Rico Love • R&B MONEY Podcast • Ep.038

[@j.branch819]

Rico Love “When God Bless my neighbor, I know he’s in the neighborhood” Straight bars 💯

[@mikejoe9121]

I jus told my wife both stories of God moving a letter and God in the Neighborhood that shit brought me to tears telling my wife because I move by faith 🙏🏽

[@sha1841]

I’ve heard that quote before & it’s a beautiful one.

[@fayettenampeach]

I had to write it down as a visual reminder 🙏🏾

[@raisingaking9303]

Rico Love asking “ Where did I go wrong?” was the most refreshing and therapeutic thing I’ve heard in a long time. This also speaks to Tank and J being a safe place. You can’t ask everyone this question.

[@leronnspaternalpresencepod5247]

Facts when he 1st dropped, I really liked his music, and I thought he was super conceited an cocky. Didn't know he produced all those song. I'm not mad at him. 👏🏾

[@Firetracks]

Facts on Facts! 🎯

[@suthurnfaze1]

Maan he is just DIFFERENT, this was in inspiration on a highest level, Tank and J are on such a roll right now, all of these interviews have been giving me so much insight and life in the Biz, Love every second of it✊🏾✊🏾

[@MadameFleece]

Agreed!! Beautiful

[@Ace500_]

Very true most people would not speak on that …… that’s how you continue to GROW

[@shadyisroyalty8885]

We need a The-Dream episode!! This was a good episode. Rico Love always drops gems

[@AmarisLW]

Yesssssssss I would love to see him as well.

[@mackmittenz01]

Damn thats a great idea.

[@lorraineydavis1979]

#Capp - We the people who have subscribed to the R&B Money Podcast need a The-Dream Episode

[@MadameFleece]

Its the EDUCATION for me! Im not a musician but I LOVE music and respect musicianship all across the board. This was mind-blowing.

[@tenayewilliams5019]

Y'all should create an R&B Money Playlist every week or once a month.. Tank and JVal favorite joints. That would be 🔥!!! I would listen to it all day everyday!!!

[@sevyn.2227]

right? also a playlist of the songs artists put as their top 5 r&b songs. adding the new 5 songs every week

[@imsaayin100]

Great idea! 👩‍🚀

[@cbtube1677]

Pls ❤️❤️

[@destinyh2008]

Ooh I'm feeling that idea!

[@Honeywater75]

Ohhhh yes! A playlist of the honorable mentions from each pod! It's giving!

[@peachzalowishes]

Rico is so inspiring! FAMU need to run that honorary degree.

[@ericsanders2116]

This podcast is so fun to watch. All the stories with context of how records came about is so rare.

[@Mamaisthesource]

Yes to hear so much authentic historic conversation is so beautiful. Damn near can't get this anywhere else

[@Honeywater75]

I couldn’t agree more. It's like The Black History 90's to present Archives - the RnB version.

[@wyntonmohorn]

Usher, Beyonce, Luther Vandross, Brandy, & Tank is a dope ass Top 5. 🖤👑

[@Rockkin23]

It's a contemporary and safe.

[@kennethdavis1766]

@@Rockkin23But it’s impactful too.

[@DonnaTruly]

That random 3-part harmony on Rockin' That Thang made my heart smile.

[@teirajohnson6280]

1:34:12 Listened on Spotify…only came to the KZbin video to see this with my own eyes…I watched it like 10 times!!!!!! Whew! Can we get a J Valentine interview…please please pretty please guys!!!!!

[@clariseharrington8252]

Same!

[@JayClearman411]

Talent!!!!!

[@nikitiam6568]

It is something about listening to real black men speaking, respecting and flowering each other. This R&B Money Podcast was so needed for our culture. Must Respect and Love to Bay Area J. Valentine and Tank. 🌹🌹🌹

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts

[@kizz9391]

Rico Love’s transparency, honesty, and accountability to the R&B craft and its aspirants is admirable. Always 💯. Keep up the great work, Tank & J.!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Thank you! Will do!

[@lucianodadon7822]

@@RnBMoneyPodcast we need that r&b money merch brothers

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

​@@lucianodadon7822 you better have hit that rnbmoneyshop by now 👀 😅

[@amberleysmith7158]

Aside from the many gems that he dropped, I appreciate the last few minutes about the Grammys the most. Folks have the power to change things.

[@itbrittbritt]

Yesss I agree 💯💯

[@michellebelk9951]

I can see the difference in the Grammys in the last 2 years, I can see his influence…..🔥

[@brittanymayo8357]

same!!!

[@77RedBone]

This is one of the BEST episodes!!! I like Rico Love before but when I realized just how many songs he's touched?! WHEW!

[@tatianajohnson7769]

The story about Throwback though....MIND BLOWN because it's one of my favorite Usher songs of all time!

[@irasoul2023]

People sleep on Rico Love he's a hell of a Songwriter this is why I love R&B Money Podcast they interview great artists and icons that school they speak facts and keep it truthful salute

[@AMinnie]

Rico Love is TURN THE LIGHTS ON?!?!?!?!? I don’t think my mind can begin counting how many of his songs I’ve loved without knowing

[@AmarisLW]

Right. I'm disappointed that I'm just truly hearing of him and his talent thru this podcast. My goodness. Where have I been? 🥺🤦‍♀️

[@brandigraves6612]

Im on a R&B Money binge. This is now my fav episode!

[@jessicat2304]

I just watched 5 episodes lolllll . I can’t stop lol

[@clariseharrington8252]

I'm binging rn too and FINALLY made it here. A GREAT episode, love this show!

[@Nyers12]

I love the back stories! People think it’s just the singers that are behind the songs and it’s the songwriters, producers and engineers that are the geniuses! Kept it coming R&B Money!

[@AmericasNextTopComment]

I’m obsessed with the work Rico’s done with Pleasure P specifically. My favorite combo

[@renayadams7470]

How do we start a legit R&B MONEY fan club???? So when they start doing podcast tours and concerts..... We in that thang???!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Coming Soon !!

[@sonyahall5080]

Absolutely!

[@shondrajohnson4824]

That would be dope!! I would so be there!!

[@sha1841]

Fan club as in a Facebook group? Only Fans? Patreon?

[@celinahurt1472]

Right, because I'm a fan... still waiting on the merchandise

[@yvettedupree1279]

I’ve never heard that either. When God blesses my neighbor I know he’s in the neighborhood. 🙌🏽

[@thisisHowHedidit]

"When God blesses my neighbor, I know He's in the neighborhood!" COME ON NOW!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I missed the premiere of this video, but I wasn't gonna miss the replay! AWESOME JOB AS ALWAYS!! 💖💖💖💖

[@ShontrellJRandomthoughts]

The song he wrote paint the house, is a masterpiece brandy delivered!!

[@msworldsdivineblackfeminin202]

I remember Terius Nash(The Dream) when he was born. I loved his mother Revas dearly. They were our neighbors along with his grandmother Ms Eddie Bell & uncle Eugene. I think his grandpa Mac died before he was born. He was a very sweet baby. His mom did hair. So I would watch him while she pressed & curled hair. I miss his mother. They later moved to Georgia. I cried because she helped protected me from being abused by my mom’s sorry azz husband. She let me hang out with her & Terius until my momma came home from work. As Rico said, you never know which alphabet gone is going to use or remove to bless you. I’m grateful for the R & B Money podcast. These memories were painful but I have power to manifest my dreams of greatness, too.

[@whitnielle]

First - Ryan Toby with Caught Up & Superstar. Now Rico with Throwback? Just another reason why Confessions is so goated. Man 🔥🔥🔥

[@SammyD89]

3 Part Harmony 1:34:20 right off the cuff. These guys are talented like effortlessly

[@SteelsLoungeNetwork]

This is one of the best interviews Rico love has done. You can tell this is brothers talking bout life and dropping gems and giving motivation. This a story of anything is possible just put mind to it and be ready for the diversity of your gifts.

[@garfieldharrison510]

I listened to "Sweet Dreams" again with a different frame of mind. Respect to the Queen.

[@campaignAV]

Milwaukee is in the building!!!! "God just moved a letter" I cant't thank the both of you enough for blessing us with these stories from such phenomenal creatives! " A thief steals a genius borrows"

[@moniquedoll6923]

🎉

[@MisterFoxx]

That 3 part harmony y’all hit tho>>>>>>> You know the music touched your soul when it makes you harmonize with no rehearsal!

[@QuayB]

Now that I've finished this vid... Just sharing that Rico Love was such an amazing guest. I already loved his music and I LOVED "They Don't Know" so much!!!!! So vibe-y. I was wondering why he didn't keep going so I'm glad y'all gave him feedback on that portion bc some of us WERE waiting, Love. Beautiful to hear about his overall journey. So many gems dropped, hard to recap them all but that note about realizing you don't need the "things" bc it's really YOU that has all the value?!! That'll PREACH. He was READY w/ his Top 5!!!!! I love to see it. He also had some of the best Bey stories I've heard f/ industry people. Cutting Sweet Dreams that fast?!!!! Chile. Maybe I forgot it, but I feel like I didn't know that. And the one about her calling him to the studio? We hear A LOT of stories about her humility (I'm "lucky" to have a 1-degree separation so I'm actually confident they're true vs. just hoping they are). But it's dope to hear a story about Beyoncé knowing she's Beyoncé. Love that he was able to take MaDukes to the studio w/ him too. I hope y'all really do the R&B Money x Grammy situation. That sounds so fire and needed. 💕

[@Mamaisthesource]

I absolutely love this podcast. As a 30 year old woman who fell in love with R&B from day one. This podcast and the many conversations just hit every sweet spot in my heart. These segments remind me of the many nights falling asleep in the back of my parents car dozing off to the late sessions of Keith Sweat, Tank, MJ, Anita Baker, Tyrese and the many jams played on Magic 102.1 with my boy Marco Spoon. Ah man I appreciate those times so much. I've been able to really and truly fall in love with art that is R&B

[@jisseidydiaz]

“Sometimes God will just take a letter” 🙌🏽

[@equalfoundation895]

Haven’t even pressed play and already know this is about to be 🔥🔥🔥 Rico’s intellect is on another level. R&B Money

[@88wyrick]

Jadakiss verse on Throwback was 🔥

[@Honeywater75]

Tank & J!!!! Another One!!!! I adore ya'll and The RnB Money Podcast- thank ya'll. My humble artist request - Raphael Saddiq, Maxwell, Teddy Riley, RL of Next, Stuart Matthewman and Alicia Keys. I'm so inspired - I wanna sing/songwrite.

[@k-dot8903]

Mane, Rico is a musical superhero to me. Whew! I always think I’ve found my favorite episode until the next episode drops 😂.

[@ncolastyleri]

I love that we get the back story on how our favorite songs were put together. The connections, etc. It gives me the feeling I had when I finally saw the credits for Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do” and saw that MJ, Eddie Levert and Betty Wright sang the backgrounds and now I can’t unhear their voices individually. Imagine that session! Love what y’all are doing here! ❤

[@chiffonmarie]

When he spoke on that one letter being moved, I cried...that resonates in so many ways

[@brodericksimpson6049]

Throwback may be the best song on Confessions. And I'm glad J Valentine brought up Seduction. The best song on the Special Edition of Confessions

[@julissagu]

The 3 part harmony TOOK ME OUT‼️‼️‼️

[@TedlaEKHAN]

This is going to be the ONE! Another 100 Percenter in the building. Cant wait! #TTLO

[@McGowan13]

Been following Rico since he was first signed to Ush records, us true Usher fans know. Much love 🙏🏼

[@QuayB]

Just commenting bc I love this podcast. I usually don't have a guest "request" bc I enjoy the people you bring on your own - I usually know of them or thoroughly enjoy learning about someone new. But everyone seems to have a Jagged Edge story somehow some way. They'd be great guests. I do still listen to them like they just dropped an album yesterday, so I know I'm prob biased but the stories keep leading there so 💕

[@HopeLynette]

I second this. I would love to see JE yall on here

[@coolbabygirl26]

Yes! They’d need a 2pt tho

[@deejones7102]

Always always LOVE these episodes… HOWEVER… Rico’s episode was well worth every 123 minutes and 36 seconds… this man spoke from his heart, his humbleness, truth and KNOWLEDGE dropped at the end on the Grammys… SHEEEEEEESH!!!

[@MsATLVirgo]

I’ve said it before. Watching this podcast, you’ll laugh, smile, get inspiration and you will LEARN! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Great episode!! ❤

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

You're the best!

[@TedlaEKHAN]

R&B Money needs to manage Rico Love as a recording artist. Their diagnosis of what went wrong with him after "They Don't Know" was honest and spot-on, and I believe that they actually get him to where he needs to be as a recording artist.

[@VeelovesChrist]

Preach: If God is blessing my neighbor, I can't get mad because I know "He's" in the neighborhood. 🙌🏾 From the music and life gems, to the motivational talk to the spiritual messages... You guys don't disappoint.

[@amykiernan1595]

Three outstanding talented men having real talk. Much love ❤

[@lta4615]

Rico love is one of the few ppl who needs a podcast that doesnr have one. He and dj clark kent

[@JasmineMachel]

One of the BEST EPISODES... Ray Parker Jr., Yung Berg, Jon B, Harold Lily, Kosine, Lil Mo and now Rico Love 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@InfinitleYours]

Another great episode. Rico’ s breakdown about the Grammy’s is “Clutch”! He not only explained how it works but called out other artist to participate in the process. ❤💐💐

[@youngbounce15]

Would love to see ginuwine on dis podcast,the bachelor is a classic and inspired the weeknd among other artists,he needs his flowers,sisqo too,dis episode was dope,rico love is an amazing storyteller and artist

[@DiamondStylz]

The joy I feel with the random singing and harmony hit..

[@zephaniah9013]

I’m soooo excited to watch this one right here this is a legend and I’m taking all my notes! What’s up R&B Money Fam!!!

[@reggeesexpressions]

That was great.. When God bless your neighbor, he’s in the neighborhood! Gave me chills

[@dwight9012]

Loved this conversation. Rico is a iconic songwriter. Now I’m gonna comment this until it happens. Please get Brandy on the podcast

[@abigailhoward9312]

This podcast is the first thing I’ve been passionate about music wise in a while. What you guys are doing is so inspiring and insightful for young artists and even just fans. Y’all are invaluable ! Much love to the RNB Money podcast 🧡🧡

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

🙏🏾

[@Kandybarbrown]

Black Tye was the business! I loved both sides of the album.

[@carpediem9015]

It was amazing to be a fly on the wall listening to men genuinely give each other advice and talk through personal ish. Can’t wait to see how Rico moves forward w/all the kinks worked out. ❤ For that alone, this is my favorite interview to date! Keep it coming R&B universe!

[@dealvalayton9961]

I'VE L.I.T.E.R.A.L.Y BEEN WATCHING EPISODES OF THIS PODCAST ALL. DAY. LONG.👍🏿💜💜💜💜❤️💜💜💜💜 THIS IS 1 OF THE BEST "CULTURAL TOOLS" WE HAVE , AS IT PERTAINS TO THE GENRE OF R& B MUSIC.❤❤❤🥰

[@applesaucetoaboss800]

Rico Love is so impactful. Is work is unequivocally and undeniably exceptional. His has a historic body of work that is a masterpiece! This episode, I absolutely felt like Tank and J was the authority on all things r&b. Rico Love! is an authority on all things r&b. When he spoke on the Grammys and what needs to be done for black musicians to get nominated and to win, I got excited! I can't wait for the r&b money + BMC Collab. This is how you move the needle! This is what you do! Tank and J should absolutely be apart of the BMC, y'all would really be the authority on all things musically! Not just for r&b because y'all are incredible musicians! Period! This episode was phenomenal. I'm speechless, absolutely incredible.

[@shimmergangfitness5880]

Throwback is one of my favorite Usher songs ❤

[@itssawida]

This brother was in a flow in this episode!! "The gift is in you and the things that you create and put into this world is what makes room for you." Well come on now!!! This podcast is marvelous!

[@arrionatindell4835]

I love that I get to say I graduated from FAMU 🐍 so many legends have walked that campus and embraced the grind and made their dreams come true. ❤

[@vivelavidalivelife3617]

I was so close to going to FAMU. But i stayed in ohio. Lol

[@brandesmoore]

Tennessee State University here #HBCULOVE #bringbacktheATLclassic

[@kmonique5922]

One of the most authentic and vulnerable interviews ever. Loved every second of it.

[@dmnqwtkns83]

Great run down of the Academy and the Grammys. Thanks for the honesty Rico, you are indeed Lovely 🥰 "We made the table" 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@brendamemela4574]

When God bless my neighbor, I know that he is in the neighborhood🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@MrTmills32]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. This interview was so positive and so transparent and honest it should be a part 2

[@carpediem9015]

“What you know determines who knows you.” BARS! ❤️‍🔥

[@douglaswashington5730]

PLLLLEEEEAAASSEEE GET THE THE DREAM ON RNB MONEY!!! 📢 WE NEED THAT!!

[@candicesmith1708]

This was an incredible experience for us to listen to the successes and the challenges of Rico Love story, and be able to still stand strong and confident because of his ability trust that God can make an impossible situation possible by the movement of one alphabet 😍 Rico is an intelligent and knowledgeable man as well as humble! And loves to see us all win!

[@lanicelightning3010]

Omg!!!! I love this podcast with my whole heart!!!! Thank you so much

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@djsoulchild]

As soon as this interview was announced, i already knew it was gonna be epic...and it didn't disappoint! Rico Love has stories and gems for days! Love this dude!

[@Sunshine-wn4eg]

" when God bless my neighbor I know he in the neighborhood " love it ❤ Thank you Rico love

[@aaronwoodson7766]

Another BRANDY Mention🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏾

[@dawntinaskinner1318]

This is definitely one of my favorite interviews! "When God blesses my neighbor I know he's in the neighborhood"...never heard that saying before but I love it! I learned so much from this podcast!

[@RnBMoneyPodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ess.1020]

9 minutes in and I already have chills!!! The Usher throwback story!! MY GOD!!!! 🙏🏾😭🙏🏾❤️

[@mmcgaffie1]

Then had to pause and go back and listen to They Don’t Know and Motivation 🔥🔥🔥 thank you Mr. Rico👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I also appreciate what you contribute with the Grammys and shed light on how we as a people can be apart of the change and not just sit around and talk mess!

[@Snapbackboy22]

What I’ve noticed is that Milwaukee we have bred very influential talents in the r&b space….Rico love….Eric benet….tank….Jacob lattimore is still on his rise….they may not be the biggest r&b acts ever but, they’re very instrumental within the space whether it be song writing producing so, it’s definitely a good feeling as someone who loves r&b music & comes from the Milwaukee area

[@jessicat2304]

Tank is from DMV ? Not Milwaukee

[@terriemarie8836]

You need to invite Kelly Rowland, The Clark Sisters, Mary Mary and Kandi Burruss it will be all so interesting if you invite the independet Rapper (singer) Russ because he gives always so much interesting information about the industry his knowldge is Precious

[@mekhi1202]

I would love Kandi Burruss. She's had a life to give.

[@JaDoreJay]

Yes!!!!

[@JenMadeUlook]

I’d love to see Kandi

[@thebigfactspodcast]

We got to get Cisco on here man real talk 💪🏿💪🏿

[@JustUdoro]

1:56:15 this “Being in the Room” part is soooooo needed. Wow, this was powerful! 💎💎💎

[@shereiadixon4296]

Another great episode very entertaining.. My favorite part of the show was when Rico said, "When God bless my neighbor; I know he in the neighborhood"... 🙌🏽💯😂

[@Honeywater75]

Oh! Well lookie there! They put up the links of the honorable mentions and songs discussed in this pod! Thank you! This was one of the best conversations to date. It's like Black History's official archive of how RnB songs were created. The true authority of ALL things Rnb. Period. #cocobutter

[@CityPrettyMakeup]

“A Thief Steals A Genius Borrows” 🔥🔥🔥

[@rogerburt6542]

Here's a man, Rico Love, who I think is one of the cores of the music industry, who has found his chair and claimed his place at the table. And he is inviting us to join him, to participate in some thing that we just had not claimed before. a briliant man indeed. We love you Rico Love, and We love you R&B!

[@abigailhoward9312]

Beautifully worded

[@chasingcara0928]

For every good or great thing that happens to you, there is a cost. For greatness, you will have to make a decision. Master class here. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@divineservent]

I have a greater respect for writers now. Rico - thank u for being vunerable and sharing the "real". And can we get this man flowers for the education around grammy nominations. Annnnnnd he came to the table with proactive solutions to moving the needle for more black participation in the selection process - freaking GOLD. Lets make it happen🏃‍♀️. Now....I'm ready for us to finish the rest of the R&B trinity - we had Kenny Latimore....let's finish it with Joe & Maxwell 💣💣💣

[@maggmaxxx]

EVERYTHING THIS BROTHER SAYS IN THIS INTERVIEW IS PROFOUND AND ENLIGHTENING!!!! WOW! Listen up!

[@michellebelk9951]

PREACH!🔥 Sometimes God will move a letter out of the way!🙏🏽 WON’T HE DO IT!👏🏽 He understands SEASONS of life…highs and lows….such wisdom.❤️ When God blesses my neighbor, I know He is in the neighborhood.#BARS🔥

[@dominique_UNQE_anderson]

This was a highly favored & nugget worthy interview 30 mins into watching this 🙌🏾 one of my favorites to watch. This needs to remain a staple #R&BMoney

[@forever__unbothered3758]

Another great interview! If they ever honor The Dream, you 3 better be the ones because y'all KILLED it!!

[@itsmikejonez]

This was the most inspiring episode. Shout out to everyone involved. Please keep this going.

[@selah_benjaminb7990]

By far one of my favorite Artist/Songwriters!!! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 It would be great to see Ryan Leslie on here!!

[@abigailhoward9312]

I’d love to see him on this! I got a long list tho lol

[@ariellemiles8428]

These podcasts are so refreshing and entertaining ❤️ we needed this!

[@renayadams7470]

Tank killed me with that "and sit up under u. PAUSE". 😭😭😭😭

[@imsaayin100]

Ikr..like c'mon Tank..😄

[@watchjdtv6881]

But he felt great in that space

[@djsoulchild]

Same...i immediately burst out laughing! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@placebosyndrome]

Tank is a fool

[@deejones7102]

He was so calm hurrying up to throw that in there too! Like sir!!! We wouldn’t have noticed had you not brought attention to it!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dynastya8690]

I would love to see Maxwell, Joe, and Keri Hilson on here.

[@DesiLu4Life]

I definitely agree with his Top 2 R&B songs and Usher and Brandy as top five artists ❤️🔥

[@ladiluvnu]

Rico is 100% correct in saying change it from the inside; not make a new one. (Grammys) He is amazing! Great episode guys ❤❤❤