When Michael Jackson met BLACKstreet

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

I wish the song could have been on the dangerous album Joy cuz that would have been the number one hit song for Michael Jackson that's one of my favorite albums Dangerous album

[@djkellykel3383]

This interview is great! “Joy” was my jam off the first Black street album. Hopefully one day we can hear MJ’s demo. Thank you for all of these interviews, and getting insight from the artists how these records were made. Appreciate this channel and content.#Salute

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@magicalflowerstarot]

Michael Jackson’s recorded demo is on KZbin, it’s been on here for years. 🤍✨🤍✨🤍

[@dbrownthegreat]

Thank you so much for posting this. "Joy" is one of my favorite songs so learning about it's origins is fascinating. Also, now, thanks to this interview, we know Michael's demo was uptempo. That blows my mind!

[@HalftimeChat]

Glad you enjoyed it! I was a massive Michael Jackson fan and too hear how he was off camera, so down to earth, was emotional for me

[@dbrownthegreat]

@@HalftimeChat I can never get enough behind the scenes stories about Michael Jackson. I felt your pain when you mentioned not being able to see him live because the "This Is It" shows didn't happen. I never saw him live either.

[@HalftimeChat]

@@dbrownthegreat Teddy's team are more open when talking about the experience meeting Michael. Sprague Doogie told another funny story about seeing pale hands while on the PlayStation 🤭

[@HalftimeChat]

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[@EuNeeKe_SouL]

LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN!!! Sooo excited to watch this interview!!

[@Busandrailfan]

I’m amazed at how many others like this song. I thought it was a song that wasn’t as popular as “Before I let you Go” or “No Diggity”. Those are the go to songs for the masses. But to see you all loving this song like I do makes me smile. I been a fan of this song since June 1994 when it first hit the radio. I’m from Chicago and it was on 107.5 wgci. Slam it or jam it I believe. A lot of people chose to Jam it and it was in their rotation for months to come!

[@jsolethedj]

Just a few hours before watching this interview, I was recording the 12" version so I can add it to my digital library. Such a great song, didn't know Michael Jackson was involved with this song until I read the credits. Salute brother, another great interview

[@HalftimeChat]

Much appreciated 🙏🏾

[@luissam1547]

Joy is a classic, and some of Teddy’s best work post Dangerous album. You can hear those signature MJ sounds with Teddy’s urban ballad sound he cultivated on those Early Guy Albums and Keith Sweat’s debut. With this song being left on the cutting room, the decision to give this to BlackStreet was an appropriate one. Great Record.

[@simonsez1787]

Dope! I didn’t know this history with Joy and MJ. Joy is my favorite song on the first album and among my top faves in the 90s! I’m soooooo glad you are covering BLACKstreet because I don’t think they are recognized enough. It would be a shame to let Levi, Eric, Mark, Chauncey and even Terrell to not have their stories told and beautiful voices recognized. THANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOU!!! 🙏🏾

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you for watching and supporting 🙏🏾

[@HalftimeChat]

I'll be sure to let the guys know

[@case121974]

This is a channel that is much needed....

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much, 🙏🏾

[@jadakiss7778]

The original blackstreet was phenomenal. I was in middle school and I remember first falling in love with before I let go because my mother had the single. Subsequently, when the whole project I fell in love with “joy”...Levi soft angelic voice on joy was masterful!!!

[@HalftimeChat]

Now the line up is Levi, Chauncey, Eric and Mark

[@jadakiss7778]

Halftime Chat why exactly happened with Dave why he left. By the way... amazing content my brother

[@HalftimeChat]

To be honest I haven't asked the guys directly because I didn't want them to be in a position to share stuff about Dave without his permission. Levi will share why he left

[@EuNeeKe_SouL]

Great interview!! This was definitely an exclusive. Levi was dropping jewels on his hit song "Joy" and a glimpse of how it was like creating music with the late, great Michael Jackson #TrueLegendaries✊🏾🎤👏🏿

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much 🙏🏾

[@EuNeeKe_SouL]

@@HalftimeChat All thanks goes to you for conducting such golden interviews 🤙🏾

[@HalftimeChat]

Having a supportive community makes all the difference 😇

[@EuNeeKe_SouL]

@@HalftimeChat True indeed 🙏🏾

[@PharaohLawLess1]

Levi is painting a very nice picture with his words in this interview. Please keep them coming!

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you

[@NattyTurnaOfficial]

I still hear Michael’s backgrounds on that song.

[@myfathersson3751]

You are doing it big.much respect.can't wait for the interview.

[@HalftimeChat]

Levi Little was made funny 😂

[@AR-ii3ly]

Great interview. I loved the part where he talks about the guy with MJ. That’s the first I’ve ever heard of such of a thing.

[@HalftimeChat]

🤭 thank you for watching 🙏🏾

[@iluvmyboba]

And Levi you definitely added that "sweetness", Brother.

[@HalftimeChat]

🤭

[@RellCox]

I love these interviews man! Definitely giving me a perspective I never would've gotten anywhere else....It's good to dive into the characters of the men of Blackstreet....For so long (and no disrespect intended) it was just a "Teddy and the guys" thing for me and maybe you'd hear about Chauncey & Dave Hollister....but tapping into these guys man, its great; they are all extremely talented & great men

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you for your feedback, I was thinking the same thing today 🤭 I'll be sure to let the guys know, still waiting for Chauncey to give me a date for his interview

[@Powerfist327]

If Mr Levi was the man with the foresite to turn the original presentation of Joy from a faster paced song to the one we know now .... that's an award winning good call. Props him for sharing his gift and creating classice that will endure for years. Have a great rest of the week, All.

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you Jay

[@niqulusviii987]

LEVI!!!!!!

[@bellakablue3248]

This Story was WOW!!😯and 😆at the same time.

[@bishopallen9446]

VA stand up....WHAT UP Levi!!!!!

[@ricardocampbell8430]

Awesome bro.

[@dasmilingoddess]

I loved when he saw how much we loved n supported him. I felt like he needed that from us after all the jokes. He wanted to get up n dance so bad 😍😁

[@HalftimeChat]

i said the same thing in the interview :) he finally came home and found love again which never left again

[@dasmilingoddess]

@@HalftimeChat Yesss, it makes my heart smile

[@gin40]

Loved this interview. You do a great job interviewing your guest. I can't wait for part 2 of this interview. Thanks for all you.do.

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much. The guests make the show. They make it easy to just talk with no hidden agenda but to hear their stories 🙂

[@soulrydaz]

I’m totally hooked on this channel Great content as per usual, keep up the GREAT work brother🙏🏾

[@HalftimeChat]

Much appreciated thank you 🙏🏾

[@DJTonyTone757]

Good interview

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much 🙏🏾

[@vinny862]

Really hope there's more parts to this interview

[@HalftimeChat]

Yes there is, still editing and will broadcast tomorrow.

[@marvmon4735]

Happy Home is a banger 👏👏👏

[@alainvincent1309]

This Is Gold To My Ears! Thank You

[@niqulusviii987]

Take Joy off the album and I don't want the first BLACKstreet album anymore lol that song is THE ALBUM for me

[@HalftimeChat]

😅😅

[@marvmon4735]

Im late on this Brother Halftime i love the song JOY it was one of our graduation songs 1997

[@colinmills47]

I wish I remembered to say when you interviewed Tammy to talk about the tempo of Joy as he said it was fast to see if she would of said the same thing to see if that story links up.

[@HalftimeChat]

She and her manager are looking into releasing her version of Joy after I suggested it to them. She did admit that Levi changed the tempo and slowed it down

[@colinmills47]

@@HalftimeChat looking forward to that version

[@stephensummers6295]

Great interviews. Is there any reason why the videos all seem to start well into the interview? I don't want to miss anything. :-)

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you. The Interviews are normally 90mins and sometimes up to 2hrs on the day. Sometimes things are said during the interview that the artist rather not get broadcast, do I have to edit in segments so that it flows and easier to watch. I make sure to include the links below for other episodes

[@stephensummers6295]

@@HalftimeChat Thank you and I love your channel. For years I've wondered where some of these guys are many of whom I've had an opportunity to work with such as Horace Brown, Terrell Phillips who are from my area. This is a great channel. Keep it the great work and God Bless

[@HalftimeChat]

🙏🏾

[@evalinabakker6311]

miss Blackstreet

[@HalftimeChat]

They are coming back with a new album soon

[@goat5018]

the video version of JOY w the strings had always been my fave ... this remix was dope too. Timbaland did this mix right ?

[@HalftimeChat]

I don't think so. I used to have the maxi single and it might have been Tyfyte but can't remember

[@colinmills47]

Wow! Great interview! I'm a little confused regarding the tempo of joy. Did MJ do a uptempo version of the song 🤔

[@HalftimeChat]

The up tempo was how the song was when he recorded it. I spoke with Levi again and Michael never recorded the blackstreet version

[@colinmills47]

@@HalftimeChat so confusing as we had been told different stories by so many people. I'm sure Teddy said a different story lol

[@colinmills47]

@@HalftimeChat I tell you what I was listening today. "I like the way you work" slow jam ReMix. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@HalftimeChat]

There's a story behind that song coming soon 🤫🤭

[@HalftimeChat]

Still waiting on Teddy to agree on that Interview 🤞🏾

[@1997wayz]

Could it be Michael never used it because it has the same notes as show you the way to go which is also a disco song

[@HalftimeChat]

hard to tell

[@doitall36]

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING LEVI LITTLE TWICE THROUGH A MUTUAL FRIEND WHO LEVI HAD PRODUCED A SONG FOR..DOMINIC CARR....LEVI LITTLE IS A HUMBLE GUY AND HE IS EXTREMELY TALLENTED..I MET HIIM AND HIS BROTHER..GREAT FELLOWS...HIS PERSONALITY SHOWS THROUGH IN THE INTERVIEW.. SALUTE 💪💪💪

[@HalftimeChat]

Great testimony, thank you for sharing

[@terrencecruel4025]

What you think about doing something with the group mass production Those are my people let me know

[@evalinabakker6311]

with teddy Riley

[@HalftimeChat]

No not with Teddy Riley. Chauncey Black, Eric Williams, Levi Little and Mark Middleton

[@MalikJeffersonTheSilas]

Thanks can u do a interview with dj tony Moran who Remix with Deborah Cox Luther vandross fatboys the cover girls tka all the remix artist his partner engineer Albert Cabrera of Latin rascals his personal life like (Stab incident he was gonna protect his girlfriend) ktu begins as the early young Latin rascals lovers in 82 from ktu KISS fm and the producer plus how to edit on a reel to reel splice tape and razor black to cut up multi Edits all notes with stutters lots of people of Edits inspired like chep Nunez Greg Ski Royal the Diamond II Carlos berrios And Omar Santana And they remixed from level 43 Diana Ross hall and oats out of touch and dream time b b and q Band dreamer and Shep Pettibone along with Arthur baker for the room with a view remix and uncredited Edits Of The song please

[@MalikDJefferson]

Malik Jefferson also Brenda k Starr interview

[@dwillwilliams1240]

Levi and Akon look alike lol

[@HalftimeChat]

🤭

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