The latest technology that seems to be on people’s minds is artificial intelligence. With the sudden rise of popular social media apps utilizing AI tools, it’s important that we get on board before it takes off. The Wrap reported that the November launch of the ChatGPT app generated 672 million visits in January. That number… Continue reading A Conversation With 19 KEYS
Category: Interviews
Snowfall’s Damson Idris Recalls John Singleton Taking Him to South Central and Telling Him, ‘If You Survive, You’ve Got the Role’
Snowfall’s Damson Idris Recalls John Singleton Taking Him to South Central and Telling Him, ‘If You Survive, You’ve Got the Role’ The television drama, Snowfall is entering its last season. The series focuses on the drug trade during the crack era surrounding a character named Franklin, played by British actor, Damson Idris. He explains to… Continue reading Snowfall’s Damson Idris Recalls John Singleton Taking Him to South Central and Telling Him, ‘If You Survive, You’ve Got the Role’
DJ Quik Remembers The Time Michael Jackson Made Him Face the Wall at his Studio
DJ Quik Remembers The Time Michael Jackson Made Him Face the Wall at his Studio DJ Quik made an Off The Wall shocker about the king of pop, Michael Jackson. During a recent episode of All The Smoke, the legendary West Coast producer stated that he Remember the Time when he almost came face to… Continue reading DJ Quik Remembers The Time Michael Jackson Made Him Face the Wall at his Studio
India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’
India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’ Last year, in a protest against Spotify, recording artist India.arie removed her music from the streaming platform in part because the company had paid actor turned podcaster Joe Rogan $200 million. More than that, it was also to protest the rate… Continue reading India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’
The 5Ws: BE’N ORIGINAL
Who: BE’N ORIGINAL What: Urban Magazine Why: Urban Magazine is a Black-owned full-color digital publication covering Black culture including visual arts, music, film/television, sports, and more. Our mission is to uplift the culture by empowering others. It is paramount that we as Black people narrate our own stories and experiences. Hence, our tagline,… Continue reading The 5Ws: BE’N ORIGINAL
Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview
Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview Chaka Khan never disappoints whenever she opens her mouth, whether with her singing or her straight talk. She had some candid words for some singers who were listed in a recent list by Rolling Stone. In an exclusive podcast… Continue reading Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview
Michael B. Jordan States he Focused on Work After Breaking Up With Lori Harvey
Michael B. Jordan States he Focused on Work After Breaking Up With Lori Harvey It seemed as if everyone else had something to say about the breakup of actor Michael B. Jordan and Steve Harvey‘s daughter Lori, except, well, Jordan. That changed recently when the new director spoke about the breakup with CBS Mornings‘ Gayle… Continue reading Michael B. Jordan States he Focused on Work After Breaking Up With Lori Harvey
Dee Barnes Feels the Honor Bestowed on Dr. Dre at the Grammys Should be Named the ‘Ike Turner Award’
Dee Barnes Feels the Honor Bestowed on Dr. Dre at the Grammys Should be Named the ‘Ike Turner Award’ The Recording Academy presented music producer Dr. Dre with the Global Impact Award at the most recent Grammy Awards ceremony. As celebrated as the former N.W.A. member is, there is at least one person who feels… Continue reading Dee Barnes Feels the Honor Bestowed on Dr. Dre at the Grammys Should be Named the ‘Ike Turner Award’
Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Roc-A-Fella Records, birthed by Damon Dash, Kareem Burks, and Shawn Carter AKA Jay-Z became a hot commodity in part because of the marketing, the business, and of course, the artistry of Jay-Z. Dash revealed recently that many years after… Continue reading Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Chad Johnson Admits Saving At Least 80 Percent Of His Salary By Wearing Fake Jewelry and Flying Spirit Airlines
Chad Johnson Admits Saving At Least 80 Percent Of His Salary By Wearing Fake Jewelry and Flying Spirit Airlines With a reported high percentage of professional football players going bankrupt after their playing days are over, one popular former NFL player has stated that he was able to save at least 80% of his earnings… Continue reading Chad Johnson Admits Saving At Least 80 Percent Of His Salary By Wearing Fake Jewelry and Flying Spirit Airlines
A Conversation With Bradd Marquis
A Conversation With Bradd Marquis BIG CED of The Industry Cosign got an opportunity to talk to recording artist, Bradd Marquis. The conversation centered around the upcoming tour that the singer is about to embark on starting on January 20th. The name of the tour is “The Music of Sam Cooke- A Change Is Gonna… Continue reading A Conversation With Bradd Marquis
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Chi Ali
BIG CED of The Industry Cosign talks to The Fabulous Chi Ali, who is the youngest member of the Native Tongues (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep). Chi Ali has just started his own non-profit organization named Choices Have Impact. We talk about the reason he started it and how… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Chi Ali
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Kenny Parker of BDP
BIG CED of The Industry Cosign talks to DJ Kenny Parker of Boogie Down Productions. Kenny discusses the book he just wrote and released ‘My Brother’s Name Is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told’ The book is a tell-all written by Kenny about the upbringing of himself and his brother, KRS-One, who is… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Kenny Parker of BDP
Grand Daddy I.U. Dead at 54
By Hana Glinski | @MzHanaG Hip-Hop pioneer Grandaddy I.U. is dead at the age of 54, according to TMZ. GDIU’s long time friend, Pete Rock, reported to his followers that the Queens native quietly passed in his sleep. The official cause of death has not yet been released. GDIU – born “Ayub Bey” –… Continue reading Grand Daddy I.U. Dead at 54
The Industry Cosign Speaks to DJBabe, Owner and CEO of Motor City Popcorn
The Industry Cosign Speaks to DJBabe, Owner and CEO of Motor City Popcorn The Industry Cosign speaks to entrepreneur, Ronier Golightly, better known as DJBabe, Owner and CEO of Motor City Popcorn. The industry veteran is a business owner, DJ and author has been a budding entrepreneur since he started perfecting his talent on the… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Speaks to DJBabe, Owner and CEO of Motor City Popcorn