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Leon Thomas Releases MUTT

By bigced 2 months ago

GRAMMY® WINNER LEON THOMAS RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM MUTT FEATURING TY DOLLA $IGN, WALE, MASEGO,

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Ariel Fitz-Patrick – God Love

By bigced 1 year ago

SINGER & SOCIAL MEDIA STAR ARIEL FITZ-PATRICK RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GOD LOVE” WITH MOTOWN GOSPEL

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‘MOTOWN UNRELEASED: 1969’ Celebrates 60 Years Of Motown

By bigced 5 years ago

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the celebrated label, Motown/UMe today released MOTOWN UNRELEASED: 1969,

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Imamu Amiri Baraka’s ‘It’s Nation Time — African Visionary Music’ Reissued On Vinyl

By bigced 6 years ago

Imamu Amiri Baraka‘s Pan-African manifesto It’s Nation Time — African Visionary Music, out of print

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Marvin Gaye’s ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ Celebrated With New Black And Purple Vinyl LP Releases

By bigced 6 years ago

Marvin Gaye’s In The Groove album was released by Motown Records in August 1968. Buried

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Royce Lovett – Up For Love (YouTube Nashville Sessions)

By bigced 7 years ago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MOTOWN GOSPEL’S ROYCE LOVETT RELEASES NEW ALBUM “LOVE & OTHER

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40th Anniversary Of Diana Ross’ 1976 Self-Titled Motown Album, July 15

By bigced 8 years ago

Diana Ross was six years into her wildly successful solo career from the Supremes when

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Who is BIG CED?

Big CED is this arrogant brother originally from the Bronx. He currently resides in New Jersey, so he feels untouchable. He is very mouthy and opinionated. All joking aside he is a pretty good dude with a lot of wisdom and insight. We need more people like him in Hip-Hop!

Akin 'Ock' JacksonC.E.O.Earplay WorldWide LLC.New York, NY

When I think of Big Ced, what comes to mind is a well respected industry vet who has worked at huge media publications such as Black Enterprise, Vibe and The Source to name a few. A passionate and dedicated journalist who is an innovator that created a platform of his own, his website, The Industry Cosign, which he has held down for over 12 years. I am privileged and blessed to know him and I am inspired and motivated by him.

Kathy LiautaudPublicistKLPR Group, LLCNew York, NY

Big Ced is an icon in New York City’s hip-hop community. It has been an honor for me to know him professionally as he has written about many of my clients. Ced is one of those rare people who only deals with authentic individuals. You know, the real ones. So when dealing with him, you better come honest, humble and professional.

Theo PerryPresidentTheePee Co.New York, NY

“Who is BIG CED? A forward-thinking, an ambitious and energetic creative, who is unafraid of big moments and spectacles. A man who deserves his props for all the work he’s done in his 20-plus-year career.”

Kevin L. ClarkManaging Editor OkayplayerBrooklyn, New York

Big Ced is just that, BIG! Big personality, big industry guy, big friend, big comedy fool! A real stand-up guy that I don’t keep in touch with but wish I would!

Raquel R. SánchezVisionary Entrepreneur in Music, Design and Holistic WellnessRRSanchez Inc.Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Who Is Big Ced

Big Ced is Diana Ross illegitimate son by David Ruffin..

I’ve known Ced for over 20 years he was a Roadie for the Stylistics ..

No but in all reality Ced is one of my oldest friends from when hiphop was fun and not about skinny jeans and rhymes about Bologna. He comes from a period where we were a community of creative people a magical era where we actually danced and looked forward to being fly not microwave shit like we listen too now. He is definitely a historian of our culture and just a all around GREAT dude . Proud to say he is my friend a real friend . No Hollywood shit with him at all .. Hey Ced just stop wearing corduroy suits in the rain and drinking Long Island Ice Teas with no Ice …

Markuann SmithCEOSwinga ENTNew York, NY

“Big CED is a stand up dude who has always helped me in securing coverage for the artists and projects I’m working on” – @brokencool

brokencoolPublicist/Writerbrokensocial inc.Toronto, Canada

‘I have known Big Ced for many years and he has always been not only the consummate professional and an admirable go-getter, but a dear friend on whose support I could always count. Professionally or personally, Ced is someone you want on your team!’

Nancy ByronOwnerO.G.P.R.Houston, TX

One of the most genuine people I’ve met in entertainment industry, it’s no wonder why he’s among everyone’s favorite people. He has never hesitated to support any of my projects for more than a decade in good faith which is becoming harder to find in a game where money is the bottom line. I am honored to be his friend.

BE'N ORIGINALPublisher/Editor in ChiefUrban MagaineNew York, NY

I had the honor of meeting Cedric Thornton at an event in New York around a decade ago (2006). I didn’t understand who he was at first. I thought he was a youthful, friendly, funny guy. As I got to know him though, I realized that Cedric (Big Ced) Thornton was much more. Cedric knew a lot of people and a lot of people knew him. I would soon learn that he, himself was a pioneer of contemporary, commercial, urban culture, having appeared in a few music videos to songs by Monie Love and MC Lyte, in his youth, among other things. Cedric has always been wise beyond his youthful appearance. His sense of humor never strays from the truth. My fondest memory of Ced, was when I was getting my feet wet with digital reporting, and he gave me a few writing assignments. He always referred to me by my last name, “Glinski” and I loved that! Cedric’s level of professionalism and respect, sets him apart. Whether publishing news to his forum, TheIndustryCosign, or holding weekly social events around NY, one could always count on Cedric to be mature and responsible – and also down to earth and funny.

Cedric is a great friend. He has maintained many friendships with people who he’s known most of his life, and has always been instrumental in bringing people together for a good time. Ced is famous for saying, “I don’t get involved; people involve me.” The original phrase is a testament to the fact that many people have confided in Ced, because they trust him. To know him, is to love him.

Hana GlinskiManaging PublicistHana Associates PR™New York, NY