On this week's episode, Ian Von welcomes Grammy nominated, Samoht on Can We Talk R&B. The Rising Singer/Songwritter talks about his new album ‘Amore’, his upbringing in The South, the story behind how he discovered he was Grammy Nominated and opens up about a dark period in his life. You don't want to miss this!!

0:00 - 3:00 Intro 

3:00 - 4:45 What was the inspiration behind this project?

4:45 - 5:44 Growing up in North Carolina

5:44 - 6:52 Having a Church background

6:52 - 8:10 Singing in chorus

8:10 - 9:22 When did you fall in love with R&B

9:22 - 10:50 Gospel Influences

10:50 - 11:28 Contemplating on releasing music

11:28 - 12:30 Who worked on this project with you

12:30 - 13:55 What’s missing in R&B

13:55 - 15:10 Sangers vs Singers in R&B

15:10 - 16:20 Better record

16:20 - 18:40 R&B Male Vocalists

18:40 - 20:57 How do you compare R&B male vocalists to Gospel

20:57 - 22:00 Working with Pj Morton

22:00 - 22:20 Finding out about the nomination

22:20 -23:05 Pj Morton’s artistry

23:05 - 23:50 Struggles of an independent artist

23:50 - 24:37 Having to work harder

24:37 - 26:00 How important is your team

26:00 - 26:23 Pushing through struggle for success

26:23 - 27:35 Process of creating a project

27:35 - 29:22 Fashion in R&B music

29:22 - 31:38 Signature fashion

31:38 - 35:55 Deep Dive - Shine On

35:55 - 37:11 Working with Luke James

37:11 - 40:32 Respect the Pen Game - Moonlight

40:32 - 42:10 R&B losing its romantic feel 

42:10 - 44:08 Sitting with the new album 

44:08 - 46:17 New Artist you’re listening to

46:17 - 47:59 Top 5 Favorite R&B Singers 

47:59 - 49:26 What’s next following this album

49:26 - 52:20 Vocal range and strength 

52:20 - 52:52 End

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Hosted & Created by:  Ian Von

Produced by: Launch Pod Studio

Edited by: Lazy Pickle Studios

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