In this exclusive interview, Nitty Green of the R&B group Riff talks about his career in music. He discusses his time in the group, his role in the movie Lean on Me, and his later work with the group Men of Vizion. Green also opens up about the ups and downs of being in the music industry. He talks about the challenges of making it in the business, the pressures of fame, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Green is a candid and insightful interview subject. He shares his personal...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Join us for an exhilarating Halftime Chat as we sit down with the legendary Robert "RAab" Stevenson, a true luminary of the R&B music scene. From his beginnings as a talented R&B singer in the 90s and his brief stint with the influential New Jack Swing group 911, RAab has soared to new heights as a vocal coach to the industry's biggest names. In this exclusive interview, we delve into RAab's fascinating journey, from his early days in the music industry to his transformation into a renow...
Aug 07, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Treston Irby IS A MEMBER OF THE 90s PLATINUM SELLING RNB GROUP HI FIVE AND CEO/OWNER OF BRONX MOST WANTED ENTERTAINMENT. WHEN HES NOT IN THE STUDIO WORKING ON NEW HI FIVE MUSIC TRESTON LIKES TO SPEND TIME FISHING AND WATCHING HIS SONS PLAY BASEBALL. THIS FATHER OF 3 BOYS ALSO LOVES ACTING WHICH YOU CAN CATCH HIM ON EPISODES OF LAW AND ORDER SVU AND POWER. Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for soulful conversations, music insights, and artist interviews in the world of R&B. Hosted by...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 in...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Az 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 ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Derek “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 ...
Jun 27, 2023•2 hr 36 min
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 deb...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 in...
Jun 12, 2023•2 hr 31 min
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...
May 25, 2023•2 hr 12 min
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 millio...
May 22, 2023•57 min
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). Hosted by Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, our podcast is a melting pot of thought-provoking discussions with R&B artists, producers, a...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 41 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 Nnamdi E.S. Ok...
May 15, 2023•2 hr 41 min
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.[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 Bill...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Brian Alexander Morgan is an American record producer that was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, United States. He was discovered by Club Nouveau founding member Jay King, who got Morgan's group a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records in 1987. When his group's album failed to chart, they were dropped and Morgan was mentored by producer Robert Brookins. Morgan was also labelmates with singer Chanté Moore at Warner Bros., but her album never saw the light of day due to Jay King losing the...
May 04, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Halftime Chat with Coko of SWV and her youngest son Jayye Michael, who makes his debut into the music industry with his single “Never Be.” Coko serves as his manager and proud mother. His first single was produced by Mykal Curtis and vocal produced by Coko. Cheryl Gamble better known by her stage name Coko, is a singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of the R&B vocal trio Sisters With Voices (SWV). Aside from her R&B career, Gamble also has a solo gospel career. As a member of S...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
With a unique blend of African, Hispanic, and Taino Indian heritage, Shawn Kurt Rivera is a Philadelphia native of Puerto Rican ancestry. His parents would leave behind their beloved Caribbean island in search of a better life in the States. On November 4th, 1974, Shawn became the second of five siblings to be the first generation born in the mainland US. An exceptional student and a lead singer in The Central High School Gospel Choir, Shawn earned a Jazz Voice scholarship to Philadelphia’s pres...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Dawn Sherrese Robinson is an American singer and actress best known as a founding member of the R&B/pop group En Vogue, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Following her departure from En Vogue, Robinson joined Lucy Pearl and released their self-titled debut album Lucy Pearl in 2000, which went platinum worldwide and produced the successful singles "Dance Tonight" and "Don't Mess with My Man". In 2002, Robinson released her first solo album Dawn, which produced the singl...
Apr 24, 2023•2 hr 14 min
A 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 romanti...
Apr 20, 2023•34 min
A 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 romanti...
Apr 17, 2023•40 min
Death 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 & P...
Apr 13, 2023•2 hr 24 min
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 ha...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 45 min
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...
Apr 06, 2023•2 hr 45 min
Troop 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 N...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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. #michaeljackson #newjackswing #teddyriley Hosted by Broadcaster & Psychotherapist Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for RnB, New Jack Swing and Old Sch...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min
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. Regular contributors 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 ...
Mar 23, 2023•2 hr 38 min
Kathy 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 ...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Damion 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 manag...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 47 min
R&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...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 4 min
90s 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. Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye (PGDip (CBT), PG Cert (Low Int...
Mar 09, 2023•2 hr 16 min
Teddy 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 wh...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min
