Hosts: James Cox

Guest: Amani Roberts - DJ, Professor, Music Producer, Author

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction:
• James Cox introduces the guest, Amani Roberts, and thanks his manager for connecting them.
• Amani discusses his new book, "The Quiet Storm," which explores the rise and decline of R&B groups.

• Discussion on R&B:
• Amani shares insights on why R&B groups are less prominent today, citing the rise of hip-hop and EDM.
• He emphasizes the importance of resilience in the success of R&B groups, using The Whispers as an example.

• Amani's Music Journey:
• Amani talks about his experiences performing worldwide and his favorite countries to perform in.
• He discusses his music creation process and the inspiration behind his remixes.

• The Quiet Storm Book:
• Amani shares interesting facts from his book, including the surprising Grammy history of the Jackson 5 and En Vogue.
• He hopes the book educates readers on the history and impact of R&B groups.

• Future Projects:
• Amani expresses his desire to turn his book into a documentary and continue coaching in the music industry.

• Personal Insights:
• Amani reflects on his teenage years and the music icons that influenced him.
• He shares his Mount Rushmore of favorite artists, including Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder.

• Closing:
• James encourages listeners to check out Amani's book and take the R&B group quiz on his website.
• Amani invites listeners to connect with him on social media and LinkedIn.

Links:

• Amani Experience Website
• The Quiet Storm Book
• Follow Amani on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Apple Music, Spotify, and LinkedIn.

Sponsors:

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1. Sponsorships and Partnerships: The episode begins with mentions of sponsorships from BetterHelp, an online therapy service, and Bones Coffee Company, highlighting their products and special offers for listeners.
2. Podcast Hosts and Introduction: The hosts, Blake Mosley, James Tice, and Amanda Dolan, introduce themselves and discuss the podcast's focus on the healing power of music and its role in battling depression.
3. Mental Health Discussion: The hosts discuss the importance of mental health, self-care, and finding balance in life. They share personal anecdotes and insights, including the five C's of mental health: connection, compassion, coping, community, and care.
4. Disney and Music: The main topic of the episode revolves around bands that have been banned from performing at Disney-owned House of Blues locations. The hosts discuss various bands, such as Cannibal Corpse, Exodus, and Ice Nine Kills, and the reasons behind their bans, often related to violent imagery or themes.
5. Personal Stories and Experiences: The hosts share personal stories related to Disney, including Blake's upcoming trip to Disney World and his love for the theme park. They also discuss the impact of Disney's strict image policies on music performances.
6. Listener Engagement and Future Plans: The hosts encourage listener engagement through social media and email, inviting independent artists to submit music for their upcoming online radio station. They also mention their YouTube channel and other podcast projects.
7. Acknowledgments: The episode concludes with acknowledgments to their graphic designer, Stanley, and show promoter, Nancy Rose, for their contributions to the podcast.

In this episode, we welcome back Elias Soriano from Nonpoint. We discuss the evolution of their record label, 361 Degrees, and how it supports other bands in achieving independence. Elias shares insights into the creative process behind their album covers and the significance of their iconic frog logo. We also dive into the band's upcoming tours and collaborations, including their work with Lacuna Coil and Seether. Elias talks about the band's connection to wrestling and their openness to collaborations. Plus, we explore Elias's current music recommendations.

Key Topics:

• Nonpoint's record label, 361 Degrees, and its mission
• The creative process behind album covers like "Miracle" and "The Poison Red"
• The significance of Nonpoint's frog logo
• Upcoming tours with Seether, Lacuna Coil, and more
• Nonpoint's connection to wrestling and potential collaborations
• Elias's current music recommendations: Gojira, Dochi, Yacht Rock, and Dayseeker

Guest:

• Elias Soriano: Lead vocalist of Nonpoint

Hosts:

• James Cox

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Closing Remarks:

Thank you for tuning in! Remember, when words fail, music speaks.