Matt B: Southern Soul, Trail-Ride Anthems & the Story Behind “Stepping Boots”

From grandma Beatrice to radio spins—finding a unique voice, stage confidence, kids’ books, and a new film role.Southern soul/country-soul artist Matt B sits down with BeatsToRapOn to trace the roots of his sound: living-room sing-alongs with grandma Beatrice (the “B” in his name), choir and church training, and that first studio session at 21. He breaks down the grind of staying consistent, turning nerves into performance energy, and crafting records that move dance floors and trail rides alike.We dive into song stories for “Stepping Boots,” “Step My Way,” “Friday Weekend Joy,” and the slow-burn favorite “Don’t Want to Leave.” Plus: the “Hello, I’m Matt B” coloring book for kids, an upcoming “Step My Way” book, and a new indie film.YouTube Interview: https://youtu.be/VlvNqBanr3A?si=CtZuDNzSHcz8wsOYShow Notes / Links • Matt B BIO & Profile: https://beatstorapon.com/artist/matt-b • Follow: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattbthesinger/ • Coloring Book: “Hello, I’m Matt B” Coloring Book (search) • BeatsToRapOn (site + tools): https://beatstorapon.comChapters (HH:MM:SS – edit after final cut) 00:00 Intro 00:43 Origins & the Beatrice story 02:10 Choir, church, first studio session 05:15 Finding a unique sound 07:05 Advice for new artists: stay consistent 09:00 First show nerves → crowd reaction 12:05 “Hello, I’m Matt B” intro track 13:20 Song stories (“Stepping Boots,” “Step My Way,” “Friday Weekend Joy,” “Don’t Want to Leave”) 20:10 Kids’ books + holiday drops 22:30 New film role 24:10 Where to find Matt BWe’re building the future—empowering every artist and creator with the tools, beats, and network to share their voice, connect boldly, and leave a mark on the world. 🔗 Visit us at https://beatstorapon.com. Keep creating. Keep sharing. Keep rising.