About this episodeJacquees discusses his new album 'Mood 2', addressing the Mario feud by cutting him from the project and asser…AI summary
Jacquees discusses his new album 'Mood 2', addressing the Mario feud by cutting him from the project and asserting his status as the 'King of R&B' to fill a market void for male R&B artists. He details his creative process, highlighting collaborations with Kodak Black, Rob 49, and Juvenile, while sharing his ambition to win a Grammy and his origins in the Cash Money Records ecosystem.
Key takeaways 5
Jacquees severed ties with Mario after Mario made ambiguous comments about Jacquees' singing ability on the Cam Newton podcast; Jacquees removed Mario from his album as a result.
Jacquees believes there is a significant void in male R&B, contrasting the current landscape with the abundance of successful female R&B artists like Summer Walker and Kehlani.
The album 'Mood 2' consists of 22 tracks, a length Jacquees chose because it felt natural and didn't drag, aiming to provide content for every mood.
Jacquees cites his background in the hip-hop scene (Cash Money Records, Birdman) as influencing his business mentality and work ethic, despite being a singer.
Collaborations were driven by proximity and mutual respect; for example, Rob 49's verse was added because they worked in the same studio space in Miami, and Kodak Black's feature included an unreleased artist (Noi) who impressed Kodak.
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“He was on my album, but not no more. Cuz I'm like, 'Fuck it.'”
▶ 0:55Jacquees explaining why he removed Mario from his album after the podcast controversy.
“I feel like it's a void for probably the type of R&B that I make... Mine is like a little more contemporary R&B... It's just like that classic sound.”
▶ 5:49Jacquees discussing the gap in the market for male R&B artists who deliver a classic yet contemporary sound.
“I ain't been awarded yet. Like, I've been nominated... but I ain't never got awarded. I want to like be awarded. I want to do Late Night TV at the BET Awards... I think this album good enough for a Grammy.”
▶ 11:10Jacquees stating his career goals regarding awards and recognition.
“I used to sing in front of the Kroger... This guy named Exquisit seen me and he was like man I'm going introduce you to... get you in the studio.”
▶ 19:30Jacquees recounting how he was discovered singing in public before being introduced to industry contacts.
Chapters & Sections (14)▼
0:00Jacquees on Mario Feud and R&B King Debatechapter1
4:11Male R&B Void and Album Features
6:36Album Length, R&B Drama, Studio Processchapter1
8:34Studio Process and Kodak Black Collaboration
9:51Album Collaborations and Grammy Aspirationschapter2
11:27Grammy Aspirations and Juvenile Collaboration
12:32Creating Hits with Juvenile and Ty Dolla $ign
14:52Jacquees on Dave Loaf Collab, Studio, and Career Originschapter4
17:00Album Release Plans and Rob 49 Collaboration
18:10Jacquees' Early Musical Journey and Discovery
20:51Early Hustle and R&B King Mentality
22:45Jacquees on Mario's Podcast Comments
25:04R&B Legends and Album Release Discussionchapter1
27:54Tour Announcement and Album Release
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