R&B fans, this is history in the making. After three decades in the music industry, legendary vocalist Shawn Rivera — formerly of 90s Grammy-nominated group Az Yet — releases his first-ever self-titled album, blending classic soul with cutting-edge AI-assisted remixes.Join the exclusive album release party livestream on Halftime Chat this Thursday, March 5th, as Shawn shares the story behind resurrecting decades of unreleased music using modern technology. From lost masters to revitalised classics, this project bridges old-school musicianship with future-forward production.Having collaborated with icons like Babyface, David Foster, Quincy Jones, and Maya Angelou, Rivera proves that authenticity and innovation can coexist. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, live conversation, and a celebration of music evolution.If you love 90s R&B, soulful vocals, music innovation, and legendary artist journeys — this livestream is a must-watch.Tune in live. Witness the rebirth of a catalogue 30 years in the making.#ShawnRivera #AzYet #HalftimeChat #RnBHistory #MusicInnovation

Join us LIVE for a special episode as we countdown our Top 10 favorite songs from legendary R&B group LeVert! 🎶 This unforgettable show features Marc Gordon from LeVert and special guest Jacci McGhee, sharing exclusive stories and memories about the music that defined an era.We’ll be ranking classic LeVert hits including Casanova, Just Coolin', Pop Pop Goes My Mind, Baby I'm Ready, and more fan favorites and deep cuts.We’ll also revisit classic albums like Just Coolin', The Big Throwdown, and Ropin' the Wind, exploring the timeless sound created by Gerald LeVert, Sean LeVert, and Marc Gordon.Expect behind-the-scenes stories, musical insights, and real talk about the songs that made LeVert one of the greatest R&B groups of the 80s and 90s.This LIVE episode is a must-watch for fans of classic R&B, soul, and New Jack Swing.In This Episode:Top 10 LeVert songs rankedStories from Marc GordonJacci McGhee’s favorite LeVert songsGerald LeVert’s vocal legacyClassic 80s & 90s R&B memoriesFan favorite LeVert hits and deep cutsJoin the live chat and share YOUR Top 10 LeVert songs!Subscribe for more classic R&B interviews, music history, and New Jack Swing stories.#LeVert #GeraldLeVert #ClassicRB #NewJackSwing #RBMusic 🎶🔥

Was Destiny the album that changed everything for The Jacksons? 👑In this powerful live review, we break down the iconic 1978 album Destiny by The Jacksons — the project that marked a major turning point in their career after leaving Motown and signing with Epic Records. This wasn’t just another album… this was creative freedom, songwriting control, and the rise of a new era.Join Akemnji and Nnamdi live on the Halftime Chat YouTube Channel as we dive deep into:🎵 The smash hit “Blame It on the Boogie”🎵 The smooth groove of “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”🎵 Album cuts that fans still debate to this day🎵 Michael Jackson’s growing artistic leadership🎵 The group writing and producing their own material🎵 The album’s commercial performance and chart success🎵 How Destiny set the stage for Off the Wall and the global superstardom that followedReleased in 1978, Destiny went Platinum and re-established The Jacksons as a force in the disco and R&B era. But what really happened after the album dropped? How did it reshape the group’s legacy? And did it quietly launch Michael Jackson into the stratosphere?We break down the music, the impact, the industry politics, and the cultural shift that followed.If you love classic R&B, disco era music, and real conversations about music history — this is the live stream you don’t want to miss.📌 Subscribe to Halftime Chat📌 Turn on notifications📌 Join the conversation in the comments#TheJacksons #DestinyAlbum #MichaelJackson #BlameItOnTheBoogie #ShakeYourBody #ClassicRNB #DiscoEra #MusicReview #HalftimeChat #AlbumReview #RNBHistory