Soul Savviness

Discussing popular topics in Black entertainment. Cheyenne Bryant - Breakfast Club, Joe Budden Podcast, and local D.C. news interviews.

"The Roast of Kevin Hart" on Netflix, gas prices, and more!

Addressing critics of the Michael Jackson biopic film, "Michael". And spectators of music industry work and titles.

Discussing WH Correspondence Dinner, Megan Thee Stallion/Klay Thompson, and capitalism. 

Discussing a continuation of part two of Musicians/Instrumentalists and singers. Streaming and live performances/touring conversation.     

Jack Harlow/SNL sketch, Carlos King Podcast, Fame vs. Access culture topic, and more. 

  Talking about Kanye West, Lebron James, Trick Daddy, Ebro/Laura/Rosenberg podcast, and more.

  Discussing the Verzuz: Tank vs. Tyrese, a viral preacher and more.

Talking about Jack Harlow, the word "Neo Soul", and more.

  Author | Corporate Professional | Rahman Ali joins the podcast to discuss his musical influences like Dionne Warwick, Rakim, LL Cool J, Whitney Houston. Discussed his poetry, new book "Scars, Sins Of My Mother, Faith of my Father". And the music soundtrack to go with each chapter of the book.   "Scars, Sins Of My Mother, Faith of my Father" is available now on Amazon Books.   Also available on Rahman Ali website.  

Media Mogul | Entertainment Industry Veteran | Angelo Ellerbee joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Before I Let You Go: Life Lessons From An Industry Guru". Written with Kevin E. Taylor and Foreword by Dionne Warwick.   "Before I Let You Go" available now on Amazon.   IG: @doublexxposurenyc

  Music Industry Veteran | Mark "Money" Green joins the podcast to discuss his early days of interning at Sugar Hill Records, college years at Virginia State University. Being a road/tour manager, booking agent for ABC (Associated Booking Corp.), starting his own label, "On Cue Records". Being a music executive at Capital EMI. GM/Distribution for Prince's independent label, NPG Records which included Chaka Khan and Larry Graham. Being an Associate Director/General Manager of Lehman Performing Arts Center, Chairman of Artist Relations for The Hip-Hop Museum (THHM).  Worked with and booked artists like Melba Moore, Phyllis Hyman, Glenn Jones, Freddie Jackson, The O'Jays, Chaka Khan, Larry Graham, Al B. Sure, Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shante, Kid & Play, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, and many more!    His long standing booking firm, "Celebrity Talent Agency", new autobiography book, "The Show Must Go On", co-authored by Ericka Williams.    Mark "Money" Green website    Amazon Books: "The Show Must Go On"    IG: @celebritytalentagencyinc   Twitter/X: @MusicMarkGreen  

  CEO of Vertex Effects Inc. | Guitarist  | Mason Marangella joins the podcast to discuss his childhood upbringing in Oakland, CA. Musical influences like Jimi Hendrix, Raphael Saadiq, Jubu Smith, etc. His creative innovation of starting the handcrafted guitar pedals, "Vertex Effects",  Vertex Effects' YouTube channel, and more!     Vertex Effects website   YouTube: Vertex Effects    IG: @vertexeffects   Tik Tok: @vertexeffects

Composer | Plug-In Developer | Sam Fischmann joins the podcast to discuss his childhood upbringing, beginning years in programming, studio engineering in music studios. The development, and creative process of co-founding, "Musik Hack" with Grammy award winning songwriter/producer, Stan Greene. The music software product "Fuel", and more!    Musik Hack website IG: @musikhack_  

  Singer | Songwriter | Kim Nicky joins the podcast; she discusses her musical childhood upbringing, and growing up in Seattle. Musical influences like Labelle, Tina Turner, Jimi Hendrix etc. Being a top contestant on NBC's Season Eight of "The Voice" (2015). Her new single, "This Ole Land", working with songwriting/production duo Louis York (Weirdo Workshop), and more!   Kim Nicky Bandcamp   Kim Nicky website   IG: @kimnicky   Threads: @kimnicky   Twitter: @kimnicky  

  Recording Artist | Bassist | The legendary founder/band member of the iconic band, "Kool & The Gang" Mr. Robert "Kool" Bell. Joined the Podcast to discuss his upbringing in Youngstown, Ohio to Jersey City. Early days in "Kool & The Gang", legacy of the band, being honored at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Fall 2024, "Le Kool" Champagne, and more!    

Singer | Songwriter | Actress | The Tony award winning, Melba Moore joins the podcast to discuss musical influences, broadway acting. Her Tony award winning performance in Broadway play, "Purlie". Acting in the musical, "Hair", "Fighting Temptations", etc. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, thirty three album musical catalog, her latest album "Imagine", and more!    melbamoore.com   IG: @melba1moore

Singer | Songwriter | Shirley Jones of the legendary The Jones Girls. Joined the podcast to discuss childhood upbringing, singing with her sisters Brenda and Valerie Jones and the start of the group. The group singing background vocals for Diana Ross, Tower of Power, Linda Clifford, etc.   Her first Billboard number one R&B album, with her solo 1986 album release "Always In The Mood". New song releases, and more!    Visit Shirley Jones website.   IG: @shirleyjonesofthejonesgirls

  Alternative Soul Duo | Recording Artists | Joanz & B3E join the podcast to talk childhood upbringing, growing up in Milwaukee, WI and Rockford, IL. Musical influences like Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire etc, new single "Well Known", and more!    IG: @joanz_n_b3e

Media Mogul | Entertainment Industry Veteran | Angelo Ellerbee joins the podcast to discuss his childhood upbringing, fashion, modeling in Paris, his media relations company, "Double XXposure Media Relations, Inc.", clients like Dionne Warwick, Robert "Kool" Bell, the late James Mtume, Frankie Beverly, Mary J. Blige, Melba Moore, and more!    Angelo Ellerbee's "Before I Let You Go" book is available now for pre-order right here. IG: @doublexxposurenyc

We're celebrating Black Music Month with special guest hosts; J.R. (J.R.'s World of Soul, R&B Representers), Mr. Dress and Rest (Content Creator), and Skyler Harris. (Singer/Realtor/Content Creator)   Discussing our top ten R&B/Soul female and male singers.    IG: @_mrdressandrest IG: @jrworldofsoul IG: @qlynngreen IG: @reaching4sky   Twitter/X: @JrWorldOfSoul Twitter/X: @qlynngreen YouTube: Jr's World Of Soul Youtube: The R&B Representers 

Recording Artist | Musical Director | Guitarist | Songwriter | Big Mike Hart joins the podcast to discuss his Billboard chart topping hit, "Cigar Lounge" feat. Boney James. His childhood upbringing and musical influences, growing up in Sacramento. Musically touring with Joe Thomas, Boney James, his solo career, and more!    Big Mike Hart website IG: @bigmike2987

Part II conversation with Music Producer | Podcast Host| Kil - talk about "Apartment 5B" podcast, Hip Hop's fiftieth anniversary, and more!   Twitter/X: @Kil889 IG: @kil889 Youtube: Apt. 5B Podcast

  Music Producer | Podcast Host | Kil joins the podcast to discuss childhood upbringing, growing up in Philadelphia. Musical influences, radio experience, being a leader in the community/teen center in Southeast D.C., and more!    Twitter/X: @Kil889 IG: @kil889 Youtube: Apt. 5B Podcast  

  Recording Artist | Professional Bassist | Teja Veal talks about her musical influences, working with Frank McComb, top favorite musicians, and more!

Veteran Bassist | Professional Artist | Discusses childhood upbringing, jazz training, touring with Musiq Soulchild, Janelle Monae, and more!         

  Songwriter | Music Producer | Music Historian | Mel Smith - Part II discussion talking about musical legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, etc. The history of Black music, and more!    IG: @lemajsmith     Twitter: @iamMelsmith

  Songwriter | Music Producer | Music Historian | Mel Smith joins the podcast to discuss his musical upbringing/influences. His father, legendary artist/songwriter L. Spencer Smith, music producer uncle John Jackson. Also, his favorite artists' albums like Brandy, D'Angelo, and more!   IG: @lemajsmith     Twitter: @iamMelsmith

  Music Producer | AmGn - Part Two discussion about popular topics (Jada Pinkett-Smith/Will Smith, Drake, etc.), his new upcoming album release "amateur genius vol. 1", and more!

Music Producer | AmGn joins the podcast to discuss musical influences, music productions, getting music placement in Freeform's TV show, popular culture topics, and more!

  Former Athlete | Recording Artist | Kwam joins the podcast to talk about his musical upbringing/influences like Jay Z and Nas etc., collegiate football experience playing safety at Duke University, MC skills, and more!     IG: @kwamthadon

  All of the guest highlights of the 2023 year of the Soul Savviness podcast. 

  Singer | Songwriter | Dre Scot joins the podcast to discuss musical upbringing/influences like Patti Labelle, Tweet, Eric Bénet, etc. Being managed by Ciara and Russell Wilson. The process of his debut album, "Black Denim", new single "Feelings" and the live version, touring, and more!   IG: @iamdrescot  

  Singer | Songwriter | Actress | Tamara Jade joins the podcast to discuss musical upbringing/influences like Richard Smallwood, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Donnie McClurkin etc. Her EP, "Self Aware", social media content, being a cast member on HBO's "A Black Lady Sketch Show", and more!      Visit Tamara Jade Music

Discussing stan culture, "Catch That!"/R&B Representers' YouTube channel, different genres and styles of music, and more.   YouTube: The R&B Representers    IG: @rnbreps   X/Twitter: @rnbreps

Music conversations about childhood upbringing, favorite style of music, favorite artists, their YouTube channel "The R&B Representers" and more w/ Alise and J.R.     Youtube: The R&B Representers    IG: @rnbreps   Twitter: @rnbreps    

  The R&B Trio | The Shindellas (Kasi Jones, Stacy Johnson, and Tamara Chauniece) joined the podcast to discuss childhood musical influences like Anita Baker, Toni Braxton, Barbara Streisand, Karen Clark-Sheard, Yolanda Adams, etc.   Making the Top Ten "Adult R&B" Billboard Charts with "Last Night Was Good for My Soul", live performances, "Weirdo Workshop", songwriting/producing Louis York (Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony), upcoming sophomore release, "Shindo", and more!   IG: The Shindellas   X: The Shindellas   The Shindellas Website  

Singer | Songwriter | Branjae - talks about her musical upbringing and influences like Sammy Davis Jr., Tina Turner, Lauryn Hill etc. Upcoming album release, favorite musical era, and more!    IG: @branjaemusic Bandcamp: https://branjae.bandcamp.com/album/intravibronic https://www.branjaemusic.com/

  Singer | Songwriter | JNA joins the podcast to discuss new single, "Stars Are On Our Side", creative process, upcoming album, and more!    IG: @jna.music   Tik Tok: @thatcrazyassmom      

  Talking LGBT+ community support, birthday goals and celebrations. 

  Talking about the WGA/SAG strike, respectability, and corporate greed.

  Creative Director | Podcast Host | Mr. Dress & Rest joins the podcast to talk working in the music industry as a creative director, favorite music artists, fashion, and more!    IG: @_mrdressandrest