From Print to Pixels: Ken Gibbs Jr. dives into the early days of the digital landscape and how it evolved alongside the business of hip-hop.
Category: Interviews
When Business Turns Personal: A Hard Lesson from the Collapse of a Black-Owned Hospitality Brand
In the restaurant business, partnerships are often formed on vision, trust, and the shared pursuit of success. However, when those elements are not supported by clear structure and disciplined communication, even the most promising ventures can unravel. The recent situation involving hospitality entrepreneur Nigel Douglas serves as a powerful example of how quickly business relationships… Continue reading When Business Turns Personal: A Hard Lesson from the Collapse of a Black-Owned Hospitality Brand
35 Years: Rachel Noerdlinger on Crisis PR, Health Equity: My Friends Are Better Than Yours
Rachel Noerdlinger opens up about her extraordinary career, her personal journey, and why she runs toward crisis when everyone else runs away.
Shaq’s Guide To Business Success
Shaq has graced The Industry Cosign with some of the keys to building his business portfolio.
Hip-Hop Has Turned Political: Shyne, DoItAll, Mysonne Explain Why
Hip-Hop Has Turned Political and we asked three rappers why
T‑Money: Long Island Legends, Yo! MTV Raps, & Hip‑Hop Careers| My Friends Are Better Than Yours
T‑Money speaks on the evolution of the culture, the transition from local tapes to global domination, and the obstacles Black creators still face today
The Wealth Playbook: Navigating Wall Street with Terron Tidwell: My Friends Are Better Than Yours
In this episode of “My Friends Are Better Than Yours,” we sit down with Terron Tidwell, a seasoned Wealth Manager at Hudson Point Capital with 17 years of experience.
Dr. J, George Karl, and Bob Costas: The Fight for the Soul of Basketball: Soul Power
The world premiere screening of Prime Video’s Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association took place at the Regal Union Square in New York Cit
Q Parker Discusses AI in Music: Can Machines Ever Capture the Soul of an Artist?
Q Parker explores both the opportunities and concerns surrounding AI in music creation
The Stretch and Bobbito Legacy: Changing Hip-Hop History from 1 AM to 5 AM
Join us as we dive into a candid conversation with Bobbito, co-host of the iconic Bobbito & Stretch Show, a cornerstone in hip-hop radio history
From ESPN to Entrepreneurship: Yussuf Khan 26 Years in Media: My Friends Are Better Than Yours
Yussuf Khan shares his incredible journey—from DJing in NYC clubs while working in banking at Chase Manhattan, to taking a 50% pay cut to break into ESPN, to running The Shadow League for nearly 7 years
Q Parker’s Secret to Staying Relevant & Making This Latest Album, “Evolution of Romance” Work
Q Parker discusses staying in tune with current sounds, maintaining creative integrity, and the intentional process behind creating a concise, meaningful body of work.
Life Griffith Successfully Switches Industries: My Friends Are Better Than Yours
Life Griffith, MSM, is a veteran music industry executive, AI consultant, and entertainment strategist with over 30 years of experience in the evolving digital music landscape
Q Parker on Evolution of Romance Vol. 1, AI in Music & Why R&B Will Never Die
R&B legend Q Parker (112) sits down with The Industry Cosign for an in-depth conversation about his latest album
A Conversation with Krayzie Bone and Phaedra Butler on Emotion, Legacy, and Feelings
Krayzie Bone joins Phaedra Butler, a vocalist from Cambridge, Massachusetts, on her “Feelings” remix.
