Bobby Valentino

R&B Money

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Music, Music History, Music Commentary

4.9 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2026

⏱️ 112 minutes

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Summary

Bobby Valentino joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation full of classic R&B stories, music industry lessons, and untold moments from one of the smoothest voices of the 2000s.
Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the “Slow Down” hitmaker to talk about his journey from Mista to solo stardom, creating timeless records, navigating the music business, and staying true to real R&B through every era.
Bobby also shares stories about working with legendary collaborators while reflecting on Atlanta’s impact on music culture and the evolution of R&B over the years.

From platinum records to independent success, this episode is packed with gems, laughs, and classic music history.

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0:00.0	This is an IHeart podcast.
0:02.5	Guaranteed Human.
0:05.9	R&B money.
0:09.6	We are, Jake, Jake Valentine.
0:15.2	We are the authorities on all things R&B.
0:21.9	Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Tate.
0:24.0	I'm Jay Valentine.
0:24.9	And this is the R&B Money podcast.
0:27.9	Come on, doggie, dog.
0:28.9	The authority, on all things.
0:31.8	Yeah.
0:32.5	Say what you're trying.
0:33.0	R&B.
0:35.5	And R&B fits too, nigger.
0:37.4	If you can't sing. Yeah. Please, I don't want to hear about it.
0:43.3	You can't perform.
0:45.1	I don't want to hear about it.
0:48.4	If your music doesn't have longevity.
0:53.0	Nerd, I'm going to tell her.
0:53.9	What you're going to tell?
0:54.5	Slow down.
0:55.3	Slow the fuck down.
	...

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