Bruh…..plz 🙏🏿 Especially Fred. I know this has been stated many times by many noteworthy artists but should be & will continue to be mentioned….. 90’s male r&b wouldn’t exist w/o Fred Hammond & Commissioned.
When he talked about trendsetters not being able to enjoy the fruits of their labor because they are the sacrificial lambs I felt that. This podcast is more than spotlighting the greats & their stories. It’s ministry. THANK YOU TANK AND J!
Maaaaaaaan dudes like Tank, JV, Eric Dawkins, Kuk Harrell, Adonis Shropshire, James Fauntleroy, Eric Bellinger etc got that vocal producer attribute where they can do EVERYTHING (write, lead, background, top line, produce) and you just slap an artist on top and the song is sonically going to sound AMAZING. Listen to the background vocals of any of those names. Their reference tracks are SCARY!
Holy shit! I'm listening to how The Underdogs came together?! This is why I love this pod. It is HISTORIC! The Underdogs, hands down, have created some of the best R&B to ever exist! I cannot express enough how much you all mean to me! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!! 🙏🏾
When Commissioned went through the period of transition, Dawkins and Dawkins filled the void for a lot of young people (at the time me) who loved gospel with that contemporary/r and b flavor. Very good group
As much as singers admire and look up to Tank, it’s a beautiful thing seeing the people he looks up to when they’re on the show. Even our heroes have heroes. Great episode.
J. Valentine said it the best….JOE DOES NOT GET MENTIONED ENOUGH!!! He is my TOOOOOPPPP FIVVVVVEEE! 😁 Btw the song Damon Thomas wrote for Brandy “I’m Yours” is still a BOP! 🥰
1. How you gonna act like that - Tyrese 2. Can't wait - Avant 3. I saw your face - Justin Guarini 4. How could you - Mario 5. Up to you - Chris Brown Those are my top 5 Underdogs productions....
If you know anything about music , you know the value and the pure weight that this man holds in the industry period. Eric Dawkins has a sound that you just know.
This episode took me behind the Curtain of the Underdogs and I love that for us! I appreciate the transparency in Eric Dawkins experiences. I loved that he shared the good & when he was hurt. I TRULY loved how J stopped to acknowledge all of the people who were a part of the underdogs BY NAME‼️ #Respect
This was an incredible show. It was almost three hours but it flowed like it was 20 minutes. The brotherhood here, the honesty, and just the knowledge that we got this week. Learning about the Underdogs in this way was so deep. This was a pod that was well done, the Gospel knowledge, the R&B knowledge, and the wealth of storytelling here just makes me more excited for what is to come on this podcast. Thanks again! 💞💞
Did anybody else go and listen to Dawkins & Dawkins Focus album after this interview??? That was us church kids who couldn’t listen to “secular” music goto album. I’m so glad they interviewed Eric Dawkins, he is so important to R&B.
The history and brotherhood between these guys are amazing! The connections are great. And once again life gems ring spoken. The top 5 is going to be outstanding.
Eric Dawkins is a beast! Much respect for referencing the Al Jarreau song "After All". Almost 3 hours felt like a half an hour. Great, informative interview. We need Joe and Brandy on the podcast next!!
I love the way Tank & J treat their guests. If you’re unfamiliar with who someone is, you will certainly have a clearer understanding of their accomplishments by the end of the interview. Love R&B Money. Keep doing your thang!
I'm glad yall finally dived into the real history of The Underdogs and gave credit to those who contributed and are deserving. I had always wondered, based on conversations from the show, that J was 1) a co-founder and 2) worked on many projects under the name, but J's name, let alone all those yall mentioned, are listed as being members. Not even on Wikipedia....smh. S/O to the show for respectfully addressing it, giving people their flowers, making it clear that there is no bad blood and for sharing the history of R&B! Love the show! Another great one fellas!👏🏾👏🏾
Eric Dawkins is a beast. A major player in the music industry. This is another great episode, please keep them coming...You gentlemen are doing the thing.
Paused the interview to listen to “ My Love is Like Wo” by Mya. Knowing Eric vocal produced this makes so much sense! I loved the way she played with the melody. Him being the reason is the icing on top of a banging ass song!!
Commissioned again; they are deserving. I am unsure if they are technically R&B, but Fred Hammond or ANY of them should be a guest here. Their influence on the industry from the 90s and on is unparalleled.
Conversations like this are so revealing, and informative. It's amazing how many hits ya'll are responsible for. These are really apart of the soundtracks of our lives.
Thank you guys for lifting the veil on the business business, like split sheet %, publishing and budgets (actual dollar amounts). Those points are Much appreciated.☮️
I think the most touching part was J thanking them for helping him be a better singer. And thanking them for singing and speaking at his father’s funeral. Moved me to tears. That’s some true brotherhood
R & B Money. That was so fun. I heard of Eric Dawkins, but I didn't know the level of talent. Thank you for putting me on. I'm about to go down the rabbit hole. I'm going in on all his music.
I felt when Eric gave the teddy Riley story… I met him at his birthday party and he walked up to me and called me by my first name and stage name and I was shook! He was like yeah I know you, you’re going to do great things in the industry! That lit my heart, I am definitely silently coming ❤❤
Oh Yeah! And some guys look at me like I'm crazy when I give her flowers. Brandy's ability to craft intricate vocal arrangements sets her apart as an exceptional artist. She skillfully layers her voice, creating lush harmonies and captivating textures within her songs. Her attention to detail in harmonizing and blending vocal parts adds depth and complexity to her music, elevating the overall listening experience.
Man about time y'all got him on here. Never knew him in his Dawkins and Dawkins days. But when I became a fan of the UD in 99 I remember seeing his name all the time. Never got to hear his side of these stories. This was amazing.
The triad music conversation between this brotherhood speaks volumes of their genuine comradery, just absolutely Divine! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 RrrNBee Money is WINNING SOULS! 🙌🏽 Ooooo Yeah! 🎉❤🎉
I never met this dude or heard of Eric Dawkins, but just based on the fact that it's a 2+ hour show, I'm invested. I somehow KNOW that this episode is gon' be one of dem ones!
I have a lot of favorite episodes but this is number one for me. I keep watching it every time RUclips puts it as my next video in auto play. This is my 10th time so far and I learn something every time I watch. I love the brotherhood and knowledge in this episode. Dawkins and Dawkins were pivotal in my upbringing. I love Eric Dawkins he's the goat in so many things. Definitely The favor of God.
Yoooooooooo‼️‼️ I absolutely love the episodes when Tank and J have a personal relationship with the guest the energy is just different. This episode was excellent ❤️
At this point, Ms. Norwood need to pull up now! After watching all damn near 47 episodes, she been mentioned more than multiple times! And i need to hear the VOCAL BIBLE with the RNB GENERAL himself! Okaaaaay, shieeeeet! Lol , another great episode!
Real Talk, Dawkins & Dawkins is what it is!! Legends!!They sleeping on these dudes. They write and produced really good stuff!! Vocally they're in my top faves, beasts!! Gospel has some of the best male vocalists !! It's time to drop another album too.. I need one every year!!
I just started listening to the podcast & I love it. I especially love the Two Part Show w/Tyrese. I went to a TGT concert back in the day & loved it. Idk J. Valentine, yet love this forum you two have created. Tank is the man. Keep doing you (both) and we.ll keep listening. The realness, the laughter, the honest & mostly the Alpha MAN.....LOVE IT!! #BlackMenRock #R&B4Life #ILoveOurBlack
I go through this crap with my family claiming artists like kirk, tye , mary mary ,,kim burell etc as "not gospel" which is soo dismissive to not only our generation but to all the gospel artists before us that paved the way by incorporating other genres to make it more palatable to a bigger audience.
I’m a huge fan of The Underdogs. I always said that Eric was to the group as what LaShawn was to Rodney and Fred Jerkins. I really appreciated y’all breaking down the whole history and membership of the group. Hopefully in the future, Harvey, Damon and Tony can come on the show to give their perspective.
only eric dawkins ( along with tank and jv) could get me to watch a video for almost three hours. focus is still in heavy rotation over here (your joy, be with you, and love is you are my jams). this was an incredible interview. learned a lot and laughed more.
Thank you so much for this interview with the G.O.A.T, Eric Dawkins!!! I am a fan for life and remember when Dawkins & Dawkins came to my church in the 90s and they were phenomenal then and will forever be so inspiring. I am not surprised of the growth he has outside of the church. God is still please and honored because he is operating in his ultimate gift! “Pray for me “ is still my favorite Dawkins song and is on repeat on all music platforms. I love you all so much!!❤️❤️❤️
That was a beautiful moment at the end with J appreciating Tank and Eric the love of God is what we should show to others always and that was beautiful moment.
I grew up listening to Dawkins & Dawkins music and even had the chance to sing with Anson on the Praise & Worship team at a local church in Washington. Amazing men in general, they so down to earth with conviction about their music. Intentional about their reach also. What I love about them is they be real incognito, don't be flashy at all the events but when they pop back up with new music, they never miss. I don't watch the R&B money podcast much but had to come show some love. Great Interview! #rhythmandpraiseallday lol
another amazing episode J. and Tank!!!!!!!!!! fantastic conversation of brotherhood, love of R&B music and lifelong friendship keep it coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤
I’m slowly catching up on all the episodes. This episode was amazing. Mr. Dawkins is such a treasure. The Underdogs were on top of the world for a season. Wow, an incredible ride. I love how they addressed the turmoil with respect, and they are true grown men who still deal with one another. Business can end without brotherhood ending. I love that they always end on positive notes and NO DRAMA in these streets. This podcast is better than most of what is seen on tv. It’s educational, hilarious, flower sprinkling, encouraging, and for the culture.
This interview is strictly for those who admire and are inspired by songwriters and producers. This was a VERY detailed and educational interview and I LOVE IT!!!!! Eric Dawkins is a vocal and musical phenomenon!!!!!! I am so glad that collectively they explained the beginning, height, and demise and end of the Underdogs. I DEFINITIVELY needed to know about it. I really wanted to know what happened to them. Thank you Tank and J for this interview!!!!! 💯💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
1:36:00 talking ‘bout the (no) ego thing. We (Solid Souls) visited the Underdog studio in 2007 and Tank was one of the realest and nicest guys in there. Beautiful spirit 🤲🏾
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You telling me These guys are responsible for almost 3 decades of fire music??????? 🔥 Incredible
That's why I started watching these guys wrote damn near all my favorite songs and started so many solo careers. They really are R&B Money.
You betta know it.
Exactly!!!!!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I almost fainted when he put Joe in his top 5. Joe doesn’t get mentioned enough!!!💪🏾
Charlie Wilson also and Brandy (from a male perspective
#facts
Facts on facts on facts!! 😌🙌🏾
I agree!!!!
I just need Joe to come on the podcast man!!!!
"Some people keep a pistol, some people keep a vocal" - J. Valentine 🤣Y'all are so crazy! I love this podcast so much.
Brandy is mentioned in just about every episode of R&B money she is going to need a 2 part for sure...salute to E Dawk tho
I’m still waiting on her Part 1!!
I really wish Lashawn Daniels had lived to have an interview here... He's missed and he would have had the room cracking
Yes!!!!!!! 😢😢😢
Need John P. Kee and Fred Hammond on this podcast. Their names keep coming up in every episode.
That part!!
And Brandy!
Bruh…..plz
🙏🏿
Especially Fred. I know this has been stated many times by many noteworthy artists but should be & will continue to be mentioned…..
90’s male r&b wouldn’t exist w/o Fred Hammond & Commissioned.
Fred Hammond has a pretty extensive interview on questlove supreme
…..and Kirk Franklin.
When he talked about trendsetters not being able to enjoy the fruits of their labor because they are the sacrificial lambs I felt that. This podcast is more than spotlighting the greats & their stories. It’s ministry. THANK YOU TANK AND J!
Maaaaaaaan dudes like Tank, JV, Eric Dawkins, Kuk Harrell, Adonis Shropshire, James Fauntleroy, Eric Bellinger etc got that vocal producer attribute where they can do EVERYTHING (write, lead, background, top line, produce) and you just slap an artist on top and the song is sonically going to sound AMAZING. Listen to the background vocals of any of those names. Their reference tracks are SCARY!
Their vocals are SICK!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Holy shit! I'm listening to how The Underdogs came together?! This is why I love this pod. It is HISTORIC! The Underdogs, hands down, have created some of the best R&B to ever exist! I cannot express enough how much you all mean to me! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!! 🙏🏾
Yessir the underdogs and darkchild best teams of my era
Yessiiiiiir
@@frequentiis na not the same era man
Bromance and black men appreciation is everything!
Brandy is often mentioned on this podcast. Can we please get her on here please 🙏
Enjoy this one
When Commissioned went through the period of transition, Dawkins and Dawkins filled the void for a lot of young people (at the time me) who loved gospel with that contemporary/r and b flavor. Very good group
The *Brandy Norwood* episode is gonna be so epic. Whenever that day comes.
I'm calling in to work that day.
@@renayadams7470 I felt this because I called in for the Brandy x Monica Verzuz.
It's going to probably be the highest rated video for sure ...when it happens...
As much as singers admire and look up to Tank, it’s a beautiful thing seeing the people he looks up to when they’re on the show. Even our heroes have heroes. Great episode.
That Dawkins & Dawkins Focus album was everything! ❤
you aint lying. I had the lead song at a friends place and asked who and what is this.
Yes, yes it was.
Yes!!!
💯. I still play it to this day
One of my faves! You can listen to it from start to finish.
A whole history lesson...Eric, Tank and Tony Dixon changed the game.
J Valentine’s “Thank You” at the end ❤❤❤. I love to see real men giving each other love, thanks and support.
Yoo he is over 50yrs old?? Aging gracefully! Shout out to Dawkins and Dawkins! Their vocals were legendary.
The importance of doing what you love
Yeah he looks like he's in his 30s.
I’m glad he did… not enough mention of Joe and his contribution to R&B. I hope he’s a guest soon.
That's good clean living!!
J. Valentine said it the best….JOE DOES NOT GET MENTIONED ENOUGH!!! He is my TOOOOOPPPP FIVVVVVEEE! 😁 Btw the song Damon Thomas wrote for Brandy “I’m Yours” is still a BOP! 🥰
1. How you gonna act like that - Tyrese
2. Can't wait - Avant
3. I saw your face - Justin Guarini
4. How could you - Mario
5. Up to you - Chris Brown
Those are my top 5 Underdogs productions....
That 'how you gonna act like that' by Tyrese is possibly my best RnB song!
You forgot Still on My Brain Justin Timberlake
No Air
Jojo Never Say Goodbye
all these years i thought “still on my brain” was a neptunes 🖖🏽 track!! 🤯 wow
If you know anything about music , you know the value and the pure weight that this man holds in the industry period. Eric Dawkins has a sound that you just know.
This episode took me behind the Curtain of the Underdogs and I love that for us! I appreciate the transparency in Eric Dawkins experiences. I loved that he shared the good & when he was hurt. I TRULY loved how J stopped to acknowledge all of the people who were a part of the underdogs BY NAME‼️ #Respect
This was an incredible show. It was almost three hours but it flowed like it was 20 minutes. The brotherhood here, the honesty, and just the knowledge that we got this week. Learning about the Underdogs in this way was so deep. This was a pod that was well done, the Gospel knowledge, the R&B knowledge, and the wealth of storytelling here just makes me more excited for what is to come on this podcast. Thanks again! 💞💞
It was so beautiful to see
My very cut from Dawkins and Dawkins “Love Is You” 🥰!!! Tank and J. Valentine, y’all reaching far and wide my brothers 👊🏾!!!!!
Did anybody else go and listen to Dawkins & Dawkins Focus album after this interview???
That was us church kids who couldn’t listen to “secular” music goto album.
I’m so glad they interviewed Eric Dawkins, he is so important to R&B.
The history and brotherhood between these guys are amazing! The connections are great. And once again life gems ring spoken. The top 5 is going to be outstanding.
Eric Dawkins is a beast! Much respect for referencing the Al Jarreau song "After All". Almost 3 hours felt like a half an hour. Great, informative interview. We need Joe and Brandy on the podcast next!!
I love the way Tank & J treat their guests. If you’re unfamiliar with who someone is, you will certainly have a clearer understanding of their accomplishments by the end of the interview. Love R&B Money. Keep doing your thang!
It’s really J’s laugh for me. I die laughing at him laughing!
I've said sooooo many times and I'll keep saying it...J's laugh is infectious. Makes my day🥰
Yes you cant help but laugh when he laughs its infectious !
This show just makes me wanna go back and read all the inserts of my cassettes and albums❤
I'm glad yall finally dived into the real history of The Underdogs and gave credit to those who contributed and are deserving. I had always wondered, based on conversations from the show, that J was 1) a co-founder and 2) worked on many projects under the name, but J's name, let alone all those yall mentioned, are listed as being members. Not even on Wikipedia....smh. S/O to the show for respectfully addressing it, giving people their flowers, making it clear that there is no bad blood and for sharing the history of R&B! Love the show! Another great one fellas!👏🏾👏🏾
Well said! I agree with ALL of this.
The "I ain't sayin no names" intro is the best thing on any podcast period.
It’s the Top 5 song for me. I laugh hysterically and sing it aloud every single time 😭😭😭😭
Eric Dawkins is a beast. A major player in the music industry.
This is another great episode, please keep them coming...You gentlemen are doing the thing.
Paused the interview to listen to “ My Love is Like Wo” by Mya. Knowing Eric vocal produced this makes so much sense! I loved the way she played with the melody. Him being the reason is the icing on top of a banging ass song!!
I knew that song was special. I fucking knew it!!! 🖤🖤🖤🐐
Stevie Wonder, Charlie Wilson, Joe, Tank, & Brandy. Ooooooh! That list is tough. 🙌
ALL…. crazy dope runs 🔥
Wanya Morris???
@@edwinokoulatsongo AAAAAAND WANYA
🤌🏾✨
Wanya is one best singer crazy runs and Brian mcknight to the list go on.
Commissioned again; they are deserving. I am unsure if they are technically R&B, but Fred Hammond or ANY of them should be a guest here. Their influence on the industry from the 90s and on is unparalleled.
💯💯💯
My college gospel fan girl says I don't miss a podcast. Love Tank and J's spirit. J has such an earnest , kind spirit that resonates in every episode.
Musically speaking Commissioned is R&B. They’re musicality was influenced by R&B. So…they fit right here
Conversations like this are so revealing, and informative. It's amazing how many hits ya'll are responsible for. These are really apart of the soundtracks of our lives.
Thank you guys for lifting the veil on the business business, like split sheet %, publishing and budgets (actual dollar amounts). Those points are Much appreciated.☮️
I think the most touching part was J thanking them for helping him be a better singer. And thanking them for singing and speaking at his father’s funeral. Moved me to tears. That’s some true brotherhood
The snippets of him singing here has me placing him in my Top five
I hollered when J mentioned “last night” 😂
I love the song but like he said something ain’t right!!!
I thought I was the only person that felt this!!!
Listen when I first heard it I was like what is this ???? 😂😂 I had to listen like a few times to get it......
That "FOCUS" album by D&D is embedded 4life❣️
I LOVE this!!!
R & B Money. That was so fun. I heard of Eric Dawkins, but I didn't know the level of talent. Thank you for putting me on. I'm about to go down the rabbit hole. I'm going in on all his music.
Really appreciate y'all shedding some light on the innerworkings of The Underdogs. Salute!
THEEEE GOAT!!! 🐐👑🎶 Eric Dawkins and Brandy are my # 1 & 2
I felt when Eric gave the teddy Riley story… I met him at his birthday party and he walked up to me and called me by my first name and stage name and I was shook! He was like yeah I know you, you’re going to do great things in the industry! That lit my heart, I am definitely silently coming ❤❤
Come on, we’re waiting on U❤
@@artofunk 🙌🏾💜💜💜 I'm definitely getting it in gear now!
Ms Lotus, if I may. To be clear here, were u referring to when you met Eric or Teddy?
@@artofunk Teddy Riley, it was Teddy Riley's birthday party it was when he lived in Atlanta.
@@artofunk no problem
Eric Dawkins...luv it!! ❤❤❤ Who else claps it up when Tank does the "I ain't saying no names" intro?? 👏👏👏👏
J. Valentine calling that braided hair bun with the side and back fade that cats rock a "jalapeño" had me howling 😂
He cracks me tf up
1st. J. Valentine sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Prayers for you and your family.
Eric - “I was a teenager then.”
Tank and J - “That’s fine. That’s fine.”
Off the meter 🎉😂😂🎉🎉
Oh Yeah! And some guys look at me like I'm crazy when I give her flowers. Brandy's ability to craft intricate vocal arrangements sets her apart as an exceptional artist. She skillfully layers her voice, creating lush harmonies and captivating textures within her songs. Her attention to detail in harmonizing and blending vocal parts adds depth and complexity to her music, elevating the overall listening experience.
I love this podcast it brings so much joy and laughter 💐 🔥🔥
Man about time y'all got him on here. Never knew him in his Dawkins and Dawkins days. But when I became a fan of the UD in 99 I remember seeing his name all the time. Never got to hear his side of these stories. This was amazing.
The triad music conversation between this brotherhood speaks volumes of their genuine comradery, just absolutely Divine! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
RrrNBee Money is WINNING SOULS! 🙌🏽
Ooooo Yeah! 🎉❤🎉
Man, every week I say this was my favorite episode. For real, this one is in my top 3. I ❤ this podcast!!!
I never met this dude or heard of Eric Dawkins, but just based on the fact that it's a 2+ hour show, I'm invested. I somehow KNOW that this episode is gon' be one of dem ones!
I have a lot of favorite episodes but this is number one for me. I keep watching it every time RUclips puts it as my next video in auto play. This is my 10th time so far and I learn something every time I watch. I love the brotherhood and knowledge in this episode. Dawkins and Dawkins were pivotal in my upbringing. I love Eric Dawkins he's the goat in so many things. Definitely The favor of God.
Literally the voice of music …. E Dawkins is the 🐐…
Yoooooooooo‼️‼️ I absolutely love the episodes when Tank and J have a personal relationship with the guest the energy is just different. This episode was excellent ❤️
J valentine deserves his respect i researched him from his family and his career he has worked hard and done a lot
Eric Dawkins is the one I’ve been waiting for! Brandy is the other 🔥.
This is who I’ve been waiting for!!! My favorite male vocalist, not to mention all he’s written/produced for so many others.
At this point, Ms. Norwood need to pull up now! After watching all damn near 47 episodes, she been mentioned more than multiple times! And i need to hear the VOCAL BIBLE with the RNB GENERAL himself! Okaaaaay, shieeeeet! Lol , another great episode!
Real Talk, Dawkins & Dawkins is what it is!! Legends!!They sleeping on these dudes. They write and produced really good stuff!! Vocally they're in my top faves, beasts!! Gospel has some of the best male vocalists !! It's time to drop another album too.. I need one every year!!
One of the LEGENDS IN MUSIC, not just gospel!!!
E. Dawkins piercing backgrounds on “Better to Know” “Morning After” “Act Like That” and “Better Than Sex” are unmatched! Drop some new music fam!🔥💯
Eric's background vocals on Morning After, Sick. That's my favorite song
I just started listening to the podcast & I love it. I especially love the Two Part Show w/Tyrese. I went to a TGT concert back in the day & loved it. Idk J. Valentine, yet love this forum you two have created. Tank is the man. Keep doing you (both) and we.ll keep listening. The realness, the laughter, the honest & mostly the Alpha MAN.....LOVE IT!! #BlackMenRock #R&B4Life #ILoveOurBlack
I go through this crap with my family claiming artists like kirk, tye , mary mary ,,kim burell etc as "not gospel" which is soo dismissive to not only our generation but to all the gospel artists before us that paved the way by incorporating other genres to make it more palatable to a bigger audience.
This dang podcast is really a music encyclopedia! BTW I’ve never seen Tanks so calm through an episode. Keep it coming.
J Valentine “In My Own Home” 😂😂😂 #unmatched
I’m a huge fan of The Underdogs. I always said that Eric was to the group as what LaShawn was to Rodney and Fred Jerkins.
I really appreciated y’all breaking down the whole history and membership of the group. Hopefully in the future, Harvey, Damon and Tony can come on the show to give their perspective.
Brandy is everything vocally!!
SOLO Used to JAM!!!
One of the guys in that group sounded like Sam Cooke...all of those young men can sing!!!
only eric dawkins ( along with tank and jv) could get me to watch a video for almost three hours. focus is still in heavy rotation over here (your joy, be with you, and love is you are my jams).
this was an incredible interview. learned a lot and laughed more.
Man, it’s so good to see the amount of Black man joy in remembering the great times! So Dope!
Thank you so much for this interview with the G.O.A.T, Eric Dawkins!!! I am a fan for life and remember when Dawkins & Dawkins came to my church in the 90s and they were phenomenal then and will forever be so inspiring. I am not surprised of the growth he has outside of the church. God is still please and honored because he is operating in his ultimate gift! “Pray for me “ is still my favorite Dawkins song and is on repeat on all music platforms. I love you all so much!!❤️❤️❤️
This was a great convo. Enjoyed hearing y’all stroll down memory lane
Yes Brandy is always mentioned when you talk about the vocal !!!
That was a beautiful moment at the end with J appreciating Tank and Eric the love of God is what we should show to others always and that was beautiful moment.
26:36 I’m glad J mentioned that Last Night song by Puff. I thought it was just me hearing how off he was yet everyone was going crazy in the club 😂
The 🐐 of vocals here period
I grew up listening to Dawkins & Dawkins music and even had the chance to sing with Anson on the Praise & Worship team at a local church in Washington. Amazing men in general, they so down to earth with conviction about their music. Intentional about their reach also. What I love about them is they be real incognito, don't be flashy at all the events but when they pop back up with new music, they never miss. I don't watch the R&B money podcast much but had to come show some love. Great Interview! #rhythmandpraiseallday lol
Man, this was the crew. Golden era for real. Love everything lyrics, production,vocals, the blueprint.
ERIC IS DANGEROUS!! VERY VERY DANGEROUS!!!.. Vocally he's nice, he's in my top faves!!
another amazing episode J. and Tank!!!!!!!!!! fantastic conversation of brotherhood, love of R&B music and lifelong friendship keep it coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤
Tank has SUCH a personality!! 😂
My mom played Commission & Dawkins & Dawkins in the house growing up as a kid.
I’m slowly catching up on all the episodes. This episode was amazing. Mr. Dawkins is such a treasure. The Underdogs were on top of the world for a season. Wow, an incredible ride. I love how they addressed the turmoil with respect, and they are true grown men who still deal with one another. Business can end without brotherhood ending. I love that they always end on positive notes and NO DRAMA in these streets. This podcast is better than most of what is seen on tv. It’s educational, hilarious, flower sprinkling, encouraging, and for the culture.
“Where you was? Who you with? Don’t say shit.” This the line! 💯
Another fantastic episode! What more can. I say. Your favorite singer’s, favorite singer. Legendary. Thank you @R&B Money Podcast 💸❤️
They need to do a documentary on the underdogs
I was thinking the same thing!
When are you having Joe? Incredible to know that most of your favorite R&B songs were created by most of the same people. Amazing!
This was like the RNB Fraternity episode. They kept mentioning so many who’s who of producers
This interview is strictly for those who admire and are inspired by songwriters and producers. This was a VERY detailed and educational interview and I LOVE IT!!!!! Eric Dawkins is a vocal and musical phenomenon!!!!!! I am so glad that collectively they explained the beginning, height, and demise and end of the Underdogs. I DEFINITIVELY needed to know about it. I really wanted to know what happened to them. Thank you Tank and J for this interview!!!!! 💯💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I'm so grateful for the abundance of information they blessed us with
Eric (and Anson) are unsung. Thanks for getting him on the show.
J talking about dudes getting weave added sent me 😭🤣🤣🤣
I love that Oleta Adams version of “Get Here If You Can”.
1:36:00 talking ‘bout the (no) ego thing. We (Solid Souls) visited the Underdog studio in 2007 and Tank was one of the realest and nicest guys in there. Beautiful spirit 🤲🏾
Tank is a real deal Commissioned fan... like real deal
You guys will name drop like a mug - Big Bawse Convos - LOVE IT!