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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE84: After 7 Interview: Getting our break with LA & Babyface, Losing Melvin, New Beginnings
Grammy and American Music Award nominees After 7 (Melvin Edmonds Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell) best known for their dynamic and distinctive R&B sound, marked a 32 year musical milestone in 2021.
In 1988, these three talented young men from Indianapolis, Indiana were brought to Virgin Records by the legendary hit-making duo Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds – Kevon and Melvin’s younger brother.
Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for soulful conversations, music insights, and artist interviews in the world of R&B. Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye. Halftime Cha...2023-07-241h 32
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE83: AZ Yet's Career Suffered Because of Babyface and LA Reid Infighting at LaFaceAz Yet is an American R&B group from Philadelphia, best known for their songs "Last Night" and the cover "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" originally performed by Chicago.
Az Yet released their self-titled debut album in 1996 on LaFace Records. The album featured a "who's who" of musical heavyweights, including David Foster, Babyface, Sheila E., and Brian McKnight.
The first single, "Last Night," reached #9 on the US Hot 100, #1 on the R&B chart, peaked at #2 on Australia's ARIA charts, and spent 2 weeks at #1 in New Zealand's RIANZ charts, ultimately achieving platinum status in the US.
The group's second single, "Hard...2023-07-171h 27
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE80: Derek DOA Allen: Bass Player and Producer Talks About His Journey in the Music IndustryDerek “DOA” Allen is an award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer. Raised in Sacramento, California, at the age of five, Derek discovered his love for playing the bass guitar. At age eight, he toured the world with local gospel quartet groups.
Derek played bass guitar in his high school jazz band from 1983 until graduation in 1984. In 1985, Derek relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a professional music career. He got his big break in 1987 when he was asked to play bass on the tv series Sidekicks behind El DeBarge.
Hosted by Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, our podcast is a melting pot of t...2023-06-272h 36
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE81: "Michael Jackson's Top 10 Songs: Epic Debate with Shana Mangatal & Nnamdi Okoye!"Shana and Nnamdi are both huge fans of Michael Jackson. They have been listening to his music since they were kids. They know his songs inside and out. In this video, they will share their love of Michael Jackson's music with you. They will also debate which songs are the best.
This is a fun and informative video for all Michael Jackson fans. You will learn about some of his greatest songs. You will also get to hear Shana and Nnamdi's thoughts on his music. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this debate about the top 10 Michael Jackson songs.
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE82: "Meelah Williams of 702: Overcoming Loss & Finding Strength - A Candid Conversation on Life & Music"In this heartfelt follow-up interview, Meelah Williams, the talented lead singer of 702, opens up about the profound impact of her mother's sudden passing and the challenges she has faced in its wake. Returning to Halftime Chat, Meelah shares her deeply personal journey of grief, resilience, and healing. She discusses how she navigated through the darkest moments, finding the strength to slowly reemerge into her role as the lead singer of 702.
With raw honesty, Meelah reflects on the profound influence her mother had on her career and how she is honoring her memory while embracing the future with renewed determination and...2023-06-122h 30
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE79: "Eric Williams of Blackstreet Untold Stories: LL Cool J, Mary J Blige, Teddy Riley, Exposed!"In this episode, I'm talking with Eric Williams of the legendary group Blackstreet. We discuss their history, their biggest hits, and the current state of the group.
Blackstreet is one of the most influential African-American groups of all time, and their music has influenced countless musicians over the years. In this video, I get to speak with Eric Williams about the history of Blackstreet, their biggest hits, and the current state of the group. Be sure to check out the video to hear all about Big Bub, Marley Marl, LL Cool J, Mary J Blige, Teddy Riley, and Jahiem!
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE78: Miki Howard Talks Her Career, New Music, and More!Miki Howard is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter who has released eight studio albums. She is known for her smooth, soulful voice and her sophisticated, jazz-influenced sound.
In this interview, Miki talks about her career, her new music, and her legacy. She also shares some of her untold stories, including her struggles with addiction and her decision to step away from the music industry for several years.
Miki is a true R&B icon, and her music has touched the lives of millions of people. This interview is a must-watch for fans of her music and anyone who...2023-05-2257 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE77: Jacci McGhee Interview: Teddy Riley, Keith Sweat, Salt-n-Pepa, the Music Industry & MoreBest known for her belted out duet with Keith Sweat on the hit song of the 1980s, “Make It Last Forever,” Jacci has returned, from a self-admitted dark place, to her passion and gift of singing.
Actually, Jacci began her reappearance on the music scene in 2015 with step out vocals alongside Dominique, on DJ Jay Salter’s international EDM hit, “Angel of Mine” (Soul Remix).
Hosted by Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, our podcast is a melting pot of thought-provoking discussions with R&B artists, producers, and industry experts. From rising stars to legendary icons, we bring you intimate interviews that reveal the...2023-05-181h 41
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE76: Woody Rock: Starting Dru Hill with Sisqo, loosing Publishing, Leaving Dru Hill & Music IndustryDru Hill is an American R&B group mostly popular during the 1990s, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop soul and gospel music. The group was founded in Baltimore in 1992 and is still active.
Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", and "How Deep Is Your Love".
The original members were lead singer Mark "Sisqó" Andrews, Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin, Larry "Jazz" Anthony and James "Woody Rock" Green.
Hosted by Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, our podcast is a melting pot of thought-provoking discussions with R&B a...2023-05-152h 40
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE75: Gina Thompson Returns with New Music and Record Deal after 20 YearsGina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school.
Nobody Does It Better was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott and Diddy, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack, among others.[1] Her first single from the album, "The Things That You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew, was set to be released on...2023-05-081h 07
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE69: Angie Stone: Making More than Music with D'Angelo & Hip Hop Pioneer with The SequenceA singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, and prolific songwriter, Angie Stone's first claim to fame was her membership in the Sequence, a pioneering hip-hop trio who arrived with "Funk You Up" (1979), the second release on Sugar Hill Records and the first rap single by an all-female group. Following a brief period with the post-new jack swing R&B act Vertical Hold, Stone began a fruitful and lasting solo career as one of neo-soul's leading lights, known for providing sharp insight into romantic relationships with her smoky yet upfront voice.
She established her solo career with a pair of gold-certified albums, Black...2023-04-2033 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE70: Angie Stone Interview: Behind the Scenes Battles with Mary J Blige & Jill ScottA singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, and prolific songwriter, Angie Stone's first claim to fame was her membership in the Sequence, a pioneering hip-hop trio who arrived with "Funk You Up" (1979), the second release on Sugar Hill Records and the first rap single by an all-female group. Following a brief period with the post-new jack swing R&B act Vertical Hold, Stone began a fruitful and lasting solo career as one of neo-soul's leading lights, known for providing sharp insight into romantic relationships with her smoky yet upfront voice.
She established her solo career with a pair of gold-certified albums, Black...2023-04-1740 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE68: Tales from a Death Row Records Producer: Halftime Chat with G-One ArchieDeath Row Records is an American record label that was founded in 1991 by The D.O.C., Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, and Dick Griffey. The label became a sensation by releasing multi-platinum hip-hop albums by West Coast-based artists such as Dr. Dre (The Chronic), Snoop Dogg (Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather), Tha Dogg Pound (Dogg Food), and 2Pac (All Eyez on Me, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory) during the 1990s. At its peak, Death Row was making over US$100 million a year.
Hosted by Broadcaster & Psychotherapist Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for RnB, New...2023-04-132h 24
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE67: Unbelievable Truth: What Happened To The 3 Former Toni! Toni! Tone! Band Members?In this episode, we're going to explore what happened to the 3 former Toni! Toni! Tone! Band members. From their birth to their meteoric rise and then rapid fall from fame, we'll find out all there is to know about these infamous musicians!
This video is full of surprising facts about the Toni! Toni! Tone! Band members that you won't believe. From their unlikely beginnings to their shocking demise, you'll learn everything you need to know about these musical geniuses. Tune in to find out what happened to these once celebrated performers!
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE66: Hear Amazing Life Lessons From R&B Diva Meelah WilliamsKameelah Williams, aka Meelah, is a singer and song writer who got her start as the lead singer of the famous Motown 90's trio: "702". 702 consisted of Williams and sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead, all of who were students at the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts.
The restructured group was christened 702, which is Las Vegas' area code, and was now ready to record their first album. The group's first album was entitled: "No Doubt" and soared to #1 on the charts. Missy Elliott co-wrote & produced four songs on the album including the smash hit single "Steelo" and its remix. The album...2023-04-062h 44
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE65: Jon Jon Harreld of TroopTroop is an American R&B group from Pasadena, California, United States. The group has had three number-one singles and ten top-ten singles on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. They have also completed five albums, which include three certified gold and one certified platinum album. TROOP is an acronym for "Total Respect Of Other People".
The group is most notable for a series of number-one R&B hits, including popular cover versions of the songs "All I Do Is Think of You" and "Sweet November", originally performed by musical acts The Jackson 5 and The Deele, respectively. They also had...2023-04-031h 10
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE64: Jean-Marie Horvat: Working with Teddy Riley, Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, Michael JacksonJean-Marie Horvat is a 5x Grammy nominated multi-platinum mixer, writer, producer who has worked with some of the biggest artists and producers in music. Starting out as in-house engineer for Teddy Riley, Jean Marie's mixing credits while working with Teddy included Wreckx-N-Effect, Michael Jackson and Blackstreet.
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Hosted by Broadcaster & Psychotherapist Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for RnB, New Jack Swing and Old School Hip Hop. Dropping Interviews with your favourite R&B artists & Music videos from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeR&B Podcast: The Legacy of Michael Jackson and thoughts on SWV and Xscape Reality Show
Can We Talk is a podcast that focuses on the past, present, and the future resurgence of R&B Music. It’s hosts, Mental Health Psychotherapist and host of Half time Chat Nnamdi E.S. Okoye.
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Sheldon Taylor, Author and Music Historian - https://soulsofblacknotes.blogspot.com/
Woody Rock - founding Member of Dru Hill
They offer their perspectives as well as create a community where R&B fans alike can reminisce on their favorite songs and artists as well as get updates on current events in the world of R&B. All are welcome to participate wi...2023-03-232h 37
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE63: The Highs, Lows & Rebirth of Kathy Sledge: Sister Sledge, Family Fallout & New BeginningsKathy Sledge is an American singer–songwriter and producer. Sledge is best known as the youngest and founding member of Sister Sledge, an American vocal group which is made up of her sisters that formed in 1971.
After achieving success beginning the late–1970s thru the mid–1980s with Sister Sledge, Sledge embarked on her solo career in 1989. She has had several hits on the International Pop and Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including "Take Me Back to Love Again", which hit #1 in 1992.
Sister Sledge is an American musical vocal group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1971, the group consisted of sister...2023-03-201h 31
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE62: Damion Hall Returns to Halftime Chat to Talk about the Reunion of GuyDamion Hall returns to Halftime Chat to talk about the upcoming Legacy Tour featuring Guy, Keith Sweat and New Edition. Damion also speaks about his solo projects and charity work. Damion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an American R&B singer. He is a member of the new jack swing group Guy and is the brother of Guy member, Aaron Hall. He has released one solo album, Straight to the Point in 1994, which spawned one single, "Satisfy You", featuring Chanté Moore. That song managed to reach No. 48 on the Billboard R&B charts.
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeR&B Podcast: The State of the Music Industry featuring Jacci McGhee and Woody RockR&B starts Woody Rock formerly of Dru Hill and Jacci McGhee share their experiences as recording artists in the Music Industry.
Jacci McGhee: Best known for her belted out duet with Keith Sweat on the hit song of the 1980s, “Make It Last Forever,” Jacci has returned, from a self-admitted dark place, to her passion and gift of singing. Actually, Jacci began her reappearance on the music scene in 2015 with step out vocals alongside Dominique, on DJ Jay Salter’s international EDM hit, “Angel of Mine” (Soul Remix). Jacci’s music career was spawned by her duet with Sweat on the R&B char...2023-03-132h 03
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeLive Basic Black Album Release Party: Featuring Woody Rock, Sheldon Taylor and Stevie Street90s New Jack Swing Group Basic Black return to Halftime Chat to preview their brand new album, Autograph
Three years ago Basic Black reformed with founding members Lloyd Turner and Kelvin Bradshaw. They then recruited vocalists Sean Jones and Anthony Durpree, and are in the progress of releasing a new album and back on the road touring to New Jack Swing and 90s RnB fans around the world.
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeR&B Podcast: Music Historian Sheldon Taylor and Halftime Chat Discuss Teddy Riley the ProducerTeddy Riley has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame! This is a big moment for the music legend, and we're excited to share the news with you! Teddy Riley is one of the most successful and well-known R&B producers of all time. His work with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Thelma Houston, and many others has made him one of the most celebrated songwriters in history. Congratulations, Teddy!
Sheldon Taylor is a Writer, Music historian and owner of Souls of Black Notes.blogspot.com which is dedicated to the historical preservation of Black Music @sheldontaylor2002 @Sheltayl1968 https://soulsofblacknotes.blogs...2023-03-061h 24
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE61: JHot Scott: Teddy Riley Protegee Record Producer of Keith Sweat, Dru Hill, Bobby Brown, Blackstreet"My first track for Ray Lavender called My Girl Gotta Girlfriend, blow up the charts. Akon called me right away to get a deal for the track." Record Producer and Songwriter Jhot Scott comes from a family of musicians and Producers. His uncle is Walter Mucho Scott former member of Basic Black and 911, also long-time Producer alongside Teddy Riley.
Jhot Scott has made a name for himself producing for the likes of Trey Songz, Tony Terry, Dru Hill, Ray lavender and Keith Sweat to name but a few. Bobby Brown - Like Bobby Jhot is also Producing and serving as Exe...2023-03-021h 12
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE60: Shana Mantgala - More than JUST a Michael Jackson StoryShana Mangatal is an author, actress, and model. She shares her first encounter with Michael Jackson after his Bad concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. She makes it past security with the help of Michael's celebrity friend.
As a member of Michael Jackson’s inner circle, Shana Mangatal witnessed first-hand his chart-topping hits, ground-breaking albums and subsequent world tours—as well as his scandals, lawsuits and addictions. She felt both the pleasure and the pain of being romantically involved with the most famous man in the world.
In Michael and Me: The Untold Story of Michael Jackson’s Secret...2023-02-271h 35
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE59: Halftime Chat R&B Podcast with Woody Rock (Dru Hill)Dru Hill is an American R&B group mostly popular during the 1990s, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop soul and gospel music. The group was founded in Baltimore in 1992 and is still active. Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", and "How Deep Is Your Love". The original members were lead singer Mark "Sisqó" Andrews, Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin, Larry "Jazz" Anthony and James "Woody Rock" Green.
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Intensity Psy...2023-02-2355 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE58: Halftime Chat R&B Podcast with Saint JaimzR&B STAR, SAINT JAIMZ BRINGS 90’S SMASH HIT BACK TO LIFE R&B hit maker Saint Jaimz makes a comeback with his remake of the timeless 90’s smash hit “Gentle (Calling Your Name)” by Frederick. Saint Jaimz’ version entitled: “Being Gentle,” comes after decades of diligent work making a name for himself in the worldwide music industry as an independent artist. The singer-songwriter, producer, and CEO, Has Recently Released The Nostalgic Cover Song Masterpiece, "Throwback The Covers" Volume 1 EP. Check out his Social media and all digital platforms for content!
Saint Jaimz‘ timeless voice is bound to blast you back to the iconi...2023-02-201h 09
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE57: Halftime Chat R&B Podcast with Angel SessionsThe road to success hasn’t been easy, but after 20 or more years in the music industry, Angel Sessions has proven she is in it to stay. Angel started out early on as an R&B recording artist. Before her first deal with Pittmobile/Ichiban records and Volt Records, Angel was traveling to Guam, performing at the Grammy’s pre-party’s in Los Angeles, and performing at the same venue with acts such as The Whispers, H-Town, Teena Marie, James Brown, Eric Benet and many more.
She performed also on many local Television stations in the Bay Area and was interv...2023-02-161h 02
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE56: Stacy Francis Returns to Address Negative Comments and Whitney Houston MisunderstandingStacy Francis is an American singer and actress. She is best known for being a part of the girl group Ex Girlfriend and as a contestant in the first season of The X Factor USA. Francis has also made several television appearances on various shows. She also performed for Tom Cruise at his 40th birthday.
In 1991, Francis joined a female group called Ex Girlfriend. Managed by the group Full Force to be their female counterpart, the group was signed to Forceful Records; a division of Reprise Records. Ex Girlfriend released their debut album X Marks the Spot in October 1991. The...2023-02-131h 27
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE55: Jimmy Jenkins Co-Founder of Uptown Records Talks Al B Sure, Christopher Williams, Mary J Blige Uptown ReunionThe Uptown story starts with its founding in 1986 via a $75,000 deal with MCA for a compilation album and effectively ends with Andre exiting to run Motown Records with a contract worth millions. Jimmy Jenkins, also known as Jimmy Luvs or “JLuvs”, had previously been the Vice President of Uptown Records alongside Andre’ Harrell.
Jimmy “Luv” Jenkins – “Andre was the visionary of every record label that came behind us. The blueprint was Uptown. Without him, the spirit of the party ain’t go be the same because through any tragedy or anything we always party. That’s how we grieve, that’s how we celebrated, an...2023-02-091h 01
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE54: Halftime Chat with Stacy Francis - Formerly of Ex-Girlfriend, X-Factor, and R&B Divas LAStacy Francis is an American singer and actress. She is best known for being a part of the girl group Ex Girlfriend and as a contestant in the first season of The X Factor USA. Francis has also made several television appearances on various shows. She also performed for Tom Cruise at his 40th birthday.
In 1991, Francis joined a female group called Ex Girlfriend. Managed by the group Full Force to be their female counterpart, the group was signed to Forceful Records; a division of Reprise Records. Ex Girlfriend released their debut album X Marks the Spot in October 1991. The...2023-02-061h 35
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE52: Jonathan "Mookie" Morant: Producer & Songwriter for Backstreet Boys, Donell Jones, Ginuwine and many othersJonathan "Mookie" Morant: Producer & Songwriter for Backstreet Boys, Donell Jones, Ginuwine...
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE51: Halftime Chat with Monifah CarterMonifah shares her story with us and performs some of her favorite songs. From her debut album to her current tour, Monifah tells her story and inspires us with her music. Tune in to find out more about this amazing singer! Monifa Carter also known as Monifah, is an American R&B singer. She is best known for her association with the late rapper Heavy D. and her music from the mid-1990s, including "I Miss You (Come Back Home)", "You" and "Touch It", which was released in 1998. She starred on TV One's reality show R&B Divas: Atlanta.2023-01-231h 53
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE50: Clurel Henderson: Working with Teddy Riley & Timmy Gatling, Gene Griffin and MoreIn this video, we're profiling Clurel Henderson, lead singer of Kids at Work and childhood friend of Teddy Riley and Timmy Gatling. Clurel is an amazing musician and an all-around great guy. In this video, Clurel Henderson discusses his childhood friendship with Teddy Riley and Timmy Gatling, as well as his time working with Kids at Work. Clurel also shares his story, his music, and his advice for aspiring singers and musicians. Tune in to learn more about his amazing story! H
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGD...2023-01-171h 33
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE49: Daryl Simmons Returns to Halftime Chat for a follow-up InterviewWhen Reid and Edmonds relocated to Atlanta in 1989, to form their own company, LaFace Records. The duo was joined by Simmons and together they discovered, signed and produced their own artists such as Toni Braxton, TLC, Usher, Damian Dame and OutKast. In 1991, Simmons co-wrote and co-produced Boyz II Men's most successful song to date, “End of the Road”, from the Eddie Murphy movie, Boomerang.
The song garnered a Grammy Award in 1992 for “Best R&B Song”. “End of the Road” topped the charts from August 15 through November 7, 1992, setting a record for most weeks at number one with 13 weeks, beatin...2023-01-141h 35
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE48: The Karyn White Interview: Song writing, LA & Babyface, Terry Lewis, Prince, The Music IndustryKaryn White is known for several hit singles including "Superwoman" (1988), "Secret Rendezvous" (1989), "The Way You Love Me" (1988), and the US Hot 100 No. 1 single "Romantic" (1991). White's self-titled debut album Karyn White was released in 1988. It was produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface and achieved platinum status in the US. The album contained the Hot 100 hit singles "The Way You Love Me", "Secret Rendezvous", and "Superwoman" as well as the No. 1 R&B hit "Love Saw It", a duet with Babyface himself.
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip...2023-01-041h 28
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE53: Lelee Lyons of SWV: The Good, the Challenging & My Inspirational JourneyLeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures", Lelee said—and that she did. Website: https://leleelyons.com/"I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity..." EBOOK - https://leleelyons.com/products/i-regret-the-day-i-lost-my-virginityIG: @therealleleeswv
In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 3x platinum, Grammy-nomina...2023-01-042h 11
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE47: Meelah Williams: Joining 702, Working with Missy Elliott, Mike Bivins, Musiq SoulchildKameelah Williams, aka Meelah, is a singer and song writer who got her start as the lead singer of the famous Motown 90's trio: "702". 702 consisted of Williams and sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead, all of who were students at the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. The restructured group was christened 702, which is Las Vegas' area code, and was now ready to record their first album.
The group's first album was entitled: "No Doubt" and soared to #1 on the charts. Missy Elliott co-wrote & produced four songs on the album including the smash hit single "Steelo" and its re...2022-12-281h 31
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE46: Halftime Chat with R&B Star Kevin RossKevin Ross is an American singer, songwriter and producer. He previously was signed to Motown Records and he released his debut album The Awakening in March 2017. Ross is also an award-winning songwriter, having written songs for artists such as Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj, Jamie Foxx, SWV, Johnny Gill and Toni Braxton.
He began to become well known in 2014 after being featured in a Glade holiday campaign that year, charting with his version of the song "This Is My Wish". Kevin's first solo release on Motown, Dialogue in the Grey, was released in 2014. The 4-track EP, which featured appea...2022-12-221h 35
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE45: Joyce Sims: Her Final InterviewJoyce Elizabeth Sims-Sandiford (August 6, 1959 – October 13, 2022) was an American singer and songwriter, whose biggest hit single, "Come into My Life", reached the top 10 in both the US Billboard R&B Chart and the UK Singles Chart in 1987/8. In 1986, Sims signed with the now-defunct record label Sleeping Bag Records. Her first hit single was "(You Are My) All and All" in 1986, which was produced by Kurtis Mantronik and reached No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. It entered the US Dance Chart at #51; peaking at No. 6. Sims followed up in 1988 with "Come into My Life" also produced by Kurtis Mantronik which peaked at N...2022-12-151h 12
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE44: LJai Robinson of Profyle: I LEFT the Music Industry to SAVE My LifeOne of the most powerful interviews I ever had to do on Halftime Chat, I talk with L Jai Robinson, former lead singer of the RnB group, Profyle. We cover a range of topics from dishonest Managers, the control of record labels, the price of fame, dealing with Mental Illness as a recording artist, and finding peace away from the spotlight. Profyle is an American R&B group, best known for their hit, "Liar". They were signed to Motown Records with which they released two albums and then went on to release another album independently.
The group r...2022-11-281h 36
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE43: Andreao 'Fanatic' Heard: The Stories Behind Producing Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Lil Kim ...Andreao Heard is a record producer from Greensboro, North Carolina. He produced "Crush on You" for Lil’ Kim and "'Yall Know'" for Will Smith’s ten million seller "Big Willie Style." Discovered by Vincent Herbert, Fanatic moved to New York City, where he connected with P. Diddy and became a part of his "Hitmen" production team and produced records for the Notorious B.I.G. and Ma$e.
He then produced the song "Heaven Can Wait" for Michael Jackson. Next, he received recognition from the Grammy association for his participation as a producer on Beyoncé's 2003 GRAMMY Award...2022-11-241h 41
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE42: The Brownstone Story: Michael Jackson, R&B Divas, Remembering Maxee & MoreBrown and Gilbert have a new member, Arin Jackson, who they say reminds them a great deal of Maxwell, not only in terms as her talent but also her mannerisms and personality. Jackson, for her part, said she’s thrilled to be a part of Brownstone. “I get a rare opportunity you don’t get in this industry to learn from the living legend Nicci Gilbert, and on the other side of me I have what I consider the most talented woman in the world, Teisha Lott Brown,” Jackson said. “And I get to bring my talent and my showmanshi...2022-11-211h 54
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE41: Daryl Simmons Interview: The Silent Partner of LaFace and Music ProductionsWhen Reid and Edmonds relocated to Atlanta in 1989, to form their own company, LaFace Records. The duo was joined by Simmons and together they discovered, signed and produced their own artists such as Toni Braxton, TLC, Usher, Damian Dame and OutKast. In 1991, Simmons co-wrote and co-produced Boyz II Men's most successful song to date, “End of the Road”, from the Eddie Murphy movie, Boomerang. The song garnered a Grammy Award in 1992 for “Best R&B Song”. “End of the Road” topped the charts from August 15 through November 7, 1992, setting a record for most weeks at number one with 13 weeks, beating Elvis Presle...2022-11-091h 27
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE40: Halftime Chat with Jean-Marie Horvat: Mix & Recording Engineer for Teddy Riley and other ProducersJean-Marie Horvat is a 5x Grammy nominated multi-platinum mixer, writer, producer who has worked with some of the biggest artists and producers in music. Starting out as in-house engineer for Teddy Riley, Jean Marie’s mixing credits while working with Teddy included Wreckx-N-Effect, Michael Jackson and Blackstreet. Jean-Marie went on to work with Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, and producers Stargate, The Neptunes, Polow Da Don, and Timbaland to name a few.
Jean-Marie’s list of hit records is long and includes TI/Justin Timberlake’s "Dead and Gone,” Jessie J’s "Price Tag," Chris Brown's "Say Goodbye,”...2022-10-241h 45
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeR&B Podcast: R Kelly and the Music Industry (Part 3/3)This 3 part edition of R&B Podcast with special guest Woody Rock (founding member of Dru Hill) explores the three sides to the R Kelly story. His impact on 90s R&B, his conviction for sex offenses, and how the Music Industry used him without regards to the safety of all involved.
Can We Talk is a podcast that focuses on the past, present, and the future resurgence of R&B Music. It’s hosts, Mental Health Psychotherapist and host of Half time Chat Nnamdi E.S. Okoye and Omar Hudson, published songwriter and Poet also founder of a group of...2022-10-0522 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeR&B Podcast: R Kelly the Victim who became the Predator (Part 2/3)This 3 part edition of R&B Podcast with special guest Woody Rock (founding member of Dru Hill) explores the three sides to the R Kelly story. His impact on 90s R&B, his conviction for sex offenses, and how the Music Industry used him without regards to the safety of all involved.
Can We Talk is a podcast that focuses on the past, present, and the future resurgence of R&B Music. It’s hosts, Mental Health Psychotherapist and host of Half time Chat Nnamdi E.S. Okoye and Omar Hudson, published songwriter and Poet also founder of a group of...2022-09-3034 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeR&B Podcast: R Kelly's Impact on R&B (Part 1/3)This 3 part edition of R&B Podcast with special guest Woody Rock (founding member of Dru Hill) explores the three sides to the R Kelly story. His impact on 90s R&B, his conviction for sex offenses, and how the Music Industry used him without regards to the safety of all involved.
Can We Talk is a podcast that focuses on the past, present, and the future resurgence of R&B Music. It’s hosts, Mental Health Psychotherapist and host of Half time Chat Nnamdi E.S. Okoye and Omar Hudson, published songwriter and Poet also founder of a group of...2022-09-2719 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeR&B Podcast: "Make It Last Forever" Album ReviewSheldon Taylor is a Writer, Music historian and owner of Souls of Black Notes.blogspot.com which is dedicated to the historical preservation of Black Music @Sheldon Taylor @Sheltayl1968 https://soulsofblacknotes.blogspot.com/?m=1
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast is your home for RnB, New Jack Swing and Old School Hip Hop.
Dropping Interviews with your favourite R&B artists & Music videos from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
Hosted by Broadcaster & Psychotherapist Nnamdi E.S. Okoye
#KeithSweat #TeddyRiley #NewJackSwing #RnBPodcast2022-09-2058 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat New Jack Swing Podcast: The Bobby album and Teddy RileyHalftime Chat RnB Podcast is your home for RnB, New Jack Swing and Old School Hip Hop. Dropping Interviews with your favourite R&B artists & Music videos from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
Hosted by Broadcaster & Psychotherapist Nnamdi E.S. Okoye and Sheldon Taylor, Writer, Music historian and owner of Souls of Black Notes.blogspot.com which is dedicated to the historical preservation of Black Music
@Sheldon Taylor
@Sheltayl1968 https://soulsofblacknotes.blogspot.com/?m=1
#RnBPodcast #NewJackSwing #RnB2022-09-141h 34
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE39: Halftime Chat with Tony TerryTony Terry is an American R&B adult contemporary soul vocal artist. He has had several Billboard top hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s including his most well know "With You" and is still producing grown and sexy soul R&B music today.
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Intensity Psychological Interventions)
Watch all episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HalftimeChat
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE38: Halftime Chat with Kenny Terry Jr the voice of AZ YetAz Yet is an American R&B group from Philadelphia, best known for their songs "Last Night" and the cover "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" Formed in 1989 initially as a duo with Shawn Rivera and Dion Allen, the two were later joined by Kenny Terry, whom they met singing in the lobby of the Wyndham Hotel in Philadelphia, Claude Thomas, Damon Core, & Dyshon Benson.
Az Yet released their self-titled debut album in 1996 on LaFace Records. The album featured a "who's who" of musical heavyweights, including David Foster, Babyface, Sheila E., and Brian McKnight. The first single, "Last N...2022-09-061h 15
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE37: Halftime Chat with R&B Group Riff (from the Movie Lean on Me)Riff is an American R&B group from Paterson, New Jersey. The group RIFF appeared in the 1989 biographical-drama film, Lean on Me starring Morgan Freeman as the 'Songbirds' in the bathroom scene. They recorded two albums in the 90s. Three of the members (Anthony Fuller, Dwayne Jones, and Michael Best) joined Men of Vizion but have since returned and the group has re-formed with two new members. They are still performing and making songs
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Intensity Psychological Interventions)2022-08-301h 11
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE36: Halftime Chat with Legendary Broadcaster & DJ Donnie SimpsonDonnie Simpson (born January 30, 1954) is a longtime American radio DJ as well as a television and movie personality. He hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on Washington, D.C. radio station WPGC-FM from March 1993 to January 29, 2010. Currently, he hosts The Donnie Simpson Show on D.C.-based radio station WMMJ-FM (Majic 102.3 FM), which began airing on August 17, 2015. Simpson is the first urban-format radio personality to have an annual salary over $1 million without being syndicated.
In 1983, Simpson was recruited by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television BET, to host the network's primetime music video show, Video So...2022-08-221h 56
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE35: Kenny Whitehead from the Whitehead BrosWhitehead Bros. were an American R&B duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, made up of two brothers, Kenny Whitehead and John Whitehead Jr. They are sons of the late John Whitehead.
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Intensity Psychological Interventions)
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE34: Halftime Chat with Melvin Riley Jr from Ready for the WorldReady for the World is an American R&B band from Flint, Michigan, that scored several pop, soul, and dance hits in the mid to late 1980s. They were founded by Melvin Riley and Gordon Strozier
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Intensity Psychological Interventions)
Watch all episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HalftimeChat
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE33: Halftime Chat with Cassandra Lucas of Changing FacesBack on the scene – and topping the charts – the singing/song writing talent, Cassandra Lucas. Cassandra is best known as one-half of the 90's platinum-selling R&B vocal duo Changing Faces, who gave us hits such as “Foolin' Around,” “Stroke You Up” and “G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.” Their debut self-titled CD hit #1 on the Billboard R&B charts, and throughout their notable career, they sold millions of records, with 3 singles in the Top Ten on the Billboard charts, rare for a vocal duo.
She's returned in 2019 with her new, self-penned single, “Name On It,” which reached To...2022-08-091h 40
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE32: The Rise and Fall of Uptown Records by Jimmy Luv Jerkins (Co-founder of Uptown Records)The Uptown story starts with its founding in 1986 via a $75,000 deal with MCA for a compilation album and effectively ends with Andre exiting to run Motown Records with a contract worth millions. Jimmy Jenkins, also known as Jimmy Luvs or “JLuvs”, had previously been the Vice President of Uptown Records alongside Andre’ Harrell. Jimmy “Luv” Jenkins – “Andre was the visionary of every record label that came behind us.
The blueprint was Uptown. Without him, the spirit of the party ain’t go be the same because through any tragedy or anything we always party. That’s how we grieve, that’s h...2022-08-072h 01
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE31: Pamela Long talks about her new EP titled "Pamela Long"After selling millions of records, smashing stages internationally and having millions of fans on her side, Pamela is looking to take the music industry by storm with her new solo project. Her familiar sound was introduced by music mogul Sean Combs, passed to Missy Elliot, Notorious B.I.G, Lil Kim, LL Cool J (and many others), which has given her a place in the industry like no other.
Her sultry voice will forever be engraved in music history for being on one of the Biggest Grammy Award winning songs, “HYPNOTIZE,” by the Notorious B.I.G. As of today, p...2022-07-2908 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE30: Tales of a New Jack Swing Producer: Walter Mucho Scott (Teddy Riley, Gene Griffin, Basic Black, 911)Born in Columbus, Georgia, where he started playing guitar and drums at the age of 12, Walter “Mucho” Scott’s big break came in 1988 when opening up for Guy in Columbus Georgia. As a member of The Basic Black Band, Mucho and his fellow band members were asked by Gene Griffin to travel to New York to play behind the R&B group, Today, who was on tour with Teddy Riley and Guy. Basic Black, an integral part of the New Jack Swing era, soon after recorded a single on the Sounds of New York label, and was later picked up by...2022-07-272h 08
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE29: Halftime Chat with JChosen (Season 12 of The Voice)Halftime Chat with JChosen; the full interview from his early days starting to find his singing voice to his current career as a recording artist. JChosen uttered these life-changing words in front of Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, & Alicia Keys before 12 million television viewers on the national TV show “The Voice.” J.Chosen sung a remake of Marvin Gaye’s world-famous “Sexual Healing” track & his voice left everyone speechless & electrified simultaneously.
When Alicia Keys tells you “Marvin Gaye is clapping from heaven & people “DO NOT” sing like you anymore, it’s a “blessing” to be in your presence and to hea...2022-07-261h 04
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE28: Halftime Chat with with Marc Gordon of LevertFormed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1984, LeVert was a dominant force on the music charts and created a successful blueprint for urban male groups. The trio’s formula of combining soulful ballads and up-tempo beats with catchy hooks produced a dynamic catalog of music to be enjoyed for many years to come. The original group was comprised of Marc Gordon, Gerald and Sean Levert.
The trio hit popular mainstay through urban radio delivering a string of HOT records such as “I Get Hot”, “Bloodline”, “The Big Throwdown”, “Just Coolin”, “Rope a Dope Style”, For Real Tho” and “Whole Scenario”. LeVert racked up hit...2022-06-041h 37
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE27: Halftime Chat with Sybil: R&B and pop singer–songwriterSybil Lynch, known simply as Sybil, is an American R&B and pop singer–songwriter. Sybil gained notable success in her career with songs during the mid-1980s into the mid-1990s. She is the cousin of former En Vogue singer Maxine Jones. Sybil signed to Next Plateau Records in the United States (with a licensing deal with Champion Records in the United Kingdom) and began recording in 1986 with the release of her first single "Falling in Love".
The record reached the top 30 on the Dance charts and began a successful career for Sybil, releasing her debut albu...2022-06-041h 13
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE26: DJ Cassidy Interview: How Pass The Mic started, plans for live shows & moreAfter only three online “Pass The Mic” episodes, an overwhelming emotional response from viewers, and tens of millions of views, DJ Cassidy partnered with BET for an epic prime time television “Pass The Mic” special which aired immediately following the 2020 Soul Train Awards and attracted more than one million live viewers. Now, DJ Cassidy has now partnered with BET for a series of six primetime television “Pass The Mic” specials to air throughout 2021.
DJ Cassidy has been at the nexus of music, fashion, and nightlife for over half his living years as the go-to deejay of music impresarios, e...2022-06-041h 24
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE25: Halftime Chat Interview with Gina Thompson: My Music, My Journey, My InspirationGina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school. Nobody Does It Better was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott and Diddy, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack, among others. Her first single from the album, "The Things That You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew, was set to be r...2022-06-041h 34
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE24: El DeBarge Interview: His family, battles with Motown, Challenges and SuccessesAmerican singer, songwriter and musician. He was the focal point and primary lead singer of the family group DeBarge. Popular songs led by El DeBarge include "Time Will Reveal", "Who's Holding Donna Now", "Stay with Me", "All This Love", and "Rhythm of the Night".
As a solo artist, he is best known for his unique high tenor register, strong falsetto and hits like "Who's Johnny" and "Love Always". He's also collaborated with artists such as Dionne Warwick, Al Green, Lalah Hathaway, Tone Loc, Babyface, Faith Evans, Quincy Jones, Fourplay, and DJ Quik. DeBarge is a five-time Grammy Awa...2022-06-041h 11
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE23: The Interview with Bryan Abrams: formerly of Color Me BaddBryan Abrams is an internationally-recognized, two-time Grammy-nominated, American Music Award and two-time Soul Train Award-winning, R&B/pop singer-songwriter with over 12 million albums sold worldwide, three Billboard #1 Hot 100 and R&B hits and is an Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee.
Bryan Abrams (@bryanabramsmusic)
Instagram Bryan Abrams (@BryanAbrams)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bryanabrams
Website: https://bryanabramsmusic.com/
Having lived with addiction for over 25 years, Abrams has now put his focus on his mental and physical health, and is proudly in his third year of recovery. He has dedicat...2022-06-031h 40
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE22: Interview with Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins: Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson, the Music Industry & MoreThe Darkchild instinctively knows how to showcase the best attributes of each artist that he works with. CEO of his Darkchild Productions, Inc., Jerkins has been responsible, through his numerous hit productions, for over 170 million in record sales worldwide. Born the youngest son of a minister father and choir director mother in Pleasantville, New Jersey in 1977, Jerkins began taking classical piano lessons as a child and combined that with the gospel music that he heard in church. Rodney's God‐given gifts quickly blossomed, as the young phenomenon diligently worked on his music and began recording demos for local talent. When...2022-06-031h 35
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE21: Halftime Chat with Shanice: My up and down Journey in MusicShanice, is an American singer–songwriter, actress and dancer. Wilson had the Billboard hit singles "I Love Your Smile" and "Silent Prayer" in 1991 and "Saving Forever for You" in 1993. In 1999, Wilson scored another hit song, "When I Close My Eyes", which peaked at No. 12 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
Wilson is recognized for her coloratura soprano voice and her ability to sing in the whistle register.
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Intensity Psychological Interventions)
Watch all episodes on YouTube: https...2022-04-211h 28
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeBig Plans for SWV in 2022: Celebrating their 30 Year Anniversary (Part 6/6)LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures", Lelee said—and that she did. Website: https://leleelyons.com/"I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity..." EBOOK - https://leleelyons.com/products/i-regret-the-day-i-lost-my-virginityIG: @therealleleeswv
In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 3x platinum, Grammy-nomi...2022-04-2125 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Lelee of SWV: Learning Life Lessons the Hard Way (Part 5/6)LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures", Lelee said—and that she did. Website: https://leleelyons.com/"I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity..." EBOOK - https://leleelyons.com/products/i-regret-the-day-i-lost-my-virginityIG: @therealleleeswv
In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 3x platinum, Grammy-nomi...2022-04-2109 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Lelee of SWV: Hitting Rock Bottom after SWV broke-up (Part 4/6)LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures", Lelee said—and that she did. Website: https://leleelyons.com/"I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity..." EBOOK - https://leleelyons.com/products/i-regret-the-day-i-lost-my-virginityIG: @therealleleeswv
In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 3x platinum, Grammy-nomi...2022-04-2125 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Lelee of SWV: The Highs & Low of Being in the Music Industry (Part 3/6)LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures", Lelee said—and that she did. Website: https://leleelyons.com/"I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity..." EBOOK - https://leleelyons.com/products/i-regret-the-day-i-lost-my-virginityIG: @therealleleeswv
In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 3x platinum, Grammy-nomi...2022-04-2122 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Lelee of SWV: Taj LeLee Coko were once called TLC before SWV (Part 2/6)LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures", Lelee said—and that she did. Website: https://leleelyons.com/"I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity..." EBOOK - https://leleelyons.com/products/i-regret-the-day-i-lost-my-virginityIG: @therealleleeswv
In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 3x platinum, Grammy-nomi...2022-04-2121 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Lelee Lyons of SWV: Overcoming Obstacles Before the Music (Part 1/6)LeAnne “Lelee” Lyons is a Bronx, NY native who currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. As a young girl, and mother of two by the age of 17, Lelee was determined to change the way people looked at her. Feeling like a failure and disappointment to her mother, “I wanted to do something in my life that would make everybody forget about my failures", Lelee said—and that she did. Website: https://leleelyons.com/"I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity..." EBOOK - https://leleelyons.com/products/i-regret-the-day-i-lost-my-virginityIG: @therealleleeswv
In 1992, Lelee became the visionary behind the 3x platinum, Grammy-nomin...2022-04-2120 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Gina Thompson: "I hit Rock bottom but found Strength to Fight on" (Part 5/5)Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school. Nobody Does It Better was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott and Diddy, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack, among others.
Her first single from the album, "The Things That You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew, was set to be...2022-04-2121 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Gina Thompson: The Label shelved My 2nd Album after all the Work (Part 4/5)Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school. Nobody Does It Better was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott and Diddy, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack, among others.
Her first single from the album, "The Things That You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew, was set to be...2022-04-2115 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Gina Thompson: Joining Missy Elliot on Goldmine & becoming friends (Part 3/5)Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school. Nobody Does It Better was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott and Diddy, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack, among others.
Her first single from the album, "The Things That You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew, was set to be...2022-04-2113 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Gina Thompson: The Label didn't back me after "The Things You Do" (Part 2/5)Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school. Nobody Does It Better was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott and Diddy, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack, among others.
Her first single from the album, "The Things That You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew, was set to be r...2022-04-2112 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeHalftime Chat with Gina Thompson: Starting in the Music Industry (Part 1/5)Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records shortly after graduating high school. Nobody Does It Better was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott and Diddy, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack, among others.
Her first single from the album, "The Things That You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew, was set to be r...2022-04-2123 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE20: Father MC: Launching Jodeci & Mary J. Blige, His Career With Andre Harrell & Diddy & Black DisneyWhere it all started with this interview with Father MC. Finally found the full interview to release for the first time. Legendary Hip-hop Recording artist Father MC talks with Halftime Chat ahead of the release of his new album Black Disney.
Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Intensity Psychological Interventions)
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE19: Halftime Chat with Doris Pearson of Five Star: A Global Success StoryFive Star (also styled as 5 Star) are a British pop group, formed in 1983 and comprising siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson. Between 1985 and 1988, Five Star had four Top 20 albums and 15 Top 40 singles in the UK, including the Top 10 hits "System Addict" (1986), "Can't Wait Another Minute" (1986), "Find the Time" (1986), "Rain or Shine" (1986), "Stay Out of My Life" (1987) and "The Slightest Touch" (1987).
They won the 1987 Brit Award for Best British Group. Doris Pearson, the eldest of the three Pearson sisters, was born in Brent, London. She was the choreographer of the group, teaching the other members of Fiv...2021-12-261h 02
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE18: Marcus Saunders: Starting Hi-Five with Tony Thompson and the Highs & Lows of an R&B GroupHi-Five is an American R&B quintet based in Waco, Texas. Hi-Five had a #1 hit on Billboard's Hot 100 in the early 1990s with "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)". The band was formed in Waco, Texas in 1989, and consisted of the founding and original members from Waco, Texas: Tony Thompson (lead singer), Roderick "Pooh" Clark, Marcus Sanders, Russell Neal, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, native, Toriano Easley.
Hi-Five was originally signed to Jive Records in late 1989 and released their eponymous debut album in 1990. The album went platinum and was produced by Teddy Riley; it included such singles as...2021-12-261h 29
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE17: The H-Town Story: Inspired by New Edition & the Boys, losing Dino & continuing the LegacyH-Town is an American R&B vocal group from Houston, Texas, United States. H-Town was founded in 1990 by twin brothers Keven "Dino" Conner and Solomon "Shazam" Conner, and their long-time friend Darryl "GI" Jackson. H-Town is best known for their hits during the early to mid–1990s. #KnockinDaBoots #HTown #90sRnB
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE16: Halftime Chat with Jay King: Timex Social Club, Club Nouveau, the Music Industry, Black Owned & MoreKing starting the independent record label JAY Records to release the Timex Social Club hit ‘Rumors’ and ushered in the biggest selling single of 1986 (3.5 million copies) and becoming the #1 R&B single on the Billboard Charts. With a Top 10 single on the Billboard Pop charts for over 56 weeks, King watched his life change as his music became an unprecedented hit. What he’d produced was history-making, as nobody had before taken an R&B song from an indie label to such heights.
Such moves from a 24 year old entrepreneur made the year 1986 even more memorable, as he quickly...2021-12-261h 37
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE15: Halftime Chat with Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature: Zhané, NEXT, Koffee Brown, Jahiem & Queen LatifahNaughty by Nature is an American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey consisting of Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee. The group formed in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1986 as The New Style. The group first appeared on the music scene in 1989, releasing an album called Independent Leaders, and the album generated the minor hit "Scuffin' Those Knees".
After the release of their first album, the group was mentored by fellow New Jersey native Queen Latifah and subsequently changed their name.
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE14: Halftime Chat with Pamela Long: Joining Bad Boy, leaving Total, Past Troubled & New BeginningsAfter selling millions of records, smashing stages internationally and having millions of fans on her side, Pamela is looking to take the music industry by storm with her new solo project. Her familiar sound was introduced by music mogul Sean Combs, passed to Missy Elliot, Notorious B.I.G, Lil Kim, LL Cool J (and many others), which has given her a place in the industry like no other.
Her sultry voice will forever be engraved in music history for being on one of the Biggest Grammy Award winning songs, “HYPNOTIZE,” by the Notorious B.I.G. As of today, pe...2021-12-261h 03
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE13: The Total Story with Kima: Fallouts, Reunions & Future for the Bad Girls of R&B Kima, Keshia & PamTotal is an American R&B girl group originally from the Somerset, Plainfield & Edison New Jersey, United States, and one of the signature acts of Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records imprint during the 1990s. The group consisted of members Kima Raynor, Keisha Spivey, and Pamela Long.
Total is best known for their feature on Mase's "What You Want", as well as their hits "Kissin' You", "Can't You See" (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.), and "What About Us?" and "Trippin'", both featuring Missy Elliott. Long was also featured on The Notorious B.I.G.'s hit song "H...2021-12-261h 26
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE12: Halftime Chat with Mike & Slim of 112: The Music, Fallouts & Brotherhood of an R&B GroupFounded by group member Michael Keith and groomed by Sean “Puffy” Combs, the Atlanta based group 112, had a meteoric rise that solidified them as the hottest R&B group of their time. Their debut, album “112” (1996) went double Platinum, and gave us hit records like “Cupid” and “Only You”, which featured memorable features from the late, great Notorious B.I.G while also introducing us to then newcomer on the scene, and Bad Boy label mate, Mase.
Proving that lightening can in fact be caught in the bottle, the group quickly followed up their debut with yet another double Platinum of...2021-12-261h 55
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE11: The Unsung Story Behind R&B Group Troop: The Dance, the Music, the Brotherhood & the TragedyTroop is an American R&B group from Pasadena, California, United States. The group has had three number-one singles and ten top-ten singles on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. They have also completed five albums, which include three certified gold and one certified platinum album. TROOP is an acronym for "Total Respect Of Other People".
The group is most notable for a series of number-one R&B hits, including popular cover versions of the songs "All I Do Is Think of You" and "Sweet November", originally performed by musical acts The Jackson 5 and The Deele, respectively. The...2021-12-261h 23
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE10: Krayzie Bone of Thugs-n-Harmony: Talks Michael Jackson, Eazy-E, Mariah Carey, TLC, Dr Dre & MoreBone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American hip hop group consisting of rappers Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone. The group was signed to Ruthless Records in late 1993, when they debuted with their EP Creepin on ah Come Up. The EP included their breakout hit single "Thuggish Ruggish Bone".
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE09: Halftime Chat with Timmy Gatling: The Man Behind GUY (How he started Guy with Aaron Hall and Teddy Riley)Timmy Gatling shares the heart-breaking account of being kicked out of the group he formed and restarting his career as a songwriter, producer and recording his own solo album. Timmy also talks about his recent conversations with Teddy Riley and Aaron Hall, and the prospective of reforming Guy after more than 30 years. Timmy Gatling is a Songwriter, Producer, Singer, Record Label executive and the co-founder of the RnB group Guy and New Jack Swing.
He joined Halftime Chat to share the story of how Guy came together, how they created each song on the album, and what led...2021-10-281h 54
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE08: Mr Dalvin of Jodeci Interview: Story of Jodeci, Da Basement, Solo Project & Jodeci Reunion"Mr. Dalvin” DeGrate singer, songwriter, musician, producer and member of the iconic, multi-platinum selling recording group JODECI, known for breathing new hip-hop and soul fire into the R&B music genre continues to release solo singles Goodtimez, She Bad, And I, and Inseparable with a full solo album following. As rumors of a JODECI MOVIE continue to swirl throughout the industry, Mr. Dalvin forges ahead establishing himself as a powerhouse of musical versatility. While he remains one-quarter of the legendary group JODECI, Mr. Dalvin’s early training revealed that his entertainment contributions would go deeper than just being a vocal...2021-10-271h 06
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE07: G-Wiz from Heavy D & The Boyz - Signing with Uptown, losing Troy, the groups breaks up, and passing of Heavy DHeavy D & the Boyz, is a group which included dancers/background vocalists G-Whiz (Glen Parrish), "Trouble" T. Roy (Troy Dixon), and DJ and producer Eddie F (born Edward Ferrell). The group maintained a sizable audience in the United States through most of the 1990s.
The five albums the group released were produced by Teddy Riley, Marley Marl, DJ Premier, his cousin Pete Rock, and Eddie F. Myers also released four solo albums and discovered Soul for Real and Monifah.
Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records, with Heavy D as th...2021-10-271h 41
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE06: Kut Klose Unsung Story with Tabitha Duncan: The Music, Keith Sweat, the Breakup & ReunionHalftime Chat with Tabitha Duncan who formed the group and got them signed with Keith Sweat. In a candid interview with Halftime Chat, Tabitha explains how the group came together, the messy business of the recording industry and new music from Kut Klose. Kut Klose is an American R&B trio that formed in Atlanta, Georgia.
The three female singers that made up the group were Athena Cage, Lavonn Battle and Tabitha Duncan. The girls were discovered by Keith Sweat who produced their debut album. They are best known for their hit single "Get Up On It" (fe...2021-10-261h 22
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE05: The InTro Story with Buddy Wike: Kenny Greene, Upcoming InTro Documentary, Unheard Intro Songs & MoreIntro is an American R&B trio from Brooklyn, New York City, New York. The trio consisted of members Jeff Sanders, Clinton "Buddy" Wike and lead singer/songwriter Kenny Greene. The group was discovered by rapper Heavy D, who then introduced the group to DJ Eddie F. Eddie F signed the group to Untouchables management.
Intro released two albums (for Atlantic Records): 1993's Intro and their second album, 1995's New Life. The group had a string of US hits in the 1990s. The hits included the singles "Let Me Be The One", the Stevie Wonder cover "Ribbon in...2021-10-261h 31
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE04: Damion Hall of Guy: The Music, Politics, Relationships, Money & Breakups with GUYDamion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an American R&B singer. He is a member of the new jack swing group Guy and is the brother of Guy member, Aaron Hall. He has released one solo album, Straight to the Point in 1994, which spawned one single, "Satisfy You", featuring Chanté Moore. That song managed to reach No. 48 on the Billboard R&B charts.
We talk about how he joined Guy after Timmy Gatling left the group, his role and relationship with his brother Aaron Hall and also super producer Teddy Riley.
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Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE:03 The Tammy Lucas Interview: Queen of New Jack Swing Talks to Halftime ChatTammy Lucas is a singer/songwriter and vocal producer born with music in her blood. Her Dad is Ray Lucas, Soul Jazz Funk & RnB drummer who played with the Apollo house band/Jimi Hendrix/ Dionne Warwick /Donnie Hathaway/Nina Simone and many more. Also her Mom, was lead of a girl group for a time. Tammy's recording artistry began as result of being a member of the legendary Paradise Garage. She was introduced to up and coming producers; Boyd Jarvis & Timmy Regisford. She wrote lyrics & melody to Jarvis' club track, her 1st song HEY BOY and performed it on th...2021-09-261h 41
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE02: Halftime Chat with Grand Master Dee: The Whodini StoryWhodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. The Brooklyn, New York-based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark); and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee. Coming out of the fertile New York rap scene of the early '80s, Whodini was one of the first rap groups to add a R&B twist to their music, thus laying the foundation for a new genre - new jack swing.
The group made its name...2021-09-0658 min
Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi OkoyeE01: Donell Jones: My Life, My Journey, My MusicAmerican Music Award Winner, Donell Jones is a renowned R&B vocalist, an exceptional songwriter, and a master producer. For over the last 25 years, the multifaceted Chicago native has experienced greatness and adversity during his musical journey as well as he’s been signed to LaFace Records, has had many chart-topping hits, including unforgettable classic ballads that are fan favorites like “Where I Wanna Be,” “You Know What’s Up ft. TLC’s Left Eye,” and “Knocks Me Off My Feet” just to name a few.
Jones has also produced and written hit songs for Usher “Think of You,” 702 “Get It To...2021-09-061h 13