🎙️In this episode of the Let’s Be Clear Podcast, Dr. Jamal Bryant sits down with R&B singer and songwriter Durrell “Tank” Babbs Sr. for an honest conversation about the connection between the Black church and the modern music industry.

They discuss how many legendary artists first developed their gifts in church, but often had to leave religious spaces to fully express their creativity and build successful careers in R&B and mainstream music.

Tank shares powerful insights about songwriting, explaining why the best music comes from real life experiences rather than fabricated stories, and how authentic storytelling helped shape his career and hit records.

This conversation explores the influence of church culture on Black music, the challenges facing today’s R&B artists, and how faith, purpose, and discipline continue to shape the next generation of musicians.