The R&B ONLY Show

#51: Stevie Mackey on Defining R&B, Singing Background, AI Music, & More Sep 23, 2026 4255 Our host Jovy E. and R&B ONLY Founder @jabari are joined by vocalist Stevie Mackey to discuss performing background vocals, how to win as an artist, vocal coaching on The Voice, working with Whitney Houston, the best R&B bridges, and more. Comment below: What R&B track changed your life? 👇 Subscribe to R&B ONLY on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUTrJHDv4dz9ekV2wZx8IMw?sub_confi

#50: Elmiene on Saving Modern R&B, Vocal Technique, Crafting Viral Hits, & More Sep 8, 2026 3271 Jovy E. is joined by R&B powerhouse Elmiene for an unfiltered conversation about his musical journey, defining his unique sound, and the evolution of modern soul. From his standout vocal technique to the creative process behind his latest music, Elmiene shares what drives his artistry, how he approaches live performances, and where he sees the future of R&B heading Learn more about your ad choices

#49: Mikey on Temptation Island, Relationships, and Life as an R&B ONLY Host Aug 2, 2026 6205 In this episode of The R&B ONLY Show, R&B ONLY founder JABARI and host Jovy E. sit down with Temptation Island season 2 star Mikey Bivens for an in-depth conversation bridging reality television, personal growth, and nightlife culture. Mikey reflects on his journey on the Netflix series, addressing his background as a former "player," the dynamics of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Sydney McGr

#48: Troy Taylor On Trey Songz, Artist Development, The Death Of The R&B Bridge & More Jun 18, 2026 4499 Jovy E. & R&B ONLY founder JABARI are joined by Troy Taylor to discuss the ultimate blueprint of modern R&B, industry secrets, and the vital role of artist development in today's music scene. In this essential episode of The R&B ONLY Show, the trio reveals the exact formula the 3x Grammy-winning producer used to discover and break superstar Trey Songz. Diving deep into the changing landscape of re

#47: Tricky Stewart: The Man Behind Beyoncé & Rihanna’s Biggest Hits May 7, 2026 4775 Jovy E. & R&B ONLY founder are joined by Tricky Stewart to pull back the curtain on a career that redefined the modern R&B landscape. Tricky dives deep into the "RedZone" era, sharing the fascinating origin stories behind generational anthems like Rihanna’s "Umbrella" and Beyoncé’s "Single Ladies," while reflecting on his prolific creative partnership with The-Dream. Learn more about your ad choi

#46: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on Prince, Hit Records & Staying Legendary Apr 3, 2026 3837 Our host Jovy E. & R&B ONLY founder JABARI are joined by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis for an exclusive interview to discuss their legendary 40-year run as the architects of the Minneapolis Sound. From their early days with Prince and the pivotal creation of Janet Jackson’s Control to their new Las Vegas residency, the duo dives into the "respect-first" philosophy that fueled dozens of #1 hits. It’s a m

#45: 4batz on Exploding Into The Spotlight, Advice For New Artists & More Oct 7, 2025 1963 Jovy E. is joined by 4batz for an exclusive interview to talk about his incredible journey into overnight fame! We dive into the explosion of his hit single "act ii: date at 8" on TikTok, which launched him into the spotlight, wild touring experiences, advice for up and coming artists, being compared to other artists, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#44: JayDon on Broadway, Being Signed to Usher, Disney, The Music Industry & More Jul 23, 2025 1873 Jovy E. is joined by JayDon to discuss living in Los Angeles, working with Disney, performing at the GRAMMYs, branding himself as an R&B artist, songwriting, how his sound has evolved, cursing in music, his favorite song off of Leon Thomas’ MUTT album, what’s next, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#43: Zyah Belle on Artistry, Content Creation, Engagement, DJing, & More Jul 17, 2025 3333 Jovy E. is joined by Zyah Belle to discuss her viral online moments, singing with Ginuwine at SXSW, meeting Too Short, putting together a project, being engaged while in the music industry, being in Kanye’s Sunday Service Choir, becoming a DJ, Common’s filmography, the state of R&B, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#42: Bee-B on Writing R&B Legends, Love & Hip-Hop, Accessibility in R&B & More Jul 10, 2025 2655 Jovy E. is joined by Bee-B to discuss writing for artists like Eric Bellinger, Queen Naija, Summer Walker, what her studio sessions look like, how the death of her cat sparked a hit song, accessibility in R&B, growing up in Compton, winning Grammys, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#41: B5 on Working With Disney, Brotherhood, the Landscape of R&B & More Jun 11, 2025 2649 Jovy E. is joined by R&B group B5 to discuss working with Disney, their ideal studio session, navigating social media, working together as brothers, maturing in the eyes of the public, first forming their group, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leon Thomas on MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, Rebranding Himself, Biggest Mentors, & More | INTERLUDE May 27, 2025 2047 With MUTT Deluxe: HEEL dropping this Friday, Leon opens up about the rebranding of his artistry, the emotional journey behind the album, his biggest mentors, and the moments that shaped him as a creator. Hosted by R&B ONLY founder JABARI, this intimate, in-depth convo gives you a rare look inside the mind of one of R&B’s most dynamic voices. 📍 Taped live in Los Angeles at The LINE Hotel 🎧 No fil

#40: Elle Varner on Redemption, Working With J. Cole, Songwriting, Love, & More May 14, 2025 2946 Jovy E. is joined in the studio by Elle Varner to discuss her debut album, rediscovering herself, working with J. Cole, songwriting, producing for herself, public relationships, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#39: Bryan-Michael Cox on the State of the Industry, Embracing AI, & More Apr 8, 2025 3658 Jovy E. and JABARI are joined by music legend Bryan-Michael Cox to discuss how he got into producing music, the importance of your equipment, going to school with Beyoncé, the devaluation of music producers by the industry, AI’s role in music production, the top 5 songs he’s produced, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#38: S!MONE on Her Journey Through Broadway, TV, Making Music, & More Nov 26, 2024 2475 Jovy E. is joined by Simone Joy Jones (S!MONE) to discuss acting on Broadway, playing Lisa in Bel-Air, musical inspirations, which industry is the hardest to navigate through, advice for new artists, what’s next, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#37: Eric Bellinger on Being Independent, Writing for Big Sean, New Music & More Nov 7, 2024 2855 Jovy E. and JABARI are joined by Eric Bellinger this week to discuss his new music, being an independent artist, working with Big Sean, Quincy Jones’ impact, balancing his career with his family life, the line between R&B music and other genres, his upcoming Singing in the Shower episode, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#36: Teedra Moses on “Be Your Girl,” Writing for Legends, Upcoming EPs & More Sep 27, 2024 2006 Jovy E. is joined by Teedra Moses this week to discuss how she got into making music, the differences in R&B music from the past to the present, her upcoming EPs, her all-time favorite R&B albums, how KAYTRANADA’s “Be Your Girl” remix came to be, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#35: The Best Award Show Performances of All Time Sep 27, 2024 2824 Jovy E. and Tiára Monique discuss their favorite award show performances, the VMA awards, performances by Muni Long and Khalid on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Kimmel, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#34: Jazlyn Martin on Pursuing Music, Acting in 'Bel-Air' & Writing 'Identity Crisis' Sep 11, 2024 3264 Jovy E. and Tiára Monique are joined by Jazlyn Martin to discuss her background, transitioning from acting to the music industry, her role in Bel-Air, the process of creating ‘Identity Crisis’, her biggest musical influences, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#33: The Greatest R&B Breakup Songs Sep 4, 2024 2653 Jovy E. and Tiára Monique sit in the studio to list their favorite R&B breakup songs, review Spotify’s “build your dream R&B festival” chart, Muni Long’s split with husband after ten years of marriage, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#32: The Best R&B Concerts We’ve Been To Aug 28, 2024 2686 This week we’re talking about the best R&B concerts we’ve been to, Victoria Monét’s new track with Usher, Maxwell’s Tiny Desk Concert, Kehlani’s new track with Lucky Daye, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#31: Our R&B Songs of the Summer Aug 21, 2024 3173 Jovy E. and Tiára Monique talk about their R&B songs of the summer, Mary J. Blige’s upcoming album, Tank praising Chris Brown, Usher’s postponed shows, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#30: Is PARTYNEXTDOOR the King of R&B? Aug 15, 2024 2468 Jovy E. and Tiára Monique discuss Tyrese's National Anthem performance, PARTYNEXTDOOR and DJ Akademik looking alike, Barack Obama's Summer Playlist, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#29: Jon B.’s Justin Timberlake Rant & The Kehlani Situation Aug 7, 2024 2776 Jovy E. and Tiára Monique discuss Jon B.’s controversial podcast comments about Justin Timberlake, Kehlani’s drama involving her ex, Drake/PARTYNEXTDOOR’s joint album, Tinashe’s “MATCH MY FREAK tour, The Weeknd’s music trailer, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#28: New School vs. Old School R&B? Jul 31, 2024 2985 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique discuss Broccoli City Fest 2024, New School vs. Old School R&B, Beyoncé introducing Team USA at the Paris Olympics, Ryan Leslie’s Tiny Desk Concert, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#27: Our Top Ten R&B Artists of All Time Jul 24, 2024 2820 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique discuss Forbes “Top 25 R&B Artists of All Time” list, their own top ten R&B artists of all time, BET’s “top 25 couples of all time” from 2006, Frank Ocean working on new music, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#26: The Best R&B Albums of 2024 So Far Jul 17, 2024 2994 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique discuss their favorite R&B drops of 2024 (Tems, Bryston Tiller, NxWorries, Kaytranada, & more), their most anticipated R&B projects, (Snoh Aalegra, TGT, Miguel, Orion Sun), artists they hope make a comeback soon (Mario, Kelly Rowland, Jazmine Sullivan), The Braxtons reality show revival (with Toni, Tamar, Trina, & more), Ciara’s ESPYS performance, & more! Learn more about

#25: SZA Teases New Album & R&Beef w/ Chris Brown, PND, Bryson Tiller, & Jeremih Jul 10, 2024 2773 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit in the studio to discuss new music teases from SZA and Summer Walker, new R&B beef involving PARTYNEXTDOOR, Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, & Jeremih, SWV’s Tiny Desk Concert, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#24: WanMor on Signing w/ Mary J. Blige, Performing w/ Stevie Wonder, & More Jul 3, 2024 3197 Tiara Monique and JABARI are joined by WanMor to discuss how they started their R&B group, how they signed with Mary J. Blige, their most memorable moments with Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé, their dream collaborations, their favorite features so far, & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reacting to Usher’s 2024 BET Award Show Tribute Performance Jul 1, 2024 1718 Tiara Monique and JABARI discuss Usher's 2024 BET Award Show Tribute Performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#23: How We Started DJing for R&B ONLY (w/ Our DJs!) Jun 26, 2024 3964 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined by Dauché, DJ Ash B, DJ Savage, & DJ Magic to talk about their journey with R&B ONLY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#22: Alex Isley on Having Synesthesia, Musical Influences, Motherhood, & More Jun 19, 2024 3435 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined in the studio by Alex Isley to discuss her career as an R&B artist, her journey as a mother, her creative process, living with synesthesia & perfect pitch, the current landscape of R&B, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#21: The State of R&B Music (w/ Ian Von from Can We Talk RNB) Jun 13, 2024 4828 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined in the studio by Ian Von of Can We Talk RNB to discuss SpringHill’s “Dine with” video starring Tank and your favorite R&B artists, what artists can match Usher’s talent, Brandy and Monica’s cameos in Ariana Grande’s “The Boy is Mine” video, Chaka Khan’s Tiny Desk Concert, & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#20: R&B ONLY’s Performance at Roots Picnic 2024! Jun 5, 2024 3211 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit in the studio to discuss R&B ONLY’s set at Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA this past weekend, Tiny Desk Concerts by Nelly Furtado and Tems, Rihanna earning four diamond certifications in a single day, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#19: Apple’s Top Ten Albums, Sean Kingston Arrested, “Made For Me” Remix, & More May 29, 2024 2611 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique discuss Apple Music’s top ten albums of all time, Sean Kingston’s arrest for theft and fraud, Nicki Minaj’s arrest on drug charges, Tems on Chicken Shop Date, Mariah Carey on Muni Long’s “Made For Me” remix, Essence Fest’s lineup, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#18: Reviewing Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums List (w/ Jae Murphy) May 22, 2024 3919 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined by Jae Murphy to discuss more of Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list, Alicia Keys’ Broadway hit “Hell’s Kitchen,” Lauryn Hill teasing new music, disturbing security footage of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#17: Mary J. Blige Releases Her Own Boots & Anita Baker Cancels Show Last Minute May 15, 2024 2717 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit in the studio to discuss the beginning of Apple Music’s “100 Best Albums” list, Mary J. Blige’s “The Mary Boot,” Anita Baker canceling her Mother’s Day Atlanta show last-minute, Mariah Carey on Muni Long’s “Made For Me” remix, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#16: The Hottest R&B Looks at the 2024 Met Gala (w/ slowjams4life) May 8, 2024 3905 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down with slowjams4life to discuss R&B artists at the 2024 Met Gala, SZA’s Dazed interview, Lovers & Friends Festival being canceled last minute, 4batz’s new release, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#15: Jon B. On Working With Tupac, Luther Vandross, Rick Ross, Tank, & More! May 1, 2024 4108 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down with Jon B. to discuss working with Tupac, Luther Vandross, Rick Ross, how he first entered the music industry, playing at R&B ONLY FEST, Ne-Yo’s ex-girlfriend drama, the origin of Jagged Edge’s “Promise,” and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#14: Ashanti & Nelly Engaged, Chris Brown’s Quavo Diss, Mary J’s Last Album & More Apr 23, 2024 3826 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down to discuss Ashanti and Nelly’s engagement, Brian McKnight’s Instagram rants about his estranged children, Chris Brown’s Quavo diss track “Weakest Link,” similarities between SiR and Jean Deaux’s “Heavy” albums, how they started at COLORS Worldwide, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#13: Alex Vaughn on Opening for Ari Lennox & Victoria Monét, LVRN Label & More Apr 18, 2024 4866 Jovy E. and R&B ONLY founder JABARI sit down with Alex Vaughn to discuss her career as an R&B artist, Spotify’s list of the top 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era, Ari Lennox’s messy Instagram story, Beef between Chris Brown and Quavo and Lucky Daye and October London, & much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#12: Who’s the R&B Big Three? (w/ DJ R-Tistic) Apr 10, 2024 4468 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined by DJ R-Tistic to discuss the R&B big three, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, TLC’s performance with Latto, Rihanna’s Interview Magazine interview, Missy Elliott’s upcoming tour with Ciara, Busta Rhymes, & Timbaland, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#11: Durand Bernarr on Home School, Working w/ The Internet, His Tiny Desk & More Apr 3, 2024 3660 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined by Durand Bernarr to discuss how he got into R&B music, working with The Internet and Earth, Wind & Fire, his upcoming EP, Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album, Bryson Tiller deleting ‘Don’t’, Noochie’s ‘Front Porch Freestyles’, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#10: Kenyon Dixon on Writing for Justin Timberlake, Tyrese, Mary J. Blige & More Mar 28, 2024 3770 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined by Kenyon Dixon to talk about his career as a background singer, songwriter, and legendary R&B artist, performing at the NAACP Image Awards, new music drops from Tyla and SiR, upcoming R&B tours featuring Maxwell, Jazmine Sullivan, Xscape, and SWV, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#9: How Broccoli City Fest Books Superstars (w/ Brandon McEachern & JABARI) Mar 21, 2024 5734 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are joined by Broccoli City co-founder Brandon McEachern and R&B ONLY founder JABARI to discuss how Broccoli City began, the difficulties of starting a music festival, booking huge celebrities for shows, the NAACP Image Awards, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#8: Tyla’s Tour-Ending Injury Mar 13, 2024 2875 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down to discuss this year’s Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest, Tyla’s mysterious tour-ending injury, Dreamville’s 2024 lineup, James Blake Twitter rant, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#7: Rihanna’s Secret Wedding Performance Mar 6, 2024 3800 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down and discuss Rihanna’s performance at billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son’s pre-wedding party, Chris Brown’s upcoming 11:11 tour featuring Muni Long and Ayra Starr, the hottest upcoming R&B tours, the B-Movie about Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#6: The Best R&B Tiny Desk Concert? Feb 28, 2024 2835 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down and discuss their favorite R&B Tiny Desk Concert performances, Beyoncé becoming the first black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Texas Hold ’Em”, Usher’s “Coming Home (Expanded Edition)” album, SiR’s twitter drama, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#5: R&B ONLY at Roots Picnic 2024! Feb 21, 2024 2928 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique are briefly joined by R&B ONLY Founder/CEO JABARI to discuss R&B ONLY’s upcoming appearance at Roots Picnic 2024, Chris Brown’s beef with Ruffles after the NBA All Star game, Ari Lennox’s social media outburst regarding her lookalike, Spotify’s top Hip-Hop and R&B albums, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#4: Did Usher Have the Greatest Super Bowl Halftime Performance Ever? Feb 18, 2024 3676 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down to discuss Usher’s new “Coming Home” album, his Super Bowl Halftime performance, Beyoncé’s surprise “act ii” album announcement, Sony Music buying half of Michael Jackson’s music catalog, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#3: Did The 2024 GRAMMYs Get It Right? Feb 18, 2024 4133 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique talk about the GRAMMYs, Jay-Z’s controversial speech, UMG removing songs from TikTok, the Jacquees/Trey Songz beef, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#2: Are Music Videos Dead? Feb 1, 2024 3429 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down in the studio to discuss the star-studded Lovers & Friends lineup, the future of the music video industry, their dream R&B wedding singers, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1: The Top 100 R&B Songs of the 21st Century (w/ JABARI) Jan 29, 2024 6075 Jovy E. and Tiara Monique sit down with R&B ONLY founder JABARI to talk about Ari Lennox’s experience opening Rod Wave’s “Nostalgia” tour, Rolling Stone’s top 100 R&B songs of the 21st century list, a rumored Beyoncé performance at the GRAMMYs, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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