R&B Thru-Z

R&B Thru Z, hosted by Poetic Black, is where rhythm, storytelling, and culture meet. Each episode breaks down the legends, the new wave, and the moments that shaped R&B — from album commentary and artist histories to weekly heat rankings and current-day industry updates.This show blends raw insight, musical knowledge, and a passion for the craft, giving listeners a deeper look into the soundtracks of our lives. Whether you’re an R&B head or just discovering the classics, this podcast takes you on a journey from A to Z.“Yo R&B fam, tap in! For comments, questions, and albums you want on the chopping block, email me at onthescale27@gmail.com — you might hear your pick on the next R&B Thru Z episode.”Music Usage Disclaimer:Any music or audio excerpts used in this podcast appear strictly for critique, commentary, review, and educational discussion under fair-use guidelines. All rights belong to their respective owners.

R&B Thru-Z is a music podcast hosted by Poetic Black, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Poetic Black hosts R&B Thru-Z, a music show with 9 episodes published.

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  R&B Thru Z Coco Jones "What I Didn't Tell You

  Apr 13, 20261h 23mS0

  <p>🎙️ R&B THRU Z — Coco Jones What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) (Feat. Candy Baby)</p><p><br></p><p>This week on R&B THRU Z, Poetic Black is joined by special guest Candy Baby to break down one of the most emotionally honest and vocally powerful projects in modern R&B — What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) by Coco Jones.</p><p><br></p><p>From the opening track to the closing reflection, this episode takes you on a full journey through love, vulnerability, self-worth, toxic cycles, and emotional growth. Black and Candy Baby go track-by-trac...

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  R&B Thru Z Mary J Blige "What's The 411"

  Mar 3, 20262h 8mS0

  <p>R&B Thru Z Podcast — Episode: Mary J. Blige What’s The 411? (1992) Album Review</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of R&B Thru Z, host Poetic Black takes listeners back to 1992 to break down one of the most influential albums in R&B history — Mary J. Blige’s debut album What’s The 411?.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Poetic Black for this conversation is Writteninpain, co-host of the hip-hop podcast How Many Mic’s, bringing a hip-hop lens to a project that many consider the official certification of Hip-Hop Soul.</p><p><br></p><p>Released Jul...

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  R&B Thru Z Ella Mai "Do You Still Love Me?"

  Feb 16, 20261h 18mS0

  <p>In this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black breaks down Ella Mai’s latest album Do You Still Love Me? — a grown, emotionally rich R&B project centered on love, vulnerability, commitment, and emotional maturity.</p><p><br></p><p>From smooth production to heartfelt songwriting, this episode dives deep into the vibe, vocals, meaning, and musical structure of every track using the Part Harmony Rating System — rating each song from skippable to R&B classic.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t just a review — it’s a full Rhythm Report connecting today’s R&B to the cultu...

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  R&B Thru Z Brent Faiyaz “Larger Than Life “

  Feb 12, 20261h 13mS0

  <p>🎧 R&B Thru Z — Brent Faiyaz: Larger Than Life Album Breakdown</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black dives deep into Larger Than Life by Brent Faiyaz — a smooth, late-night R&B project packed with slick storytelling, modern soul, and DMV flavor.</p><p><br></p><p>From an in-depth Rhythm Report inspired by R&B history to a track-by-track breakdown using the exclusive Part Harmony rating system, Black breaks down the production, lyrics, mood, vocal highlights, and replay value of every song — including standout moments with Coco Jones, Missy Elliott, and A$AP...

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  R&B Thru Z Bryson Tiller "Solace & The Vices

  Jan 6, 20261h 52mS0

  <p>Title: Bryson Tiller — Solace & The Vices Album Review</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black dives deep into Bryson Tiller’s expansive 24-track project Solace & The Vices — a dual-minded exploration of introspection, temptation, emotional conflict, and personal evolution.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down the album using the signature Part Harmony Rating System, evaluating each track across five core metrics: Production, Mood, Lyrics, Sonic Arrangement, and Sentiment. From the introspective space of Solace to the bold energy of The Vices, this project reveals the full spectrum of Tiller’s artistry...

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