JAYDON: The New Voice of R&B, Co-Signed by Usher and L.A. Reid

In this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von sits down with 18-year-old R&B phenom JAYDON, signed to Usher and L.A. Reid, with a #1 record and a co-sign from Chris Brown. He talks about his journey from gospel roots to rising star, the grind behind getting signed, mentorship from industry legends, and his latest music including “Flamed Up” and “Lullaby.” Plus, live vocals and real talk on faith, focus, and being called the future of R&B. 🧧 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/canwetalkrnb 📱Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & iHeart Now!!!! ✅Don’t forget to stream & rate us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart - CLICK LINKS BELOW! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zfIA072HwTapLg019UDcM iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-can-we-talk-rb-119355435/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-we-talk-rnb-podcast/id1703170636 📲Stay connected with Us! #CanWeTalkRnB #CWTRB Hosted & Created by: Ian Von | www.instagram.com/IanVonMusic Produced by: Launch Pod Studio | www.instagram.com/LaunchPodStudio Links: 📱www.instagram.com/CanWeTalkRnB 📱www.twitter.com/CanWeTalkRnB 📱https://www.tiktok.com/@canwetalkrnb 🎥 www.youtube.com/canwetalkrnb #canwetalkrnbpodcast #rnb #podcast #rnbmusic #rnbvibes Chapters: 0:00 Opening Performance Teaser (“Flamed Up”) 0:40 “Flamed Up” Live Hook & Ad-Libs 2:47 Show Intro & Meet JAYDON 3:24 Family Roots, DNA & The Voice 4:06 #1 Record, Co-Signs & “Job Not Done” 4:41 When It Started Feeling Real 5:27 First Song at 8 (“Thank You”) 6:11 Vision for the Debut Album 6:34 The Long Grind Before the Deal 7:01 How Usher & L.A. Reid Found Him 7:41 Getting Turned Down by L.A. Reid 8:02 Coming Back Ready & Getting Signed 8:46 Staying Ready, Faith & Consistency 9:13 “Who Is JAYDON?” 9:51 Songwriter First, Instruments Second 10:47 New Single “Flamed Up” + Album Update 11:24 The Story Behind “Flamed Up” 12:01 Dancing as a Differentiator 12:41 Inspired by Usher & Chris Brown — Becoming Himself 13:20 Top 5 Vocal Inspirations (Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Kim Burrell + Dad) 13:47 Gospel Roots & Church Influence 15:05 Ad-Libs & Runs: Straight from the Booth 15:49 Toughest Songs to Sing (“Jealous of the Moon,” “Lullaby”) 16:11 “Lullaby” Megamix Moment with Usher 16:53 Mentorship Lessons from Usher 18:10 Game from L.A. Reid: “Less Is More” 19:39 Live Medley (“Flamed Up,” “Lullaby,” “Brand New”) 22:05 Staying Grounded: God, Family & Routine 23:36 His Role in the Next Wave of R&B 25:00 Dream Collaborations (Kehlani, Leon Thomas, Tyler, The Creator) 26:45 First Taste of Fame (Tank’s 50th Birthday) 29:07 Career Turning Points & Grammy Week 30:09 Five-Year Vision 30:41 Closing Words & R&B Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices