Create Your Incredible Music Career by Embracing Heart and Hustle w/ Kern Brantley

With a career that has spanned over 30 years working with the greatest entertainers and musicians in every genre, legendary musician and producer Kern Brantley is a walking and talking musical history lesson.

From stepping into a studio with the legendary Aretha Franklin, to touring with iconic gospel legends such as the Winans family and Thomas Whitfield, to working with the most influential voices in pop and R&B over the last three decades, Kern has maintained the same approach that he had when he first entered the industry - learn fast, stay humble, and be grateful.

His extensive discography as a musician and producer includes work with David Foster, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Mary J Blige , Puff Daddy & The Bad Boy Family, Jeezy, Ne-yo, Brandy, Ciara, Chris Brown, Destiny's Child, Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ginuwine, Salt N Pepa, 112, Boys II Men, Blackstreet, New Kids On The Block, Aaliyah, S.W.V, Grover Washington, and the list continues. He’s appeared on every major awards show and nighttime talk show with several different A-list artists, and has been tapped as a music director of many of these top-tier tours.

In this revealing and inspiring interview, Kern reveals the no-excuses approach that has guided his incredible career, and continues to keep him motivated after reaching the highest heights of the music industry. He breaks down the mental and emotional hurdles he had to overcome to embrace the industry’s demands, and how discipline and attention to detail became his greatest allies on the road to fulfilling his creative dreams

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• How his beginning in a musical family in Detroit shaped his musical foundations
• How he met legendary gospel director Thomas Whitfield and became his bassist.
• His experiences meeting the Clark Sisters and touring with The Winans
• How he transitioned from performing gospel only to playing with Teddy Riley and Guy
• His experience working with Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs and the importance of matching the brand of the artists you work with
• How he ended up making one of his biggest mistakes as a musician, and what he learned from the harrowing experience
• How he ended up working with mega producer David Foster, and the key steps he took to land the gig
• The importance of knowing different genres and being flexible musically
• The circumstances that led to him playing bass with Aretha Franklin even though he was not supposed to be in the studio .

Stay in Touch with Kern Brantley

http://www.kernbrantleymusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kernbass/

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More About the God and Gigs Show

Welcome to The God and Gigs Show, the podcast for Christian creators who want to build a creator lifestyle that honors God and gives you the joy and satisfaction you've always wanted.

This isn't a show about hustle culture or chasing the next algorithm trick. We go beyond surface-level tips to talk about what it actually looks like to create from a place of faith — practical strategies for podcasting, content creation, and growing a creative business that lasts. You'll hear conversations about staying consistent without burning out. We also dig into finding your creative voice along the way, even when ministry, family, and work are all pulling at the same hours.

Whether you're just exploring your creative gifts, or you've been creating professionally for years, this show gives Christian creators practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fully embrace God's creative calling - at any level of skill or vocational ability. The goal is to help you create consistently and embrace God's will for your creative life without sacrificing your calling.

Your host and founder is Allen C. Paul — podcaster, musician, author, and speaker based in South Florida.  We started this show to help creators thrive in faith, business, and creativity through simple, practical solutions.

We'll cover questions like:

• How do I work in secular arts and entertainment without losing my faith focus?
• What does it actually look like to build a creative business as a Christian?
• How can I stay consistent with content creation without burning out?
• What's the difference between hustle culture and sustainable creative work?
• How do I find my voice as a faith-driven or creator?
• How can I balance ministry, family, and creative work?
• What are practical first steps to working as a Christian creator?

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