Posts Tagged ‘producer’
Nicole Young claims Dr. Dre is letting his women sport her expensive duds
Dr. Dre‘s estranged wife, Nicole Young, has filed court documents claiming the legendary producer is allowing his new women to wear her shoes and other belongings she left behind. Young claims to have seen the women in pictures on the internet and is worried that if she is not allowed access to the estranged couple’s…
Read MoreD. John Jackson is committed to telling positive Black stories through media
D. John Jackson is a Fortune 50 leader with global responsibilities that include strategic planning, engineering, data science and artificial intelligence. A creative visionary, he’s an executive producer of documentary films, an author, a strategist, a futurist thinker and a lecturer who speaks on topics ranging from leadership and world history to emerging technologies, economics and…
Read MoreFilmmaker Darryl Pitts tells Black men’s stories in ‘What About Me’ documentary
Producer and director Darryl Pitts is an innovator who creates a variety of programming featuring such celebrated talent as Halle Berry, Nia Long, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Chris Paul. A few of the titles he’s produced include “Back to School Summer Jam,” which became a pilot program for Warner Brothers Television; “Reel Black Love,” a…
Read MoreHit producer Shonda Rhimes reveals why she ditched ABC for Netflix
Shonda Rhimes felt like she was “dying” working in network television. The 50-year-old producer — who created the hit medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” — has revealed she quit ABC to join Netflix in 2017 because the streaming platform gave her more freedom. Recalling her conversation with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Rhimes explained: “The first thing…
Read MoreGrammy-nominated producer Bizkit’s music agenda is inevitable
One thing that can be said about Philadelphia is that there have been a plethora of phenomenal artists and entertainers born from its soil. From the looks of it, Allen “Bizkit” Arthur is the next in line. The triple threat producer, saxophonist and engineer, is a well-rounded artist who has collaborated with some of the…
Read MoreSongwriter Tiyon Christian opens up about pursuing his music career
Tiyon Christian is a Grammy-nominated international artist, producer and songwriter. He has worked with some of the biggest artists in the industry, including Brandy, Tamar Braxton and John Legend. After years of writing for artists nationally and internationally, Christian is pursuing a career as a singer. He recently released his debut album, RAIN, which reached…
Read MoreFerrari Simmons promises new song, ‘Happy Birthday,’ will get the party started
From DJ to producer to radio host, Ferrari Simmons has proven that he has a blueprint for success in the music and entertainment industry. Simmons currently serves as the music director of Streetz 94.5, where he hosts his weeknight slot. In addition, he can also be heard weekly on “The Baller Alert Show” with Kenny…
Read MoreProducer Clint Coley highlights Black culture with ‘The World Series of Spades’
Clint Coley is a comedian, actor and producer who is exploring the cultural world of spades and bringing it to life. Coley, who was taught the strategic card game as a child, has grown up to become a spades connoisseur. His love for the game has inspired him to create a new Facebook Watch series…
Read MoreNetflix gifts young Nigerian filmmakers with new state-of-the-art equipment
As a kid with a dream, there is nothing more exciting than having someone show you that they believe in your talent. That is exactly what Netflix has done for a group of young Nigerian filmmakers. Across the world in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria, a group of young kids known as the “Ikorodu…
Read MoreTamika Mallory calls out White producer for justifying Breonna Taylor’s killing
Tamika Mallory has called out a White music producer who disrespected Breonna Taylor‘s legacy. JW Lucas has made a name for himself by producing for rap artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Pop Smoke and DaBaby. However, some called him a culture vulture after tweeting about Taylor and the officers who were involved in the…
Read MoreRapper Ian Demontrio says collaboration with Young Dro was perfect timing
Lafayette, Indiana-bred rising emcee Ian Demontrio began his artistic journey in 2007 when he was just 15 years old. His passion was further fueled by a move to an Atlanta suburb, which placed him in the direct company of many hip-hop legends. As an independent artist, he continued to blossom, learning how to produce and…
Read MoreDrumma Boy answers the call for activism in music with new song ‘Burn’
Drumma Boy helped to craft the sound of Trap music. The Memphis-raise, Atlanta-based producer has created sounds for artists such as Rick Ross, Migos, 2 Chainz, and Waka Flocka to name a few. However, he’s using his art to speak to the uprisings that have occurred across the nation following the death of George Floyd.…
Read MoreDJ Suede details the making of ‘You About to Lose Yo Job’ (video)
If you’ve been on social media in the last five years, you can’t ignore the iconic viral moments, memes and remixes that have brought us laughter when we needed it most. Some of our favorites have been 2016’s Thanksgiving song “You Name It!,” 2017’s “Cash Me Outside” and the recent “Lose Yo Job” remix. Those…
Read MoreTV producer Dr. Holly Carter discusses new show ‘Chatter’
Dr. Holly Carter is the CEO and founder of Relevé Entertainment, one of the premier management and production companies for faith-inspired content. Her career in entertainment began in television, casting for shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” and “Martin.” Over the course of her 25-year career, she has produced “Preachers of L.A.,” “The Sheards,”…
Read MoreSpike Lee shares trailer for new Netflix film, ‘Da 5 Bloods’
Award-winning director Spike Lee is excited about his new film, “Da 5 Bloods.” The film stars Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. as four Black veterans from the Vietnam War who return to the nation to search for buried gold and the remains of their fallen squad leader, Chadwick Boseman. The…
Read MoreWriter Marc Lacy shares insight into his creative process
Marc Lacy is a speaker, writer and producer for AVO Publishing LLC. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, and a proud graduate of Alabama A&M University, he has performed across the country at many national literary events and spoken word venues. Rolling out spoke with the award-winning poet for our “Creative Class” series about his career…
Read More50 Cent speaks about his misogynistic lyrics and feud with Oprah Winfrey
50 Cent thinks his lyrics are misogynistic. The 44-year-old rap star agrees with the view that his music is prejudiced against women — but he also thinks that, like any artist, he should be free to express himself. He told The Guardian newspaper: “They are misogynistic, but the world is not under the same circumstances. “Are…
Read MoreIssa Rae explains what she’s fed up with about Hollywood
Issa Rae shares what she is fed up with about Hollywood. The “Insecure” creator told “Yahoo Entertainment” she always works to ensure that her sets are diverse because “it is threaded in the fabric of my being to look around me and make sure that there is representation because that’s what I wholeheartedly want to…
Read MoreBabyface and family on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19
62-year-old singer and record producer, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, revealed on Instagram that he and his family members are recovering after contracting the coronavirus, but they are all on the “way back to full health.” In a post he captioned “Stay Home, Stay Safe,” on his birthday on Friday (04.10.20), Babyface wrote: “I would like to…
Read MoreMusic producer London Elixir uplifts the soul with modern-day feel-good beats
Every Monday and without fail, Atlanta-based producer London Elixir showcases a new beat on her Instagram page. Her live mix, “Maschine Monday,” has led to a well-deserved following that rappers, neo-soul singers and the like thirst for every seven days. Born and raised in Ohio, London is among a growing populace of rising music producers…
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