Montell Jordan Breaks Down Classic Hits, Surviving Cancer, and Penning Songs for MJ on 'R&B Money'

Montell Jordan pulled up on Tank and J Valentine for Episode 199 of the *R&B Money Podcast*, delivering a masterclass on nineties dominance and survival. The Def Jam veteran detailed the making of his era-defining anthem "This Is How We Do It," surviving off a modest $130,000 budget for his entire debut album, and stacking songwriting credits that altered R&B history. In the interview, Jordan revealed that Deborah Cox's smash "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" was initially pitched to Patti LaBelle, while Sisqó’s chart-topping ballad "Incomplete" was originally crafted for Michael Jackson. The conversation cuts much deeper than royalty splits and studio sessions. Jordan opened up about stepping back from the secular industry to enter ministry, maintaining a 32-year marriage alongside his wife Kristin, and facing down an aggressive stage 2 prostate cancer diagnosis that required surgery and proton therapy. Between publishing his children's book *Shiloh the Brave* and prepping new music with Bay Area standout LaRussell, the man is living proof of longevity. Check it out below.