Posts Tagged ‘industry’
Snoop Dogg discusses how he ‘fills a void in the music industry’
Snoop Dogg thinks he fills a “void” in the music industry. The 47-year-old rap legend has just released a new album, I Wanna Thank Me, and Snoop believes it represents something unique for music fans across the world. He explained to Billboard: “It’s like I’m always filling a void. “When I make music, I feel like…
Read More‘Mine 9’ takes gripping look at harsh realities of the coal mining industry
Mine 9 provides a vivid look at life for those who are in the coal mining industry. The film, directed and produced by Eddie Mensore, reveals how coal miners can face a catastrophe by merely showing up to a job. Mensore, and production designer on the film, Tim Barrett of Tim Barrett Designs, share their…
Read MoreTom Joyner explains how being bold and Black helped his legendary career
Tom Joyner is one of the biggest radio personalities in America. For over four decades, Joyner has served as an important voice for Black culture in radio through the syndicated “Tom Joyner Morning Show.” At the end of 2019, Joyner will walk away from radio and is currently on a retirement tour traveling to multiple cities…
Read MoreLyor Cohen, Kevin Liles announce new content company 300, deal with Atlantic
Former Warner Music Group chief Lyor Cohen has announced the official launch of his new “content company,” 300. Cohen, alongside former WMG notables Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz are looking to spark a revolution in the way the music industry operates. All three men have long ties in the industry and as colleagues: Moscowitz is the ex-president of Warner Bros, Liles was formerly the executive vice president. All three men also worked together at Def Jam.
Read MoreJust Blaze: Dame Dash’s ‘Mouth just got in the way’
The hills and valleys of Dame Dash’s career have been well-documented. In the last several years, fans have witnessed Dash’s fall; from amongst the top-tier hip-hop moguls to an industry footnote struggling through financial and legal hardship. In a recent interview with VladTV, superproducer Just Blaze shared his perspective on the Roc-A-Fella co-founder’s decline.
Read MoreAtlantic’s Kawan Prather on T.I., losing Yelawolf and learning the industry
Kawan “K.P.” Prather has two decades of music industry experience under his belt, and he’s witnessed stars come and go; as well as having seen technology completely revise the way the industry works. But as Head of Urban A&R (East Coast) at Atlantic Records, K.P. acknowledges that while many things have changed over the years—a lot of his approach remains rooted in the same principles on which he’s built his career.
Read MoreFreddie Gibbs says Jeezy black-balled him: ‘He made me look stupid’
Freddie Gibbs continues to air out his former mentor Young Jeezy. Gibbs broke free of Jeezy’s CTE (Corporate Thugz Entertainment) camp late last year, and since then, he’s made it very clear that there is no love between he and the Atlanta rap superstar.
Read MoreDMC says Run-D.M.C. ‘not back together as a group’
DMC spoke to Access Atlanta and stated unequivocally that Run-DMC hasn’t officially reunited–despite playing shows.
Read MoreNicki Minaj advises female rappers: ‘Maintain your dignity’
Nicki Minaj admitted that she was adamant about not developing an “industry reputation.”
Read MoreAvant talks about Keke Wyatt and taking his fans for granted
Avant opens up about his infamous duet partner and what he’s learned about the industry.
Read MoreFrom Justin Timberlake to Macklemore: White ‘urban’ artists have it easier than black rockers
The music industry embraces and promotes white artists that perform hip-hop and R&B while neglecting black artists recording rock or alternative music.
Read MoreMC Marcus Chapman Tells All in New Book Series, ‘Sex, Time, and Radio’
“A radio personality with a healthy sex life, benefits the station.”
Read MoreCarol H. Williams, Ad Agency Maven, Puts Visa, Nike, Clorox and Burger King on Blast
“You go inside Clorox bleach company and everyone in there looks just like their bleach.”
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