Episode Appearances
All Songs Considered · Feb 24, 2026
All Songs Considered: U2 meets the moment, Lana Del Rey goes 'True Detective,' James Blake croons
“Grammy-winning R&B artist collaborating with Baby Rose on single 'Friends Again'”
U2 comeback and political protest musicArlo Parks genre evolution and dance productionLana Del Rey album anticipation and surreal songwriting
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Song Exploder · Jan 28, 2026
Leon Thomas - Mutt
“Singer, songwriter, producer, and actor nominated for six Grammys; artist behind 'Mutt' album and title track”
Music production collaboration and creative partnershipsSongwriting for personal vs. commercial projectsSample interpolation vs. sampling licensing
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R&B Money · Jan 22, 2026
Marc Byers
“R&B artist; Byers helped restructure his management and career without taking commission”
Artist Development and MentorshipMusic Industry Infrastructure and Label StrategyA&R Decision-Making and Talent Identification
View AnalysisR&B Money · Jan 14, 2026
Tony Dixon
“Mentee producer; co-produced Ariana Grande debut; now prominent in contemporary R&B production”
Music Production Evolution: Hardware to DAW TransitionMentorship and Knowledge Transfer in Music IndustryRelationship-Based Business Models in Entertainment
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Jacob Latimore
“Young actor/singer Jacob mentioned as example of multi-platform success with major label backing”
Independent vs. Major Label Music DealsArtist Brand Protection and Association ManagementMulti-Platform Entertainment Careers (Music, Acting, Dancing)
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