Episode 24: #PlayWithSomebodyElse

Tonight the elegant and talented Coco Shantelle pulls up on me, but she ain't here for play play, as a matter of fact you better play with somebody else. In this episode we trying to put some respect on her passion, her craft and that's singing.   Topics/Time Stamps   (9:38) The Love in the Air (Movie premiere): I recap my experience at the Anything4U premiere and we chat about my first time feeling the "love" in public for something I've created and how infectious and good that feels.   (17:00) #PlayWithSomebodyElse: Coco talks about what it's like in music not only as a woman and being downplayed, but also as a singer since her room shaking vocals might be the last of a dying breed.    (27:42) Current State of R&B: We talk rapper/singers, the content within R&B and an overall lack of Super Stars, but there remains hope for some of our lesser known favorites   (36:55) "This Is Pop" Documentary (Boys II Men): Paying homage to the "Best Vocally Arranged R&B Group of All Time", memories of the group, the blueprint for the boy band era, why they faded away.    (46:34) Stevie J Dudes: Here we talk about these artists that tend to cross the line when Coco attempts to collaborate with them and some studio etiquette that keeps female artists safe, and to calm the thirst from these male artists. Producer Red Flags   (63:40) I'm Not for the Streets: Here we talk about dating while being an artist and content creator. The challenges and whether its easier to date someone more lowkey vs dating someone that's in the mix   (73:06) Coco Shantelle Season: Coco shares her portfolio on York365.com, upcoming performances including this weekend (9/11) at the King Street Jam, and rejuvenated energy to give her audience more and more content!  #PlayWithSomebodyElse #BoyzIIMen #MusicIndustry #StevieJ