🎙️ R&B THRU Z — Coco Jones What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) (Feat. Candy Baby)

This week on R&B THRU Z, Poetic Black is joined by special guest Candy Baby to break down one of the most emotionally honest and vocally powerful projects in modern R&B — What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) by Coco Jones.

From the opening track to the closing reflection, this episode takes you on a full journey through love, vulnerability, self-worth, toxic cycles, and emotional growth. Black and Candy Baby go track-by-track using the Part Harmony rating system, diving deep into the production, vocal performance, lyrical intent, and real-life sentiment behind each record.

Standout moments include the raw emotional depth of “ICU,” the toxic pull of “Double Back,” and the grown-woman clarity of “Simple” featuring Babyface. Together, they unpack how Coco Jones reintroduces true vocals into today’s R&B landscape while delivering a cohesive story of healing, relapse, and self-discovery.

With a final Part Harmony score of 3.90; this project earns its place as a modern R&B staple and a defining moment in Coco Jones’ career.

The episode also features a fresh Rhythm Report inspired by today’s date in R&B history, plus Black’s No Cap Top 5 Alive — highlighting the artists currently shaping the sound of the culture.

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R&B Thru Z Podcast — Episode: Mary J. Blige What’s The 411? (1992) Album Review

In this episode of R&B Thru Z, host Poetic Black takes listeners back to 1992 to break down one of the most influential albums in R&B history — Mary J. Blige’s debut album What’s The 411?.

Joining Poetic Black for this conversation is Writteninpain, co-host of the hip-hop podcast How Many Mic’s, bringing a hip-hop lens to a project that many consider the official certification of Hip-Hop Soul.

Released July 28, 1992, What’s The 411? introduced a groundbreaking blend of street-driven hip-hop production and soulful R&B vocals, helping define a sound that would dominate the 90s and influence generations of artists. With production contributions from Sean “Puffy” Combs, Dave “Jam” Hall, Tony Dofat, and DeVante Swing, the album produced timeless records like “You Remind Me,” “Real Love,” “Reminisce,” “Sweet Thing,” and “Love No Limit.”

Together, Poetic Black and Writteninpain break down the album track by track, examining the production, songwriting, emotional depth, and cultural significance of a project that helped crown Mary J. Blige as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. Using the signature Part Harmony rating system, the hosts analyze how this album bridged the worlds of hip-hop culture and R&B emotion, creating a blueprint that artists still follow today.

If you love classic album deep dives, authentic R&B conversation, and the history behind the music, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of R&B Thru Z, Poetic Black breaks down Ella Mai’s latest album Do You Still Love Me? — a grown, emotionally rich R&B project centered on love, vulnerability, commitment, and emotional maturity.

From smooth production to heartfelt songwriting, this episode dives deep into the vibe, vocals, meaning, and musical structure of every track using the Part Harmony Rating System — rating each song from skippable to R&B classic.

This isn’t just a review — it’s a full Rhythm Report connecting today’s R&B to the culture, the history, and the evolution of love in music.

If you love real R&B breakdowns with soul, structure, and no cap — this episode is for you.

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