Kim J. Ford, who got her start as an intern during VIBE magazine’s early days speaks about The Golden Era of Vibe
Category: Interviews
Why Denene Millner is the Most Important Voice in Publishing Right Now
Denene Millner discusses founding Denene Millner Books at Simon & Schuster and other topics of discussion
Inside Uptown Records: The Real Story of the Early Days
Bob Celestin breaks down his path from Columbia Law School and a Park Avenue corporate law firm to the front office at Uptown Records
Attika J. Torrence: Why I Don’t Sell My Books on Amazon: Independence as an Author
Attika J. Torrence has sold hundreds of books directly to the school system
The Force MDs: How a Chance Encounter on the Staten Island Ferry Launched a Career
The Force MDs formed in 1981 in Staten Island, mixing doo-wop harmonies with hip-hop and prefiguring new jack swing
Why Black Culture Built the Music Industry
Entertainment attorney Bob Celestin explains how a Yale junior-year course on Black culture, taught by a white professor transformed his understanding of Black creativity
From the White House to the Hip Hop Museum | Bryna Jean-Marie on Storytelling, Journalism & Black Culture
Bryna Jean-Marie details how a friend at Howard University helped redirect her from business school into journalism, setting the stage for a diverse and impactful career
Inside Tyler Perry Studios: Writer’s Room Secrets, Scriptwriting & Creative Leadership
Bryna Jean-Marie shares her experience working at Tyler Perry Studios and the road that led her into a professional television writer’s room
David Porter: When the World Valued Us More Than Our Own Country
David Porter reflects on why Black American musicians found greater appreciation in Europe than at home during the 1960s.
The Silent Killer Facing Black Men: Why We Need To Talk About This
The Silent Killer: Christopher highlights why preventive care is not just an option but a necessity for longevity
The Internet Was Made for Hip-Hop: How It Changed Everything
Ken Gibbs, Jr. and BIG CED break down the lawless early digital landscape labeled the internet
Behind the Scenes: Doing Graffiti for the Movie ‘Juice’
Zulu Williams discusses how he was able to get his graffiti into the Tupac-led movie, “Juice”
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tek (Smif-N-Wessun)
Tek joins BIG CED to discuss his journey as a hip-hop legend and his new memoir, Legacy of Lyrics
Chauncey’s Way: 30 Years in Music, Pivoting & Building Generational Wealth- My Friends Are Better Than Yours
BIG CED sits down with Chauncey Bell (Chauncey’s Way), a music industry veteran with 30+ years of experience
Posdnous: The Real Reason You Can’t Avoid AI Anymore
De La Soul legend Posdnous gives his honest perspective on how today’s recording artists can adapt to constant technological shifts