E91: From Segregation to Managing Destiny's Child & Beyoncé: Mathew Knowles Reflects on his Journey

Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi Okoye

In an exclusive interview, Mathew Knowles, renowned music executive and father of global superstar Beyoncé, opens up about his extraordinary journey from growing up in the segregated South to becoming a prominent figure in the music industry. Knowles recounts his early years in Alabama, where racial segregation posed immense challenges, until a basketball scholarship paved the way for his progress. After thriving in the corporate world, Knowles made a groundbreaking transition to music management. He shares his experiences managing Destiny's Child, the iconic girl group that propelled Beyoncé to stardom, as well as nurturing the career of his youngest daughter, Solange. With his keen eye for talent and strategic business acumen, Knowles has left an indelible mark on the music industry, forever shaping its landscape. Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for soulful conversations, music insights, and artist interviews in the world of R&B. Hosted by Music Broadcaster, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach, Nnamdi E.S. Okoye. Halftime Chat features candid conversations with some of the biggest names in R&B, including El DeBarge, SWV, DJ Cassidy, Mr. Dalvin, Father MC and many more. Youtube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/HalftimeChat⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/halftimechat⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/halftimechat/⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/halftime-chat⁠⁠