R&B Legend Exposes the Dark Side of the Industry, Talks Boyz II Men, Faith

Lecrae sits down with Boyz II Men founding member Shawn Stockman for a conversation that goes far beyond the music. Shawn reflects on the journey from a kid in Southwest Philly to becoming part of one of the biggest groups in the world, and what happened when the industry that celebrated them began to move on.

He opens up about race, the realities behind the music business, the difficult years Boyz II Men faced as a group, and how his understanding of success and purpose changed through fatherhood.

01:04 Introduction

05:06 Shawn Stockman Before Boyz II Men

07:07 Dreaming of Being on Stage

09:11 The Moment His Mom Heard His Voice

12:56 From Classical Training to R&B

14:52 How His Father Changed His Life

17:17 The Audition That Almost Didn't Happen

19:54 The Road to Boyz II Men

25:19 How Shawn Joined the Group

26:50 The Truth Behind Boyz II Men's Clean Cut Image