Episode 407 - The Quiet Storm: Amani Roberts on R&B's Past, Present, and Future

Hosts: James Cox

Guest: Amani Roberts - DJ, Professor, Music Producer, Author

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction:
• James Cox introduces the guest, Amani Roberts, and thanks his manager for connecting them.
• Amani discusses his new book, "The Quiet Storm," which explores the rise and decline of R&B groups.

• Discussion on R&B:
• Amani shares insights on why R&B groups are less prominent today, citing the rise of hip-hop and EDM.
• He emphasizes the importance of resilience in the success of R&B groups, using The Whispers as an example.

• Amani's Music Journey:
• Amani talks about his experiences performing worldwide and his favorite countries to perform in.
• He discusses his music creation process and the inspiration behind his remixes.

• The Quiet Storm Book:
• Amani shares interesting facts from his book, including the surprising Grammy history of the Jackson 5 and En Vogue.
• He hopes the book educates readers on the history and impact of R&B groups.

• Future Projects:
• Amani expresses his desire to turn his book into a documentary and continue coaching in the music industry.

• Personal Insights:
• Amani reflects on his teenage years and the music icons that influenced him.
• He shares his Mount Rushmore of favorite artists, including Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder.

• Closing:
• James encourages listeners to check out Amani's book and take the R&B group quiz on his website.
• Amani invites listeners to connect with him on social media and LinkedIn.

Links:

• Amani Experience Website
• The Quiet Storm Book
• Follow Amani on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Apple Music, Spotify, and LinkedIn.

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