REPLAY: Cool & Dre

R&B Money

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Music Commentary, Music History, Music

4.9 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2025

⏱️ 108 minutes

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EPISODE ORIGINALLY RELEASED MAY 29TH, 2024

On this episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank & J Valentine welcome the incomparable legendary Cool & Dre. The Grammy-winning production duo takes us on a journey through their illustrious career, from their humble beginnings in high school vocal ensemble to becoming two of the most sought-after producers in the music industry. Cool & Dre share captivating stories about their rise to fame, working with iconic artists like Fat Joe, Ja Rule, The Game, and Mary J. Blige, and the hits that solidified their status as super producers. They also discuss the challenges of navigating the music business, the importance of investing in yourself and your craft, and how they've leveraged their success to venture into exciting new projects like their Airbnb partnership and Nebula distribution company. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation with two of the most influential figures in hip-hop and R&B. Cool & Dre are Now on The R&B Money Podcast!

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