BAAS Entertainment
BAAS Entertainment showcases the best in independent Soul, R&B, Jazz and House music. Since 2009, we have been a force in promoting indie artists around the New York City area. Many impeccable artists have graced our stages, including Alyson Williams, Angela Johnson, Gordon Chambers, Darien Dean, Kimberly Nichole, Trina Broussard and the list goes on. The BAAS Entertainment Podcast continues our tradition, highlighting the best in Soul R&B, Jazz, and House music.
Episodes
Episode 143. Join host Troy Saunders as he chats with 2 of the most exemplary artist hailing from Sacramento California; Lucky Witherspoon (son of Jazz/ Blues great Jimmy Witherspoon) and Derek DOA Allen.
Lucky Witherspoon is just one member of his family gifted with the ability to supersede the norm as far as vocalists go. His mother is a singer herself, as are his aunts and uncles. It’s no wonder why his talent is e...
Episode 142. Join host Troy Saunders as he sits down with "The Love King" Raheem DeVaughn and the multi-talented Grenique to discuss the making of their new collaborative album, "When Butterflies Become Unicorns.”
As Troy plays each song, Raheem and Grenique delve into the inspiration behind the track, sharing insights into the musicians involved and the thought process behind their selection and recordi...
Episode 141. Ashley Scott is a talented vocalist from Philadelphia, PA who released his first album, "Love You For All Time," in July 2025 on Expansion Records. Known for international radio-charting singles like the 2022 release "Together," the groovy "Dance The Night Away" (2020), and his international anthem "Don’t Throw Our Love Away" (2021), Ashley is making his place in th...
Episode 140. Peter Lord, visionary artist, trailblazing songwriter, and founding member of the genre-defying collective The Family Stand, returns with "BOOM," the explosive first single from his long-awaited solo album, "Songs From The 8th Dimension," set for release this fall.
"BOOM" isn't just a track, it's a warning shot from the edge of memory and the future. Fusing urgent ly...
Eldrick Rodgers
SONGWRITER – ARRANGER – RECORDING ARTIST – INSTRUCTOR
Eldrick Rodgers developed his songwriting skills while studying music composition at Virginia Union University school of music. In 2022, he attended the Berklee school of music, successfully completing a course entitled “Writing Hit Songs”.
Eldrick's initial breakthrough in songwriting occurred when he was 19 years old and composed ...
Episode 138. Sandra St. Victor, an American singer-songwriter, is celebrated for her powerful voice and genre-defying artistry. Born Sandra Kay Matthews on May 28, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, she nurtured her musical talents at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, an institution that also nurtured artists like Erykah Badu, Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Edie Brickell. She furthered her stud...
Episode 137. Ascendant, an eclectic group that blends jazz, R&B, inspirational, and house, has created a unique sound that has captivated music enthusiasts worldwide. This week, Troy had the privilege of interviewing members Kael Mboya (keyboard and vocals), Michael Lockett (vocals and percussion), Eric Johnson (drums), and Cutis Kincaid (guitar). The conversation took listeners on a journey through the band'...
Episode 136. If you’ve ever tuned into The Black Music Archive or Milik Kashad's TV videos, you've witnessed the genius of Milik Kashad. A young filmmaker and music aficionado, Milik's mission is to educate the world about the greatness of Black vocalists in music.
Host Troy Saunders attended an incredible event in New York City organized by Milik called "Crafting The Sound." It was a mastercla...
Episode 135. James 'PJ' Spraggins, a multifaceted musician and entrepreneur, shares his journey with host Troy Saunders.
The podcast begins with a nostalgic trip down memory lane as PJ recounts his early musical influences. The Clark Sisters' "You Brought The Sunshine" captivated him, and fate intervened when he had the privilege of performing with them both individually and as a group. Church ...
Episode 134. A captivating conversation with the talented singer, songwriter, and producer, Noel Gourdin.
Host Troy Saunders begins the episode by playing one of the first singles from Noel's upcoming album, "Back To Basics Vol. 1." They reminisce about Noel's first appearance on the podcast two years ago, where he shared his journey from a young musician to a successful artist. Both Troy and Noel f...
Episode 133. In this episode, host Troy Saunders chats with the multi-talented artist W!LL, a Queens-born, Houston-raised singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and bandleader. They dive into W!LL’s early music, starting with his first EP, "W!ll With the Exclamation," and fan favorite "No Clouds." Troy interprets the themes of the EP, and W!LL confirms much of it reflects real moments in his life.
W!L...
Episode 132. This week Troy sat down with one of music's most versatile and powerful singers; STOUT! Though STOUT is a dynamic singer, her talents reach far beyond that. She is also a phenomenal drummer, writer, style icon, ballroom dancer, actress, producer, mother, and so much more.
Brought up in the Apostolic Christian faith, STOUT gravitated to music at young age. Troy and she discussed who influenced her crea...
Episode 131. Carol Riddick, an artist who has graced stages across the globe winning fans and admirers alike with her extraordinary voice and presence. Highly regarded in the music community for her vocal dexterity, mesmerizing performances and genuinely warm personality, Carol is a unique entertainer whose evolution is ongoing. She has blessed the tracks of many distinguished artists and is featured on records by Ant...
Episode 130. Singer Terisa Griffin was born on August 25, 1969 in Monroe, Louisiana. She graduated Wossman High School and attended Northeastern Louisiana University on a music scholarship where she studied operatic singing.
Griffin relocated to Chicago, Illinois and sang backup for Diana Ross on a telecast of The Oprah Winfrey Show. She also toured with R&B legend Jerry Butler. Griffin worked for various Chicago a...
Episode 129. Troy Saunders sits down and chats with one of the up-and-coming stars on the indie soul scene, J-Darius.
J-Darius was born overseas while his father was serving in the United States Air Force, and raised in San Antonio, Texas. J was surrounded by gospel music as a child and only a few secular artists were played in his household. He always had a love for music. Surprisingly, he didn't come from a musi...
Episode 128. Vahn Black is a Detroit-born vocalist, songwriter, producer and memory worker. She has crafted a sound-world of her own that marries her love of history, jazz vocalists, Black folk traditions and hip-hop producers.
As a teenager, Black attended Detroit School of Arts High School where she studied classical and jazz music as a Vocal major. In 2014, Black placed runner-up in the Detroit Jazz Festival's ...
Episode 127. Raquel Rodriguez is a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles who has made a name for herself by continually pushing her creative boundaries and navigating the music industry on her own terms. Raised in LA, Raquel was always recognized for her talent, often being labeled "the singer," yet her artistry goes far beyond that. As a singer, producer, songwriter, and performer, she blends her diverse tal...
Episode 126. Matthew Shell is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and educator specializing in genres spanning from smooth jazz and relaxing instrumentals to R&B and soul.
Shell's production, mixing, and engineering credits include Selina Gomez, Philip Lawrence from Bruno Mars' team, Gerald Albright, Paul Jackson Jr., Kenny McNeil, Kenny Wesley, Substantial, Ghen, Molly Moore, Lana Luba...
Episode 125. David Sylvester started his musical career as a toddler long before he knew what music notes, beats, and tempos meant. He'd become quite skilled at lyrical content creating and tapping into heartfelt emotions through music in his youth.
He was heavily influenced by car rides with his mom where he would sing along as she listened to the great Otis Clay, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Johnny Taylor, an...
Episode 124. In December 2005, Antonio "TONIO" McGaha completed his first project entitled "LOVE" as singer, songwriter, and vocal arranger. He released two singles in 2008, "Love is What We Need" and "Growth & Stability". Both feature Antonio's honest and authentic lyrics paired with his passionate vocals. These releases gained him a nomination for the Youth Gospel Cho...
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