In the latest episode of Can We Talk R&B?, host Ian Von sits down with the legendary Eric Roberson, an artist with over thirty years of experience in the R&B industry. Eric takes us through his journey—from his early years in South Jersey to his time in college, where his passion for music truly began to take shape.

Eric opens up about his work with DJ Jazzy Jeff, his role as a writer with the Noon Time collective, and his experiences in the studio with icons like Floetry, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Musiq Soulchild, and Dre & Vidal. He also shares the story behind writing Musiq Soulchild's hit single "Previous Cats" and reflects on his healing time working with Fred Hampton’s legacy.

Listeners will also hear about Eric's innovative approach to live performances, where he seamlessly blends freestyle elements and creates new songs on the spot, showcasing his boundless creativity and musical versatility. With influences ranging from gospel to hip-hop, Eric explains how these diverse sounds have shaped his unique style and contributed to his enduring success in the R&B world.

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🚀 Produced & Shot by: Launch Pod Studio

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Time Stamps:

00:00:00 : Introduction to Season Two

00:00:23 : Early Days and Memories at A Touch of Jazz

00:01:19 : Unique Musical Approach of Music Soulchild

00:02:01 : Invitation to Subscribe and Support

00:02:12 : Welcome to the Episode with Eric Robeson

00:02:25 : Introduction of Eric Robeson

00:03:40 : Discussion on the Mission of the Podcast

00:04:05 : Eric Robeson’s Musical Background

00:06:41 : Eric Robeson’s Early Musical Influences

00:08:21 : Arrival at Howard University

00:10:33 : Eric’s Early Music Creation and Scholarship to Howard

00:11:50 : Overview of Eric Robeson’s Albums

00:12:45 : Eric Bellinger’s Work Ethic Comparison

00:13:33 : Importance of Career Longevity and Output

00:14:05 : Creating Songs on the Spot During Performances

00:14:25 : Philosophy on Creativity

00:16:00 : Trust and Freestyling in Music

00:17:00 : The Impact of Collaborations

00:19:00 : The Balance Between Music Career and Family Life

00:21:00 : The Magic of Music and Its Emotional Impact

00:24:00 : Musical Influence of Detroit and Philly

00:26:08 : Early Career and Meeting DJ Jazzy Jeff

00:28:00 : Experiences at "A Touch of Jazz"

00:28:50 : Unique Talent of Musiq Soul Child

00:29:20 : The beginning of the story

00:30:03 : Amazing collaborations and recording processes

00:32:01 : The popularity of "Just Friends" by Musiq Soul Child

00:33:03 : Meeting Kevin Lyles and Russell Simmons

00:34:41 : The importance of non-singles and B sides in R&B

00:35:19 : Transitioning to personal artistry and discussing the song "Lessons"

00:36:43 : The creation process of "Lessons"

00:40:54 : Collaborating with Raheem, Kevin Ross, and Anthony Hamilton

00:42:21 : Recording the video for "Lessons" during the pandemic

00:42:44 : Reflecting on the success and longevity of a music career

00:43:21 : Discussion on R&B and age stereotypes

00:44:00 : The evergreen quality of R&B music

00:46:09 : The importance of evolving as an artist

00:47:38 : Detailed insight on the Patreon experience

00:49:50 : The significance of releasing new music frequently

00:52:03 : Transition to a lighter discussion - favorite R&B era

00:53:34 : Discussing the 'Mount Rushmore' of singers

00:57:00 : If I could trade voices

00:57:36 : Introduction to the discussion

00:57:45 : Mentioning Stevie and other influential voices

00:57:59 : Discussion on Terrence Trent Darby's influence

00:58:30 : Realization on the importance of songwriting

00:58:44 : Concluding thoughts and appreciation

00:58:57 : Thank you and closing remarks

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