Shawn Stockman's On That Note
Episodes
Brooke Payne
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Payne reflects on building New Edition from the ground up, developing Boyz II Men into complete performers, and creating the blueprint for what...
Sean Patrick Thomas
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Patrick Thomas joins Shawn Stockman to break down Save the Last Dance, Barbershop, Cruel Intentions, and the career that made him one of the defi...
Marques Houston
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marques Houston joins On That Note to break down You Got Served, the “Never Lie” breakout, and how B2K came together. From dance culture to early ...
Tracie Spencer
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tracie Spencer joins Shawn Stockman to share the story behind “Tender Kisses,” winning Star Search at 12, and stepping into the music industry as ...
Bryan-Michael Cox
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan-Michael Cox joins Shawn Stockman for a conversation about making R&B classics for Mary J. Blige, Usher, Mariah Carey, and Jagged Edge. From the ...
Shanice
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shanice joins Shawn Stockman to tell the real story behind her global hit “I Love Your Smile,” what it was like singing background vocals with Mic...
Paula Abdul | Part 2
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The demo for “Straight Up” was literally pulled out of the trash — and it changed Paula Abdul’s life. In this episode, she takes us inside the...
Paula Abdul | Part 1
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Abdul’s journey from rejection to leading the Laker Girls and choreographing The Jacksons is one of the great underdog stories in pop culture ...
L.A. Reid | LaFace Records
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
L.A. Reid tells the origin story of how meeting Babyface led to the creation of LaFace Records — and why that partnership changed music forever. He ...
Sheila E. | Part 2
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila E reveals the unforgettable moments that shaped her rise — being called out by Marvin Gaye mid-song, secretly recording percussion for Michae...
Sheila E. | Part 1
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila E joins On That Note for Part One of a two-part conversation, tracing the early life and foundation that shaped her into a musical prodigy. Rai...
Reginald Hudlin | Boomerang
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reginald Hudlin breaks down the stories behind three culture-shifting lanes: writing Black Panther at Marvel, building Marshall with Chadwick Boseman,...
Mike Colter | Luke Cage
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Colter joins Shawn Stockman for a powerful conversation on Million Dollar Baby, working with Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman, and the real jour...
El Perdón – Nicky Jam & Shawn Stockman (Acoustic) | Shawn Sings in Spanish
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicky Jam joins Shawn Stockman for a stripped-down acoustic performance of El Perdón, the global hit originally featuring Enrique Iglesias. In this ...
Nicky Jam
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicky Jam adds fire to the reggaeton “pure hitmaker” conversation as he breaks down crafting early records with Daddy Yankee, surviving addiction ...
Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” | Jemele Hill on Prince, Sade & MJ
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Stockman warms up the guitar as the conversation turns musical, and Jemele Hill breaks down her all-time favorite artists — Aretha Franklin, S...
Jemele Hill
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jemele Hill and Shawn Stockman break down why the 1990s became the golden age of culture, from Michael Jordan’s mystique and NBA rivalries to MTV’...
Nobody Knows | The Tony Rich Song Everyone Thought Was Babyface
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Rich performs and shares the story behind “Nobody Knows,” the hit song that many listeners mistakenly believed was a Babyface record. In thi...
Tony Rich
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Detroit kid turned LaFace secret weapon, Tony Rich joins Sean Stockman to talk John Salley’s studio, Tim & Bob’s life-changing phone call, writi...
Lisa Lisa | All Cried Out
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Lisa delivers a rare, intimate acoustic performance of “All Cried Out,” joined by Shawn Stockman on guitar and close friends on background vo...
Lisa Lisa | 80s Music Icon On Pioneering Latin Freestyle, Surviving Cancer & Her Era-Defining Hits
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Lisa opens up about her Hell’s Kitchen beginnings, the creation of freestyle music, and the personal battle with cancer that transformed her li...
AJ Mclean | Backstreet Boys
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys revisits the Boyband Golden Era, revealing what really happened with the rumored NSYNC “beef” while opening up ab...
Anderson .Paak
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anderson .Paak sits down with Shawn to unpack his journey from Oxnard’s church circuit to Grammy-winning stages, breaking down the musicianship, men...
Jo Koy
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Koy breaks down how he pushed his way onto Netflix, why Hollywood comedy is finally shifting toward real diversity, and how Filipino identity shape...
Renée Elise Goldsberry | Hamilton
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renée Elise Goldsberry joins Shawn to relive her journey from Hamilton’s Angelica Schuyler to Broadway stardom—breaking down backstage moments, L...
Omarion
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Omarion joins Shawn Stockman to revisit the rise of B2K, the untold You Got Served stories, and the creative fire behind The O Album that helped shape...
112
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
112 joins Shawn Stockman to revisit the Bad Boy Records era — where Biggie Smalls, Faith Evans, and a new sound forever changed R&B. From church roo...
Boyz II Men
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a Philly high school to Motown superstardom — Wanya and Nate Morris of Boyz II Men share how a backstage encounter with Michael Bivins and a dr...
Boyz II Men Interview Coming Soon on On That Note
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Stockman checks in with a quick update — the Boyz II Men interview fans have been waiting for drops tomorrow. Set your reminders — it’s th...
MyGuyMars
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Kanye’s Stronger to Nipsey Hussle’s LA sound and Chris Brown’s viral hits — producer MyGuyMars tells the stories behind the music and the...
When Family Bands Ruled the 80s | Moana of The Jets on Sharing Stages With Tina Turner & B.B. King
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From family jam sessions to sharing stages with legends, Moana of The Jets takes us back to the golden age of 80s R&B. In this episode, she opens up a...
How Candyman’s “Knockin’ Boots” Took Over Hip-Hop | From Battling Ice Cube, & Becoming Dre's Wingman to Hitmaking With Johnny J
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candyman—the “original boot knocker”—sits with Sean Stockman to unpack the real story behind **“Knockin’ Boots”*: the Dre cosign, the sw...
Bret Epic Creates Classics | Producing BBD’s Groove to Rapping on Crazy Town’s "Butterfly"
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the studio grind to global hits, Bret Epic has lived every side of the music game. He opens up about his roots in production, connections with Ne...
Birthplace of Greatness | Kwamé on Slick Rick’s Storytelling, Will Smith & Hip-Hop’s True History
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kwamé sits down with Shawn Stockman to break down the birthplace of musical greatness — the neighborhood that produced Slick Rick’s legendary sto...
Big Boy’s Wild Journey | Near-Death Surgery, Tupac’s Pep Talk & Becoming LA’s Voice
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Boy opens up about his incredible life journey — from growing up in LA and nearly dying during life-changing weight loss surgery, to unforgettab...
How TQ’s “Westside” Rose from Tupac’s Death Row Turmoil | Coming of Age, Suge Knight & R&B’s Decline
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TQ joins Shawn Stockman on On That Note to share the untold story behind his breakout hit “Westside”—a song born from the turmoil at Death Row R...
The Bass That Built Classics | Marcus Miller on Spike Lee, Miles Davis & Luther Vandross
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Miller has helped craft some of the most iconic sounds in modern music. From building the Never Too Much bassline with Luther Vandross, to writ...
Algorithms Are Killing Music - Shawn Stockman on Streaming & the Death of the Bridge
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does music feel emptier now? In this solo session, Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men) breaks down how the bridge disappeared from modern songs, how stre...
Money B on Hip-Hop’s Golden Era, Tupac Almost Quitting Rap & Shock G’s Digital Underground
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step back into the golden age of hip-hop with Money B of Digital Underground as he shares untold stories that shaped rap history. In this candid conve...
Jimmy Jam’s Rise & Fallout with Prince — The Time, 777-9311 & the Firing That Changed Everything
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Jam opens up about his years working with Prince — from grueling six-hour rehearsals and legendary studio sessions to the infamous Atlanta sno...
Eric Bellinger Talks Songwriting for Usher, Beyoncé & Chris Brown | The State of R&B Today
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, songwriter, and R&B innovator Eric Bellinger sits down with Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman for a deep dive into the state of R&B today, the cr...
Bobby Brown Unfiltered: New Edition, Whitney Houston & the Wildest Era in Pop
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Brown joins On That Note for a raw, unfiltered look at his rise from New Edition frontman to solo superstar. He opens up about being kicked out ...
ODM on the Rise of Latin Hip-Hop, La Raza & the Radio Hustle Behind “On a Sunday Afternoon”
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ODM (One Dope Mexican) of Lighter Shade of Brown joins Shawn Stockman to break down the rise of Latin Hip-Hop during the golden age of the music indus...
E.D.I. Mean’s Outlawz – Tupac’s Inner Circle, The ‘Hit Em Up’ Diss & Pac's Final Show
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EDI Mean joins Sean Stockman for an unforgettable conversation about life inside Tupac’s Outlawz. From growing up like cousins to recording “Hit E...
“We Need a Black Tony Hawk” — DaShawn Jordan Kicks Rhymes & Pushes Skate Culture with Hip Hop Icons
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Music and skateboarding collide in this special conversation with DaShawn Jordan — X Games skateboarder, musician, and a true force pushing for more...
Keeping Selena Alive | Suzette Quintanilla Opens Up On Selena's Tragic Passing, Legacy, & Upbringing
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of On That Note, we celebrate the life, music, and cultural legacy of the one-and-only Selena Quintanilla – with an intimate perspec...
Troy Taylor’s R&B Vault: Boyz II Men’s Lost Tracks & Stevie’s Surprising Slip
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Taylor is a Grammy-winning producer who’s worked with the best of the best — but in this episode of On That Note, he takes it somewhere real....
Jon B on Recording with Tupac, R&B in the ’90s, and Babyface’s Genius
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon B. joins Shawn Stockman for a powerful conversation spanning three decades of music, mentorship, and moments that changed his life. From his early...
Recording Tupac's FINAL SONG | Jon B & Shawn Stockman "Are You Still Down"
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon B shares his realest memories of Tupac—from the moment Pac called him out of nowhere to the night they recorded “Are U Still Down” in a sing...
Eazy-E Discovered the Black Eyed Peas?! Taboo Dives Deep | Cancer, Fires & Fatherhood
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas joins Shawn to look back on his early days in LA hip-hop, the rise of the Peas, and the personal growth that came with fa...
Boys II Men Toured North Korea?! | Shawn Stockman Recaps the Show’s Wildest Stories Yet
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s personal. Shawn reflects on launching On That Note and all the love it's gotten—plus some never-before-heard tour stories that span the...
Martin Lawrence on Going Off-Script with Will Smith, Eddie Murphy & 90s Comedy Culture
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Lawrence pulls back the curtain on the wild ride that was Def Comedy Jam, the brilliance of his cast on Martin, and how Bad Boys nearly became ...
J. Valentine Talks Industry Game, Babyface’s Genius & Joe Jackson’s Secrets
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
J. Valentine joins Shawn for a real one—breaking down what it takes to succeed behind the scenes in music, from writing timeless hits with Babyface ...
Affion Crockett on Jamie Foxx, Impersonating Denzel Washington & Nick Cannon’s Rise to Mogul
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Jamie Foxx’s once-in-a-generation genius to the behind-the-scenes chaos of Wild’n Out, Affion Crockett brings the energy, humor, and real ins...
Trevor Jackson: Disney Star to Creative Force | Music, Acting, And Mental Clarity in a Loud World
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Jackson sits down with Shawn Stockman for an unforgettable conversation about navigating Hollywood, the power of individuality, and the lessons...
Faith Evans Breaks It Down – Biggie’s Inner Circle, Whitney’s Wild Side & The Golden Run Of 90s R&B
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faith Evans stops by On That Note to share rare, unfiltered memories from the golden age of R&B and hip-hop. From unforgettable moments in the studio ...
Howard Hewett on Claiming His Spot in Shalamar & the Soulful Energy of 80s R&B
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Hewett takes us back to a time when individuality, soul, and artistry ruled the stage. From his early days navigating the L.A. music scene to b...
Jimmy Jam Dives Deep – Fired by Prince, Making ‘Scream’ with Janet & Michael, and Producing R&B History with Terry Lewis
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Jam helped shape the sound of modern music—now he’s telling the stories behind the moments that made history. From being fired by Prince ...
Lesley Nicole on Aaliyah’s Final Video, Performing for MJ & Dancing in Missy & Usher Classics!
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lesley Nicole was there for some of the most iconic moments in music history. From dancing in Aaliyah’s final video to performing for Michael Jackso...
Johnny Gill’s Untold Stories – New Edition, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Murphy, & R&B’s History!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Gill is pulling back the curtain on some of music’s greatest legends! From the time Stevie Wonder set him up for an unforgettable moment t...
"When Music Had Soul!" – Paula DeAnda Sings Selena, Mariah & R&B Royalty LIVE!
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was a time when every note hit different, when vocals came from the soul, and when R&B reigned supreme. Paula DeAnda takes us back to that golde...
Skylar Astin Spills Pitch Perfect Secrets & Drops Insane Live Vocals - Acapella Mastery!
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skylar Astin joins On That Note to break down his journey as a singer, actor, and Broadway star. Best known for Pitch Perfect, Skylar shares untold...
Babyface Talks Legendary Hits, End Of The Road & the Magic Behind Love Songs
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Babyface has written the soundtracks to love! In this episode, he breaks down his legendary songwriting process, the hits he wrote for Luther Vandr...
Shawn Stockman on Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, BabyFace, and R&B's Golden Era
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men takes you on a journey through the golden age of R&B, sharing untold stories about icons like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wo...
Coming Soon! - On That Note
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Music isn’t just sound—it’s a time machine. It takes us back to the moments that shaped us, the songs that fueled our greatest highs and deepest...