Category: Q & A

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.

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

Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace: The Intersection of Hip-Hop and Hoops in NYC

We get the story behind Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace’s nickname, “The Messenger,” talk about loading rosters with talent all over the Bronx and Harlem, and break down how we used to juggle three games in one day like it was nothing. 

Aria Wright: How She Balances Motherhood

Aria Wright opens up to The Industry Cosign’s BIG CED about the importance of a strong support system, the evolving relationship with her son, and the unexpected ways our children absorb our influence

From Print to Pixels: Ken Gibbs Jr. on the Evolution of Digital Media

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.

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.

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

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