In this episode, Ian Von sits down with Grammy-winning songwriter and powerhouse vocalist JHart to trace his journey from London to Atlanta to Los Angeles — and from shy, church-singing kid to in-demand hitmaker and fully realized solo artist.
They dive into how the Black church, Atlanta’s R&B legacy, and the pain and beauty of the queer experience shaped his voice and pen. JHart opens up about self-sabotaging early opportunities, rebuilding his life and career in LA as a songwriter first, and finally stepping into the spotlight with his new EP The Full Fantasy.
The conversation spans everything from vocal “source-channeling,” the return of real singers, honoring Black musical traditions as a white queer artist, the power of live musicianship, and what it really means to be an artist vs. just a great vocalist. Along the way, they nerd out on Brandy, Mariah, Bieber, yacht rock, and the unsung centrality of R&B to the entire music ecosystem.
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