R&B Money

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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.

Jan 7

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

Dec 31, 2025

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.

Dec 24, 2025

Deon Cole—comedian, actor, writer, and producer—pulls up for a masterclass on craft and longevity. With Tank & J. Valentine, Deon breaks down the evolution from late-night writers’ rooms to Netflix specials (Charleen’s Boy) and dramatic turns on screen, the discipline it takes to build an hour, and how real life shapes the jokes. We get into timing, story, audience connection, and what it means to keep leveling up without losing your voice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2025

Vincent Herbert sits down with Tank & J. Valentine to unpack the executive side of R&B and pop: discovering and developing artists, shaping records from demo to delivery, and building the teams that turn moments into movements. From the studio floor to boardroom strategy, Vincent breaks down how A&R, production, and marketing align—what makes a single undeniable, how to protect an artist’s identity, and when to take creative risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2025

Jacob Latimore, singer, songwriter, and actor—breaks down the discipline behind his records, the lessons learned on set, and how he balances leading roles (including The Chi) with building a catalog that keeps fans locked in. From early breakthroughs to new chapters, Jacob opens up about craft, faith, and consistency. Hosts: Tank & J. Valentine — R&B Money Live From The Sun Rose — @thesunrosewesthollywood @thesunrosemusic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2025

Season 4 keeps moving with the incomparable Amerie—singer, songwriter, and architect of a groove that reshaped the 2000s. Live with Tank & J. Valentine, Amerie breaks down the making of her signature sound, the discipline behind the pen and vocal stacks, and how she continues to evolve as a creative across music and culture. We talk albums, global moments, and what it takes to build records that still move dance floors and timelines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 2025

Season 4 keeps rolling with B2K, the group that defined an era with chart-topping records, tight choreography, and stadium energy. Live with Tank & J. Valentine, the fellas revisit the grind behind the early singles—“Uh Huh,” “Gots Ta Be,” “Girlfriend,” “Bump, Bump, Bump”—and the blueprint that made B2K a movement. We unpack the studio process, vocal stacks, show rehearsals, and what it takes to keep the music timeless while introducing it to a new generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.