Jon B on Recording with Tupac, R&B in the ’90s, and Babyface’s Genius

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Chapters & Sections (170)

0:08 Introduction and Guest Introduction chapter
3:44 The Power of Music chapter 3
3:44 Music as a Spiritual Nourishment
4:16 The Role of Music in Coping with Life's Challenges
5:17 Personal Connection to Music and Sound
7:22 Early Life Influences chapter 3
7:22 Growing Up with Music and Family Business
7:54 Family History and Musical Background
8:25 Personal Experiences with Music and Family
10:29 The Influence of Music on Personal Identity chapter 3
10:29 Growing Up with Classical and R&B Music
12:01 Exploring Different Genres and Influences
13:05 Embracing Individuality and Authenticity
13:35 Artist's Creative Process and Inspiration chapter 3
13:35 Finding Inspiration and Collaboration
14:36 Discussing the New Album 'Waiting on You'
16:12 Reflections on Life Experience and Songwriting
16:44 Old Soul and Musical Influences chapter 4
16:44 Reflecting on Old Soul and Life Experiences
17:50 Recording Memories with Jake
18:51 Gospel Influences and Musical Background
19:30 Working with Kenny and Babyface
20:21 The Artist's Early Life and Influences chapter 3
20:21 Desire for a Range Rover and Early Music Career
21:22 Meeting Industry Professionals and Influences
22:25 Influence of Take Six and Progressive Gospel Music
24:00 Influences and Inspiration chapter 4
24:30 Michael Jackson's Influence
25:35 Emotional Connection to Music
26:36 Frequencies and Water in the Body
27:07 Vibes and Emotional Response
28:09 Appreciation for Musical Pioneers chapter 4
28:09 Respect for Whitney Houston's Performance
28:39 Influence of Other Artists
29:11 Pioneering Men in Music
30:14 Performance and Swagger
31:17 Flow State and Inspiration chapter
31:49 Finding Purpose and Passion chapter 3
31:49 The Calling of Creativity
33:24 Exploring New Horizons
33:55 Authenticity and Connection
35:26 The Power of Performance chapter 3
35:26 Finding Comfort in Performance
36:57 Comparing Performance to Intimacy
38:00 Embracing Purpose and Power
39:01 The Nuances of Performance chapter 5
39:01 Not Being the Focal Point
39:32 Belonging to an Experience
40:04 Synergy and Connection on Stage
40:34 Self-Evaluation During Performance
41:05 Comparing Performance to Athletics
42:07 Artist's Eclecticism and Differentiation chapter 3
42:07 Exploring Hidden Sides and Musical Variety
42:37 Embracing Eclecticism as an Artist
43:09 Rejection of Country Music and Focus on Soul Vibes
44:44 Early Career and Warner Brothers chapter 1
44:44 Defining Culture and the Importance of Inter-Generational Dialogue
49:20 Influence of New Edition and Expansion of R&B chapter 4
49:20 Breaking Free from Genre Constraints and Exploring New Sounds
49:53 Innovative Production and Incorporating Different Instrumentation
50:24 Comparing 'Water Runs Dry' to Other Influential Records
52:00 Collaboration and Creative Process with Dallas Austin and Nathan
53:05 The Influence of Other Groups chapter 3
53:05 Comparing Musical Styles and Influences
54:05 Appreciation for Boys to Men's Originality
55:08 Innovative Approach and Differentiation
56:10 The Power of Music and Collaboration chapter 3
56:10 The Iconic Sound of Voices and Classic Songs
57:12 Music as a Tool for Inspiration and Motivation
57:42 Meeting Pop and Collaborating with Tupac
59:51 Collaboration and Studio Session chapter 4
59:51 Freestyling and Instant Connection
1:00:23 Meeting for the First Time and Studio Session
1:01:58 Finding BTS Footage and Recording Energy
1:02:29 Setting Up the Studio Session
1:03:00 Recording and Inspiration chapter 3
1:03:00 Finding the Right Beat
1:04:01 Inspiration from Marvin Gaye and Sweet Back
1:05:03 Writing the Hook and Lyrics
1:06:03 Collaboration and Melody chapter 3
1:06:03 Pac's Influence on Melody
1:07:39 Emotional Connection and Pressure
1:08:10 Pac's Leadership and Validation
1:09:12 Talent, Creativity, and Inspiration chapter 5
1:09:12 Making the Most of Studio Time
1:09:44 Recording and Collaboration
1:10:15 Pac's Vocal Doubles and Influence
1:10:49 Biggie, Pac, and Their Legacy
1:11:51 Pac's Renaissance Man Persona
1:12:23 Discussion on Pac and Nipsey Hussle chapter 5
1:12:23 Authenticity and Rise to Fame
1:12:54 Contrasting Interviews and Public Image
1:13:56 Books and Influence on Speech
1:15:00 Music as Politics and Legacy
1:15:31 Positive Forces and Lasting Impact
1:16:34 Remembering Influential People chapter 3
1:16:34 Loss and Legacy of Nip and Pac
1:17:06 Karma, Dharma, and Energy Frequencies
1:18:08 Transparency in Podcasting and Personal Growth
1:19:43 The Importance of Authenticity in Expression chapter 4
1:19:43 Being Present and Discerning One's Frequencies
1:21:16 Avoiding Hot Takes and Negativity
1:21:48 Sharing Wisdom and Unconventional Insights
1:22:49 Creating a Safe Space for Artists to Share Experiences
1:23:20 Tupac's Mother Sharing Stories chapter 3
1:23:20 Tupac's Mother Showing Personal Items
1:24:21 Tupac's Apartment and Memorabilia
1:24:51 Tupac's Mother Reflecting on His Death and Legacy
1:26:26 Story about a friend's experience with a homie chapter 3
1:26:26 Friend's homie dresses up to go to liquor store
1:26:58 Friend's homie gets shot two weeks later
1:27:29 Recording music in England and learning about friend's shooting
1:29:32 Tupac's Death and Its Impact chapter 4
1:29:32 Tupac's Death and Its Trauma
1:30:03 Industry Reaction to Tupac's Death
1:30:34 Unfinished Business and the Leaked Song
1:31:06 Finishing the Record and Reflecting on Tupac's Death
1:33:09 Discussion about a Song chapter 4
1:33:09 Favorite Songs and Club Environment
1:33:40 Beat Origin and Johnny J's Contribution
1:35:14 G Money's Guitar Work and Emotions in the Record
1:35:44 Vocoder and Fun in the Studio
1:36:14 Recording Session with Pac chapter 4
1:36:14 Pac's Pressure and Precision
1:36:45 Tough Love and Engineer Feedback
1:37:16 Background Singers and Album Production
1:38:52 Retro Futurist Album and Tour Experience
1:39:23 Artist's Creative Process and Inspiration chapter 3
1:39:23 Personal Connection to Music and Coffee
1:40:27 Influence of Eric Badu and Dexter Wel
1:42:01 Formation of the Group and Name Inspiration
1:43:05 Influence of Gospel Music on Musical Selection chapter 5
1:43:05 Personal Experience with Gospel Music and Organ
1:43:35 Influence of Lauren Hill, D'Angelo, and Erica Badu on Musical Selection
1:44:40 Collaboration with Other Artists and Sharing the Spotlight
1:45:42 Prioritizing Songwriting over Production
1:46:12 Attention to Detail in Sound Selection and Synthesizers
1:46:44 Discussion of Music Production Techniques chapter 5
1:46:44 Layering and Editing Techniques in Music Production
1:47:14 Comparison of Music Styles and Sonic Quality
1:48:18 Expensive R&B and High-End Music Production
1:48:48 Appreciation for High-Quality Music and Luxury Items
1:49:50 Top Five Singer Songwriters of All Time
1:50:55 Influences and Musical References chapter 3
1:50:55 D'Angelo's Influence and Musical Style
1:51:57 Sting's Music and Inspiration
1:54:03 Duran Duran and Arcadia's Music
1:54:35 Discussion of Music Production and Influences chapter 5
1:54:35 Appreciation for Duran Durant and Power Station
1:55:06 Chic and Nile Rodgers' Influence
1:55:38 Earthwind and Fire's Musical Excellence
1:56:38 Disappointment with The Beatles' Music
1:57:11 Praise for Eley Brothers and Arcade Fire
1:58:15 The Studio Environment and Inspiration chapter 4
1:58:15 Description of the Studio and Equipment
1:59:47 Comparison to Other Studios and Appreciation for Tank's Work
2:00:18 Influence of Male Singers and Falsetto Runs
2:00:49 Personal Approach to Singing and Favorite Restaurant
2:01:51 John B's Advice to Younger Self chapter 3
2:01:51 Importance of Believing in Oneself
2:02:22 Resilience and Strength
2:02:54 Advice to Younger Self
2:05:00 Love and Trust chapter 1
2:05:32 Love and Trust
2:07:06 Emotional Reflection and Longing chapter 2
2:07:06 Yearning and Desire
2:08:13 Painful Memories and Regret
2:09:15 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery chapter 2
2:09:15 Self-Reflection and Empathy
2:11:50 Celebration and Appreciation

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