Is R&B Dead? DJ Camper and Deputy Debate Who is to Blame

We also dive into the lack of artist development in the industry, comparing it to fast food vs soul food. The team discusses what they would each change about the music industry and Ray shares his experience working with Saweetie on "Best Friend" while also breaking down the success behind Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love For You" and Fun's "We Are Young" including their underlying meanings.

Time Stamp Notes:

00:02:19 - Our guests weigh in on the current state of hip hop and discuss it's influence on the culture

00:07:24 - Deputy talks about the lack of artist development these days and Ray compares the game to McDonalds vs Soul Food

00:14:54 - Ray asks where R&B went and why we don't have any R&B stars today

00:19:46 - Deputy explains how the loss of mainstream radio has impacted the music industry and how creatives create

00:25:09 - Ray tells us who's to blame for the state of r&b today

00:31:26 - Ray shares how what most people's biggest mistake is when it comes to understanding the money in the music industry

00:34:55 - Deputy questions if we're asking too much of creatives these days

00:42:38 - Ray shares his experience working with Saweetie on Best Friend

00:46:55 - The team breaks down what they'd each change about the music industry

00:55:15 - The displacement of trust in decision making and the importance of listening

01:05:31 - Ray breaks down the meaning behind Whiteny Houston's "Saving All My Love For You" and Fun's "We Are Young" and why they were successful

01:07:58 - We play Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

01:32:27 - Camper and Deputy give their credit checks 01:36:56 - Are you a GOAT or are you an Underdog?

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