You knew him as the youngest in charge! Legendary Hip-Hop artist, Special Ed is still around and doing his thing! I got a chance to speak to the Brooklyn-bred artist to discuss what he has been up to lately. He is still performing and traveling the world as the hip-hop audience still gets a kick… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Special Ed
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Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios Ever since George Floyd died at the hands of police officers in Minnesota on May 25, 2020, and the public viewing of his death went viral, America took a stand. Within that stand, many major companies promised to become more inclusive and beef… Continue reading Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’
Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’ Hip-Hop and politics are two things that are needed in the community and it was only a matter of time before both would intersect with each other. We have always known that there would be politicians who claim hip-hop but to actually see… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’
Killer Mike Wants Education and Gun Safety for Black People, not New Gun Laws
Rapper and activist Killer Mike did an interview with TMZ where he discussed the curfew that is being talked about in his hometown of Atlanta. He also had an opinion when it comes to new gun laws being proposed. He feels it will end up hurting Black people and insists on doing something else that… Continue reading Killer Mike Wants Education and Gun Safety for Black People, not New Gun Laws
Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals
Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals Some people start their career in the unlikeliest of places or not knowing exactly what they want to do but knowing that it is destined to be. Tori Brixx, who is currently a DJ, recording artist, entrepreneur, and hosting a show on… Continue reading Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals
EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jones Talks About New Campaign with adidas HRLM Sneaker
EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jones Talks About New Campaign with adidas HRLM Sneaker Dipset group member, Jim Jones has always represented the Harlerm section of Manhattan, NY even before he was “ballin” on his single, “We Fly High.” Now, he gets to represent the borough while stepping into the latest adidas HRLM sneaker. In a recent Instagram… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jones Talks About New Campaign with adidas HRLM Sneaker
5 Questions With Lisa Bennett
5 Questions With Lisa Bennett For some people, battling depression and suicidal thoughts lead to circumstances that may not end well. Instead of letting that happen, Lisa M. Bennett used journaling to start healing herself. She is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, Youtube personality, and author. Last year, she released her first book, “Just Keep Living: Conversations… Continue reading 5 Questions With Lisa Bennett
Teyana Taylor to Pharrell: ‘You Didn’t Protect Me’
As a young teenager, Teyana Taylor signed a recording contract with Pharrell Williams three years before the world got to see her on the MTV show, My Super Sweet 16. She has recently revealed that during her time as a signed artist, she didn’t feel protected and felt like the music producer kind of just fed… Continue reading Teyana Taylor to Pharrell: ‘You Didn’t Protect Me’
Nick Cannon is About to Get AMP With his Latest Morning Show
Nick Cannon is one of the rare child actors who stayed in the entertainment industry and has been able to become successful in a way not afforded to other performers who started young. His ability to stay relevant through music, acting, radio, and television has allowed his star power to stay bright. Now, he is… Continue reading Nick Cannon is About to Get AMP With his Latest Morning Show
My Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Markuann Smith, Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem
My Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Markuann Smith, Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem This episode of My Friends Are Better Than Yours features a young man I’ve known for over 20 years. I’ve literally watched him grow up from being the younger brother of Uptown Records recording artist, Father MC to… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Markuann Smith, Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem
A Conversation With 19 KEYS
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
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
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