The Breakfast Club Best of full interview: 112, Case & Total On The 90s R&B Generation, Biggie's Magic In Studio, Cool Vulnerability + More
Dec 26, 2025
112 and Total, iconic 90s R&B groups, reunite to celebrate their 30th anniversary tour. They discuss their unforgettable experiences with Bad Boy Records, including Biggie's spontaneous studio magic. The artists delve into their combined efforts to shape R&B, bridging hip-hop and soul, and how emotional vulnerability defined their music era. They share cherished memories, highlight the impact of their careers, and emphasize the importance of live connections, urging fans to cherish the nostalgia while enjoying the performances.
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112's Role In R&B's Hip‑Hop Fusion
- 112 argues their style of singing over hip-hop beats helped create modern R&B's hip-hop-influenced sound.
- They credit Puff's vision and Slim's voice for starting an era where R&B incorporated hip-hop elements.
Total's Unplanned 'Juicy' Contribution
- Total recounts being in the studio with Biggie when Keisha hummed a line and they recorded on the spot for 'Juicy.'
- Puff then brought them back to record the One More Chance version the next day, showing spontaneous creation.
Witnessing Biggie's Studio Genius
- 112 narrates being in Biggie's studio while he improvised without writing, witnessing his spontaneous genius firsthand.
- They describe Big composing 'I Got A Story To Tell' from listening to friends' stories and then recording without notes.