Total R&B Ep - 51 with Amani Roberts

This week, Loreena spoke with DJ, author, entrepreneur, and music industry expert Amani Roberts to talk about his latest book, Quiet Storm: A Historical & Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups.

For decades, R&B groups like The Temptations, Boyz II Men, TLC, and Destiny’s Child ruled the charts—until the mid-2000s, when they suddenly disappeared. Amani breaks down the perfect storm of industry shifts that led to this decline, from the rise of hip-hop to changes in technology and the music business.

We also dive into his journey as a DJ, educator, and the community he built on Twitch during the pandemic, his thoughts on where the genre is headed.

 

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