Become a Patron - http://bit.ly/JBNPatreon In this Patreon exclusive episode, singer, songwriter, and author Amerie joins the show and begins by detailing her introduction to music, how she met famed producer Rich Harrison, the making of her first album ‘All I Have,’ the claim that Beyoncé stole her sound, and why she turned away from music for an extended period. She also discusses drug use, religion, karma, her upcoming book ‘This Is Not A Ghost Story,’ her return to music and next album, and more. Later, the JBP reconvenes to break down Mel’s newfound approach to dating, feminism, the “food-offs” that are often spoken about but never occur, if people who aren’t married can advise married couples, and much more! Subscribe on YouTube - http://bit.ly/BuddenYTSub Subscribe to our clips channel - https://bit.ly/JoeBuddenClips Watch more exclusive series and footage from the Joe Budden Network: The Joe Budden Podcast - http://bit.ly/BuddenPodcast Humans - https://bit.ly/JoeBuddenHumans JBP Clips - http://bit.ly/JBPClips JBP Shorts - https://bit.ly/JBPShorts JBP Cartoon - http://bit.ly/JBPCartoon Joe Budden Official Music Videos - http://bit.ly/BuddenVids http://www.joebudden.com https://twitter.com/JoeBudden https://www.instagram.com/joebudden/ #joebudden