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On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2013 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, TGT, Kelly Rowland, Ariana Grande and Robin Thicke. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.
0:01:00 - The early beginnings of the SoulBack R&B Podcast0:07:20 – Looking at the debut projects of K. Michelle, Mack Wilds, Sevyn Streeter, Ariana Grande0:13:50 – Releases from female artists like Beyonce, Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, Chrisette Michele, Fantasia0:27:30 – Releases from male artists like Justin Timberlake, TGT, Joe, R. Kelly0:50:50 – Rookie Of The Year of 20130:53:40 – Top 3 albums of 2013

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2012 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Miguel, Frank Ocean, Melanie Fiona, Chris Brown and Trey Songz. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.
0:01:48 - Five Guys vs McDonalds french fries0:07:20 – Looking back at 2012 R&B and stans culture during that era0:14:00 – Looking back at the debut projects of Elijah Blake, Elle Varner, India Shawn, RaVaughn Brown, Tinashe0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Alicia Keys, Brandy, Monica0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Miguel, Usher, Ne-Yo0:55:07 – Rookie Of The Year of 20120:58:20 – Top 3 albums of 2012

0:02:10 – Looking back at 2011 with 2023 ears0:08:02 – The beginning of hipster R&B0:09:20 – Looking back at the debut projects of Marsha Ambrosius, Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, Luke James and Bridget Kelly0:23:41 – Releases from female artists like Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland0:36:33 – Releases from male artists like Chris Brown, Tyrese, Lloyd0:48:30 – Rookie Of The Year of 20110:53:15 – Top 3 albums of 2011
On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2011 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Beyonce, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Tyrese and Marsha Ambrosius. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.

R&B music has been blessed with the talents of remarkable producers who have left an incredible mark on the genre. Tim Kelley, Brian Alexander Morgan, Antonio Dixon, Adonis Shropshire, Sean Garrett, and Eric Dawkins are all known for their exceptional writing and production skills and ability to create chart-topping hits. These producers embark on a journey to assemble their dream teams, resulting in an ultimate R&B experience. Let's delve into the creative minds of these producers as they envision their perfect lineup when it comes to the genre that we all love.

On this week of the #SoulBackPodcast, we revisit R&B in 2010 and what was going out during that era of R&B. Names that will pop up during this conversation are Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Usher, Monica and Jazmine Sullivan. We talk about some of our favorite albums and songs from that year and also discuss some of the sleepers that people may have forgot about. We also discuss the industry during that time and some of the trends were happening during that time.
0:02:20 - What ChatGPT say about the best fast food restaurants0:05:57 - Reflecting back on the state of the industry of 20080:19:40 - Looking back at the debut albums of Janelle Monáe, Miguel and Dondria0:28:20 - Releases from female artists like Monica, Jazmine Sullivan, Keyshia Cole and Keri Hilson0:36:33 - Releases from male artists like Trey Songz, El DeBarge, Tank, Ne-Yo and Usher0:57:00 - Rookie Of The Year of 20100:58:45 - Top 3 albums of 2010

We're back with another episode of the SoulBack R&B Podcast. The GRAMMY nominations came out so we touched on that, but most importantly we break down the process for listeners out there. We also talk about Coco Jones new EP. We also talk about Chris Brown's "Under The Influence" and the success that it has garnered via Tik Tok. Lastly we talk about the state of Adult R&B and the challenge that veteran artists such as Usher face when trying to crossover to mainstream R&B. Lastly we go over some Gen Z slang words in hopes that we can connect with the younger R&B listeners better!
0:03:50 – Christmas is coming!0:08:20 – Songs blowing up on Tik Tok and it leading to chart success0:15:10 – Our thoughts on Babyface's album "Girls Night Out" and what the sound means for R&B0:09:31 – R&B may not be dead, but the business model for selling R&B is struggling0:23:47 – Gen Z slang words0:28:34 – Jermaine Dupri says Usher's current music is too old for mainstream R&B0:43:40 – The GRAMMY voting process0:50:58 – R&B Love Letters: Usher - What's A Man To Do