R&B Money

R&B legend Donell Jones joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about the songs, stories, and life behind a catalog that helped define an era.

From “Where I Wanna Be” and “U Know What’s Up” to “You Know That I Love You,” Donell takes us back to the records that made him one of the signature voices of late-'90s and 2000s R&B. He shares stories from his journey into the music business, developing his sound as a singer, songwriter, and producer, and creating music that continues to resonate more than two decades later.

Donell also speaks on Verzuz, the conversations surrounding R&B matchups and catalogs, and where he sees himself among the artists from his generation. He gets into the realities of longevity, navigating the highs and lows of the industry, and the personal growth that came with surviving it all.

The conversation also explores songwriting, relationships, independence, the evolution of R&B, and what Donell is working on today.
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The Black Effect Presents... R&B Money!
On this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, J. Valentine sits down with the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer for a conversation about the music, moments, and longevity behind one of R&B’s most respected careers.
Joe takes us through his journey in music and the stories behind classics like “I Wanna Know,” “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do),” “Stutter,” “Don’t Wanna Be a Player,” and more. He reflects on the songwriting, production, relationships, and life experiences that helped create records that have remained part of the R&B soundtrack for decades.
Joe also speaks on Verzuz, sharing his perspective on the platform, and what it means when catalogs and legacies from his era are put head-to-head.
The conversation dives into longevity, maintaining his voice and identity, navigating different eras of the music business, and continuing to connect with an audience without chasing every new trend.
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Singer and songwriter A.Chic joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about the journey from writing behind the scenes for some of the biggest artists in music to stepping into the spotlight with a sound of her own.

J. Valentine sat down with A.Chic to discuss her South Florida roots, breaking into the songwriting business, and what it takes to create records for artists with completely different sounds and audiences.

A.Chic takes us inside her experiences writing for major artists including BTS, Missy Elliott, and more, as well as creating music for television projects like *Rap Sh!t* and *P-Valley*. She breaks down the differences between writing for yourself versus another artist, and how working in the global K-pop world expanded her perspective as a songwriter.

Now she's taking everything she's learned behind the scenes and putting it into **A.Chic the artist**. She talks about developing her own sound, bringing together her Caribbean and South Florida influences, and creating what she calls her blend of house, Miami bass, hip-hop and R&B.

From writing records for global superstars to building her own identity as an artist, A.Chic gives us an inside look at the songwriter behind the songs—and the artist she's becoming.
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O’Ryan joins the R&B Money Podcast for a candid conversation about growing up in the middle of one of R&B’s biggest eras, finding his own identity as an artist, and where life has taken him since.
J. Valentine sat down with O’Ryan to revisit his early music career, growing up alongside his brother Omarion, and experiencing the height of the B2K phenomenon from a perspective few people have ever heard.
O’Ryan also gets into the unforgettable Verzuz viral moments that had the internet talking, what was really happening behind the scenes, and what it was like suddenly becoming part of the conversation again.
But this episode isn't just about looking back. O’Ryan opens up about fatherhood, how raising his daughter has changed his outlook on life, his move into acting, and the new music he's working on as he enters the next chapter of his career.
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Before streaming and social media, Truth Hurts made her mark with one of the most unforgettable R&B records of the 2000s—"Addictive."
On this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, J. Valentine sits down with the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter to discuss her journey from being discovered, to becoming one of the defining voices of her era. Truth shares behind-the-scenes stories from Aftermath Records, working with DJ Quik, and the legendary Dr. Dre, while reflecting on the success—and controversy—surrounding "Addictive."
She also opens up about overcoming industry challenges, finding her voice as an independent artist, and the next chapter of her career through T.H.C. (Truth Hurts Collective), where she's creating and releasing new music on her own terms.
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