Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

COLSON BAKER ALSO KNOWN AS MACHINE GUN KELLY  TAKES FILM AND TV BY STORM “ROADIES” FOR SHOWTIME; “VIRAL” FOR IM GLOBAL/WEINSTEIN; “NERVE” FOR LIONSGATE (NEW YORK, NY)–Richard Colson Baker, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, announces his recurring role in the upcoming Showtime series “Roadies.” Created by  Cameron Crowe and executive produced by Crowe, Winnie… Continue reading Machine Gun Kelly AKA Richard Colson Baker Announces Role in Showtime Series “Roadies”

Metro Boomin Headlines at the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

METRO BOOMIN JOINS ALL-STAR BET EXPERIENCE LINEUP AT L.A. LIVE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA® ARTIST TO JOIN LIL WAYNE, 2 CHAINZ, USHER, KATT WILLIAMS, MIKE EPPS, BRYSON TILLER, FETTY WAP, A$AP FERG, TORY LANEZ, TY DOLLA $IGN, KEHLANI AND THE ROOTS AT BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE JUNE 23-26, 2016   FREE BET FAN FEST TO… Continue reading Metro Boomin Headlines at the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE

E-40’s “Choices” Certified Gold

E-40’s “Choices” Becomes the Rap Legend’s Latest Single to be Certified Gold by the RIAA At 48, 40 Water Continues to Dominate Charts and Deliver Hits, Making Him an Anomaly Amongst His Peers Announcement: Nearly three decades into his illustrious career, Hip-Hop legend E-40 added another career milestone when the RIAA certified his 2015 single “Choices” as a… Continue reading E-40’s “Choices” Certified Gold

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Wes Jackson

Originally published on The Industry Cosign June 22, 2015 Wes Jackson is currently the President of Brooklyn Bodega and Executive Director of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. He has over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur and innovator in the music business. His career began producing concerts for Nas, The Roots, The Dave Matthews Band and… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Wes Jackson

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Cynamin Jones

Originally published on The Industry Cosign December 30, 2014 Title: Creator, Brand Connoisseur Company: REVEAL AGENCY Location: NYC Cynamin Jones founded REVEAL Agency in 2009. Prior to forming the boutique agency, Cynamin served as the VP Of Public Relations at Wu Wear for 7 years where she served as the head of PR, Marketing &… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Cynamin Jones

The Roots and Drive-By Truckers to Headline Lowdown Hudson Music Fest July 12 & 13

Arts Brookfield‘s annual Lowdown Hudson Music Fest returns for the sixth consecutive year to Lower Manhattan’s Hudson River waterfront this July 12 and July 13, 2016. Headlined by the legendary hip-hop band The Roots on Tuesday and Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers on Wednesday, the free summer festival is set at the picturesque Brookfield Place Waterfront… Continue reading The Roots and Drive-By Truckers to Headline Lowdown Hudson Music Fest July 12 & 13

The 5Ws: Joshua Christie

Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 20, 2015 Who: Joshua A. Christie What: 72andSunny – Rights and Clearance (Business Affairs) Why: 72andSunny creates cultural impact on behalf of brands. The company is recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2015 and is a two-time “Agency of the Year” winner for Advertising Age… Continue reading The 5Ws: Joshua Christie

The Soul Rebels Join Nas at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

  The Soul Rebels  Nas taps brass ensemble The Soul Rebels to join him for the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Joining headliner Nas as his special guests on July 16th for the finale of the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival are The Soul Rebels, the jazzy eight-piece brass ensemble hailing straight from New Orleans, who know… Continue reading The Soul Rebels Join Nas at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Kevin Powell

Title:  President & Cofounder Company: BK Nation Location: Brooklyn, NY Kevin Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today. Kevin is a native of Jersey City, raised by a single mother in extreme poverty, but managed to study at Rutgers University in New Brunswick thanks to New… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Kevin Powell

Jamal Smith Is… Everything Brooklyn

Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 6, 2015 The stronger ones are the people who go through a struggle and/or hardship and continues to, not only live life, but, stake their claim on the goal they are trying to achieve.  As most entrepreneurs know, it’s never about just working but, more so, working on… Continue reading Jamal Smith Is… Everything Brooklyn

Dana Dane Is… Legendary

Growing up in a time where the crime rate in the biggest city on Earth was disheartening, to say the least. Being a young Black boy growing up in Brooklyn didn’t always lead to a positive path in the eyes of many. The choices one had at the time wasn’t as bright and open as… Continue reading Dana Dane Is… Legendary

Angela Yee: ‘If You Aren’t In Love With What You Do, Then How Can You Give 110%?’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign January 28, 2015 Being the only female of your crew gives you the opportunity to stand out and be recognized in a light others in your group may not get. This is especially relevant in Hip-Hop. Look at Eve (Ruff Ryders), Lil Kim (Junior Mafia) and The Lady of… Continue reading Angela Yee: ‘If You Aren’t In Love With What You Do, Then How Can You Give 110%?’

The 5Ws: Damon Clark

Originally published on The Industry Cosign March 27, 2015 Who: Damon ClarkWhat: CityAlert.com Why: CityAlert.com is a digital community which provides information on entertainment, events, music, fashion, travel and media. It works directly with club venues, concert promoters, artist managers, marketing partners, corporations, advertising agencies, public relations and online digital departments to engage its audience.… Continue reading The 5Ws: Damon Clark

Winsome Sinclair: ‘We are Being Paid to Make Believe’

Originally published on The Industry Cosign May 27, 2015 When you work and collaborate with directors like Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, John Singleton and Lee Daniels, you tend to stay in business based on your work ethic and highly sought after skills. Being involved with institutes like the African-American Women In Cinema Foundation,… Continue reading Winsome Sinclair: ‘We are Being Paid to Make Believe’

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Kevin Benoit

Originally published on The Industry Cosign July 28, 2015 Title: Founder of Parlé Entertainment Editor of Parlé Magazine Company: Parlé Entertainment/Parlé Magazine Location: Brooklyn, NY A visionary and creative from a young age, Brooklyn native, Kevin Benoit, 28, graduated from high school at age 16 and went on to graduate from John Jay College of… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Kevin Benoit

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