Episode 98. Join Host Troy Saunders as he reintroduces to the audience to the smooth soulful sounds of Devon Howard. Devon has been on the R&B music scene since the 1990's. He originally was introduced to  the world as a member of the group Me 2 U. They hit the charts with songs "Want U Back" , "All Night"  and "Raindrops".  Since then  Devon has been in a couple of other R&B groups and has written songs for several artists. In 2008 he decided to step out on his own and released his...

Episode 97. Join Host Troy Saunders as he takes the listener on a ride through the life and career of a true renaissance man, Bradd Marquis. Since childhood it seems that Bradd had been groomed to be in the field of entertainment. From singing in church as a child to starring roles in several plays; Bradd has learned to do it all. He can sing, act, song-write, produce, arrange, run a business, promote and so much more.  With a voice in the vein of Christoper Williams, Johnny Gill and of...

Episode 96. Join Host Troy Saunders as he chats with the exuberant, musician, singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, innovator and all around wonderful person; Frank McComb. Frank McComb has worked with the Who's Who's in popular music from Prince to Stevie Wonder to George Duke to Chaka Khan to Branford Marsalis and the list goes on and on. Many people like to label him as a Jazz Musician, but he is so much more! Able to swing through Jazz, Soul, R&B, Gospel & Pop, Frank can cover...

If you haven’t heard of the multi talented, singer, songwriter, musician, arranger; Matt Cusson you are in for a treat!! I must admit I was in the dark until this past Christmas when I heard his rendition of the Carpenters “Merry Christmas Darling”. I was blown away. His arrangement and vocal style was phenomenal!!! He has worked with such legends as Brian McKnight, India Aire, Steve Wonder, Dave Koz, James Taylor, Javier Colon, Christina Aguilar and so many more!! Last year he was nominated...

Episode 94. Join host Troy Saunders as he and his follow East New York, Brooklyn, native; Stix Bones,  discuss Stix's journey though the worlds of Spoken Word, Hip Hop, Jazz and more. In this episode they dive deep into the thought process behind the making of Stix's most icon projects. From his 2006 breakout album "Groove Like This" to his latest captivating release "Olimpik Soul".  All of Stix Bones' projects are thoroughly thought out with a goal in mind. You are going to love the...

Episode 93. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with San Diego Born, raised in Philly vocalist, songwriter, producer and international icon of House Music, Lady Alma!  In 2018, after taking a 10 years hiatus to care for her mother; singer and songwriter LADY ALMA brought her soaring, searing vocals back to eager audiences who desired her incomparable funk-house-soul stylings. Since then she has been churning out House staples, collaborating with greats David Harness, The Rainmakers, Ralf...

Sy Smith has been a force in the Indie Soul scene since its inception.  Always a lady; but don't mess with her. Sy has a way of unapologetically getting  what she wants with a smile.  Since the beginnings of Indie Soul, Sy has written a plethora of songs of other artists like Adina Howard, Gerald Albright and more. Sung backgrounds many of the greats in music. For example Kenny Lattimore, Chris Botti,  Meshelle NdegeOcello, the Legendary Whitney Houston and the list goes on. As a matter of...

Episode 91. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Washington, DC-based, New Haven, CT-born vocalist, songwriter, and so much more, Debórah Bond! Debórah is one of the bright lights in indie soul. She has worked with the greats like Incognito, Foreign Exchange, Ledisi, Melba Moore, Frank McComb, and more! Her sounds is a fusion of music from R&B, jazz, soul, Brazilian, hip hop, and house. Tune in and hear the essence of one of Troy's favorite artists, Debórah Bond. Launching from her...

Episode 90. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with Washington, DC-based vocalist and songwriter Cecily, known for her agile soprano voice and honest lyrics, on the latest episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast. Cecily grew up with an interest in political science and international relations, and initially planned to get her degree, join the Peace Corp and work for the United Nations. As she progressed through her education, she realized that career path wasn’t right for her and focused...

Episode 89. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with legendary singer/songwriter Raja-Neé on the latest episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast. Raja-Neé shares stories from her early career, including how her love of reggae lead to her producer calling her Raja-Neé, how her first single "Hot & Ready" was recorded in a producer's bedroom closet, and why she picked signing with Flyte Tyme Records over two other label offers. She also discusses her upcoming projects, including releasing...

Submerge yourself into the passionate world of the multi-talented Tony Walk. Host Troy Saunders and Tony freely converse about several life changing events in his life, like being raised by his mother, a divorcee, and the challenges he and his family faced, Tony's wonderful church family that supported and nurtured his talents from a young age, and growing up in a tough neighborhood and how it left him insecure and lacking confidence and what happened to help him to start to see his self...

Episode 87. Dive into the rhythmic world of Thumper Samuels on the BAAS Entertainment Podcast, as host Troy Saunders uncovers the melody of a musician's journey who’s never missed a beat. From the family clarinet that charted his course to the 'O-ZONE Sound' that's captivating LA, Thumper's story resonates beyond the twelve instruments he plays—it echoes the heartbeat of his hometown of Omaha. Discover the drive behind his dual GRAMMY-considered works, “Share the Influence” and “Key To My...

Episode 86. Welcome back to another riveting episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast with your ever-enthusiastic host, Troy Saunders! In today’s show, we're diving into the eclectic world of Kenny Allen – a phenomenal talent whose music is as diverse as it is soulful, blending pop, jazz, R&B, alternative, world music, and hip hop. Growing up in Washington, DC, in a household filled with music, Kenny was destined for a life intertwined with melodies and harmonies. His parents, both...

Episode 85. Welcome back to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast with your host, Troy Saunders! This episode is a treat for indie music enthusiasts as we dive deep into the world of jazz and genre fusion with the incredibly talented bassist, Christian de Mesones, also known as "Big New York." In this rich conversation, Christian shares his journey through the realms of music, highlighting how various genres played a pivotal role in shaping his unique sound - a delightful blend of smooth grooves,...

Episode 84. Dive into a captivating conversation as host Troy Stephens speaks with renowned songwriter/producer Nes. Discover the unexpected journey Nes took into the music industry, and learn about her incredible rise to stardom after a serendipitous encounter with the Force MDs. Episode Highlights: Unexpected Beginnings: Nes never planned to be a singer but found her knack for songwriting early on.The Big Break: A chance performance at a party led to collaborations with legends like Jimmy...

Episode 83. Your host Troy Stephens returns with an amazing conversation with R&B singer K’Jon, best known for his hit song "On the Ocean," a favorite on the The Steve Harvey Morning Show that hit #1 on the Urban AC Radio charts and #12 on Billboard's R&B charts. As always, Troy plays portions of his favorite K’Jon tracks and encourages everyone to go out and stream - and buy - the full songs. Go out and support these indie artists! K’Jon begins by expressing that he wants to leave a...

Episode 82. This very special episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast highlights the amazing performers - Steven Kroon, Ty Stephens and Carla Cook - who will be part of the BAAS Entertainment Gala taking place on September 16, 2023. These three amazing performers are friends who share a love of crossing musical genres. They are planning an amazing evening of music to benefit two special charities, Chelsea's Charity and The Ana Grace Project.  The first annual BAAS Entertainment Benefit...

Episode 81. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with composer, vocalist and jazz soloist Fostina Dixon. She is an instrumentalist who plays soprano, alto and baritone saxes; flute; and clarinet. Troy starts off by expressing his astonishment at who Dixon has performed with, a list that includes Cab Calloway, Sammy Davis, Jr., Prince, and Marvin Gaye. Fostina talks about the early days when everyone played an instrument in schools. She began on a plastic clarinet and eventually got...

Episode 80. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with the legendary Helen Scott, one the founders of The Three Degrees, best known for their 1973 worldwide hit, “When Will I See You Again”. The Three Degrees have been doing it and doing it strong for over 60 years and this special episode will focus on their incredible career. Their manager Richard Barrett brought three young teenagers, Scott, Fayette Pinkney and Janet Harmon, together in Philadelphia. The three didn’t know each...

Episode 79. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with award-winning soul singer and songwriter Teri Tobin. Her music is uplifting and soothing, from the heart, a spiritual experience, all in one beautiful package. Teri does the interview from her home in Arizona. She was born there, raised in Southern California, lived all over the place, eventually ending up in Houston. After a hurricane damaged her home and caused her to lose her job, she decided it was time to go back home to be...

Episode 78. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with two of the baddest brothers on the planet. Music producer Regi Myrix and singer/songwriter/engineer Lamar Kelsey are here to discuss their collaboration "Souladelica" EP and new single, “If You Don’t Mind,” which recently debuted at #2 on the UK Soul Breakers Chart. Regi Myrix, CEO of Myrix Media Group, is a R&B and soul music producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has a lifetime love of music, beginning with local gigs in...

Episode 77. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with an artist who has been on the indie soul scene since 1999. We love her sound, her music, and her spirit, and her name is Hil St. Soul. Hil was born in Zambia and moved with her family to the United Kingdom at a very young age. Being from an African family, education was extremely important, and she studied biology and chemistry, along with literature, although she never planned to pursue a career in the sciences. As she was...

Episode 76. Host Troy Saunders has his latest conversation with bass player, producer, TV composer and engineer, “Keeper of the Low Notes,” Melvin Lee Davis. Did you know that Melvin’s playing on the classic “Soul Train” theme from the 1980s? That’s just one amazing fact you’ll learn about the baddest bass player you’ll ever hear. Davis shares the story of how he started working with Don Cornelius, and basically became the staff bass player for Don Cornelius Productions for several...

Episode 75. Host Troy Saunders has an engaging conversation with soul and R&B singer Noel Gourdin. Gourdin is best known for his chart-topping hit “The River,” but this interview explores a deeper retrospective into Gourdin’s life and stellar 20-year career. Gourdin’s music smoothly incorporates classic soul, R&B, and hip hop, bringing styles from different eras together to create something uniquely his own. Gourdin signed a record deal with Sony at age 24, releasing “After My Time”...

Episode 74. Host Troy Saunders interviews soul singer and songwriter, Cornell CC Carter. He’s always smooth and on point and we’re here for it! Cornell called in from the United Kingdom, where he’s working on collaborations and promoting his new single, “It’s So Nice”. He starts off by expressing how important it is to him to build upon the legacy of the amazing artists who have come before him. For many years, he was devoted to taking care of his family. While he was always on stage and...