The Force MDs formed in 1981 in Staten Island, mixing doo-wop harmonies with hip-hop and prefiguring new jack swing
Category: The Industry Cosign Podcast
Why Black Culture Built the Music Industry
Entertainment attorney Bob Celestin explains how a Yale junior-year course on Black culture, taught by a white professor transformed his understanding of Black creativity
From the White House to the Hip Hop Museum | Bryna Jean-Marie on Storytelling, Journalism & Black Culture
Bryna Jean-Marie details how a friend at Howard University helped redirect her from business school into journalism, setting the stage for a diverse and impactful career
The Silent Killer Facing Black Men: Why We Need To Talk About This
The Silent Killer: Christopher highlights why preventive care is not just an option but a necessity for longevity
The Internet Was Made for Hip-Hop: How It Changed Everything
Ken Gibbs, Jr. and BIG CED break down the lawless early digital landscape labeled the internet
Behind the Scenes: Doing Graffiti for the Movie ‘Juice’
Zulu Williams discusses how he was able to get his graffiti into the Tupac-led movie, “Juice”
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tek (Smif-N-Wessun)
Tek joins BIG CED to discuss his journey as a hip-hop legend and his new memoir, Legacy of Lyrics
Chauncey’s Way: 30 Years in Music, Pivoting & Building Generational Wealth- My Friends Are Better Than Yours
BIG CED sits down with Chauncey Bell (Chauncey’s Way), a music industry veteran with 30+ years of experience
Posdnous: The Real Reason You Can’t Avoid AI Anymore
De La Soul legend Posdnous gives his honest perspective on how today’s recording artists can adapt to constant technological shifts
The Truth About Being a Real Estate Broker (Don’t Get It Wrong!)
Anthony Morris breaks down the role of a real estate broker and what an agent does
Hip-Hop Eats Its Own: Why Older Rappers Get Discarded While Rock Legends Thrive
Why does hip-hop discard its veteran artists while other genres celebrate them forever?
Tuff Morgan: Stop Letting the World Define You- A Blueprint for Career Evolution
Tuff Morgan reflects on his evolution beyond music, sharing how hip-hop opened doors to business, publishing, film, and entrepreneurship
Entertainment Lawyer Bob Celestin: Inside Uptown Records, Protecting Pop Smoke’s Legacy, and AI
Entertainment attorney Bob Celestin is a 30-year veteran of the music business
AI vs. The Musician: Why You Need to Adapt Now
AI vs. The Musician: Free da Dreamer discussing his thoughts on artificial intelligence in music
The Grinding Mentality Is Destroying Black Men’s Health
The Grinding Mentality- we break down the real truth about health, success, and longevity—especially for Black men