R&B Money

Entertainment personality, actress, and podcast host Melyssa Ford joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about her journey from one of the most recognizable faces of hip-hop and R&B's golden era to becoming an established voice in media and entertainment. Melyssa takes us back to the golden age of music videos, working with artists like Jay-Z, Usher, and Alicia Keys, and becoming one of the most sought-after video models of the late '90s and early 2000s. She shares stories from behind the scenes, the realities of being a sex symbol, and navigating an industry that often defined women by their appearance. She also opens up about reinventing herself beyond modeling, transitioning into television and podcasting,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes joins the R&B Money Podcast to break down the craft, relationships, and creative decisions behind some of modern R&B’s biggest records. As one-half of The Rascals alongside Leon Thomas, Khris has built an extensive catalog working with artists including Ariana Grande, Kehlani, SZA, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Zendaya, Rick Ross, Drake and more. Khris takes us inside the creative process behind records like Ariana Grande’s “Honeymoon Avenue” and “Tattooed Heart,” SZA’s “Snooze,” Rick Ross and Drake’s “Gold Roses,” and his extensive work with Kehlani. He also breaks down his evolution from producer and songwriter to taking on a larger role in shaping entire projects, including executive producing Kehlani’s self-titled album, and what it takes to build the trust necessary to help an artist bring their vision to life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood icon Morris Chestnut joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation about more than three decades of film, television, music, and longevity. Morris takes us back to the role that changed everything—Ricky Baker in Boyz n the Hood—and reflects on working with John Singleton, becoming a leading man in Hollywood, and building a career that would eventually include classics like The Best Man, The Brothers, Two Can Play That Game, Think Like a Man and The Best Man Holiday. Navigating Hollywood as a leading man, being labeled a sex symbol, staying disciplined, and what it takes to remain relevant for more than 30 years. And there’s an R&B Money connection happening right now: Morris returns as attorney Corey Cash for Season 4 of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt, while Tank makes his debut as a series regular, playing wealthy R&B artist Eric Cropper—a longtime client of Jax whose problems become central to the new season. #RnBMoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blxst joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about his journey from South Central Los Angeles to becoming one of the defining voices of a new generation of West Coast R&B—and the personal evolution behind his new album, Labor of Love. Blxst takes us back to the early grind: teaching himself to produce, developing his sound, building independently, and creating the music that eventually led to No Love Lost and the Platinum-certified “Chosen.” Now, he’s returning to his roots with Labor of Love—his first full-length album in two years and one of his most personal projects yet. The 13-track album is entirely written and produced by Blxst, with appearances from Sasha Keable, Cheyenne Wright, Big Sad 1900, and Love Rich TT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter Naomi Sharon joins the R&B Money Podcast to talk about her journey, finding her sound, signing with OVO Sound, and stepping into a new chapter with her sophomore album, No Sleep In Paradise. The Rotterdam-born artist became the first female artist signed to OVO Sound, introducing audiences to her atmospheric blend of R&B, soul, electronic music and Caribbean influences. Naomi breaks down the evolution from her debut album Obsidian to No Sleep In Paradise, released June 26. The new project explores love, emotional surrender, personal rebirth and finding yourself again, while pushing her sound into new territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.