100th Episode Celebration with Special Guest: Ledisi - Welcome To The Good Life
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Episode 100 - Join host Troy Saunders as he celebrates the BAAS Entertainment Podcast's 100th Episode and 3rd Anniversary. Hanging out for the celebration is singer, songwriter, producer, actress, professor, entrepreneur, Grammy Award winner Ledisi! Ledisi has been a constant on the R&B and Jazz charts since 2001. Collecting several Billboard Top 10 albums and singles, 14 Grammy nominations (finally winning in 2021) and winning two Soul Train Music Awards. In this episode Ledisi and Troy  converse about how they first met over 20 years ago and how their friendship has lasted over the years. They openly discuss topics like Ledisi's humble beginnings, working with her long-time producer Rex Rideout, her current tour and new album, and the state of R&B today. Throughout the conversation, Troy selectively plays snippet of songs off of Ledisi's new album, "Good Life". Their love and mutual admiration for one another shines through. Troy tells the audience that "this is no casual relationship," and it is evident. Ledisi was at home as they laughed about past experiences and mutual friends. You feel like you are in the middle of something real, special and sincere. Several artists and industry insiders give congratulatory messages to Troy and BAAS Entertainment Podcast for three years and 100 episodes in support of independent artists. Heartfelt  messages from Helen Bruner and Terry Jones, Meli’sa Morgan, Gordon Chambers, Christian De Mesones, David Sosa,  Jay Ross the Boss,  Kevin Owens, and Grenique are all included. This is one celebration you don't want to miss.  Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”
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