This captivating interview on Halftime Chat, legendary singer-songwriter Angie Stone delved into her illustrious career and shared intriguing stories. She reminisced about her pioneering days as a member of The Sequence, the first all-female hip-hop group, and how they broke barriers in the industry. Angie also fondly recalled collaborating with the soulful D'Angelo, crafting timeless music that resonates to this day. However, she revealed a conflict that arose with Mary J. Blige over a song she co-wrote with D'Angelo, shedding light on the challenges faced in the music industry. Angie also reflected on her time as part of the acclaimed R&B trio, Vertical Hold, and how it shaped her artistry. She expressed gratitude for her record deal with the legendary Clive Davis and discussed her fulfilling experience on the reality TV series, R&B Divas. Moreover, Angie excitedly announced her plans to release new music in 2023, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her upcoming creations.Angie Stone Interview Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwAB7U-jstSYWflyRNvun59vmbYfR2jKxABOUT ANGIE STONEA singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, and prolific songwriter, Angie Stone's first claim to fame was her membership in the Sequence, a pioneering hip-hop trio who arrived with "Funk You Up" (1979), the second release on Sugar Hill Records and the first rap single by an all-female group. Following a brief period with the post-new jack swing R&B act Vertical Hold, Stone began a fruitful and lasting solo career as one of neo-soul's leading lights, known for providing sharp insight into romantic relationships with her smoky yet upfront voice. She established her solo career with a pair of gold-certified albums, Black Diamond (1999) and Mahogany Soul (2001), and added to her accolades with Grammy nominations in the R&B field for "More Than a Woman" (2002), "U-Haul" (2004), and "Baby" (2007). Increasingly occupied with acting roles, she has continued to record every few years, exemplified by deeply soul-rooted LPs such as Rich Girl (2012), Dream (2015), and Full Circle (2019).Stone subsequently signed to Arista as a solo artist and recorded 1999's Black Diamond, a Top Ten R&B album that was certified gold on the strength of the singles "No More Rain (In This Cloud)" and "Everyday" (one of several songs she has written either for or with D'Angelo).