Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/young-black-geniuses A bi- monthly celebration of the brilliant African American men and women making strides in Science, Engineering,Technology,Medicine, Education, Music, Film, Fine Arts and Literature. Each episode we dive into the stories, innovations, and breakthroughs shaping these industries. I'm your host Willie James Jr. and welcome to the YOUNG BLACK GENIUSES PODCAST. In this episode I decided to drive down to Atlanta Georgia and have a chat with a long time friend of mine Timotheus Burns AKA Tim Burns.Tim hails from Canton Ohio, the birth place of the famous O'Jays and the state that is rich in music talent. Groups like the Ohio Players, Heatwave, The Dazz Band just to name a few hit makers and lets not forget the funk master Bootsy Collins.Tim is a award winning producer, song writer and multi talented instrumentalist with roots in smooth jazz, funk, R&B and pop. Tim has worked or recorded with a host of musical giants such as Gerald Albright, Steve Oliver,Leon Silvers,Phillip Ingram and many, many other music icons that would take too much time to list them all. When I set down and talked with Tim, I was impressed with his insight on the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it is beginning to shape the music industry. Tim and I went way back from how we met to how we ended up in Los Angeles California with some of the same music interest, so set back and enjoy with me the journey of this man of vision, Mr. Tim Burns. © 2026 Willie James Jr, Host a4d969d2-b407-580c-83cc-6b515fa25ea5 yes en Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:51:57 -0400 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:52:08 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/yUZNe9Gc4niilyP7KPy0FDcVKccEtHkoXrAeHMwMN1A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNWJj/OWZmOTEyYWJkNzlj/YzNiNzE3NGIwZGI3/Zjk1OS5wbmc.jpg episodic Willie James Jr, Host A bi- monthly celebration of the brilliant African American men and women making strides in Science, Engineering,Technology,Medicine, Education, Music, Film, Fine Arts and Literature. Each episode we dive into the stories, innovations, and breakthroughs shaping these industries. I'm your host Willie James Jr. and welcome to the YOUNG BLACK GENIUSES PODCAST. In this episode I decided to drive down to Atlanta Georgia and have a chat with a long time friend of mine Timotheus Burns AKA Tim Burns.Tim hails from Canton Ohio, the birth place of the famous O'Jays and the state that is rich in music talent. Groups like the Ohio Players, Heatwave, The Dazz Band just to name a few hit makers and lets not forget the funk master Bootsy Collins.Tim is a award winning producer, song writer and multi talented instrumentalist with roots in smooth jazz, funk, R&B and pop. Tim has worked or recorded with a host of musical giants such as Gerald Albright, Steve Oliver,Leon Silvers,Phillip Ingram and many, many other music icons that would take too much time to list them all. When I set down and talked with Tim, I was impressed with his insight on the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it is beginning to shape the music industry. Tim and I went way back from how we met to how we ended up in Los Angeles California with some of the same music interest, so set back and enjoy with me the journey of this man of vision, Mr. Tim Burns. A bi- monthly celebration of the brilliant African American men and women making strides in Science, Engineering,Technology,Medicine, Education, Music, Film, Fine Arts and Literature. Willie JAMES Jr. gtvcdc@gmail.com No No 2 2 Interview with Visual Artist and Creator John Holyfield full 1b70952e-97dc-423f-915b-817e54c1719d https://youngblackgeniusespodcast.com/episode-2 John Holyfield is one of the most collected and gifted black artist in the nation. His work has a strong southern folksy feel, and his themes are of family, music, romance, spirituality and culture. John spent most of his childhood growing up in Clarksburg West Virginia raised by his grandmothers. In his teens he moved to The Washington DC area, completed high school and went on to study fine art at Howard University and the University of DC. In 1990, John began his art career working at Essence Art a subsidiary of Essence Magazine. In 1995, he started his own company, HOLYFIELD STUDIO. So come journey with me as we celebrate this amazing talent.  

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]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:23:48 -0400 Willie James Jr. (Creator and Host) Willie James Jr. (Creator and Host) 1679 John Holyfield is one of the most collected and gifted black artist in the nation. His work has a strong southern folksy feel, and his themes are of family, music, romance, spirituality and culture. John spent most of his childhood growing up in Clarksburg West Virginia raised by his grandmothers. In his teens he moved to The Washington DC area, completed high school and went on to study fine art at Howard University and the University of DC. In 1990, John began his art career working at Essence Art a subsidiary of Essence Magazine. In 1995, he started his own company, HOLYFIELD STUDIO. So come journey with me as we celebrate this amazing talent.  

]]> No 1 1 Interview with Tim Burns award winning song, writer, producer and recording artist. full b56a231f-1b71-453f-989a-f31c8dc02773 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86e5be46 In this episode Tim and I took a trip back in time and talked about are friendship for over twenty five plus years. His music journey and his musical growth  over those years. We listen to some of his productions and I came away impressed with his approach and his innovations and style. This young man is someone to keep your eye on. 

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