Singer-Songwriter: Morgan James

The sensational Morgan James—hailed as "a phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep" by The New York Times—is back on the show for an unprecedented third time! The former Broadway star and Juilliard alum joins J. Rod to peel back the curtain on her boundary-less career and her brilliant new concept album, Soul Remains The Same. What you’ll hear in this episode: Life Fantastic: We dive into the big questions: Is there anything better than being successful in music? What is life really like for Morgan James right now, and what does a typical day look like on and off tour? The Stage Split: Morgan breaks down the fundamental difference between singing with a full symphony orchestra versus in an intimate club setting. She reveals which environment challenges her more and which one truly feeds her soul. The Studio Tightrope: Her new album masterfully blends vintage soul textures with hard rock and metal tracks (Metallica, AC/DC, Soundgarden). Morgan reveals the biggest arrangement challenge: is it preserving the original’s essence or finding that perfect "sweet spot" where soul and metal organically meet? The Poignant Closer: We discuss her intense, single-take rendition of The Smashing Pumpkins' "Tonight, Tonight," and why those stripped-down lyrics made it the perfect final moment for the entire album. Plus, a candid look at her powerful original song, "Let ME Keep You," written with Robert Glasper. Don't miss this illuminating conversation with one of music's most fierce and intentional voices! ____ Uber Eats: Get up to 40% off Fall essentials. Order now, on Uber Eats. https://www.ubereats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices