The Breakfast Club FULL SHOW: Kelly Price Claps Back at Trolls, Channing Crowder Doubles Down on Russell Wilson, + Montell Jordan Interview
Sep 4, 2025
Montell Jordan, the R&B singer known for his hit "This Is How We Do It," shares his powerful journey from music to ministry and discusses his battle with prostate cancer. He emphasizes the importance of health awareness and early detection. The conversation also touches on the cultural perceptions around masculinity and public figures, highlighting the significance of open dialogues about men’s health. Additionally, there's a lively discussion addressing online trolling and its impact on celebrities, showcasing the need for compassion and understanding.
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Public Callouts Spark Polarized Reactions
- The Kelly Price social-media backlash shows how public figures face amplified criticism for perceived attacks on their own community.
- Hosts debate whether calling out broad groups online helps or fuels more trolling and division.
Making A Party Record Live
- Montell Jordan describes how he created "This Is How We Do It" by capturing live party atmosphere in the studio and layering crowd sounds before the track starts.
- He also sampled Slick Rick and re-recorded localized shout-outs to make regional radio stations play his song nonstop.
Hits Define — And Box In — An Artist
- A breakout hit can both define and overshadow an artist's later catalog, creating a long-term expectation to match that sound.
- Montell adapted by customizing versions regionally to keep momentum rather than fight the song's dominance.
