The Breakfast Club FULL SHOW: Brandy & Monica Bring Out Tyrese, Max B & Ciara at Sold-Out NYC Show, Ja Rule Denies Restaurant Fight Rumor + Tank & J. Valentine, Sebastian Maniscalco Interview
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Nov 21, 2025 
Tank, an R&B singer and co-host of R&B Money Podcast, and J. Valentine, a singer-songwriter, dive into the evolution of R&B, discussing the impact of AI on music and the industry's changing economics. They also reflect on R&B etiquette and compare vocal talents like Usher and R. Kelly. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco shares insights on his roots in Chicago, family anecdotes, and his new Hulu special. Expect laughs and deep music industry insights!
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Backstage At Brandy & Monica
- Lauren La Rosa described backstage access and meeting Brandy, Monica and Kelly Rowland at the sold-out Barclays show.
- She noted Brandy's raw vocals and Kelly's crowd-stopping presence that amazed attendees.
Guest Moments At The Show
- Tank and Lauren described guest appearances including Max B, Tyrese, and Ciara during the concert.
- They noted varied crowd reactions, with some guests (like Max B) getting less recognition from the primarily 90s-era audience.
Style Over Pure Technicality
- Tank and J. Valentine argued music quality is about style and feel, not only vocal technicality.
- They emphasized popular R&B records often require a specific delivery that technical singers can't always replicate.
