Shawn Stockman's On That Note

• When Family Bands Ruled the 80s | Moana of The Jets on Sharing Stages With Tina Turner & B.B. King

  From family jam sessions to sharing stages with legends, Moana of The Jets takes us back to the golden age of 80s R&B. In this episode, she opens up about what it was like growing up in a family of 16 siblings who all performed together, the whirlwind success of their hit songs, and the wild moments that came with life on the road.Moana reflects on performing before icons like Tina Turner and B.B. King, the heart and hustle that powered The Jets, and how family, faith, and music kept them grounded through it all.Step inside the colorful chaos of 80s tour life, where family bands ruled the charts, R&B met pop, and every night felt electric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• How Candyman’s “Knockin’ Boots” Took Over Hip-Hop | From Battling Ice Cube, & Becoming Dre's Wingman to Hitmaking With Johnny J

  Candyman—the “original boot knocker”—sits with Sean Stockman to unpack the real story behind **“Knockin’ Boots”*: the Dre cosign, the swap-meet hustle, turning a B-side into a platinum smash, and the sample-clearance chess with Betty Wright and Rose Royce that almost killed the record before it exploded. He also rewinds to Washington Prep—Sir Jinx introducing him to Dr. Dre, a campus battle vs. Ice Cube, and becoming Dre’s “wingman” in the LA club era. They trace the hit’s DNA—Slick Rick’s story-rhyme influence, the SB-12/SP-1200 era, and why those first 5–10 seconds (“Attention all ladies…”) still light up shows. Candyman breaks down how Tone Lōc and touring cracked doors open, how Thump Records/Lowrider Soundtrack gave the song its second life, and how a nine-day sprint landed him at Epic Records. There’s inside baseball on splits, the Color Me Badd “I Wanna Sex You Up” overlap, and the baseline link he points out with Lighter Shade of Brown – “On a Sunday Afternoon”—plus shoutouts to DJ Quik and more LA heavyweights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 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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