THEY. : Dante and Drew Talk Music Inspirations and New Album

Join Ian Von as he welcomes Dante and Drew of the R&B duo They. for an engaging conversation about their latest musical project. Together, they explore the nuances of creating music that resonates with listeners, the importance of authentic artistry, the role of R&B in today's music scene, and the significance of reclaiming black art. This is one episode you don’t want to miss! 🎶✨ 🧧 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 Time Stamps: Introduction and Welcome 00:00:00 - 00:01:08 - Dante gives a quick introduction and Ian welcomes the audience. Discussion on R&B Consumption and Club Scene 00:01:09 - 00:02:30 - The conversation centers around how consumers digest music, particularly R&B, in various settings. Album Insights and Release Strategy 00:02:31 - 00:06:08 - The hosts and guests discuss the Love Jones album, its thematic focus, and its Valentine's Day release. Creative Process and Inspirations 00:06:09 - 00:12:12 - Insight into the creation process, inspirations from Chicago R&B, and the importance of storytelling in music. Visuals and Marketing for New Releases 00:12:13 - 00:36:02 - A deep dive into content creation strategies, including the importance of multiple visuals and adapting to modern consumption habits. R&B Influences Across Decades 00:36:03 - 00:30:00 - An exploration of influential R&B artists and sounds from the 80s to the 2000s. The Role of Authenticity in Music 00:30:01 - 00:31:17 - A discussion on authenticity in music and its impact on stardom and artistry. Album Storytelling and Themes 00:31:18 - 00:34:03 - Discussion on the storytelling approach in the Love Jones album. Future Plans and Projects 00:34:04 - 00:37:20 - Upcoming plans for tours, new projects, and maintaining the Love Jones narrative. Super Bowl and Upcoming Performances 00:37:21 - 00:37:34 - A brief mention of upcoming performances by artists at the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices