R&B Money

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R&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine. This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans. 

  1. Jaycen Joshua

    5 DAYS AGO

    Jaycen Joshua

    Jaycen Joshua—Grammy-winning mix engineer and the ear behind countless modern classics—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to break down what separates a “good mix” from a record that feels finished. From gain staging and low-end translation to vocal placement, depth, and loudness, Jaycen walks through his workflow, mix decision-making, and the habits that keep sessions moving at the highest level. This one is for artists, producers, engineers—and anyone who’s ever wondered why some records hit different. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 58m
  2. Tricky Stewart

    12 FEB

    Tricky Stewart

    Tricky Stewart—Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and RedZone architect—joins Tank & J. Valentine to unpack how era-defining records get built. From the first chord choice to the final vocal comp, Tricky breaks down the decisions behind smashes like Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Mariah Carey’s “Touch My Body,” Justin Bieber’s “Baby,” and more. We talk chemistry with The-Dream, building the right room, protecting an artist’s identity, and why drums, melody, and story matter most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 4m
  3. Philip Lawrence

    5 FEB

    Philip Lawrence

    Philip Lawrence—Grammy-winning songwriter/producer and frequent Bruno Mars collaborator (The Smeezingtons)—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to unpack how stadium-level records get built. We get into melody-first writing, lyric clarity, chord choices that carry a hook, and the vocal/arrangement details that turn good songs into culture-shifting moments. Philip traces the arc from early sessions to global smashes, the teamwork behind The Smeezingtons, and how he keeps taste sharp across eras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 hr
  4. Blaq Tuxedo

    28 JAN

    Blaq Tuxedo

    Blaq Tuxedo—brothers Darius & Dominique—pull up to talk songwriting, the journey, and building records that hit both the timeline and the stage. With Tank & J. Valentine, the duo breaks down their process from melody math to production choices, how they split roles in the room, and the rollout thinking behind new music. They also get into writing Chris Brown’s “Iffy” and their own record “Residuals.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 34m
  5. Marc Byers

    22 JAN

    Marc Byers

    Executive and A&R strategist Marc Byers sits with Tank & J. Valentine to map the relationships, instincts, and timing behind era-defining R&B and hip-hop moments—from internships under Kenny Gamble, to early wins with Maurice Wilcher, to linking artists, producers, and labels that shaped the sound of a generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 44m
  6. Tony Dixon

    14 JAN

    Tony Dixon

    Tony Dixon (aka Antonio Dixon)—songwriter, producer, and vocal architect—sits with Tank & J. Valentine to break down how modern R&B records come together: chord language, pocket, and vocal production that lives on repeat. Tony walks through the making of Kehlani’s “out the window”—from concept to arrangement to the performance choices that make it land—plus the collaboration habits and taste that keep him in the room for career records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 9m

  7. 7 JAN · BONUS

    Jill Scott Highlights

    This week, we’re bringing you a Highlight Episode packed with some "Golden" moments, from our recent episode with the one and only Jill Scott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  8. Jill Scott

    31/12/2025

    Jill Scott

    Jill Scott sits with Tank & J. Valentine to talk about how songs start, how performances breathe, and how an artist protects her center. She walks through the making of signature records——and the choices behind phrasing, silence, and dynamics. We get into the bandstand, the poem-to-melody pipeline, collaboration that serves the story, and what she’s chasing next in the studio and on stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 51m
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R&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine. This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans. 

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  • Channel
    The Black Effect Network
  • Creator
    The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
  • Show Website
    R&B Money
  • Provider
    iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc

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