Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi Okoye

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-nominated supergroup we know today as Sisters With Voices (SWV). Along with her group members, Cheryl “Coko” Gamble,and Tamara “Taj” George, the trio went on to sell almost 30 million records to date, with songs like: "Weak", "Right Here", and  "I'm So IntoYou" just to name a few. But, with all the accomplishments, notoriety, and monetary blessings achieved in the entertainment industry, Lelee still felt empty and unfulfilled.     After realizing the real blessing would be in blessing others through her life experiences and pain, Lelee would dedicate her life bringing awareness to “Teen Pregnancy Prevention”, “Domestic Violence”, and Child Sexual Abuse—all of which she experienced as a young girl. "Music literally saved my life", Lelee says.    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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 & produced four songs on the album including the smash hit single "Steelo" and its remix. The album spawned three hit singles: "Steelo", "All I Want" and "Get It Together".  In addition, "Steelo" with altered lyrics was used as the theme song for the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter & "All I Want" was featured in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger. The sensual and very emotional single "Get It Together" gave the album its third hit and reached 10 on the Billboard charts.    Additionally, the album earned them a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award in 1997. It sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. 702 served as the opening act for New Edition, Keith Sweat, and Blackstreet during the 1996-97 New Edition reunion tour. They also appeared on Elliott's debut album Supa Dupa Fly on her 1998 song "Beep Me 911" which reached #14 on the UK Singles Chart.   The girls also sang with Busta Rhymes new artist Rampage and made cameos in the sitcoms Sister, Sister and Moesha. After going gold with their debut album, the self-titled album "702" was released in 1999. The first single "Where My Girls At" peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the top 20 for more than 30 weeks, which earned 702 an American Music Award nomination. The album went on to sell over 1,000,000 copies worldwide certifying its platinum status.   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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 on Motown, Dialogue in the Grey, was released in 2014. The 4-track EP, which featured appearances by Ne-Yo and T.I, allowed Kevin the opportunity to tour nationally as the opening act for Maxwell's Summer Soulstice tour  and Ne-Yo's One Night With Ne-Yo tour. That same year, Ross became the face of Glade's "This Is My Wish" holiday campaign.   After having a breakout year, AOL named Kevin Ross their "Best New Artist" for 2014.   In 2015, Kevin announced the release of his long-awaited debut album on Motown, The Awakening however, the project would not be released until 2017. During that time, Kevin held his audience over by creating his 1990s R&B mash up series.   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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 #51; peaking at No. 6.  Sims followed up in 1988 with "Come into My Life" also produced by Kurtis Mantronik which peaked at No. 10 on the US Billboard R&B Chart and No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. This became her biggest success, although it was her only top-10 single on the R&B chart. Both "All and All" and her remake of "Love Makes a Woman" with Jimmy Castor were also chart entries.  Sims' debut album, Come into My Life, reached No. 22 in the US R&B album chart and No. 5 in the UK Albums Chart following the Top 10 success of the title track in the UK Singles Chart. All songs on the album were written by Sims except for "Love Makes a Woman". Sims' second album, All About Love, was released in 1989 and reached No. 64 in the UK Albums Chart. In 2014, Sims released the album Love Song, which includes a duet with reggae vocalist Maxi Priest.  Sims' music can be heard on the soundtrack of the film Species, and her songs have been recorded or sampled by Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, and Snoop Dogg. Sims released "Wishing You Were Here" on her own record label, August Rose Records, and another album, Back in Love Again.   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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 to release another album independently.   The group released a self-titled album in 2004 on Major Money. Profyle disbanded in 2004 after this album failed to chart. The lead singer went on to work with artists such as Gerald Levert, Shawn Kane, Gerald "CleanUp Man" Isaac, Scott Storch and Ne-Yo.  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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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-winning album "Dangerously in Love,".  Fanatic also contributed as a producer on Anthony Hamilton's 2013 Grammy nominated album "Back To Love"    In 2019, Heard worked with local artists, community leaders and activists in Greensboro to create the "Artists United to End Poverty" album, which features original material in various genres of music as well as interludes of spoken word. The album was released on September 9, 2019, jointly by Heard's entertainment company, The Culture Pushers and Sixthboro Entertainment, and all proceeds from the sales went to United Way of Greater Greensboro to help end local poverty. 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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 talent and my showmanship to this group to blend and to keep Brownstone’s legacy alive.”  The trio are dedicated to putting out stellar R&B. Brown pointed out how popular ’90s groups continue to resonate with audiences through “old skool” tours that are making the rounds. Gilbert said that’s one of the reasons you see their contemporaries, like SWV and Xscape, also making new music. “We’ve come to a place where things are so hard that people are looking to lean on really talented people and great songs and great music, because I think it speaks a universal language,” she said. Jones made history being nominated for a Grammy.  In 2019 Brownstone took the stage by storm and had the honor of performing at The Essence Festival’s 25th Anniversary which also marked Brownstone’s 25th Anniversary and that same year they also performed on BET’s Her LIVE Project. Since getting back on stage June 2019 and getting back to what they love and continuing the legacy started for Brownstone by Michael Jackson signing them and giving Brownstone the platform to gift the world with their talent; Don’t miss this Brownstone Experience coming to a stage near you! BROWNSTONE IS BACK AGAIN!! TELL A FRIEND  www.BROWNSTONEOFFICIAL.com  instagram.com/brownstoneofficial 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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 from August 15 through November 7, 1992, setting a record for most weeks at number one with 13 weeks, beating Elvis Presley's 11-week hold with "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel". Presley's record had stood 36 years.   Simmons, Edmonds and Reid collaborated again with Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack (since 1990's album "I'm Your Baby Tonight"), which went on to sell more than 45 million albums worldwide. The trio also worked with Michael Jackson on his Dangerous album. Although the trio’s songs didn’t make it into the album's final cut, Simmons enjoyed working with Jackson and deems it an “amazing experience”. 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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 records is long and includes TI/Justin Timberlake’s "Dead and Gone,” Jessie J’s "Price Tag," Chris Brown's "Say Goodbye,”  J Lo’s "Jenny From The Block," Beyonce/Shakira's duet "Beautiful Liar,” and Destiny’s Child’s  "Say My Name.”  He also co-wrote, produced and mixed the multi-platinum Rae Sremmurd hit “Powerglide." Jean-Marie’s ability to work across diverse styles has led him to become one of the preeminent mix engineers in the music business today. His most recent credits include The Weeknd, Saweetie, Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thicke, Ant Cleamons, and the latest album from Trey Songz. 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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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.instagram.com/halftimechat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halftimechat Twitter: https://twitter.com/halftime_chat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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" 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 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 to Say I'm Sorry" (a cover of the Chicago hit), was nominated for a Grammy award (Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals), reached 8 on the Hot 100, and achieved platinum status. Driven by these two singles, the album reached RIAA platinum status. 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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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) 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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

Donnie 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 Soul.  Simpson remained with the show until its cancellation in 1997.  Over several decades, Simpson has hosted many network specials and tributes. He has interviewed well-known stars, including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, James Brown, Usher, Jay-Z, Notorious BIG, Whitney Houston, Tupac, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson, and many others. In 2004, Simpson was inducted into the BET Walk of Fame.   In 2015, he was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the only non-musician so honored at that point. On October 29, 2020, Donnie, along with six other honorees, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in a live two-hour ceremony broadcast live on radio stations across the country.    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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

Whitehead 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) 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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

Ready 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 Social Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halftimechat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halftimechat Twitter: https://twitter.com/halftime_chat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

Back 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 Top 20 on the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart, bringing something new to her older fans and introducing her to large numbers of new fans.  It's a ballad of the type that's been missing in R&B music lately.  This graduate of the “Fame” high school in New York, who hails from East Harlem, will release her debut solo CD in Spring 2019, titled “Long Way Home,” on CRC Musik.   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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 how we celebrated, and that’s how we love.”  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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 Motown Records, where Mucho served as a songwriter and producer, in addition to being a vocalist and musician in the band. Basic Black had hits such as “Special Kind of Fool” and “She’s Mine” which garnered huge airplay in the early 1990s.    Basic Black was later dismantled, with its members pursuing various musical projects, and Mucho moved to Virginia Beach to join forces with Teddy Riley, where he produced hits for MC Lyte, Blackstreet, Guy, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, SWV, Big Bub, Gerald Levert, Amerie, and the incomparable Michael Jackson. Mucho has been called the “King of Remixes,” with remixes for Patti LaBelle and Keith Sweat, in addition to the artists above.  While in Virginia, Mucho also wrote and produced songs for his new group, 911, where he served as one of the groups vocalists.  Over the years, Mucho has continued to write and produce hit music in Atlanta, and is now releasing his electrifying single, “Mary” which has garnered musical acclaim in the Pop genre.  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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

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 hear true vocal vulnerability from a man.” Gwen Stefani told J. Chosen “the way you smiled during the performance, it felt like you were really present in the moment.” In our brightest moment, sometimes we are facing our greatest challenge.   With 12,000,000 people watching JChosen perform before the world, his heart & mind was focused on Albany, Georgia. JChosen’s mother was in the fight of her life. JChosen mother was hospitalized with a severe stroke and his moment was now “her” moment. JChosen knew his performance had to register as EPIC, to overcome the mental tragedy roving through his mind.    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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul

Formed 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 singles such as “(Pop Pop Pop) Goes My Mind”, “Casanova”, “Baby I'm Ready”, “Addicted To You”, which featured in Eddie Murphy’s hit movie, “Coming To America” and “Just Coolin” the first R&B group & song to feature a rapper, Heavy D.   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.com/in/nesoul/ Cash App: https://cash.app/£halftimechat PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul