Zach Sang Show

More than half a century after changing the sound of popular music, Earth, Wind & Fire are still bringing people together. Formed by the late Maurice White in 1969, the band fused soul, funk, R&B, jazz, rock, gospel, and African influences into a style that produced timeless classics like "September," "Shining Star," "Let's Groove," and "Reasons." Even today, "September" continues to find new generations of fans thanks to TikTok, memes, movies, weddings, and the annual internet celebration of the 21st night of September. Now, surviving members Philip Bailey, Verdine White, and Ralph Johnson join us to discuss Questlove's documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World), reflecting on the life and vision of Maurice White, who passed away in 2016 but remains the band's guiding spirit.The trio look back on growing up together, learning their craft by playing covers, the three stages of creativity, and how songs like "Shining Star" went on to inspire artists including Stevie Wonder’s smash “I Wish.” They explain why Maurice insisted the music stay above politics and focus on bringing people together, reveal the story behind Verdine’s legendary levitating-while-playing-bass moments, and the theatrical magic of their live show. The fashion! The choreo! The upcoming tour! We talk about it all. Plus they share memories of playing for the Obamas and alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Philip’s hand in creating Phil Collins’ “Easy Lover,” and reflect on what it's like to watch a documentary about a band that has spent more than 50 years providing the soundtrack to so many lives. With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uFollow The Zach Sang Show:https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshowhttps://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/https://twitter.com/zachsangshowhttps://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, and author Jessie Reyez joins us in the studio for the very first time. Since breaking through with 'Figures' in 2016, the Colombian-Canadian artist has built a career on searing honesty, turning some of her deepest wounds into songs that resonate around the world. Along the way the 25-year-old’s collaborated with everyone from Eminem and 6lack to Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, and LISA, while also writing hits like “One Kiss,” “Promises,” and “Moonlit Floor” — we get into it. Now she’s on the couch for the first time (which is crazy) with her latest fourth album 'A Little Vengeance.’ As she says, quoting Friedrich Nietzsche: “A little vengeance is more human than no vengeance at all.” She’s vulnerable, real, and funny as hell.Jessie opens up about the heartbreak and anger that fuelled the record, the role accountability plays in moving on, getting sober, and the personal growth that followed a major shift in her life three years ago. She reflects on the relationship that inspired both 'Figures' and songs on this new album, why creating music doesn't always heal the hurt that inspired it, and how success has sometimes strained her relationships with family and loved ones. We also discuss the realities of ambition in the music industry, balancing love and career, her poetry books (and what else she’s got cooking), Bob Marley's philosophy that music can be medicine, and why after years of nonstop work she plans to step away, rest, and finally give herself time to heal.Stream "A Little Vengeance" ►►https://tinyurl.com/2khtbfxbWith Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tori Kelly first joined us back in 2013, long before Grammy Awards, sold-out tours, and billions of streams. Over the years we've had a front-row seat to her evolution from YouTube breakout, ‘American Idol’ contestant and singer-songwriter to one of the most respected vocalists of her generation. Along the way she's earned praise from artists like Billie Eilish, voiced Meena the singing elephant in the blockbuster 'Sing' franchise, and watched both that character and her rendition of “Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing” find new life with younger audiences online years after the film's release.Now the 33-year-old returns as a new mother — in 2025 she had her son Zayden with her bball player hubby André Murillo — and both motherhood and faith deeply inspired her new, sixth album, 'God Must Really Love Me'. She opens up about raising her son Zayden (who is all over this album both in the lyrics and vocally!), how becoming a parent has transformed her relationship with faith, the highs and lows of a marriage that's now more than a decade strong, and why this album feels like a time capsule of a pivotal season in her life. Tori also shares the stories behind songs like “Tokyo” and “Mine,” (amongst many others) discusses finding peace in a culture obsessed with comparison, reflects on the viral resurgence of her music, talks about voicing a singer named Suzy Day in the video game 'Stranger Than Heaven,' plus so much more.Stream "God Must Really Love Me" ►►https://tinyurl.com/evbabtbyWith Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been a minute since Joshua was last on the couch. The last time in 2024 (https://tinyurl.com/muuvbhct) ,and then that time in 2021 (https://tinyurl.com/4e5kurcj), and every time he stops in, things get deep, fast. This interview is no different. The 25-year-old is back in the hot seat to discuss his memoir ‘Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life,’ and much like his book, we cover everything: his early, formative years in Hollywood, the imposter syndrome, the public turning on him because of that song and his very serious brush with death. We also discuss his battles with body dysmorphia, substances and — trigger warning — sexual abuse and suicidal ideation. It’s been a journey (one that’s included an Ayahuasca journey in fact) and it’s ongoing. Faith, routine, therapy, they’re all helping. We also talk ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ his run off Broadway on ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ getting inspired by Sombr and so much more.Get "Rookie" ►►https://tinyurl.com/2nknrwk2Sponsored by Ross — find your nearest store at RossStores.com.SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55uSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.