Interviews With R&B/Hip-Hop Music Songwriters, Artists & Producers

This pop/urban singer/songwriter has already co-written several hits for other artists, and has been signed an artist deal with Atlantic Records.

Interview with pop & urban hitmaker Harmony Samuels, who moved from London to Los Angeles and has become a hot writer/producer.

In this new interview, this acclaimed soul artist discusses the making of her first album in four years, and her songwriting.

Grammy-winning producer/writer Narada Michael Walden recalls working with Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, plus his new projects.

Usher talks about his new album, which has a more “electric soul” style. He also tells how he collborated with Pharrell, Max Martin, will.i.am and Diplo.

C. Tricky Stewart tells how he co-wrote the hits “Single Ladies” and “Umbrella,” and talks about his Redzone record label.

Soul/jazz superstar Sade talks about her first studio album in 10 years, and how she wrote the songs.

Grammy-winning artist Legend tells how he wrote the songs for his album, and talks about his other projects.

DeVaughn tells how he wrote the songs for this album, which followed up his Grammy-nominated debut album.

Platinum-selling gospel artist Franklin talks about his album, and how his religious faith inspires his music.

Cox, who is known as one of the top R&B writer/producers, tells how he wrote several of his hit songs.

Frankie J talks about the making of his album, and how he co-wrote his hit “That Girl.”

This Atlanta-based writer/producer & artist tells how he co-wrote the smash hit “We Belong Together.”

Jones discusses his latest album, and how he collaborated with Jermaine Dupri, Mike City, and Tim & Bob.

Veteran hit songwriter Russell (“Piano In The Dark,” “Get Here”) tells how she wrote the songs for this hit musical.

Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx discusses the making of his debut album on J Records.

This interview with Ne-Yo is from 2007, when he was just breaking through as an artist and hit songwriter.

Grammy-winning artist Speech discusses his solo album, and his work with Arrested Development.

Stevie Wonder talks in-depth about his 2005 album, which features guest appearances by Prince, Paul McCartney and Bonnie Raitt.

Elizondo, a top hitmaker in urban music, tells how he co-wrote “In Da Club,” “Just Lose It” and other hits.