Reggie Williams: The Origin of Ambrosia for Heads: Curating the Best of Hip-Hop
Reggie Williams breaks down the real story behind Ambrosia For Heads (AFH)
Interviews
The WBAU Signal That Reached the Whole Industry
We dive deep into the legendary origins of WBAU Long Island, the Adelphi University radio station that served as the launchpad for some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop
Share this:
The Black Effect Welcomes ‘Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views!’
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network today announced that the “Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views !” podcast has joined the Black Effect’s lineup of shows
Share this:
From Hip-Hop Fan to VIBE Magazine Writer | Breaking Into Music Journalism
The BlackSpot dive into the journey from writing rhymes in school to landing an internship at VIBE Magazine to start a career in music journalism
Share this:
The Real Cost of Being a PR Publicist (Nobody Prepared Her)
We dive deep into the evolution of The Rebelle Agency and Rebelle Management (Tanisha Colon-Bibb- PR Publicist)
Share this:
Jimmy Jam: How I Met Prince & The Secret History of The Time | Jimmy Jam Interview
Legendary producer Jimmy Jam recounts the incredible story of how he first met Prince in a high school piano class
Share this:
Hawaii Mike Broke Every Rule to Build an Industry Career
Hawaii Mike grew up in a musical household (shoutout to Viva Brazil)
Share this:
Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace: I Jumped Over a Pro After Lighting the Ball on Fire! (No Practice)
Gerry Erasme (Nike) spotted Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace and invited him to the Cipriani dunk contest, leading to the People’s Jam during NBA All-Star weekend.
Share this:
Shaquille O’Neal’s Father Gave Him One Rule at 12 — Here’s What It Was
Shaquille O’Neal shares the life-changing advice his father gave him at 12 years old
Share this:
Attika J. Torrence: How Spike Lee Inspired a Generation of Brooklyn Filmmakers 🎬
From watching Spike Lee shut down Broadway for Brooklyn and Malcolm X, to learning under the legendary Larry Banks at LIU, Attika J. Torrence explains why he had to master every craft—writing, directing, and acting—to get his voice heard
Share this:
Melba Moore Reveals the Real Cost of Being ‘The First’ on Broadway
BIG CED sits down with a true legend, Melba Moore, to discuss her groundbreaking career
Share this:
Rachel Noerdlinger on Making Big Platforms Accessible to Communities That Need Them Most
We go behind the scenes with longtime strategist Rachel Noerdlinger, who has worked with Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network since 1998
Share this:
Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace: The Intersection of Hip-Hop and Hoops in NYC
We get the story behind Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace’s nickname, “The Messenger,” talk about loading rosters with talent all over the Bronx and Harlem, and break down how we used to juggle three games in one day like it was nothing.
Share this:
How to Build Something That Doesn’t Depend on Algorithms: Email Marketing
Molaundo Jones breaks down why email marketing still dominates, despite everyone depending on algorithms
Share this:
Aria Wright: How She Balances Motherhood
Aria Wright opens up to The Industry Cosign’s BIG CED about the importance of a strong support system, the evolving relationship with her son, and the unexpected ways our children absorb our influence
