Shawn Stockman's On That Note

• Bret Epic Creates Classics | Producing BBD’s Groove to Rapping on Crazy Town’s "Butterfly"

  From the studio grind to global hits, Bret Epic has lived every side of the music game. He opens up about his roots in production, connections with New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe, and the beat-making sessions that taught him how to shape sound. Bret shares the story behind Crazy Town’s crossover smash “Butterfly”, the surprising spark from Will.i.am that helped push it forward, and how years of mixing, producing, and collaborating across genres made him a true studio architect. This episode dives into the craft of production, the rap-rock crossover era, and the behind-the-scenes work that changed the sound of the late 90s and early 2000s. From hip-hop lineage to pop culture milestones, Bret breaks down how he shifted genres and left a mark on music history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Birthplace of Greatness | Kwamé on Slick Rick’s Storytelling, Will Smith & Hip-Hop’s True History

  Kwamé sits down with Shawn Stockman to break down the birthplace of musical greatness — the neighborhood that produced Slick Rick’s legendary storytelling, Will Smith’s crossover power, and an entire generation of Black excellence in hip-hop. From the roots of East Elmhurst, Queens, to the rise of icons who shaped rap and pop culture, Kwamé reflects on the lineage, the legacy, and the voices that created hip-hop’s real DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Big Boy’s Wild Journey | Near-Death Surgery, Tupac’s Pep Talk & Becoming LA’s Voice

  Big Boy opens up about his incredible life journey — from growing up in LA and nearly dying during life-changing weight loss surgery, to unforgettable moments on tour with Tupac and the Pharcyde. In this conversation with Shawn Stockman, he reflects on his struggles, survival, and how he became known as the Voice of Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How TQ’s “Westside” Rose from Tupac’s Death Row Turmoil | Coming of Age, Suge Knight & R&B’s Decline

  TQ joins Shawn Stockman on On That Note to share the untold story behind his breakout hit “Westside”—a song born from the turmoil at Death Row Records after Tupac’s passing. TQ opens up about how Afeni Shakur gave him the track, Suge Knight’s influence, and how one moment set the course for his entire career. Beyond the Death Row drama, TQ reflects on his time with Coming of Age, what it was like navigating the music industry in the late ‘90s, and his take on why R&B has lost some of the magic it once had. This is a vulnerable and insightful conversation that blends hip-hop history with real talk about artistry, survival, and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Bass That Built Classics | Marcus Miller on Spike Lee, Miles Davis & Luther Vandross

  Marcus Miller has helped craft some of the most iconic sounds in modern music. From building the Never Too Much bassline with Luther Vandross, to writing the dance anthem “Da Butt” for Spike Lee’s School Daze, to transforming jazz alongside Miles Davis — his fingerprints are everywhere. In this episode of On That Note, Marcus takes Shawn Stockman on a masterclass in music history: Growing up in Queens, discovering his voice through funk and jazz Landing onstage with luminaries like Quincy Jones and Miles Davis Shaping Luther’s soul hits and redefining bass in the ’80s and ’90s Scoring Spike Lee’s School Daze and Boomerang with groove-forward sensibility Balancing funk and jazz with the intellect of a true innovator This isn’t just a look at his credits — it’s a story about how one man’s ear and conviction helped change music, pop culture, and the way we listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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