EP 140: Darren Lighty The Producer's SECRET to Working with Music Legends Revealed!

Halftime Chat RnB Podcast With Nnamdi Okoye

Producer Darren Lighty, formerly of The Flex, is renowned for R&B hits with Ruff Endz, Jaheim, Donell Jones, Guy, Zhanè, NEXT, and LL Cool J. Initially part of The Flex with his brother Cliff Lighty and Eric Williams, he was discovered by Marley Marl. They lent vocals to tracks for LL Cool J, Heavy D. & the Boyz, Craig G, and Intelligent Hoodlum. Darren and Cliff pursued songwriting and session work post-disbandment, while Eric joined Blackstreet. Collaborating with Eddie F. and Kay Gee, Lighty's extensive portfolio includes Aaliyah, Luther Vandross, Queen Latifah, Nas, and Mario, among others. #darrenlighty #musicindustry #musicbusiness #halftimechat #rnbmusic #rnbpodcast Welcome to Halftime Chat R&B Podcast with Nnamdi Okoye, where we dive deep into the soulful rhythms and timeless melodies of R&B music. Join us as we celebrate the best R&B singers and relive the iconic R&B songs from the 90s, exploring the intersection of R&B and hip hop and uncovering the magic behind the era's greatest hits. Delve into discussions about the music industry and business as we analyze the evolution of R&B and its impact on popular culture. Please tune in for insightful conversations and captivating stories as we honor the legacy of 90s R&B on this premier R&B podcast. Want to Donate or support the production of Halftime Chat? 👥 - PAYPAL: nesoul #halftimechat #rnbmusic #rnbpodcast #musicindustry #musicbusiness #rnb Join Halftime Chat Membership to access perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZqHU140sZn6oOuZVri1bg/join Subscribe to Halftime Chat https://www.youtube.com/c/HalftimeChat?sub_confirmation=1 More from Halftime Chat: PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nesoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halftimechat FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/halftimechat TWITTER: https://twitter.com/halftime_chat PODCAST: - https://anchor.fm/halftime-c