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  • #49: Mikey on Temptation Island, Relationships, and Life as an R&B ONLY Host

    #49: Mikey on Temptation Island, Relationships, and Life as an R&B ONLY Host
    2026/08/02
    In this episode of The R&B ONLY Show, R&B ONLY founder JABARI and host Jovy E. sit down with Temptation Island season 2 star Mikey Bivens for an in-depth conversation bridging reality television, personal growth, and nightlife culture. Mikey reflects on his journey on the Netflix series, addressing his background as a former "player," the dynamics of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Sydney McGregor, and how the show's intense environment and edited bonfire clips impacted their connection during and after filming. Beyond the reality TV drama, the trio discusses Mikey's career off-screen as a crowd-hyping host touring with R&B ONLY, delving into the nuances of live entertainment, maintaining authenticity in the public eye, and his ongoing commitment to therapy and personal evolution post-show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 43 分
  • #48: Troy Taylor On Trey Songz, Artist Development, The Death Of The R&B Bridge & More

    #48: Troy Taylor On Trey Songz, Artist Development, The Death Of The R&B Bridge & More
    2026/06/18
    Jovy E. & R&B ONLY founder JABARI are joined by Troy Taylor to discuss the ultimate blueprint of modern R&B, industry secrets, and the vital role of artist development in today's music scene. In this essential episode of The R&B ONLY Show, the trio reveals the exact formula the 3x Grammy-winning producer used to discover and break superstar Trey Songz. Diving deep into the changing landscape of record deals and tackling the "R&B is dead" myth, they break down why timeless chords, authentic vocal arrangements, and true musicality are driving the genre's massive comeback. It is a must-watch masterclass for aspiring artists, producers, and true music fans looking to understand the past, present, and future of R&B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 15 分
  • #47: Tricky Stewart: The Man Behind Beyoncé & Rihanna’s Biggest Hits

    #47: Tricky Stewart: The Man Behind Beyoncé & Rihanna’s Biggest Hits
    2026/05/07
    Jovy E. & R&B ONLY founder are joined by Tricky Stewart to pull back the curtain on a career that redefined the modern R&B landscape. Tricky dives deep into the "RedZone" era, sharing the fascinating origin stories behind generational anthems like Rihanna’s "Umbrella" and Beyoncé’s "Single Ladies," while reflecting on his prolific creative partnership with The-Dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 20 分
  • #46: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on Prince, Hit Records & Staying Legendary

    #46: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on Prince, Hit Records & Staying Legendary
    2026/04/03
    Our host Jovy E. & R&B ONLY founder JABARI are joined by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis for an exclusive interview to discuss their legendary 40-year run as the architects of the Minneapolis Sound. From their early days with Prince and the pivotal creation of Janet Jackson’s Control to their new Las Vegas residency, the duo dives into the "respect-first" philosophy that fueled dozens of #1 hits. It’s a masterclass in creative longevity, partnership, and the divine art of making music history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • #45: 4batz on Exploding Into The Spotlight, Advice For New Artists & More

    #45: 4batz on Exploding Into The Spotlight, Advice For New Artists & More
    2025/10/07
    Jovy E. is joined by 4batz for an exclusive interview to talk about his incredible journey into overnight fame! We dive into the explosion of his hit single "act ii: date at 8" on TikTok, which launched him into the spotlight, wild touring experiences, advice for up and coming artists, being compared to other artists, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • #44: JayDon on Broadway, Being Signed to Usher, Disney, The Music Industry & More

    #44: JayDon on Broadway, Being Signed to Usher, Disney, The Music Industry & More
    2025/07/23
    Jovy E. is joined by JayDon to discuss living in Los Angeles, working with Disney, performing at the GRAMMYs, branding himself as an R&B artist, songwriting, how his sound has evolved, cursing in music, his favorite song off of Leon Thomas’ MUTT album, what’s next, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • #43: Zyah Belle on Artistry, Content Creation, Engagement, DJing, & More

    #43: Zyah Belle on Artistry, Content Creation, Engagement, DJing, & More
    2025/07/17
    Jovy E. is joined by Zyah Belle to discuss her viral online moments, singing with Ginuwine at SXSW, meeting Too Short, putting together a project, being engaged while in the music industry, being in Kanye’s Sunday Service Choir, becoming a DJ, Common’s filmography, the state of R&B, and more!
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    56 分
  • #42: Bee-B on Writing R&B Legends, Love & Hip-Hop, Accessibility in R&B & More

    #42: Bee-B on Writing R&B Legends, Love & Hip-Hop, Accessibility in R&B & More
    2025/07/10
    Jovy E. is joined by Bee-B to discuss writing for artists like Eric Bellinger, Queen Naija, Summer Walker, what her studio sessions look like, how the death of her cat sparked a hit song, accessibility in R&B, growing up in Compton, winning Grammys, and more!
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    44 分