In this episode of Can We Talk R&B, Ian Von sits down with 18-year-old R&B phenom JAYDON, signed to Usher and L.A. Reid, with a #1 record and a co-sign from Chris Brown.
He talks about his journey from gospel roots to rising star, the grind behind getting signed, mentorship from industry legends, and his latest music including “Flamed Up” and “Lullaby.” Plus, live vocals and real talk on faith, focus, and being called the future of R&B.
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Chapters:
0:00 Opening Performance Teaser (“Flamed Up”)
0:40 “Flamed Up” Live Hook & Ad-Libs
2:47 Show Intro & Meet JAYDON
3:24 Family Roots, DNA & The Voice
4:06 #1 Record, Co-Signs & “Job Not Done”
4:41 When It Started Feeling Real
5:27 First Song at 8 (“Thank You”)
6:11 Vision for the Debut Album
6:34 The Long Grind Before the Deal
7:01 How Usher & L.A. Reid Found Him
7:41 Getting Turned Down by L.A. Reid
8:02 Coming Back Ready & Getting Signed
8:46 Staying Ready, Faith & Consistency
9:13 “Who Is JAYDON?”
9:51 Songwriter First, Instruments Second
10:47 New Single “Flamed Up” + Album Update
11:24 The Story Behind “Flamed Up”
12:01 Dancing as a Differentiator
12:41 Inspired by Usher & Chris Brown — Becoming Himself
13:20 Top 5 Vocal Inspirations (Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Kim Burrell + Dad)
13:47 Gospel Roots & Church Influence
15:05 Ad-Libs & Runs: Straight from the Booth
15:49 Toughest Songs to Sing (“Jealous of the Moon,” “Lullaby”)
16:11 “Lullaby” Megamix Moment with Usher
16:53 Mentorship Lessons from Usher
18:10 Game from L.A. Reid: “Less Is More”
19:39 Live Medley (“Flamed Up,” “Lullaby,” “Brand New”)
22:05 Staying Grounded: God, Family & Routine
23:36 His Role in the Next Wave of R&B
25:00 Dream Collaborations (Kehlani, Leon Thomas, Tyler, The Creator)
26:45 First Taste of Fame (Tank’s 50th Birthday)
29:07 Career Turning Points & Grammy Week
30:09 Five-Year Vision
30:41 Closing Words & R&B Outro
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