Howard Hewett on Shalamar, Jody Watley Beef, Prince, Drug Dealing Charges (Full Interview)

[@shareenladd1048]

I am so glad I watched this! Interview was good but he reminded me that I had to do something my aunt told me to do the other day. He said he stood on his Bible 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. And said the same exact thing my aunt told me to say! I just paused the interview, went and got my Bible, went to my prayer room and stood on my opened bible. Proverbs 10:22 The blessings of the Lord makes me rich and adds no sorrow with it! I’ll forever stand on that word! Thank you Mr. Howard for the reminder 🙌🏾✝️😊

[@sharonsemora6764]

I love this guy and what a wonderful interview!!! Howard Hewett fan forever! ❤🔥

[@dappdaddy33]

…standing on the bible made u taller, that’s all😳💯✔️…

[@marquiswallace9957]

When I was in Middle School. Everyone wanted the Howard Hewitt look. The natural curly hair, light skin, Mustache. We just knew that he was the coolest guy on the planet

[@derekcasanares4785]

Straight up the best interview I have ever seen. One Love to Howard Hewett for throwing it out there propa.

[@kells881]

Howard has & will always be one of my favorite male singers. That voice!!

[@lizg136]

You are Blessed. I love your voice and songs. I didn't know about this situatio, nor how spiritual that you are. When you came to Seattle I was so moved. Blessings and Thank you!

[@gigiones3671]

Never understood how the greatest male singers of all time doesnt contain this mans name. In my humble opinion, this man is one of the greatest in terms of vocal ability and the feeling behind it.

[@PaulPaid]

?..among the greatest of all time?? 😅😂... Your delusions are on a trump level. He's "aight" but there is NOTHING outstanding about his vocals.

[@PaulPaid]

@@gigiones3671 Nah..unlike yourself, I just choose to stand on substance that can NOT be credibly disputed, rather than pretending. My examples of some of the "Greatest" male singers of all time? Not a problem. Luther Vandross. Steve Perry. Donnie Hathaway. David Ruffin. Saeed Renaud. Pavarotti. Can you kindly point me to even one example of Hewett's singing that would put him among that caliber? I'll wait.

[@PaulPaid]

@@gigiones3671 You're still missing the point (purposely?). I could name a list of so-so, sub-par singers and Hewett still couldn't out sing any one of them. How did he make your "Greatest of all time" list?? I'll let you off the hook though. A lot of us tend to over embellish when we speak of entertainers we admire for whatever reason.

[@PaulPaid]

@@MasterZhao Agreed for the most part but to keep it 100, Prince, while inarguably is one of, if not THE greatest pop composert/entertainer the world has ever seen, is not known as an Elite vocalist. I mean sure, he would leave Hewett in the dust and could definitely carry a tune and had a mesmerizing falsetto and tenor which he oh so tastefully used to lace his absoluely GENUIS compositions...but he was not a particularly outstanding vocalist either. At least not when compared to the aforementioned singers.

[@MasterZhao]

I would have to agree with @paulpaid, Although he's not terrible, going "greatest of all time" might be a stretch. He did a gig recently and he definitely has lost something, but even in his prime there were a few quite a bit above him. Again, not terrible, but not GOAT either. Prince would be in that category for me.

[@kasuel07]

Great interview!! Have always loved Howard. Keep pointing people in the right direction

[@Globalman43]

I enjoyed the interview . I had no idea that his mother was a Gospel Music promoter and knew the legends of Gospel Music. I am glad that he mentioned the difference between Inspirational and Gospel Music. Most people don’t know that. I went to a church where the Pastor put down R&B and Jazz artists not knowing that those artists are also Christians. The same attitude from Gino Jennings. Mr. Hewett had given great life advice as well. Thanks and God Bless.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

One of my first crushes!!! His voice is highly underrated.

[@Bria_Angel96]

One of the best interviews ever!! Such a big fan of Howard Hewitt and always been! Bless you and your Family always!

[@luciousbattlecat2618]

Man, this interview was a trip down memory lane!

[@aldocastanado7511]

one of the best voices in R&B and a legend .

[@gigiones3671]

One of the best voices period.

[@panbandits]

Yea I agree , I worded it wrong , his voice and interpretation of songs is amazing .

[@bcancun123]

Absolutely

[@HIGHPOSTERtown]

@@bcancun123his collaborations with stanley clarke are among the best….. if you disagree ,we can just link up while you sing” show me”😮

[@LadyChatterly]

This was one of the best interviews to date! Howard tells stories like my uncle! I really hope that he and Jody work out their differences- I would LOVE to see Shalamar perform again❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ericdavis2928]

They had their time

[@LadyChatterly]

@Perverted Alchemist one can dream

[@LadyChatterly]

@@ericdavis2928 Like the song goes: there’s always hope for a SECOND TIME AROUND

[@JLPerryTV]

It will never happen because they keep lying about her. Then on top of that, they can’t perform as Shalamar because they don’t own the name. Dick Griffey (who created the group) owns the name and it has to include his daughter (Carolyn) in the lineup. She has Howard and Jeffrey on a slave leash

[@InglewoodsFinest71]

Miss Jody aint got no differences this hatin azz mofo is the one keeping her name in his mouth that queen 👸🏾 been long gone from Shalamar

[@Londal1]

Awesome interview, I've sung Say Amen many times for my family.....Thanks for the music Howard. 🙏🏾

[@LEXRAPS]

Legendary isn’t even the word!!! Timeless!!

[@timmyggztv]

Howard one of the greatest of all time this guy a Legend for real

[@robinae3841]

He still looks fine as hell. Loved him in the Shalimar days and still do

[@torranceowens5644]

Spell it correctly please 🤭😆

[@robinae3841]

@@torranceowens5644 oops. Just noticed that. 😂

[@butterflylovenj7300]

He was one of my first crushes!!!

[@frankfranks7066]

Mr Hewitt...from 1980 to 1989... i was a Radio DJ in NC...Never knew anything about your arrest back then...WEA back then Warner Electra Atlantic...It was obvious the acts that got full court promotional press...You and other artist succeeded despite this... Keep Living...

[@markbarret6836]

Very intelligent thoughtful interview. I loved Salamar back in the day, and their music still sounds contemporary.

[@kevinburke6055]

That's because Vlad wasn't conducting the interview himself.

[@coachrobinson9958]

​@@kevinburke6055😂

[@mikejoe9121]

I like Howard but brother if you know Jeffery was physically abusing her you can understand why she would not want to be a part of it

[@williamwade7059]

Yikes

[@mayavril1]

Ah this guy should do more interviews! He was so good at interviewing and reminded me of combat Jack rip

[@gregwoolliscroft6255]

SUCH a great interview....

[@perezcross2785]

This is one interview I did not want to view and olny for the reason of the mini interview that came out of this one - with Jody Watley's quote. But tonight was the time and I was not disappointed. I have been a fan of HH ever since I heard "Amen". I heard it every time at the same time (just before the noon time signal) on a local Jamaica FM station (around the late 1990s). I can only describe it as a comforting hand placed on your heart. But I did not know the song's origin until now. HH is truly inspiring singing and equally as charming. Amen 🎶

[@chillmill]

Born and raised in West Akron. I laughed when he mentioned Donald Leathers I was a kid saw him in a Rolls Royce and told my mom I wanted to be a pimp like him. My mom beat the shit out of me! Thats some old school Akron him and King James ( no not LeBron) real ones know! And Troubles Bubbles! Real One’s know ole school OG’s!

[@humbertoacevedo5343]

Thank you Shalamar for the beautiful songs that brought love into my teenage years and still reflect on them now and foever.

[@JudyK2024]

Loved that beautiful introduction of Howard. Also, I'd like to add that he has a beautiful soul. His music transends eternity.

[@deitrichheard7580]

Dope interview .. Howard that dude..

[@iriswood3744]

When Howard got busted it made the news it was Howard's first time gettin into that kind of trouble and his experience made him find Jesus

[@billbrown6118]

KEEPING IT REAL OLD SCHOOL

[@concernedcitizen5614]

"I think I'm a great guy!" 😄🙏🏾🖤 Love it; I feel the same way! I finally got married at 48yrs old, and my wife knew of about five relationship throughout my life, so she asked me, "Why didn't they become your wife," and I told her the same thing! 😂

[@lyndajay4407]

God is awesome and worthy to be praised !!!

[@byronmyers5480]

Great interview with Howard Hewett

[@bestlifenow2285]

All groups have dealt with egos and Shalamar is no different.

[@annuali8546]

Wonderful piece man...only respect to a Legend...after coming out with a book,Howard please Shalamar has to come out with a movie

[@machswell]

I've learned so much and although I love his music and talent I still held out admiring him because of the shalamar collapse but today I have much respect for Mr Hewitt. Shalamar needs to give us some love again. Please

[@kymberlismith919]

He wasn't responsible gor breakup, Dick Griffey was not paying them their money, they were getting robbed of royalties.

[@slwright007]

Howard Hewett is one of my all-time favorites, due to his love ballads that my kindred spirit who has now gone Loved. I cry which I listen to his songs they touch my heart. The beef he had we are around the same age I don't remember why I was upset at things back then. It's all good forgive but never forget!

[@repshowhost]

Incredible storyteller speaking from a legendary experience in music. Look forward to that book! Soul Child of the 80s right here...

[@wingchundragon]

Great interview.for us old heads. Now can we get: Jody Whatley, leon Sylvers, El Debarge Jeffrey Daniel Stephanie Mills

[@joope11]

Howard Hewett, you are simply one of the greatest singers out there. Jeffrey Daniels is one of the most amazing dancers and singers, so outstanding,

[@koolhandduke4087]

Howard is a great interview. He has a great memory and tells great stories. But his great memory failed him when it comes to aledgely telling Jody "she won't be shit without Shalamar". I loved Shalamar, I hope they worked it out.

[@debralopeznacario6175]

One of the best interviews

[@sonyar.3346]

He’s too old/grown to be delusional or in denial about what went down with Jody. My guess is he knows exactly why she has the attitude she has towards him and/or the group and his role in it whether it’s big or small. My opinion is he needs to call her direct (grown man.....gentleman moves) to check in, discuss, release the bullshit, grant blessings and keep it moving. At that point, whatever will be......will be. The fact that he’s never called or discussed it with her one on one, but asked someone else to ask her......says a lot. Not in a good way. The fact that he talks about what she should do and what her attitude should be shows he’s missing the point which is probably why she’s hesitant to deal with him/them. Just my opinion.

[@aj25055]

If he calls her Jody gonna hang up. She’s still carrying that.

[@montagusappling3076]

The man tried to put her on business she still in her feelings. What did he do, booty screw her grandma? Some people are just bitches by nature they never let up. Ever try being nice to a real bitch?

[@jerronwesley4473]

@@aj25055 Hewett threatened to kick her ass and pushed her out the group and told her she wouldn’t be shit without Shalamar. And he took million dollar advances from Shalamar executives that Jody never received to this very day. And he continues throughout the decades to denigrate Jody Watley until fans pressed him just recently and he finally apologized 40 years later and not even to her face. Sounds suspect.

[@handsome-brute2666]

I heard 👂 a old rumor he rap*d her😳

[@jaylene.turner6524]

@@jerronwesley4473 Exactly! Jody said that they have seen each other since the breakup back in 2013, 2015, and recently in 2019. But he still wants to say that there’s beef. She said that she forgave him and Jeffrey in a lengthy and detailed blog she wrote back in 2016. Also, he and Jeffrey needs to tell the truth that they signed an agreement that they can only perform with Carolyn Griffey. That’s why there will never be a reunion with Jody.

[@blkncutvibe1970]

WOW!... That basketball & pancake skit WAS TRUE!!!!!.....LMAOOOooooo!!....OMG!!!! I SITILL HAVE THAT CHAPPELLE'S SHOW UNCENSORED DVD!!!! I will most def be watching that again >>> TONIGHT

[@bryanfews5295]

A blast from my past great 👍 interview would love for him and Jodi to iron out there differences !

[@bassfischer4273]

Thanks for an excellent interview! Been a fan of HH's since Shalamar, so nice to catch up on his life, his endless faith and what's next.

[@Dimen140]

36:02 Howard know gotdamn well he remember telling Jody that 😫😂😂😂

[@connienobles3431]

I'll always say it and I'll say it again, nobody wears a hat like Howard Hewett!!

[@KevinLambert-v4r]

Cause he no longer has hair dang man. Mind you it’s a good compromise.

[@aixacoats4628]

Thank you Shalamar for your gift in music 🎶🎶🎤🎤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❣️❣️❤️👑👑👑👑

[@maxinestone9002]

Brilliant interview. Thank you Howard ❤

[@ericd4503]

Much love Howard ❤️🙏

[@taheshagilliard6911]

Small world. I love Fred Price too. One of my favorite TV Pastor. Glad God worked it out for you. Today, was the first I heard the phase Keys to Cocaine. Thanks for sharing your testimony. 🙏

[@randyperfecto7468]

Howard a true brutha loved his music. Outstanding interview

[@mrbrownroyyal]

Jody mentioned several details in many interviews on why she felt the way she did with Shalamar. Howard's ego and Jeffree's controlling behavior led to the strife. I wish Howard was asked about marrying actress Nia Peebles (from the tv show Fame) and being the mother of his kid. Howard sang background on Janet's "Come Give Your Love To Me" and duetted with La Toya on "Heart Dont Lie", no mention of working with them? I wish he was asked his thoughts on the Jackson sisters. Howard spoke of Prince wearing heels, but Howard wore high heels on a segment with Donnie Simpson on Video Soul and Donnie clowned him for it. Howard mentioned music exec, Bob Krasnow a lot, he worked with Ike and Tina FYI.

[@aj25055]

Wow. Never knew that about LaToya and Janet.

[@mrbrownroyyal]

@@aj25055 😉

[@kingperalta]

He sang background for lots of artists back in the '80s; Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Stanley Clarke, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborne, Fire Fox, Angela Bofill, George Duke, Klymaxx, Dionne Warwick, Patti Austin, even Kenny Loggins (you can hear him well towards the end of "Lorraine" from his Vox Humana album, great track). Howard did not only wear heels on Video Soul, his outfits during the Heart Break era especially were nuts lol.

[@mrbrownroyyal]

@@kingperalta wow!

[@thriftinluxury451]

Legendary this man I love ❤️ him and his music 🥰❤️🙏🏾

[@rickmarcel1916]

Great Interview

[@Just_livelife]

What a great interview, learned so much more than I knew….🥰. And don’t worry about it…married 3 times or not, Love me some Howard Hewitt…❤️. Where are my other “Howard Girls”?? FACC… and Life….

[@willjarmon4418]

The Classic Line Up has 5 albums to its credit: Big Fun, Three For Love, Go For It(the hurry up album), Friends(the blow up), The Look (Legendary status)

[@robinae3841]

And that live album that had all the Solar stars. I had it because I was at the concert in Concord where it was recorded, but who knows where it is now!

[@albretarolland6117]

Great interview! ❤️

[@MsAliceHarris]

Excellent vid. Special singer from a different time.

[@kclo5283]

Omg! This is awesome - He’s still so handsome

[@croffittadoo]

Forever a fan...over 30+ years. I love him even more so now - MY BROTHER IN CHRIST 💜💜💜

[@JustinTime-pw9oy]

All those musical greats came from Akron, and also gave us Stephen Curry and LeBron James. Gotta be something in that water.

[@ejuanthomas4310]

Facts

[@JunniorRooks]

@Perverted Alchemist 💯

[@J.WinkN184]

It's not the water, Clubs, Organization's Group's,Spirit's ect.???Time to wake da F up?

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Hahaha U Funny And Inaccurate

[@gerarpope6581]

Great Interview!

[@keisha4620]

Thanks for posting.

[@frankfranks7066]

RIP James Ingram...RIP Eddie Hazel...the Ohio Music Scene is a Movie...Still a Thrill... should reunion while there's time...God Bless You...

[@miaprice3590]

I didn’t know James Ingram died

[@frankfranks7066]

@@miaprice3590 ...I left out ...RIP Kashif ......

[@miaprice3590]

Chile what is going on?? We need to bubble wrap everybody

[@DeborahLDavis]

Incredible singer. Storied career. Vocalist supreme!❤

[@capricornqueen3139]

He shouted my CITY DAYTON OHIO 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Id_rather_be_golfing]

Just hate he and Jody W can’t make amends… This was a great group and I still bump them today…

[@naquittabutler9358]

Love HH… LEGEND

[@Wayoutgurl]

Heartthrob Howard!!!❤

[@rochellejenkins1999]

Great interview.God bless you Howard!!!

[@teresamcentire333]

Loved this so much!

[@badddd]

This isssss for the lover in youuuuu...thisss ringgggg 💍

[@Underhills]

This is gold.

[@aconater]

Dick Griffey was the original Suge Knight if you’re aware of the history of Death Row in the beginning he was Suge’s mentor so Howard making that statement @22:16 is not a coincidence or surprising…. Lol 😂

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

Legendary. Ohio Native!

[@marciaskeen3549]

AWESOME LOVE IT👍

[@Hendrixtanell13]

Grew up on him since shalamar.. remembered seeing their first performance on soul train 🚂

[@federal6616]

Ok. I hear him in the background on that Klymaxx track Say Yes. He had to ✍ that.

[@NOCDIB]

Dude looks like Vision from The Avengers.

[@tonyahendrix4171]

I still have my autograph from when he came to Jamie's that used to be in Arlington Tx

[@brummypaul9315]

I miss Jody's ' finess ' now in the band

[@mikejoe9121]

Be honest brother I’m sure you can’t get in the middle of a relationship but bro you know why she would not want to be a part of that abuse

[@CCAKW]

It’s the shades for me ☺️😂

[@j_ocrates23]

How ballsy do you have to be to know that you are so good of a baller you would be compete wearing heels.

[@giraffebecky]

I love Howard! He still has that same sexy smile and he's just so REAL! No phoniness. He's 3 times a MAN!

[@ellebrowne]

That man is still fine !

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Yes he is still fine

[@tavonsanders8298]

EXCELLENT! GOD Bless!

[@mrbabyears]

When music was real music.. I love his music.

[@virtualreality512]

Fantastic interview! It was good down to the last Howard /Shalimar drop. He is so well spoken, down to earth and open about some of his life experiences, both good and one bad deal. He's so talented, fine, handsome, and well dressed too. By the way he look and dress a lot like my husband. Howard dress cool just like Chicago brothers. God Bless! Thanks for Sharing! 💋

[@forcedmedia]

Amazing interview. So was Jermaine Stewart a member of Shalamar or not? There's no mention and or knowledge of Jermaine.

[@MA-yh2ko]

Jermaine wasn't in Shalamar. Jody recommended he be brought on the road as a background singer.

[@2good2leaveunow]

He sat up there and lied about not knowing why JW was disgusted with him.

[@tp1201]

What was the reason?

[@misterjones30044]

Why is it people want a Shalamar reunion yet there was no Commodores or Beatles reunion and people accepted that?🏳️‍🌈

[@mikeomolt4485]

Because all members of the most popular lineup are still alive.

[@davetrent644]

“Fix yo glasses dude” lol

[@user-tn6fg2du6v]

He’s definitely getting married again lol

[@galenatures]

Lol

[@mikejoe9121]

And I don’t say that to say Howard was a part of the abuse and it does not take away from his talent loved shalamar and Howard Hewitt

[@kudos7777]

There's 2 sides to every story regarding that jodie situation. Personally, I think his head grew too big😮

[@evelynprice2753]

I agree, I just saw him in a recent video asking for Jody’s forgiveness and that he’s sorry. I find it odd he has shades on I can’t see his eyes. I feel something more happened.

[@marlonmitchell355]

favorite artist behind prince.

[@carmeloafmcgoan8086]

my dad grew up with howard in akron on the hilltop and howard used to have a monkey in the tree

[@rowenaburke4689]

A shout out to 'Jessie and the Mellow Tons' great funk band in Akron ( mentees of Sly ) . I was a dancer before several bands in the the greater Akron area from 1971 - 74. Tons of artistry in Akron , my hometown.

[@barbravire8994]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE SINGER IS HOWARD HEWETT PERIOD LOVE THIS MAN🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀