Episode 407 - The Quiet Storm: Amani Roberts on R&B's Past, Present, and Future

Hosts: James CoxGuest: Amani Roberts - DJ, Professor, Music Producer, AuthorEpisode Highlights:Introduction:James Cox introduces the guest, Amani Roberts, and thanks his manager for connecting them.Amani discusses his new book, "The Quiet Storm," which explores the rise and decline of R&B groups.Discussion on R&B:Amani shares insights on why R&B groups are less prominent today, citing the rise of hip-hop and EDM.He emphasizes the importance of resilience in the success of R&B groups, using The Whispers as an example.Amani's Music Journey:Amani talks about his experiences performing worldwide and his favorite countries to perform in.He discusses his music creation process and the inspiration behind his remixes.The Quiet Storm Book:Amani shares interesting facts from his book, including the surprising Grammy history of the Jackson 5 and En Vogue.He hopes the book educates readers on the history and impact of R&B groups.Future Projects:Amani expresses his desire to turn his book into a documentary and continue coaching in the music industry.Personal Insights:Amani reflects on his teenage years and the music icons that influenced him.He shares his Mount Rushmore of favorite artists, including Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder.Closing:James encourages listeners to check out Amani's book and take the R&B group quiz on his website.Amani invites listeners to connect with him on social media and LinkedIn. Links:Amani Experience WebsiteThe Quiet Storm Book Follow Amani on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Apple Music, Spotify, and LinkedIn.Sponsors:BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/musicspeaksBones Coffee: Use code MUSIC SPEAKS for 10% off at bonescoffee.com