Posts by Kiah McBride
Hebru Brantley: The creative genius taking over Chicago’s art scene
Name: Hebru Brantley The Business: Artist Industry: Art Twitter: @HebruBrantley You know without a doubt that an artist is dope when Jay Z spends $20,000 on a painting. Meet Hebru Brantley, the Chicago-bred artist who turned heads at 2012’s Art Basel, and whose work continues to be revered by everyone from hip-hop’s elite to local…
Read MoreCoodie & Chike: The talented duo creating iconic videos
Name: Coodie & Chike The Business: Music Video/Film Directors Industry: Entertainment Twitter: @CreativeCntrl Every creative dreams of having control over his content and production. Power producers Coodie and Chike are proof that you can turn your dream into reality. The talented duo came on the scene in 2003 with Kanye West’s “Through the Wire” video and…
Read MoreKaren Civil: The music industry’s social media maven
Name: Karen Civil The Business: KarenCivil.com Industry: Entertainment/Media Twitter: @KarenCivil Every so often, behind-the-scenes players get their chance to shine in the spotlight. Music insider and Beats by Dre entertainment manager Karen Civil is not stepping out of the limelight any time soon. With her self-titled blog bringing in over 1.2 million monthly visitors, it’s…
Read MoreUgo Mozie: The fashion industry’s sought after image consultant and creative director
Name: Ugo Mozie The Business: Celebrity Stylist Industry: Fashion Twitter: @UgoMozie Ugo Mozie is a celebrity in his own right. The Nigerian-born stylist is taking the fashion industry by storm with his unique sense of style and bold fashion statements, and has attracted everyone from celebrities to fashion magazines. Recently, the young visionary collaborated with Charlie…
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