Levels Barbershop owner Kazo breaks down the reality of barber licensing in New York, the difference between skill and certification, and the journey of building a successful barbershop brand from Harlem to multiple locations
Category: Interviews
Philadelphia’s Forgotten Role in Hip-Hop | Lady B, Schoolly D, PSK & Early Rap History
Nikki Duncan-Smith and BIG CED dive deep into the overlooked role Philadelphia played in shaping hip-hop culture
Your Pitch Gets Rejected? Here’s Why
Your pitch gets rejected? Master clear communication by learning why direct feedback is essential for growth
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
Hawaii Mike Broke Every Rule to Build an Industry Career
Hawaii Mike grew up in a musical household (shoutout to Viva Brazil)
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.
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
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
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
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