Zae France Moving to LA with $2500, Signing to Def Jam, Touring with Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger + More

In this episode of Can We Talk R&B, we sit down with the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Zae France! From his roots in North Carolina to his bold move to LA with just $2,500, Zae shares his remarkable journey in the R&B world. 🌟 🎤 Discover: ✨ His journey from high school singing to releasing his debut single in 2017 ✨ The thrill of his first live show in LA, drawing a crowd of over 200 ✨ Signing with Def Jam in 2023 and evolving as a performer ✨ Touring with Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger ✨ Unique show elements like giving out hair bundles and working with exotic dancers Tune in for a deep dive into Zae’s rise, his passion for harmonies, and his experiences in the industry. This is one episode you don’t want to miss! 0:00 - 3:49 Intro 3:49 - 4:40 Being Southern 4:40 - 5:09 Moving to CT 5:09 - 6:16 What challenges did you face moving to CT 6:16 - 7:02 Moving to LA 7:02 - 8:37 Releasing music independently 8:37 - 9:34 Deciding to move to LA 9:56 - 10:48 The American Dream 10:48 - 12:45 Singing in church 12:45 - 15:08 What made you fall in love with music 15:08 - 16:23 What has your Gospel background taught you? 16:23 - 16:42 Moving to LA alone 16:42 - 18:00 How did you meet Neyo? 18:00 - 18:43 Landing a placement with Neyo 18:43 - 19:50 Full circle moment 19:50 - 21:02 Feedback from touring with Neyo 21:02 - 22:05 Being signed to Def Jam 22:05 - 25:16 The feeling of growth on tour 25:16 - 27:07 Do you study the greats? 27:07 - 28:30 Understanding how to orchestrate a song 28:30 - 29:50 Storytelling in albums 29:50 - 31:50 Rhythm Backwoods part two 31:50 - 34:09 Elevating in projects 34:09 - 35:10 Marketing 35:10 - 40:51 Deep Dive: Better Love 40:51 - 41:14 Top three Songwriters 41:14 - 42:53 Is dance a necessary skill for R&B artist 43:53 - 45:59 Favorite R&B Album 45:59 - 48:08 Respect the Pen: Thisvibeaintforeverybody 48:08 - 50:00 The impact of your music on people 50:00 - 51:20 The best part of the process of being an artist 51:20 - 52:28 What is your vibe for your process 52:28 - 55:06 What is your idea to be an R&B guy? 55:06 - 55:30 Live show guests 55:30 - 54 Closing 🧧 Support the Show: 👕 We Have MERCH!!! https://canwetalkrnb.com/#merch   / canwetalkrnb   📱Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & iHeart Now!!!! ✅Don’t forget to stream & rate us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart CLICK LINKS BELOW! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zfIA07... iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-ca... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📲Stay connected with Us! #CanWeTalkRnB #CWTRB Hosted & Created by: Ian Von | www.instagram.com/IanVonMusic Produced by: Launch Pod Studio | www.instagram.com/LaunchPodStudio Links: 📱www.instagram.com/CanWeTalkRnB 📱www.twitter.com/CanWeTalkRnB 📱  / canwetalkrnb   🎥    / canwetalkrnb   #canwetalkrnbpodcast #rnb #podcast #rnbmusic #rnbvibes