Shawn Stockman's On That Note

• 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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• Algorithms Are Killing Music - Shawn Stockman on Streaming & the Death of the Bridge

  Why does music feel emptier now? In this solo session, Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men) breaks down how the bridge disappeared from modern songs, how streaming economics rewired songwriting, and why craft keeps losing to algorithms. Bookended by live moments—Bob Marley to open and Brandy to close—this is a straight talk on what’s broken and how to bring the soul back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Money B on Hip-Hop’s Golden Era, Tupac Almost Quitting Rap & Shock G’s Digital Underground

  Step back into the golden age of hip-hop with Money B of Digital Underground as he shares untold stories that shaped rap history. In this candid conversation, Money B reflects on the pure energy of the era, the creative brilliance of Shock G, and the early struggles of a young Tupac Shakur — including the shocking moment when Pac nearly walked away from rap before finding his voice with Digital Underground. From one-take studio sessions that revealed Tupac’s raw genius, to behind-the-scenes memories of tours, collaborations, and the playful but powerful legacy of Digital Underground, Money B paints a vivid picture of what it meant to come up in hip-hop’s most influential decade. Along the way, he breaks down the culture, the music, and the community that defined an entire generation. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these stories for the first time, this episode captures the essence of hip-hop when it was still pure, raw, and unstoppable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Jimmy Jam’s Rise & Fallout with Prince — The Time, 777-9311 & the Firing That Changed Everything

  Jimmy Jam opens up about his years working with Prince — from grueling six-hour rehearsals and legendary studio sessions to the infamous Atlanta snowstorm that cost him his place in The Time. In this candid conversation, Jam shares rare stories about Prince’s genius, the creation of “777-9311,” and the day it all ended at Sunset Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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