R&B Money

Kirk Franklin pulls up to the R&B Money Podcast and Tank and J. Valentine take church all the way back.

From making $25 a Sunday as a church musician in Fort Worth to plugging a jam box into a hotel bathroom to get his demo heard, Kirk breaks down the hustle behind one of the most important careers in gospel music. He opens up about being adopted by Gertrude, giving his life to Christ in 1985, signing away 100% of his publishing for a $7,000 deal, and why he didn't start making real money until his late 40s.

Kirk also tells the real story behind "Stomp" and the Jimmy Iovine remix, why churches banned his music, the "Imagine Me" moment that changed how he sees worship, and why he refuses to water down the Black gospel experience. Plus the new album with GloRilla, praying with Chris Brown, Usher and Mario, his Top 5, his R&B Voltron, and an "I Ain't Saying No Names" story you have to hear to believe.
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R&B legend Montell Jordan joins the R&B Money Podcast to reflect on his incredible journey from '90s superstar to pastor, cancer survivor, and children's book author.
Montell takes us behind the music, sharing stories about signing with Def Jam, creating the timeless anthem “This Is How We Do It,” and delivering hits like “Get It On Tonite,” “Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz,” and “Let's Ride.”
Beyond the music, Montell opens up about his battle with cancer and recovery, how faith and family helped him through one of life's toughest challenges, and his transition from entertainment into ministry. He also discusses his new children's books and his mission to inspire the next generation.
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R&B legend Montell Jordan joins the R&B Money Podcast to reflect on his incredible journey from '90s superstar to pastor, cancer survivor, and children's book author.
Montell takes us behind the music, sharing stories about signing with Def Jam, creating the timeless anthem “This Is How We Do It,” and delivering hits like “Get It On Tonite,” “Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz,” and “Let's Ride.”
Beyond the music, Montell opens up about his battle with cancer and recovery, how faith and family helped him through one of life's toughest challenges, and his transition from entertainment into ministry. He also discusses his new children's books and his mission to inspire the next generation.
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Entertainment personality, actress, and podcast host Melyssa Ford joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about her journey from one of the most recognizable faces of hip-hop and R&B's golden era to becoming an established voice in media and entertainment. Melyssa takes us back to the golden age of music videos, working with artists like Jay-Z, Usher, and Alicia Keys, and becoming one of the most sought-after video models of the late '90s and early 2000s. She shares stories from behind the scenes, the realities of being a sex symbol, and navigating an industry that often defined women by their appearance. She also opens up about reinventing herself beyond modeling, transitioning into television and podcasting,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes joins the R&B Money Podcast to break down the craft, relationships, and creative decisions behind some of modern R&B’s biggest records. As one-half of The Rascals alongside Leon Thomas, Khris has built an extensive catalog working with artists including Ariana Grande, Kehlani, SZA, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Zendaya, Rick Ross, Drake and more. Khris takes us inside the creative process behind records like Ariana Grande’s “Honeymoon Avenue” and “Tattooed Heart,” SZA’s “Snooze,” Rick Ross and Drake’s “Gold Roses,” and his extensive work with Kehlani. He also breaks down his evolution from producer and songwriter to taking on a larger role in shaping entire projects, including executive producing Kehlani’s self-titled album, and what it takes to build the trust necessary to help an artist bring their vision to life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.