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
Category: Interviews
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
DoitAll Is….. Legendary
The Business of Hip Hop is probably more prevalent nowadays than the music itself. It’s a natural evolution that had to happen to keep the culture alive and appealing. But, in my opinion, this business only thrives with the input of those directly involved in this culture, that has grown to many aspects of life.… Continue reading DoitAll Is….. Legendary
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Saptosa Foster
Name: Saptosa Foster Title: Managing Partner Company: The 135th Street Agency Saptosa Foster is an award-winning communications strategist with over a decade of experience in public relations and media. She currently serves as managing partner of the 135th Street Agency, a strategic communications firm based in New York and Atlanta. At 135th, Saptosa oversees campaigns… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Saptosa Foster
D-Nice Presents True Hip-Hop Stories: Heavy D
Heavy D is the featured artist as D-Nice returns with his True Hip-Hop Stories Series. Related Links: E-40 “Slappin” feat. Nef The Pharoah & D.R.A.M Johnny Gill – This One’s For Me And You ft. New Edition Keke Palmer- “Enemiez” featuring Jeremih In this lost episode of True Hip-Hop Stories, Heavy D discussed the making… Continue reading D-Nice Presents True Hip-Hop Stories: Heavy D
The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tuffy Questell
Tuffy is one of the most recognized names in early Hip Hop, especially in New York. For 14 years, Tuffy was one of the hosts of Video Music Box along with VJ Ralph McDaniels and in their 30 years on air, they interviewed every artist imaginable in the 80s, 90s & 2k! While Ralph continues… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Tuffy Questell
The 5Ws: Tina Lee Jones
WHO: Tina Lee Jones WHAT:The GOALdigger Movement WHY: Why Not! With so much negativity in the world, we wanted to create a platform for teen/college girls that was positive. By featuring different GOALdiggers on our TV Show, GOALdiggerTV, we show how these women were able to over come obstacles and still become successful. Through our… Continue reading The 5Ws: Tina Lee Jones
The 5Ws: Shaun Chambers
Who: Shaun Chambers What: BODYROC Fit Lab is an innovative fusion of fitness and entertainment: a signature 1,000 calorie workout comprised of weight training, treadmills, and heavy bag boxing, paired with high intensity playlists and the hottest live DJ entertainment. Build lean muscle, melt away fat, and transform your body’s composition, all in a dance club… Continue reading The 5Ws: Shaun Chambers
SkyyHook: ‘Hip Hop is a Blood Sport, Not Everyone is Supposed to Make it Out of the Arena’
There are very few individuals that can connect with me on any level at any time and you’re about to meet one of them. I had the pleasure of speaking to her on the phone ONE time and we talked for hours and the only reason the conversation ended was because she had to tend… Continue reading SkyyHook: ‘Hip Hop is a Blood Sport, Not Everyone is Supposed to Make it Out of the Arena’