Ian Von catches up with Phabo backstage in New Orleans during his tour run with Ari Lennox for an honest conversation about life on the road, performing for Ari’s loyal R&B audience, and how every city brings a different energy to the show.
Phabo also breaks down his new project Ratchet & Blues, the creative freedom behind it, paying homage to classic R&B, and how touring has helped him grow as an artist and performer. They also talk fan-building, the business side of touring, Ari Lennox’s impact on modern R&B, and what’s next — including Blue Note performances and a full Ratchet & Blues tour.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Welcome
0:24 On Tour in New Orleans
0:42 Life on the Road & Venue Energy
1:11 First Hometown Performance
1:51 The Making of Ratchet & Blues
2:31 Full Creative Control & DIY Vision
3:01 Defining the Ratchet & Blues Sound
3:28 Classic R&B References & Juke Joint Energy
3:45 Favorite Album Moments
4:03 Tour Lineup Breakdown
4:33 Learning From Ari Lennox
4:49 Ari Lennox’s Originality & Influence
5:25 Balancing Male & Female Energy on Tour
6:03 Three Different R&B Styles on One Stage
6:33 Ari’s Stage Production & Hotel Concept
7:03 Watching the Headliner Every Night
7:23 Standing vs. Seated Crowd Energy
7:32 Ari Lennox’s R&B Fanbase
8:11 Love, Vulnerability & Ari’s Music
8:41 Matching Energies Across the Show
9:18 Best Intro Songs for New Fans
9:48 Nostalgia vs. Originality in Production
10:12 Favorite Lyrics & Standout Tracks
10:23 Touring, Ticket Sales & Music Business Talk
10:58 Sold-Out Tours & Building a Fanbase
11:29 Real Impact Beyond Social Media Numbers
12:02 Real-Life Support vs. Digital Metrics
12:18 Why New Orleans Crowds Matter
12:39 What’s Next After the Tour
13:04 Blue Note Shows Announcement
13:20 Touring Ratchet & Blues Properly
13:39 Balancing Music & Podcasting
14:03 Tour Status Check
14:13 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude
14:24 Outro & Sign-Off
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