Bobby V On Mista, "Slow Down," RSVP & R&B Success • Bobby Valentino • R&B MONE

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:05:31 +0000

The Authority On All Things R&B !
Bobby Valentino joins the R&B Money Podcast for a conversation full of classic R&B stories, music industry lessons, and untold moments from one of the smoothest voices of the 2000s.
Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the “Slow Down” hitmaker to talk about his journey from Mista to solo stardom, creating timeless records, navigating the music business, and staying true to real R&B through every era.
Bobby also shares stories about working with legendary collaborators while reflecting on Atlanta’s impact on music culture and the evolution of R&B over the years.

From platinum records to independent success, this episode is packed with gems, laughs, and classic music history.
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0:00 Intro
1:08 Bobby V Joins The Podcast
2:13 Finding Peace, Family & Longevity
4:17 Growing Up In Church As A Pastor’s Son
5:10 Learning Music Through The Trumpet
6:09 Singing On The School Bus In Atlanta
7:42 Earning Respect From The Older Kids
8:57 Meeting Ian Burke & Chasing Music Full-Time
10:38 Forming Mista In 8th Grade
11:12 Working With Organized Noize
11:35 The Story Behind “Blackberry Molasses”
12:17 Why Mista Didn’t Reach Its Full Potential
14:16 Meeting Tim & Bob
15:17 Losing The Record Deal
16:06 Surviving The Industry After Mista
17:43 Returning To High School After Being On TV
18:21 How The Solo Career Really Started
21:11 Choosing Clark Atlanta University
23:00 Why He Picked Clark Over Morehouse
25:27 Switching From Music To Mass Communications
26:11 Getting A Deal With Noontime
28:02 The Origin Of The Name “Valentino”
30:44 Meeting Teddy Bishop & Jazze Pha
32:42 Turning Down Another Group Opportunity
33:03 Asking To Be Signed By Ludacris
34:24 Graduating From Clark Atlanta
35:08 Moving To Los Angeles
35:43 Reuniting With Tim & Bob
37:38 Living In The Studio & Chasing The Dream
39:09 Creating “Slow Down”
40:57 How “Slow Down” Broke On Radio
42:38 Def Jam Gets Involved
43:47 Life Changes After The Hit
45:45 Creating The Follow-Up Hits
46:33 Writing His Own Records & Publishing Income
47:40 Reconnecting With The Members Of Mista
49:18 Performing “Blackberry Molasses” For Rico Wade
49:49 Reflecting On Success, Fame & Legacy
1:03:52 The Business of Touring & Long-Term Money
1:04:30 Fans Confusing Bobby V & J. Valentine
1:05:35 The Legendary RSVP Verzuz Story
1:07:46 How Ray J Made The Event Go Viral
1:09:01 Why Singing Live In Chaos Is Difficult
1:11:21 How RSVP Was Formed After Verzuz
1:12:33 Tank Explains Why RSVP Struggled
1:14:15 Lessons From TGT & Group Dynamics
1:16:18 Is There Still Hope For RSVP?
1:18:16 Tank Offers To Quarterback RSVP
1:19:13 Protecting The R&B Ecosystem
1:23:06 Bobby V's Radio Show, Movies & New Music
1:24:16 Releasing Two Singles Every Month
1:27:43 Bobby V's Top 5 R&B Singers
1:33:38 Bobby V's Top 5 R&B Songs
1:35:34 Escaping The Jungles Of Los Angeles
1:40:05 Building The Ultimate R&B Superstar
1:43:16 I Aint Saying No Names
1:53:20 Outro