Episode 208
R&B, Love, and Community Power with JP Brice of CMP Radio in Chester, PA
R&B, love, and community power sit at the center of this conversation with Jean-Pierre “JP” Brice, founder of CMP Radio in Chester, PA. Drawing from loss, hustle, and healing, JP talks with Queue Points about what it means to build a station, show up for your city, and raise Black boys with honesty and care through the language of music. This is a grounded, reflective episode for listeners who care about Black radio, R&B, and the everyday work of community building.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How JP went from a 12-year-old dealing with his father’s passing to founding CMP Radio, and why Barack Obama’s election and therapy were key turning points in that journey.
- Why R&B, especially the Quiet Storm era, remains a toolkit for love, communication, and vulnerability for Black men, and how it helped JP process trauma and choose a different path.
- The story behind CMP Radio’s mission to “cultivate mature positivity,” including youth programs, Fusion Fridays, and creating spaces where people in Chester feel seen, heard, and supported.
- A candid father–son moment where JP breaks generational silence—teaching his son and his friends about sex, condoms, and respect, using H-Town’s “Knockin’ Da Boots” as a conversation starter.
- How memories tied to songs like Stevie Wonder’s “That Girl” and the work of artists like George Benson, Sade, Chaka Khan, and Phyllis Hyman keep JP anchored in joy, accountability, and a deeper sense of responsibility to his community.
Take Action
👉 Tap in with CMP Radio
- Visit the CMP Radio Foundation website and hit “Listen Now”; and
- If you’re able, click the donate button to support the work happening in Chester, PA: https://podcast.queuepoints.com/cmpdonate
🎧 Listen to the playlist by JP
- Check out the "Jean-Pierre 'JP' Brice's Top 5 (+5) R&B Jams" Spotify list while you work: https://podcast.queuepoints.com/jptop5playlist
Jean-Pierre “JP” Brice Bio
Jean-Pierre Berman Brice is a Brooklyn-born, Chester, PA-raised media founder, storyteller, and cultural organizer whose work bridges media, youth development, and community empowerment. As the founder of CMPRadio.Net and the CMPRadio Foundation, he transformed lived experiences of loss, incarceration, and renewal into platforms that amplify real voices and champion “Cultivating Mature Positivity.” Through teaching, mentorship, and youth media programs—including work with Chester Charter Scholars Academy—Brice has become a trusted guide for young people discovering their purpose. Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Americorps and numerous civic recognitions, he continues to build platforms that unite through honesty, accountability, and healing.
At his core, Jean-Pierre is a communicator who believes that unity comes through honest conversation, collective responsibility, and narrative control. Whether behind the microphone, in the classroom, or on the streets engaging youth, his mission remains the same: build platforms that make people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro Theme
00:16 Welcome to the Show
02:00 Welcome Jean-Pierre Berman Brice ("JP"): Bio, Background, and Early Influences
04:19 The Birth of CMP Radio
05:56 Transition
06:02 What Made JP and the team Start CMP When They Did?
06:41 Challenges and Inspirations
09:06 Building a Community Platform
13:03 The Importance of R&B and Personal Growth
15:53 Building Unity and Family Lessons
16:55 R&B and Party Vibes
17:51 Transition
17:59 Father-Son Conversations
20:16 Community Engagement and Unity
22:04 The Power of Music and Memories
24:18 Supporting CMP Radio
27:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell
29:08 Outro Theme
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