Category: Q & A

5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris

Ayana Morris, founder of The Culture Parlor, has a vision and does the necessary work to make it happen. She is best known for a documentary she did titled, “Why Is We Americans.” She has an exhibit, “Don’t Touch My Hair,” which is a curated exhibit that confronts issues of identity, autonomy, and Black beauty.… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob Love

This latest edition of “My Friends Are Better Than Yours” features industry veteran, Rob Love. Rob Love is the Chief Executive Officer of Launchpad Worldwide Inc., which is a marketing and promotions company that creates “organic strategies and solutions” in sports, entertainment, and technology. Rob Love is a music industry veteran and considered one of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Rob Love

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee Da Beatminerz was a responsible party and some may consider one of the architects of the backpack movement in Hip-Hop back in the 90s when that term was placed on a certain brand of emcees. The sounds, the mindset, and the attitude of the movement were… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Keith Perrin

The acronym FUBU worked its way into our vocabulary back in 1992 and stood as the basis for Black-owned businesses catering to Black businesses. For Us By Us still is a call to arms for Black entrepreneurs to make their way to success. I am in no way saying that the blueprint that the founders… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Keith Perrin

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Grandmaster Dee

The world was captivated by the sounds of a group consisting of two emcees and one DJ from New York City named Whodini. The trio had a string of hits that kept people bobbing their heads and moving their feet whenever a song of theirs came on. With their self-titled album being released in 1983,… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Grandmaster Dee

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels

If you’re a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson

Wes Jackson has been giving back to the community in admirable ways. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader, entrepreneur, innovator, creative, and executive in entertainment and academia. He’s currently president at BRIC Arts, located in Brooklyn, NY, and has been in this position since July 2022. Wes has been leading BRIC,… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

To be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don’t have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence. Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

Lynn Hobson Is Helping Minority And Female Entrepreneurs With ‘Money Lynn & Friends’ Platform

The pleasure of giving back is not lost on entrepreneur Lynn Hobson who has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1995 when she worked for powerhouse publicist, Terrie Williams. While building up her resume working with the likes of Eddie Murphy and Boyz II Men, she went on to become Director of Publicity at… Continue reading Lynn Hobson Is Helping Minority And Female Entrepreneurs With ‘Money Lynn & Friends’ Platform

Morace Landy and Elaine P Allen Landy Discuss Latest R&B Showcase, Vybe Vault RnB

There’s a new R&B showcase in New York City that is destined to cause a shift for artists who have the necessary talent and hustle to make it in the music industry but don’t have the numbers that these labels look for when “scouting” new acts. The premise for this new platform, Vybe Vault RnB,… Continue reading Morace Landy and Elaine P Allen Landy Discuss Latest R&B Showcase, Vybe Vault RnB

Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration

Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration Although Juneteenth is a new federal holiday, Black people have been celebrating it for years. Shannon Mitchell, founder of the All About Us Festival, which is embarking on its second year, knows the importance of the holiday. With last year’s inaugural event, he aimed to… Continue reading Shannon Mitchell Discusses All About Us Festival: A Juneteenth Celebration

My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Tracey Lee Is Still The Man With Many Facez

Many people transition from being an artist to going into another field or finding another vocation to take on in the same field. Recording artist, Tracey Lee, Esq., an entertainment attorney has successfully obtained his license to practice law and has been an entertainment attorney for many years. We were first introduced to him in… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Tracey Lee Is Still The Man With Many Facez

Career Perseverance and Reflection – Rosalind Ellington

Rosalind Ellington has seen countless changes throughout her career journey. In persevering through her education and career challenges, she has managed to come full circle undaunted, and in a position to give back what she’s learned. Although her experience and perspective is that of a Black woman, many can identify with Ellington’s human experience in… Continue reading Career Perseverance and Reflection – Rosalind Ellington

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Daryl ‘Chill’ Mitchell- Beyond 50

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Daryl ‘Chill’ Mitchell- Beyond 50 Growing up in the New York City area is challenging, yet fulfilling, especially back in the 1970s- 1990s. A young boy, born in the Bronx but raised in Long Island took a chance by entering the world of hip-hop at a time when… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Daryl ‘Chill’ Mitchell- Beyond 50

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Jamie Roberts

Not everyone can handle entrepreneurship, but for comedian Jamie Roberts, owning a business is not a funny thing. The man has been on the comedy scene for years and has had a hand in running several shows in the New York City area. Roberts was the host and executive producer of a weekly show every… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Jamie Roberts

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