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Brittany B aka Bee B reveals Why I Didn't Sign To TDE (The Honest Truth) and talks independence on Sway In The Morning.
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Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Bee B joins the show to discuss her transition from behind the scenes to center stage with her new album, *Villain Origin Story*. In this revealing conversation, she opens up about her Compton roots, the nostalgia of swap meet culture, and the specific reasons behind her decision regarding Top Dawg Entertainment. She shares the honest truth about why she chose independence over a label deal despite conversations with Punch. Brittany also provides unique insights into Chris Brown's work ethic, her songwriting process for hits by Summer Walker and John Legend, and the hilarity of dating men who lack basic home amenities. The interview culminates with an impressive display of her "flow state" as she creates a song live on air.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:22 - Defining the Bee B Brand Identity
03:50 - Compton Culture and Swap Meets
08:47 - Writing Hits for Rihanna
12:45 - Songwriter Identity Crisis and Artistry
17:12 - Collaborating with Chris Brown
19:40 - Auditioning as an Established Artist
22:02 - Kendrick Lamar's Impact on Compton
23:58 - Choosing Independence vs TDE Label
25:00 - Entering the Creative Flow State
26:53 - Music Publishing and Royalties Explained
31:20 - Studio Amenities and Creative Needs
35:35 - Perfect Date Ideas and Romance
37:56 - New Album Features and Collaborations
39:00 - Funding Studio Sessions Independently
41:00 - Sparkle Live Studio Freestyle
46:05 - Best Karaoke Songs and Favorites
49:02 - Iconic Songs and Songwriting Inspiration
49:56 - Live Karaoke Performance
52:10 - Final Thoughts and Outro
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Why I Didn't Sign To TDE (The Honest Truth) | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
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Brittany B aka Bee B reveals Why I Didn't Sign To TDE (The Honest Truth) and talks independence on Sway In The Morning.
Subscribe to Sway’s Universe for more exclusive interviews and content. Watch more episodes to see the biggest names in hip-hop and culture. Follow Sway’s Universe on all social media platforms and visit the official website for updates.
Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Bee B joins the show to discuss her transition from behind the scenes to center stage with her new album, *Villain Origin Story*. In this revealing conversation, she opens up about her Compton roots, the nostalgia of swap meet culture, and the specific reasons behind her decision regarding Top Dawg Entertainment. She shares the honest truth about why she chose independence over a label deal despite conversations with Punch. Brittany also provides unique insights into Chris Brown's work ethic, her songwriting process for hits by Summer Walker and John Legend, and the hilarity of dating men who lack basic home amenities. The interview culminates with an impressive display of her "flow state" as she creates a song live on air.
#britneyb #sway'suniverse #compton #britneybmusic #tde #BeeB
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:22 - Defining the Bee B Brand Identity
03:50 - Compton Culture and Swap Meets
08:47 - Writing Hits for Rihanna
12:45 - Songwriter Identity Crisis and Artistry
17:12 - Collaborating with Chris Brown
19:40 - Auditioning as an Established Artist
22:02 - Kendrick Lamar's Impact on Compton
23:58 - Choosing Independence vs TDE Label
25:00 - Entering the Creative Flow State
26:53 - Music Publishing and Royalties Explained
31:20 - Studio Amenities and Creative Needs
35:35 - Perfect Date Ideas and Romance
37:56 - New Album Features and Collaborations
39:00 - Funding Studio Sessions Independently
41:00 - Sparkle Live Studio Freestyle
46:05 - Best Karaoke Songs and Favorites
49:02 - Iconic Songs and Songwriting Inspiration
49:56 - Live Karaoke Performance
52:10 - Final Thoughts and Outro
Subscribe Here! bit.ly/SubscribeSU
Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! bit.ly/BestOfSITM
Check out More From Sway’s Universe
swaysuniverse.com
twitter.com/swaysuniverse
instagram.com/swaysuniverse
facebook.com/swaysuniverse
#SwaysUniverse #SwayInTheMorning #SiriusXM #Shade45
About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.
Why I Didn't Sign To TDE (The Honest Truth) | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
youtu.be/xevsWosdHX8
Sway’s Universe
youtube.com/UCuS96jkLKpTaGB_OWnwZV_A
