Interviews
Yolanda Wyns: From Vocal Surgery to Coaching Fantasia: A Career in Three Acts
What happens when a singer is told she cannot sing for almost a year? In this conversation, Yolanda Wyns shares how tonsil and adenoid surgery in her last year of...
Chauncey Way: From Chicago Streets to Music Industry: Journey with Jive Records, R. Kelly & Death Row
Former long-time music executive Chauncey Way (Loomis Rhodes Group) shares his journey from growing up in Chicago to entering the music industry. Starting as an intern at Jive Records in...
Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul on Community, Free Health Resources in NYC & Vitals & Vision
On this exclusive clip for The Industry Cosign, BIG CED sits down with Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul (HBS) for a real, necessary conversation about health, community, and...
Rachel Noerdlinger on Mental Health, Trauma & Addiction- A Personal Fight for Survival
Rachel Noerdlinger highlights the crucial importance of prioritizing mental health, destigmatizing therapy, and acknowledging that external support is essential for survival during hard times. The topics discussed are grounded in...
Health/Fitness/Wellness
Books
Why Denene Millner is the Most Important Voice in Publishing Right Now
BIG CED sits down with Denene Millner — six-time New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and the only Black woman...
Attika J. Torrence: Why I Don’t Sell My Books on Amazon: Independence as an Author
Five years ago, I featured Attika J. Torrence on Black Enterprise when he had just started his publishing company. Six...
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tek (Smif-N-Wessun)
Tekomin "Tek" Williams joins BIG CED to discuss his journey as a hip-hop legend and his new memoir, Legacy of...
Kevin Powell Announces Book Tour, Pratt Institute Residency
Kevin Powell, GRAMMY-Nominated Poet, Set to Tour America with New Poetry Book AND Serve as Pratt Institute (New York City)...
Iyanla Vanzant Bringing ‘Spiritual Hygiene: The Inside Fix’ to Kings Theatre Nov. 6, 2026
IYANLA VANZANT COMES HOME TO BROOKLYN FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL CONVERSATION INSPIRED BY NEW BOOK SPIRITUAL HYGIENE Six-time New York Times bestselling...
Tours
Hip-Hop
Coi Leray Prepares Next Album ‘MULTI’ For February 26, 2027 Release Date
GRAMMY-NOMINATED MULTI-PLATINUM RAPPER AND SINGER COI LERAY ANNOUNCES HER DEFINING THIRD STUDIO ALBUM MULTI COMING FEBRUARY 26TH INTRODUCED BY NEW SINGLE “SPIN BACK” AVAILABLE NOW (Los Angeles,...
Chauncey Way: From Chicago Streets to Music Industry: Journey with Jive Records, R. Kelly & Death Row
Former long-time music executive Chauncey Way (Loomis Rhodes Group) shares his journey from growing up in Chicago to entering the music industry. Starting as an intern at Jive Records in...
LL COOL J Brings ‘ROCK THE BELLS: THE RESIDENCY’ to Las Vegas
LL COOL J BRINGS ROCK THE BELLS: THE RESIDENCY TO DOLBY LIVE AT PARK MGM A Cultural Odyssey Blending Iconic Hits with Immersive Storytelling Set to Debut on Saturday, May...
Meek Mill Announces Dates for Dream Chasers Nights
MEEK MILL ANNOUNCES ‘DREAM CHASERS NIGHTS’ KICKING OFF WITH ANNUAL HOMETOWN SHOW AT PHILADELPHIA’S XFINITY MOBILE ARENA ON NOVEMBER 24 Tickets On Sale Friday, October 30 at meekmill.com — Today,...
Legendary
The Force MDs on Their 40th Anniversary: Why They Are Still the Soundtrack to Our Lives
In this engaging interview, members of the iconic Hip-Hop group Force MCs and the legendary R&B group Force MDs come...
The Force MDs: How a Chance Encounter on the Staten Island Ferry Launched a Career
"The Force MDs: How a Chance Encounter on the Staten Island Ferry Launched a Career" is a rare, raw conversation...
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tek (Smif-N-Wessun)
Tekomin "Tek" Williams joins BIG CED to discuss his journey as a hip-hop legend and his new memoir, Legacy of...
Posdnous: The Real Reason You Can’t Avoid AI Anymore
In an interesting conversation with De La Soul legend Posdnous, The Industry Cosign explores how to navigate the AI revolution...
Hip-Hop Eats Its Own: Why Older Rappers Get Discarded While Rock Legends Thrive
Why does hip-hop discard its veteran artists while other genres celebrate them forever? In this episode, Dana Dane and BIG...
