112 | Changed R&B With Bad Boy Records, Biggie Smalls' Genius, & Music's Golden Age

Shop luxury essentials at everyday prices. Go to https://www.quince.com/ONTHATNOTE for free shipping and 365-day returns. The group that defined a generation joins Shawn Stockman to revisit the Bad Boy Records era — where Biggie Smalls, Faith Evans, and a new sound forever changed R&B. From church roots to chart hits, 112 shares how soul and hip-hop finally collided in the 90s. 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome to 112 00:23 – Career Highlights and Milestones 04:02 – Discovering Musical Roots and Early Inspirations 09:27 – Forming 112: From Choirs to the Studio 14:10 – The Journey to Signing with Bad Boy Records 31:36 – Bringing the Sound Home: Recording in Atlanta 32:02 – Behind the Song “Can I Touch You?” 33:36 – Tim & Bob’s Influence on 112’s Signature Sound 35:44 – The Creation of the Hit “Only You” 59:39 – The Genius and Impact of Biggie Smalls 01:03:13 – How Biggie’s Death Changed the Group’s Path 01:04:58 – Unreleased Tracks and Classic Studio Moments 01:09:27 – Celebrating 30 Years of 112 and Counting 01:15:39 – Top 5 Favorite Music Groups of All Time 01:19:25 – Friendly Rivalries and the Versus Concept 01:21:24 – Paying Tribute to Iconic R&B Groups 01:27:06 – Advice to Their Younger Selves 01:32:01 – Closing Thoughts & Upcoming Tour Plans