S7 Ep2: Kenyon Dixon on Preserving R&B, Honoring the Greats and Creating His Own Legacy

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with five-time Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kenyon Dixon for a conversation about preserving the soul of R&B while creating music that can move the genre forward. As a self-described student of the R&B game, Kenyon shares why progress doesn’t require abandoning the foundation. From Anita Baker and Marvin Gaye to D’Angelo, Tyrese, and the artists who shaped his sound, he reflects on the importance of knowing the history behind the music and making sure the names and contributions of previous generations aren’t lost as R&B continues to evolve. Together they dive into: Why preserving the foundation of R&B matters as the genre evolves The influence of Anita Baker, Marvin Gaye, D’Angelo, Tyrese, and other R&B greats How the Black church shaped Kenyon’s vocals and ability to connect with an audience Why being different eventually became one of his greatest strengths as a vocalist How his new album Ego Rules Everything was built around a specific feeling and story Why knowing music history matters in an era filled with remakes and samples How years as a background singer, dancer, and songwriter prepared him for his own career What Kenyon hopes listeners will feel when discovering his catalog decades from now Why legacy is the impression your life and actions leave behind If you love R&B and care about where the genre has been just as much as where it’s going, this conversation is a reminder that honoring the foundation and pushing the art forward can exist at the same time. 📌 Share this with an R&B lover who believes the history of the genre deserves to be remembered. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Stay Connected with Kenyon Dixon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennygotsoul Stay Connected with Black Menswear: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: https://x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: https://facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: https://blackmenswear.com #KenyonDixon #BlackMenswear #RnB #RnBMusic #BlackMusic #MusicLegacy #IndependentArtist #SoulMusic #EgoRulesEverything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices