Episode 73: Charlie B Real interview - life on Death Row, starring in Sinners, coaching Whitney, touring with Aaliyah, rejecting Dr Dre

Mr Drew and Miss Lou are joined by Death Row Records soul supremo, Charlie B Real - a man whose life has been an absolute movie! He talks coming up in the game and dishes out plenty of career and industry anecdotes including rejecting a contract with Dr Dre at 11, working with Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and Whitney and the influence of his later father. He also breaks down the experience of working on the Oscar smash Sinners and the huge influence of his father. It’s a must listen! 00:00 Introduction to Charlie Bereal02:59 Charlie’s Musical Journey06:02 The Origin of the Name 'Charlie B. Real'08:46 Connecting with Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records11:51 Influences and Inspirations in Music12:51 Why he declined signing with Dr Dre14:44 Family Legacy and Personal Connections17:34 Collaboration and the Retro Soul Movement20:30 The Therapeutic Nature of Music23:28 Collaboration with Anderson. Paak?26:37 Walking with the Father: Tribute Album31:14 Navigating Grief and Connection33:46 Touring with Aaliyah35:08 Whitney Houston funny story38:04 Reflections on the Michael Jackson Movie45:34 Charlie's role in Sinners and evading alligators!