EPISODE · May 3, 2021 · 1H 1M
116 | Former #1 Billboard Artist Dedicates Life to U.S. Veterans | B. Taylor
from Jake Gallen's Guest List · host B Taylor
B. Taylor is The Global Ambassador of Music & Entertainment for the Military, Veterans, & Family and is the Founder of the 1 Life Organization.Renowned musician, B. Taylor has been deemed “the Stevie Wonder of Hip Hop,” due to his musicianship and ability to play four instruments—piano, drums, guitar and organ. But that’s only the beginning of his story. Discovered by Smokey Robinson and The Miracle’s, Pete Moore, he has been endorsed by The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, The Marvelettes, The Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Gordy Family and the iconic Cash Family of country music for his unique talents as a Hip-Hop artist, producer and songwriter with consummate musicality.As a No. 1 Billboard-charted musician, writer, producer and performer, the Peoria, Illinois native was a University of Missouri football and basketball student athlete and later became a decorated sailor in the U.S. Navy, as well as a standout player of the All Navy and Military Team USA basketball team . During the war he was awarded special duty and a honorary discharge by the Secretary of the Navy in order to pursue the NFL and his savvy entertainment career professionally. B. Taylor maintains an active presence as a Global Ambassador of Music and Entertainment for the U.S. Military, Veterans, First Responders and their families , and has been supported by many top ranking officials from all four branches of the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines) as well as Head Department of Defense officials.He earned 2 Grammy Nomination Considerations in 2012 for his single “Fire In Your Eyes,” ft. NCIS star actress Pauley Perrette, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Sales Chart. Taylor has also performed for President Bush’s family, President and First Lady Obama and opened for Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Ray J, and many other notable entertainers|BTaylor|-BTaylor.com-@BTaylorOfficial|JakeGallen|-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-Linkedin|Introduction|0:00 - Introduction1:19 - U.S. Ambassador of Entertainment & Music for Military Veterans6:25 - Football Career 7:23 - Mentorship 9:00 - Military Mentality12:30 - Maintaining your True Character 15:20 - Goals of the Ambassador Program 22:32 - Military Program Partnerships 28:10 - KnowYourMilitary35:51 - 1Life Organization51:01 - Music Career and 2 Billboard #1 Records58:55 - What does Las Vegas mean to you?|LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE to the platform of your choice|-Apple Podcasts-Spotify-Google Podcasts-Amazon Podcasts-Youtube (VIDEO RECORDINGS)
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B. Taylor is The Global Ambassador of Music & Entertainment for the Military, Veterans, & Family and is the Founder of the 1 Life Organization. Renowned musician, B. Taylor has been deemed “the Stevie Wonder of Hip Hop,” due to his musicianship and ability to play four instruments—piano, drums, guitar and organ. But that’s only the beginning of his story. Discovered by Smokey Robinson and The Miracle’s, Pete Moore, he has been endorsed by The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, ...
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