"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. Bob...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Shana 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 romanticall...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 36 min
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 Broadcas...
Feb 23, 2023•56 min
R&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 ...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The 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 ma...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Stacy 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...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min
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 ...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Stacy 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...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Jonathan "Mookie" Morant: Producer & Songwriter for Backstreet Boys, Donell Jones, Ginuwine... 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 Social Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halftimechat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halftimechat Twitter: https://twitter.com/halftime_chat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Monifah 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 ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 53 min
In 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 Br...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 33 min
When 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 f...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Karyn 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 Ba...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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-da...
Jan 03, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Kameelah 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 &am...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Kevin 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 ...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Joyce 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...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 15
One 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 ...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 8Ep. 14
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 assoc...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Brown 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 tale...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 8Ep. 12
When 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 f...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Jean-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 ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Woody Rock from Dru Hill joined Nnamdi Okoye from Halftime Chat to review Boyz II Men Cooleyhighharmony Album 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 with discussions, opinions and knowledge on the ever changing genre. #RNBPodcast #MusicPodcast #CanWeTalkRnBPodcast
Oct 17, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 with discussions, opinions and knowledge on the ever changing genre. #RNBPodcast #MusicPodcast #CanWeTalkRnBPodcast
Oct 08, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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, pub...
Oct 05, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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, pub...
Sep 30, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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, pub...
Sep 27, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 @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 #Tedd...
Sep 20, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 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 #NewJ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Tony 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 Social Follow: Instagram: https://www....
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 7
