Keith Sweat

Justice Baiden

From launching one of the most influential independent music companies in the world to helping develop the careers of some of today's biggest artists, Justice Baiden joins the R&B Money Podcast to share his incredible journey. As the co-founder of LVRN (Love Renaissance), Justice helped build a cultural powerhouse that has become home to artists including 6LACK, Summer Walker, DVSN, Odeal, Westside Boogie, and more. In this episode, he sits down with J. Valentine to discuss the vision behind LVRN, artist development in the streaming era, building a company from the ground up, and what it takes to create a lasting music legacy. Justice also opens up about entrepreneurship, leadership, navigating the modern music business, and why relationships remain the most valuable currency in the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bobby Valentino

Bobby Valentino joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation full of classic R&B stories, music industry lessons, and untold moments from one of the smoothest voices of the 2000s. Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the “Slow Down” hitmaker to talk about his journey from Mista to solo stardom, creating timeless records, navigating the music business, and staying true to real R&B through every era. Bobby also shares stories about working with legendary collaborators while reflecting on Atlanta’s impact on music culture and the evolution of R&B over the years. From platinum records to independent success, this episode is packed with gems, laughs, and classic music history. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

T.I.

T.I. joins Tank & J. Valentine for a powerful conversation on music, legacy, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of Atlanta culture. From pioneering the sound of Trap Music to building a career that expanded into film, television, and business, Tip reflects on the moments that shaped his journey and the mindset required to sustain success at the highest level. We get into artistry, leadership, navigating the industry, and the responsibility that comes with influence and longevity. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ron Fair

Ron Fair—legendary music executive, producer, and A&R visionary—joins J. Valentine for a masterclass on artist development, hit records, and the business behind some of music’s biggest careers. With a track record that includes working with artists like Christina Aguilera, The Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, and more, Ron shares stories from inside the industry and breaks down what separates stars from everyone else. From discovering talent to shaping records in the studio, this episode is packed with insight from one of the most respected ears in music history. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Keith Sweat

Episode 175 of the R&B Money Podcast brings us a legend. Keith Sweat — singer, songwriter, producer, and one of the architects of New Jack Swing — sits down to chop it up about what the music industry never wanted him to know, and how he figured it out anyway. Keith gets real about his come-up from Harlem, what it actually takes to build longevity in this business, and the deals he took, the deals he passed on, and the lessons that came from both. This isn't just a music conversation — this is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, ownership, and surviving an industry designed to take everything from you. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.