[@TomGunna88]

​@eefitzgerald22 I've searched for a long time on KZbin for the full version of it but my KZbin doesn't seem to know it exists.. I want to see that one

[@quitasherrod9553]

Everytime he talked about 2Pac you could hear the hurt and the love he has for him.

[@tamarajohnson2315]

Jon B is STILL that dude! He's a musician's musician. His gift is unmatched. R&B Money keep coming with it for the culture! Salute

[@bankston11]

Still!

[@purplepheasant4776]

I love a Jon B ad lib. The way he hears music is so smooth. He is comfortable swag. He has his own lane and it can't be imitated even though he came out doing Babyface. There is nothing else that is Bona-fide, Cool Relax, Pleasures You Like, or Comfortable Swagg.

[@SirenSmarts]

WELL SAID!!❤️‍🔥

[@KH-kf6yh]

​@@purplepheasant4776a

[@KH-kf6yh]

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[@Jermainebolo]

I met Jon B in 2021 while he was in a hotel lobby with his Wife and background singers waiting for their ride to a show. He was patiently waiting for an hour plus and during this time we had a great conversation and I can say that he is one of the few most genuine people I’ve met in the music industry and I’ve met many artists over the years. One thing I will share about what we spoke on was his shelved Jack Herrera album which is a modern day classic. It was amazing to hear the background story to how this record was made and why it never came out at the time it was made. Also Jon B was kind enough to sing a rendition of pretty girl to my lady via a video message for me (he is her favourite artist). Salute to Jon B!!

[@damienwiley2312]

Jack Herrera for President!

[@CaramelTwix]

This was awesome. Now.... We need Dave Hollister, Stokley, Babyface, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, hell all of NE, Jagged Edge.

[@veeo2169]

And Joe!

[@amberdelivered6054]

@@veeo2169 yes please I need to see Joe on this Thang.

[@Blemished_Babe]

@@veeo2169 yess, AND JOE!

[@jlblake84]

I approve this 🙌🏽

[@jlblake84]

@@Soulficial360 My Favorite!!!

[@MarieAmicalola]

One hidden gem of this podcast is when the artists burst into songs in the middle of stories.

[@erekalvin]

I remember when They Don’t Know was in rotation on radio. They played that song all day everyday and it never got old. It still isn’t old. I can leave that song on repeat to this day. But the whole Cool Relax album is a CLASSIC album. Love Hurts is also one of my favorite records. You a legend Jon B

[@DualityUnlimited]

Classic Debut with a Sophomore Album as a Classic as well.

[@msatutude17]

Made timeless music! Hinbke and happy to even contribute his craft. Thats why he will always be celebrated ❤

[@2009kdizzle]

Don’t say was one of my favorite joints

[@Forsaken860]

Still in rotation 🤌🏾

[@chanecak]

They Don’t Know , Are You Still Down and Say I Do( Watchu Say Boo) is heavy on my playlist.

[@drawthelyne]

When Jon said "Sunshine" by Alexander O'Neal, I almost tore my house up! Definitely one of my top 5 of all time! I'm such a fan of Jon B man. His records have captured some of the most memorable parts of my life. This episode was great. 🙌🏾👑

[@terikathomas2131]

Me too! Sunshine is one of my favoriteeeeeee songs!!!

[@tgirl1012]

Love some Alexander O'neal

[@chrisjtyson3532]

When he said Sunshine I stood up as well!! If you grew up on 80s Quiet Storm radio, you know all the words of Sunshine. Thats a timeless classic!

[@sheischic77]

Agreed !!

[@sheilabibbs3407]

ALEX CAME FOR MY HBCU ALUMNI CONCERT COUPLA YEARS AGO…I MADE THAT WHOLE BALLROOM PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME LOL!!!

[@ishag2624]

Jon B has always respected R&B and it’s history. That’s why he is embraced! He didn’t come in saying he is better, he just did his part and contributed. Good interview fellas! 🖤

[@laquittagraves1190]

Well said!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@luddacriss]

Or use us to gain fame, attention and traction just to go pop.

[@ladylequvia7]

This!!! 💯💯💯💯

[@gemsound]

Bingo.

[@IanTheChordJunkie]

Yes i was just saying that too! Thats why he’s always on the invite list for every BBQ! Lol 😂 🙌🏾

[@sojiogungbesan5547]

They Don’t Know is one of the best songs of all time.

[@brockcureton573]

❤😊

[@ktfolk]

Anybody else paused the video halfway thru to play that 2pac & Jon B classic? Oh OK. Just me. Lol. Real legendary vibes. Salute to the pod.

[@chikojere1411]

I sure did!!

[@abuhudaifah_0]

Played snippets of the album in my mind whilst still listening to the pod.

[@msbonita06]

I did too! LOL with ALL the songs they mentioned they collabed with :)

[@OriginalJuicey007]

I did!!!!!😄😄😄😉

[@lmiller6675]

I loooove that song

[@RashidaLamar]

Jon skipped over “Pleasures U Like” probably because the record label didn’t promote it, but that was a very good album with some excellent songs! That album is so underrated.

[@sicboi]

That album has great songs on it and a solid RnB album, but definitely agree it didn't sound mainstream and so didn't get supported sadly.

[@UpAndAtEmAddie]

Highly underrated and excellent album. Still listen to it in heavy rotation today.

[@DBrown-vg1fi]

OMG yes! Stronger every day as well two of my fav albums of all time!

[@reallife0728]

AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@valolanda2096]

An excellent CD. Yeah I think there were some problems with the label with that.

[@CSUGTV]

1:22:36 I tell youngins all the time about the greatness of My My My. Johnny singing, Babyface written, Kenny G on sax, After 7 on background vocals. Epic

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Exactly, beautiful song and when they were closing Johnny song "rub you the right way" I was 7 in 1989 into that song and I love the song and video. I remember watching BET and singing along to My, my, my.

[@Miss_Patron]

Went right to listen after reading this! I have an even greater respect for the song

[@NLee-nq1ku]

​@@Miss_PatronMe too!!!

[@VeelaAmmons]

What the hell??? Jon B is finer now than back in the day. ❤❤❤

[@virtuoso8642]

I would love for them to interview producers/songwriters. Jermaine Dupri, Dallas Austin, Rodney Jerkins, Babyface, etc.

[@diamondlabelfilms]

Vlad did all them except Face. That's who we need to see.

[@CharlieXFBA]

I'd love to see Jimmy Jam and Terry to be honest

[@virtuoso8642]

@@diamondlabelfilms Vlad shouldn’t be allowed to interview legends. Can’t take him seriously.

[@erekalvin]

here for it💯 can we also add Tim and Bob to the list

[@diamondlabelfilms]

@@virtuoso8642 yea fasho I hate his dumb ass questions lol

[@ranbutch7544]

Jon B is always so humble

[@jennastaria2794]

Just watching this reminds of why I fell in love with RnB...soul music..Jon B exudes authenticity and swag..RnB is music of the soul

[@MommaBear1971]

So many times.....We have seen white men and women use R and B as a stepping stone into the industry and bounce over to mainstream POP world. Jon has a humble spirit and his love for R and B is genuine. I remember the first time I heard "Someone To Love" I was hooked!!! The song made you feel like you could be in love with one person for EVER!!❤❤❤ Whew Chile!!! My! My! My!!! Such good MEMORIES!! Shout out to the hosts....Tank and J. Valentine for bring this R and B heat for us. We GREATLY appreciate it Imma call this one R and B's Assorted Chocolates!! Everyone looked Sexy, Healthy and Successful!! TANK!!......Stop licking your lips........it kicks off my HOT FLASHES!! 😂😂😂

[@BAO77]

Like who??

[@BAO77]

Who was a white RB singer who turned pop??

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

New Edition the only group in music history everyone went solo outside of the group and had success with a number 1 Album and Singles... Bobby Brown Bell Biv Devoe Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant that's fire 🔥

[@KendellLenice]

You’d better say that! #ne4life

[@rbmiddleton1979]

I SAID THIS A WHILE BACK!! 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💯💯💯And can still come back for a reunion!!!

[@nedahoyin]

yes..

[@michellerosebrown]

They should be in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame and up there where ‘The Temptations’ and ‘The Jackson 5’ are. Seriously.

[@taylordean3250]

Destinys Child is up there too. Each member went solo and went number 1 individually and came back and went number 1 again

[@janelleparker3755]

I’ve been a Jon B fan since day 1. This interview was everything! Thanks for giving him his flowers now, he deserves them.

[@Mambafan0824]

Bro, if y’all could get D’Angelo on here. That would be MASSIVE

[@sharonlofton8645]

WHAT!

[@Wordplay80]

I definitely agree. I hope they are asking for him to get on this podcast.

[@18chaney]

Listen.

[@marcelmarshall4240]

This is the best podcast of any. Any genre. Any hosts. Any guests. It’s interesting how different things translate for different people. I would never think Tank and J Valentine would be this engaging, but they are. They need a podcast deal like Rogan. This needs to be widespread. What an amazing podcast. Congratulations, Gentlemen. May this venture rise to levels even YOU cannot imagine. Kudos.

[@tanishadixon404]

I totally agree! I love that they focus on the music, no shaderoom drama, no gossip, no mess! I even learn somethings about music. This is the best podcast out there to me…

[@triedandtrue4764]

Jon B is part of the reason that era of R&B was so great…

[@reuneety1]

True!

[@Ya_boy_Nique]

How can anyone not love Jon B. He hardly ever does interviews and the stories he provided about his journey in the industry and meeting and working with Pac was so much needed and appreciated! Always has been and always will be an R&B legend!

[@pastense]

I had the pleasure to play keys for this man in an impromptu gig in San Francisco last year. I also had the pleasure of him correcting a chord I played wrong mid-song on Don’t Talk 😂 Jon is one of the most genuine, humble dude in the industry. That was a pinnacle moment in my career as a musician! EDIT: if anybody wants to see a vid of this performance. Just look up “Jon B. w/ the GTC Band” (he KILLS it btw!)

[@reuneety1]

Thank you! Amazing story. Wow.

[@kekec4559]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ecllipsedeloach65]

Wow! That's a blessing.

[@sharlenedenson4086]

I love me some Jon B, so humble I ❤ this interview all these guys are amazing.❤I was 21 when I started listening to Jon B and now Im 55 and still listen to his music. He's the Real Deal R&B. He such a beautiful family!!❤❤❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@Drediggy]

Just saw Babyface and Jon B in concert. Jon B opened up for him. They are just amazing and still amazing

[@dorothywright5094]

I KNOW that was a goodnight❤

[@tiffyp21]

I can’t believe somebody really was tryna go viral by saying he can’t sing no more and assuming he was on drugs just cuz he missed a few notes at a show. We all knew that was cap! Jon is THAT guy, stop playin wit him ❤️🥰

[@belounedavis2438]

Right what you said

[@ginalove4907]

What!!? When

[@tiffyp21]

@@ginalove4907 girl this was like a month or so ago! Somebody that was just tryna go viral i feel. Hella disrespectful! You might be able to find it on here

[@spke532]

No one is on key all the time. Also he don't sing to a track like most artist.

[@Silver-Lining1111]

Very True

[@jeep128]

Only 2 people I respect that never just followed trends for money Jon B and Teena Marie

[@dvdndsWill]

We need Eric Roberson, Raheem Devaughn, Marsha, Teedra Moses on as well.. Great show! Great job Tank and J.

[@saffyre915]

Yes Teedra!

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I want to see Robin Thicke on here too.

[@MarcusMartn]

Oh yes Teedra Moses I wanna know more about her

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

Omg Eric Roberson thank you for reminding me about him

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

Listening to Eric’s “Left” album shedding a tear cause it just brought me back to a time. Thanks for the reminder.

[@divineselfentity]

Bobby Caldwell, Average White Band & The Bee Gees were the White Brothers Soul back then. Paying Homage to them before there were even a Jon B.

[@montanodunn]

Simply Red as well

[@divineselfentity]

​@@montanodunn War as well

[@Musicianchick25]

I use to read who produced, who played what, who composed the music, wrote lyrics lol. That was the highlight of buying albums. Miss that so much.

[@TheAls4173]

I miss going to The Sound Of Market Buying music. Streaming is great but there is nothing talking to people about music in person. I miss that.

[@TheAls4173]

People is sleeping on Keith Washington! Kissing you and Make Time for Love..his first album reminds me of falling in love. Get him on the show!

[@kmayfield1987]

Same! LOL

[@cuoredolce29]

@@TheAls4173listen, Kissing You is on one of my playlists and on heavy rotation to this day!! That and Glenn Jones’ “I’ve Been Searching’” 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@cuoredolce29]

Omg I remember the smell of those things too!!! Pure nostalgia!! Things were so much simpler then 😒.

[@MissLovelyLiz]

I didn’t think I could love Jon B. anymore. This man knows his R&B music history. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kenyamoses1551]

I would love to see a Versus with the original Tony Toni Tone with Raphael saadiq and Mint Condition since both groups are a band. Just a thought

[@NickMintz]

I believe Raphael passed a few years ago.

[@kenyamoses1551]

@@NickMintz Raphael is still alive and well

[@NyceWorldGaming]

@@NickMintz Raphael is still alive and well. He co-founded a gaming company, named Illfonic a few years back.

[@NyceWorldGaming]

That would be dope.

[@kenyamoses1551]

@@NyceWorldGaming that would be nothing but good singing and pure musicianship

[@JusTee22]

I wish they would have talked more about the cool relax album. Jon B 🔥

[@misslady5263]

Seriously! An album you can just sit and play it through, beginning to end.

[@daniellemonique4299]

Jon B Is Literally A Living Instrument!!!! From His Crisp Vocals To His Replica Of Instrument Sounds Like His Ear For Music Is Crazzzzzy! He Is An Extremely Underrated Legend & This Was Personally My Fav Interview 🤍

[@OriginalJuicey007]

Yes

[@blaurine]

This is necessary for our culture right now. Love that you guys are doing this right now. I hope this show can help wake up this generation too the soulful intention old school R&B has.

[@serendipiti126]

This podcast is so needed, R&B is almost like a lost art these days....And Jon B clearly respects this art, I saw him just a few years ago in concert and he sounded amazing, and was funny too!! A national treasure, one of my favorite 90's artists!

[@MarcusMartn]

This is amazing they have a podcast celebrating R&B artist I love this!

[@BlvdRoad]

There's still a lot of good r&b out there

[@caramelsantana]

Jon B is aging gracefully. He don't look 47, matter of fact he turns 48 in November. He's taking good care of himself.

[@Kaithelightworker]

I agree! As soon as I saw him on here I had to look up his age. He’s aged very well especially for a white man lol

[@caramelsantana]

@@Kaithelightworker Agreed. Justin Timberlake is younger, but looks much older and horrible. He have a black wife and always dated black women. Maybe that melanin he's always surrounded by has contributed to his good health and fountain of youth looks. Lol.

[@Tricia770]

They don’t know about this here! Jon B has had such an incredible career. Look at all the legendary artists he’s collaborated with! We’re definitely still down!!!

[@ashleyshinese605]

I smiled so much watch this interview. Jon B is r&b period. Now yall gotta get Brandy lol

[@anitaglover2047]

Thank you 🙏🏾 Jon B is 90s R&B royalty!

[@danahoward759]

Wow, Jon B. got in the game and was immediately rubbing elbows with the music industry's greatest talents. Wow, what a blessing!!

[@Jay-tp8ol]

Love how much love Stokley/Mint Condition gets on the podcast, it's very well deserved (even though he be gettin bumped from the lists and ish lol). Also I understand that Jon stans Babyface but the greatest songwriter is Stevie Wonder

[@wavyptv]

Hands down.

[@StevenBB222]

Stokely and Raphael Saadiq is nice. Really nice.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

What you say!!!! I love Stevie Wonder one of my all time favorites the man a musical genius

[@WittynotSilly]

stevie is cool but he wasn't even the best songwriter on motown..

[@king-ofheartz]

While watching this interview.... You realize that Jon B's not just a legend, but also a student of R&B. Just like Tank and J Valentine

[@reeseereece]

I love this conversation. It's important to understand that music is more than what's "popular". There are plenty of classics that didn't sell millions, but you still revisit them year after year...

[@dawb86]

Teedra Moses “Complex Simplicity” comes to mind... 💯

[@CoolGent87]

FACTS Upon Facts 💯

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Raphael saadiq "the way I see it" I love how he took us back to the 60s with that album.

[@nwananka]

I swear any RnB artist male or female from the late 90s to the early 2000s was solid. Amazing talents.

[@ecllipsedeloach65]

Yes! They really hit you in your feelings. They also took their time to make quality music.

[@nicoleobrien5987]

C'mon 90s R&B!!!!!!! Oh.......this made my heart sing........or more appropriately for this podcast......SANG!🎤🎶 Y'all are doin the damn thing kings! Much love & respect.......hittin the subscribe button...... now✊🏾🖤💽🎙️🔥 Now for my guest wishlist😉........in no particular order....... Karyn White, Keke Wyatt, Shanice, Raheem Devaughn, Musiq Soulchild, Tevin Campbell, Johnta Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox....... I'll stop for now & hope for the best.🤞🏾😝

[@lunalegend_]

He aged like fine wine!! Such a dream! 🥰

[@bellableu4023]

So happy to see Jon B on the show!! He is still so fine! Such a humble talented guy. I was in love with him and his "Cool Relax" album. I still listen to that album to this day. It's a classic! 👌🏾

[@trishadams7250]

JON B was the only white dude invited to the cookout ..lol LEGENDARY I still listen to his music.

[@Warrengg]

Y'all are single handedly restoring our love for r &B and why we fell in love with this genre....oh and Jon B is always invited to the cookout🤣

[@Calicapenergy88]

Jon b is and always has been fine

[@UmiEarthGoddess]

Facts

[@teokennedy9785]

You can tell he really studies the game! His insight is crazy!!!!

[@candicesmith1708]

Y’all Neverrrrrrrrr Disappoint! 🔥 The way JonB honored Tank in this interview 😩 He’s so humble and classy 🤎❤️🤎 Tank & JValentine I’m obsessed with this show 😝

[@reuneety1]

Jon B is my soul brother, always has been since his first introduction into R & B and always will be. I thank God for blessing us with his gift!! 🙏Jon B is a legend to the culture. He embraced the culture of R & B at a time in the late 80's and 90's when some artist wanted to be pop star's. Jon wanted to contribute to the genre of R & B. He had what it took at the time to bust onto the scene and make a big impact. He did it then and still to this day. Must respect to Jon and his family. Salute!!🌹

[@terikathomas2131]

He mentioned “Sunshine”!!!!! That’s one my favorite songs EVER!!! I just bought that vinyl a few months ago💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 I was born in 1991 but I LOVE old music. It’s timeless❤️

[@brecarter331]

I'm the same way I was born n 95 but barely listen to anything outside of 07

[@terikathomas2131]

@@brecarter331 right!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾❤️

[@Carmenlucas_Author9552]

Maybe this podcast will inspire radio to get back to how it was back in the day. I remember when all of the music that is discussed each podcast, was consistently played on the radio. Not only did my parents introduce me to every genre of music, but so did the radio stations. Nowadays, we hear the same songs on rotation. It’s ridiculous.

[@LuisGarcia-po7lm]

This is that shit!!! Perfect person in r&b to interview

[@TheSunshineplace10]

FACTS

[@IanTheChordJunkie]

I love the Respect and Reverence Jon B has for R&B and the greats that came before him! Some of my other favs by him that are slept on are “Shine, Boy Is Not A Man, Lonely Girl, Simple Melody, Pleasures U Like, Calling On You, Lately, & Bad Girl, I aint goin out, Everytime, & Before Its Gone! All BANGERS! 🔥

[@sweetnovember7925]

This is one of my favorite episodes so far. It was just brothers catching up and we were in the room. The vibe was relaxed. ❤️

[@sicboi]

JonB is one artist in the genre that never got any major hate or got beef in his career. Just a legend that focused on his art and love for RnB.

[@TheMusicalEmpress]

Now yall are just straight showing out with THEE JON B!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@msthang5366]

First off, TANK YOU ARE LEGENDARY!!! Jon B, Jon B!!!❤️❤️ “Don’t Talk “ still gets me hyped! They DON’T KNOW is a classic! I saw you live at Summer Jam for KMEL , you went on after Tevin Campbell. Your vocals was smooth as hell and you and the band were on a whole other LEVEL!! LEGENDARY STAUS!!!

[@dken1149]

This is legendary!! Love Jon B

[@whitnipaige5900]

I have never seen a white man age so beautifully

[@FOODREVOLUTION360]

I love Jon B. SO talented and SO humble. He always gives his wife props! I’m glad he found his happiness because he has stayed so true to the game. Very genuine vibes.

[@Blackstar81]

Who else was in heaven when Jon was singing? Love this episode, I hope they bring him back. I really enjoyed the convo, we don't get a chance to hear Jon B speak often.

[@tamarwilliams4516]

Me!!!!! 🙋🏾‍♀️ lol

[@hopemcgee1003]

Meee 🤣🙋🏾‍♀️

[@bcontreras315]

I’ve seen him in concert at a very small lounge in Napa called Blue Note… I just seen him for the second time at the end of October of this year. He played his hits but the true Jon b fans know he has a catalog of hits and classics and I was so surprised and happy he played “Isn’t it Scary”. We were able to take pics after the show and I go up to him to tell him how much I enjoyed his show and that I loved the song and he was so appreciative! He was relived that the true fans knew not just the classics but the other songs… he even grabbed my hand and KISSED it and told me he loved me as a person of course. But you could tell he just overall appreciated the comment. I was on cloud nine cuz that’s my crushhhh for life hahaha at the end of the show he was talking and at once point ge said black don’t crack…. But beige don’t age!!!! Smooth ass white chocolate 😂😂💕💕💕💕

[@RossinBama1982]

Kudos! R&B podcast again...you have not missed yet and Jon B was so refreshing to see and get his experience/feedback of the industry! 🎉💰❤️

[@brendabarnes7308]

Lawd this man still fine! ❤

[@BM0RESquare_XTherapist]

👁💯

[@kourtneesneed7161]

I love this interview. True legend would love to see Joe on here.

[@darrellmccall6100]

Him too

[@veeo2169]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jashanestone]

I remember that Tupac collab like it was yesterday. Man I'm getting "up there" in age. And proud to say, "I was there in the 90s" "wide-eyed" in all it's glorious time. ✅💯💪🏾

[@LiverpoolFan74]

ANOTHER CLASSIC!! Keep up the great work, guys!!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Thanks! Will do!

[@yvetterodriguez9411]

Love Jon B. Stokely is unstoppable!!!!!!!!! He is the real vocalist. Bruh can sing ANYTHING. I wish he would cover a really old classic by David Oliver. "Miss". Thank you guys for digging in deep regarding the music industry, so informative. Blessings. 💯💯💯

[@seabiscuit2948]

2 hours? What did we do to deserve this blessing?🥰

[@cmapit3220]

First, I'm a HUGE Jon B fan. One of my fondest memories is of seeing him and DJ Quik perform the night I was out celebrating my acceptance into law school. I would buy his physical albums, read the credits, all that. I LOVE his artistry. Also, the way he describes Tupac is exactly what I try to describe to people when they ask why I believe Tupac is the greatest. His duality, his message, and the way he delivered his message in music spoke to me, and others, on a spiritual level. I only wish he would have had the chance to grow into his mature self, because he would have only gotten better.

[@blacprophet1153]

That was so funny and disrespectful when Jon B, said the producer told him he was too black! Ain't no such thing as being too black! Because " Black is so beautiful"!!! Also I respect the love for Pac! Jon B is an R&B/producer/writer/musician and legend!!!

[@azmomconnection]

I'm one of those fans that follows Jon B content around the internet, he always pops up right when i begin to miss him. Great interview, he is excited to talk craft and ya'll stuck to the subject!!

[@monetk.7802]

I was able to see Jon B. perform earlier this summer in Houston. He’s an awesome songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist. So glad he’s getting his flowers. An R&B legend!

[@teejay504]

Jon B. is THE ONE...definitely a favorite. ❤

[@IamCarlFree]

There are so many good "Wow" moments in this! Jon B is definitely a legend and a talented musician. You can hear his passion for R&B. It reminds me of hearing that one good love song and repeating it again because it sounds so good.

[@nikkiowens128]

Jon B will always be R&B! I still listen to his music and it takes me back to my high school years 94-97 best music of the 90's!

[@TheMusicalEmpress]

Jon is so soft spoken, you almost have to have the mic pinned on him. At max volume it's hard to hear him. Lovely interview. 💕💕💕💕

[@tyronebaxter578]

I did not know he wrote the song Secrets for Toni Braxton. I just learned that. That's a bad boy, when you know he can write like that. THAT song was awesome.

[@chulalena827]

Great interview as always. I would love to see Jazmine Sullivan on here. She is an underrated powerhouse.

[@iamebonyasia5815]

She jus won a Grammy definitely not underrated

[@molobeats2880]

ive only just discovered jon b, wasnt my era but damn this boy smooth. The chemistry on this pod is undeniable as well

[@dcurtis0604]

Jon B is such a legend ...his songs got me thru...his voice just talking is so calm but melodic ...whew!!!! My fav podcast. ...

[@lisamoforbes6516]

Thank u Tank for inviting us into the industry with your podcast. Its is beautiful to see the passion and the individual talents that every person brings to the "Magic recipe" that is R&B Music Industry.

[@auraltrantra]

I was 14/15 when Jon B came out and to this day he is a constant on my playlists. I bought the Pleasures You Like album 3x.

[@JasmineMachel]

Jon B came to SLAY not play... This man has made me fall in love with MUSIC all over again, lawwwdddd these last few guest won't singing my man was given vocals and instruments I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF THIS... As usual J. Valentine is smooth and funny as hell "that car was hot..." 😂 Seriously though THIS EPISODE WAS TOP TIER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Tank is me, I love a good old story paint the picture take me there he be so invested, his stories were DOPE and he gave us TEA 🍵

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

💯

[@marlongreen8946]

Tevin Campbell next up

[@jasonbailey8644]

I feel another Great you can't have , are 90's Era with out those great music that we don't hear no more

[@dariuslovhalll5606]

Nope

[@brittannybrittanny]

I hope so

[@brittannybrittanny]

Anita Baker pls!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!

[@brittannybrittanny]

Tamia...pls!!!¡!¡!!!!!

[@sltrim]

Jon B came to Houston, TX and there was issues with the sound. He took over the mic and song acappella. Talk about blowing it out the water. These new artists have no clue.