Category: The Business of Hip Hop

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

Roc Nation Sports Announces Undercard for Dusty Hernandez-Harrison and Mike Dallas Jr. Welterweight Showdown, May 13th

Roc Nation Sports Announces Co-Feature & Non-Televised Undercard for Dusty Hernandez-Harrison and Mike Dallas Jr. Welterweight Showdown on Friday, May 13 at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. throne boxing Presented by Roc Nation Sports and Corona Extra Features Hernandez-Harrison vs. Dallas Jr., Orlando Del Valle vs. Thomas Snow and Darmani Rock vs. Carlos Black… Continue reading Roc Nation Sports Announces Undercard for Dusty Hernandez-Harrison and Mike Dallas Jr. Welterweight Showdown, May 13th

Anthony Marshall is… Legendary

Originally published on The Industry Cosign February 18, 2015 The title Legendary is SO overused and misappropriated these days and it’s a shame that everyone misuses the term so much. If I had a dollar for every writer, blogger, person to use that name in the wrong context, I could stage my own multi-million dollar… Continue reading Anthony Marshall is… Legendary

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Joseph Albert Charles

Originally published on The Industry Cosign June 24, 2015 Title: General Manager Company: The Cherry Party Location: Santa Monica, CA Joseph Albert Charles has a single modus operandi: continue to move the needle in music and entertainment with a pivot unparallel to any other executive. Although the General Manager of The Cherry Party––the new label… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Joseph Albert Charles

The 5Ws: DJBabe

Originally published on The Industry Cosign July 20, 2015 Who: DJBabe What: MixtapeDJs.net and Motor City Popcorn Why: DJBabe has been Detroit’s number one mixtape DJ for over a decade with a career that also includes on-air radio mixshows, touring, TV appearances and more. He has touched many areas of the music business from working… Continue reading The 5Ws: DJBabe

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: April Walker

Originally published on The Industry Cosign September 22, 2015 Title: Chief Dream Officer at A. Walker Group, A Creative Consulting and Branding Company Title: CEO of Walker Wear, a lifestyle fashion fashion brand Company: A. Walker Group Company: Walker Wear Location: New York April Walker is a true pioneer and savvy businesswoman who inspired a… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: April Walker

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