Category: Interviews

The 5Ws: DJBabe

Originally published on The Industry Cosign July 20, 2015 Who: DJBabe What: MixtapeDJs.net and Motor City Popcorn Why: DJBabe has been Detroit’s number one mixtape DJ for over a decade with a career that also includes on-air radio mixshows, touring, TV appearances and more. He has touched many areas of the music business from working… Continue reading The 5Ws: DJBabe

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: April Walker

Originally published on The Industry Cosign September 22, 2015 Title: Chief Dream Officer at A. Walker Group, A Creative Consulting and Branding Company Title: CEO of Walker Wear, a lifestyle fashion fashion brand Company: A. Walker Group Company: Walker Wear Location: New York April Walker is a true pioneer and savvy businesswoman who inspired a… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: April Walker

5 Questions With… Helen Little

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 16, 2014Music is one of the only constants that has and will probably always exist for us as a society. Be it the sounds of nature or the rhythms of early tribes or the nursery rhymes we hear from the lips of our mothers and grandmothers growing up.… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Helen Little

The 5Ws: Catherine ‘DJ Syncity’ Ouellette

Originally published on The Industry Cosign July 6, 2015 Who: Catherine Ouellette (aka DJ SynCity)What: Catherine O Inc, LLC and Dreamington LLC.Why: Catherine Ouellette is a hybrid ARTist. A Film Maker, Fashion Photographer, DJ to the Stars, Music Producer, Philanthropist. Based in Los Angeles, born in Montreal, by the way of New York, she has… Continue reading The 5Ws: Catherine ‘DJ Syncity’ Ouellette

Shawn Pen: ‘Put your pen to paper and write more than songs’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign March 4, 2015 When Hip-Hop was first acknowledged by the masses, it was looked at like a fad, similar to disco. Hot for the time being, but will play itself out soon, especially since it was coming from Black kids in the inner city. Yes, that was the mindset… Continue reading Shawn Pen: ‘Put your pen to paper and write more than songs’

Marvin Church: ‘When you master your craft you build confidence’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign January 16, 2015 Marvin Church, AKA ‘Marv the Barb’, is a celebrated groomer, educator and image consultant. Having worked with the likes of various esteemed lawyers, politicians and power players in the business field, he also makes some of Hollywood’s leading celebrities, comedians and athletes look a tad better… Continue reading Marvin Church: ‘When you master your craft you build confidence’

Jack Knight: ‘My Personal Experiences and the Experiences of Others are the Key to my Work’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign August 13, 2015 Jack Knight AKA Starman is a comic book superhero in the DC Comics Universe and a member of the Justice Society of America. But, wait, this is a different Jack Knight! Instead of being a comic book superhero in the DC Comics Universe, he is actually… Continue reading Jack Knight: ‘My Personal Experiences and the Experiences of Others are the Key to my Work’

The 5Ws: Theda Sandiford

Who: Theda SandifordWhat: VP Commerce. Republic Records and Mixed Media ArtistWhy: Though art is engrained in her psyche, Theda’s first creative endeavors were in the music business as a sales & digital marketing executive. After years of ground breaking digital work for musicians, she began experimenting combining digital and analog collage processes, to develop her own artistic… Continue reading The 5Ws: Theda Sandiford

Ming Lee: ‘My only regret in life is not starting soon enough’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 20, 2014 Most entrepreneurs, when they start their businesses, dream of becoming millionaires and be wealthy for life. Successful entrepreneur, Ming Lee, started her business so she can have a few extra dollars in her pocket to pay her bills. It just so happens that she became a… Continue reading Ming Lee: ‘My only regret in life is not starting soon enough’

Greg Marius Is….. Legendary

People think that rappers becoming entrepreneurs and owning their businesses is new and they have no clue, that it is, indeed, NOT new. It’s great that the Jay-Zs, the 50 Cents, and the Rick Rosses have achieved success outside of spitting lyrics. But, this is not a new phenomenon that just started recently. In fact,… Continue reading Greg Marius Is….. Legendary

5 Questions With… Sabrina Lamb

  Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 6, 2015 Sabrina Lamb, founding CEO of WorldofMoney.org, has built a notable career uplifting others. Lamb’s career achievements include best-selling author, award nominated comedian, actress, featured contributor at top publications and tireless community advocate. Even if you don’t know her name, you’ve probably seen or heard her.… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Sabrina Lamb

Nafeesa Monroe: ‘I Have a Vision of Inclusive Theatre’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign October 7, 2015 Inclusive Theatre is a concept that should be a given, especially in today’s diverse society. Some may feel we have advanced as far as racial, cultural and even gender equality, but, as most reading this knows, this is untrue. Advanced, maybe, in theory that opportunities are… Continue reading Nafeesa Monroe: ‘I Have a Vision of Inclusive Theatre’

Jameel Spencer: ‘I still get excited by coming up with ideas and seeing them come to fruition’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign February 2, 2015 When you’ve been in business for a number of years, boredom or complacency can set in. Not for Jameel Spencer. After working with so many popular brands and A-list celebrities, Spencer still not only comes up with winning ideas but is still driven to see them… Continue reading Jameel Spencer: ‘I still get excited by coming up with ideas and seeing them come to fruition’

‘Long Live the Pimp’: A Documentary on the Life and Legacy of Pimp C

THE DOCUMENTARY THAT IS THE COMPANION TO THE LATEST ALBUM Bun B, Nas, Michael “5000” Watts, DJ Paul, and more talk about the legendary Southern rapper and the impact he had on hip-hop.   LONG LIVE THE PIMP : THE DOCUMENTARY   PIMP C “LONG LIVE THE PIMP” THE ALBUM : AVAILABLE NOW

The 5Ws: Yusuf Myers

Who: Yusuf Myers What: Yusuf Myers has always been a visionary who created a brand name for himself along with being one of the top innovators in the fitness industry. He is rated one of the top trainers in North America and can be found regularly in issues of Men’s Fitness magazine teaching America new… Continue reading The 5Ws: Yusuf Myers

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