R&B Money Folgen

DJ Mormile—music executive, A&R strategist, and co-manager behind the rise of Rae Sremmurd—joins J. Valentine for a real conversation on how artists are built behind the scenes.From the EarDrummers / Mike WiLL Made-It era to the breakout success of “Black Beatles,” Mormile breaks down what it actually takes to create a hit, develop talent, and navigate major label systems.This is a deep dive into the business, the relationships, and the decisions that shape careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q Parker of 112 joins J. Valentine for a deep dive into one of R&B’s most iconic groups. From the Bad Boy era to timeless hits, Q breaks down the journey of 112, the brotherhood, and the records that helped define a generation.We get into the making of classics like “Cupid,” “Peaches & Cream,” “Only You,” and more—plus the reality of group dynamics, navigating the industry, and building a legacy that still resonates today. Q also opens up about his independent solo career, creating music on his own terms, and what it takes to evolve beyond a legendary group while maintaining your identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J. Valentine & Bobby Outside are back breaking down the Tank vs Tyrese Verzuz—two of R&B’s strongest voices going hit-for-hit. From vocals and catalog to star power and cultural impact, they go round-by-round and call it how they see it. This is real R&B talk—no filters.In this episode:Hit-for-hit Verzuz matchupsVocals: tone, runs, and live abilityTurtlenecks !!!Catalog vs momentsWho really won?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.