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April 29, 2013 Leave a comment
Who: “Supa” Mario Pizzini
What: Elev8tor Music
Why: Providing that “Old Skool NEW” feeling that our industry is lacking at this present time. Original sounds and ideas brought to you with the warmth, care, and aggressiveness of the 90′s. A place where R&B and Hip Hop occupy the same couch and share the remote control.
Where: Based in New York
When: Established April, 2009
March 18, 2013 Leave a comment
Who: Lonnie Jones
What: VidaVibrante.com
Why: VidaVibrante.com, privately-held and minority-owned is a premiere, bilingual health website created specifically for the Latino community. Our mission is to provide culturally accurate information regarding all health conditions, instill healthy practices and encourage wholesome lifestyle habits that will be passed down from generation to generation. Vida’s tagline: “Our Health, Our Culture, Our Lives”.
Where: Based in New York
When: Established on October 18, 2012.
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February 26, 2013 Leave a comment
Who: Gladymir Leveille
What: Crème Magazine
Why: Crème-Magazine.com is the premiere website for the young and affluent. We celebrate the Crème de la Crème in the mainstream and independent worlds of music, fashion, film, arts & culture. We are an on-line movement that motivates, inspires and documents the history of people behind the scenes and in the spotlight doing amazing things.
Where: New York, New York
When: Founded October, 2004
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February 25, 2013 1 Comment
Who: Konsole Kingz
CJ Peters, Founder and CEO
Formerly provided marketing and promotional services to music industry (Universal Music, DJ Smallz, Akon, Ann Nesby)
Helped start an independent hip-hop label with platinum artist and producer David Banner
Graduate of LSU with a BS in Management Information Systems
Marcus Matthews, Managing Partner
Former Sega Exec, ran Sega Sports
Formerly founder and CEO of Blue Heat Games, an independent Nintendo DS and mobile game developer
BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1992
February 21, 2013 Leave a comment
Who: Hillary Crosley
What: HC² Productions + PARLOURMAGAZINE.COM
Why: HC² Productions houses all of my freelance journalism, video production, editing and broadcast journalism work for clients like TheRoot.com, where I serve as NY Bureau Chief and Weekend Editor. PARLOURMAGAZINE.COM is a website I started with two partners, Shannon Washington and Sherry Bitting, to open up a global conversation for women of color who enjoy dissecting music, our issues and international travel.
Where: New York, California
When: PARLOURMAGAZINE.COM began in 2008, HC² Productions began in 2003
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February 20, 2013 Leave a comment
Who: Portia Kirkland – B-girl, Born Again Christian, who loves Hip-hop, inspiring, God, and being a mom.
What: The PKFaith Show Inspirational Radio Talk, Hip Hop, and R&B
Why: The PKFaith Show is my vision from God to produce and host an entertaining, faith-based, non-traditional talk show, discussing controversial, cutting-edge topics, affecting the church, community, and the world. This show is the best in inspirational Talk, Hip-hop and R&B and its purpose is to TRANSFORM minds by having conservative and liberal Christians as well as other religious sects and unbelievers discussing various topics such as homosexuality, relationships, sex, politics, marriage, music, corruption, and various controversies affecting the church. While most inspirational and Christian commentary is very conservative and one-sided, The PKFaith Show is a come-as-you are, in-your-face platform focusing on one’s relationship with God as opposed to religion. The program also features former Fat Joe DJ and born-again Christian DJ Sematic. You can listen to previous shows by going to pkfaith.com or soundcloud. The PKFaith Show broadcasts on thatsgoodradio.com and hopes to one day be on satellite radio.
Where: Based online worldwide
When: Established 2009 Read more of this post
February 19, 2013 Leave a comment
Who: Red Barton is a world traveler and the Founder and Host of Carnival Live, LLC -www.carnivallive.tv
What: Carnival Live also known as Carnival Live TV (CLTV) is an interactive global portal for EVERYTHING Carnival! We bring various international and regional Carnival festivities to web viewers, and highlight the beauty, energy, and importance of culture and tradition through annual Carnival celebrations around the world. We also provide our audience an opportunity to share their Carnival experiences and lifestyles.
Through live video, pictures, other media and testimonials, we capture Carnivals in their purest form. We showcase the music, food, and get to know the locals of every place we visit! Tourism is also a major aspect of our business, so we highlight the best of everything – including hotels, restaurants, activities, shops, events, and more. Viewers get the full experience of Carnival and Carnival Live TV provides the ideal tourist experience for each country that we visit. You will also find interesting photos, the latest music, trivia challenges, relevant news, customized recommendations, the latest Carnival information, and more. Read more of this post
January 31, 2013 Leave a comment
Who: Martha Diaz
What: NYU Hip-Hop Education Center
Why: The mission of the HHEC is to cultivate and support Hip-Hop scholars, teaching artists, cultural workers and activists, and social entrepreneurs to professionalize the field of Hip-Hop Education and inform the larger education sector. It achieves this through research and evaluation of programs, development of standards and best practices, documentation and archiving, community outreach and programming, leadership and teacher training, teacher placement, policy and advocacy development, and social enterprising.
Where: Based in New York, Operates Globally
When: Established June 1, 2010
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December 10, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Shiana Gregory
What: Eleven13
Why: ELEVEN13 is a boutique public relations firm which specializes in Corporate, Sports and Entertainment areas with a focus on philanthropy. Utilizing a recipe of unique marketing tactics coupled with a best-in-brand execution approach, Shiana and the Eleven13 staff are able to effectively reinforce their clients brand and vision. To date, Eleven13 has serviced a wide range of clients including numerous musicians and entertainers, The United Athletes Foundation, Bebashi, retired NFL wide receiver, Irving Fryar, Hall of Fame inductee – Darrell Green and his wife Jewell Green, Donovan McNabb, David West of the Indiana Pacers, Terence Newman of the Dallas Cowboys and three-time NBA All-Star, Peja Stojakovic and his “Charitabowl,” among others.
Where: Based in Philadelphia
When: 2006
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November 27, 2012 Leave a comment
WHO: Aiko Tanaka
WHAT: I Don’t Camouflage
WHY: “I Don’t Camouflage” is an ongoing movement highlighting those who dare to stand out. It is especially for the youths who are going through identity crisis. I Don’t Camouflage has been running a video interview series featuring the personal side of creative professionals, including Pharoahe Monch, Jean Grae, Quincy Jones III, among others. Theme song of I Don’t Camouflage, featuring M1 of Dead Prez and Celia of Les Nubians, is available to listen and download on the website www.idontcamouflage.com
WHERE: www.idontcamouflage.com youtube.com/idontcamouflage
WHEN: July 2011
November 26, 2012 1 Comment
Who: Mikey D aka Mikey Destruction.
What: Hip Hop lyricist and writer/Wonton International management.
When: Since 1978, when I heard rap music for the first time, I knew this is what I wanted to do. I began writing in the crib in laurelton queens New York. Then a branched out to doing cassette tapes and eventually hitting the park jam scene. Hip hop is in my blood. You can google or YouTube Mikey D for more info.
Where: Based in NYC./ Wonton International management.
Why: On a mission to keep real Hip Hop alive.
November 19, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Nicole Cosby (Nikki)
What: AOL/Huffington Post Media Group
Why: Everybody’s passionate about something. At AOL, we’ve created dozens of sites focused on what we call “passion points” – the things that people really care about – and brought them to life with rich media, video, forums, polls and more. The result? We lead the web in multiple categories, from technology – with TechCrunch and Engadget, Adweek’s Blog of the Decade; to news – with the Huffington Post, which grew faster than Twitter this year; to fashion – with Stylelist, the web’s #1 fashion site.
Where: Based in Dulles, VA (Wash, D.C.) and corp. headquarters in NY, NY
When: since July 2006
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October 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Hideko Bartell
What : Director of Wonton Booking and Management
Why : Wonton International provides world wide service of booking, management, promotion, marketing and business consultation, utilizing our large network and skills of breaking language and culture barrier overseas and helping our clients to maximize their avenues of growth in their entertainment career.
Currently managing the Legendary lyricist, Mikey D.
Where: New York and world wide
When : Since January 16, 2006 Read more of this post
October 18, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Sandra Piedra
What: MTV News
Why: Celebrity Talent Booker for MTV News for daily and breaking news, Rapfix Live, a livestream hosted by Sway and runs every Wednesday at 4pm on MTV.com, “When I Was 17″ which will be coming back with 8 new episodes on MTV2 in mid November and a brand new show, “This Is How I Made It” premiered on MTV on Saturday, October 13 at 12p EST. Please check out the trailer: http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/840268/this-is-how-i-made-it-trailer.jhtml#name=news&id=1694580
Where: Headquarters in New York City
When: since 2009
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October 17, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Ovington Prophete
What: The Candy Store
Why: The Candy Store Marketing Group (CSMG) values the importance of building positive relationships within the community and with our clients. Our core priorities are to increase our client’s public awareness and ROI (Return on Investment). Additionally, we develop effective campaigns and pride ourselves in discovering cost unique techniques to expose our client brands to the masses. Our staff will follow the growth of your product(s) or service(s) with diligence, passion and professionalism.
Where: Based in New York
When: Circa 2003 Read more of this post
October 15, 2012 5 Comments
Who: Missy B
What: SwurvRadio.com
Why: Missy B currently writes reviews, news & conducts interviews for SwurvRadio.com as well as consults with new artists whom she believes has talent, well put together projects and a plan to penetrate today’s market. Missy B is Regional Marketing Director & New Music Manager of SwurvRadio.com, one of Americas top internet radio stations with multiple award nominations over their seven years in existence. SwurvRadio is the template from which many of the successful internet radio stations pattern themselves. SwurvRadio is heard in more than 175 countries and broadcasts originating from Singapore, The UK, Belgium and Canada.
In 2011, Missy B founded the Female Flow Music Series, exposing some of the worlds most talented and underrated females. Female Flow includes R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul, Rock and Live Music as well as Poetry. Missy. with the help of her SwurvRadio Family hopes to excite you and expose you to some of the art that might not be on the airwaves or in your local area. In the future Missy has plans for Female Flow DVD, Shows & Interviews.
She also runs http://www.missy-b.com which gets around 30k hits/month from fans of her posts which range from new music of indie artists to classic fashion and happening, must attend events.
Where: Missy B is based in NJ/NYC and SwurvRadio is based in Las Vegas but currently has listeners in 174 Countries worldwide
When: SwurvRadio was established November 2005 Read more of this post
October 5, 2012 3 Comments
Who: Kelly L. Jackson a/k/a Kelly KinKaid
What: OverDeliver Entertainment
Why: I do this because i believe a Wise Person does right now what they’ll be happy doing later. OverDeliver Ent. is my main focus currently because it houses my endeavors in management and marketing/branding for clients like Sway Calloway who has limitless possibilities to being an ambassador for many brands. I also have the Golden Shepherd Alliance wing which handles publicity clients. Lastly, I am on the Sway in the Morning show team handling booking talent and also producing the daily show in addition to being a weekly health & wellness contributor (First Aid with Kelly KinKaid) of the Shade 45/SiriusXM show. Read more of this post
September 26, 2012 2 Comments
Who: Ro Johnson
What: Front Ro Consulting, LLC
Why: Front Ro Consulting, LLC is a Marketing and Promotion entertainment company specializing in strategy development, branded entertainment, event planning, specialty radio promotion and artist management.
Where: Based in New York
When: Established February 1, 2009
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June 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Bruse Wane
What: Wane Enterprises
Why: Wane Enterprises Is the new breed of entertainment company. With no boundaries or limitations,Wane Enterprises influence stretches deep into the entertainment industry on a whole. Wane Enterprises functions in the following capacities; Online Popular Culture and world news magazine, Artist Promotions, Music Production, Music Video Production, Talent Scouting, Live Wire TV Production,Gotham Radio production and Live Artist Showcase Production. Wane Enterprises also functions as a Digital Label and Talent booking agency.
In addition to bolstering their prominence and leaving their undeniable mark in the field of entertainment, the company also aids and gives exposure to the independent community by offering numerous services. Make no mistake about it, we are the Tri-States premiere entertainment company plus so much more. Read more of this post
May 10, 2012 1 Comment
Who: “Adorable P”
What: Sniper Squad DJ’s, LLC
Why: Sniper Squad DJ’s was created to primarily create a viable network of DJ’s to address the the needs and resources of the DJ first, ahead of the artists seeking promotion. “The DJ is the architect and the backbone for hip-hop and beyond,” Payton often states. “DJ’s continue to be just as relevant as the artists that seek to promote their music. We are for the DJ’s, with the DJ’s, and provide to the DJ’s first.” With careful attention paid to the concerns and current business trends of several DJ’s, Payton and her team continue to lay groundwork involving several different aspects of the business and cultural needs of the DJ. Sniper Squad DJ’s continue to build a close-knit organization of diverse DJ’s and select industry tastemakers, both nationally and internationally, transcending well beyond the realms of not only hip-hop and otherwise urban music, but also inclusive of all genres of music. Sniper Squad DJ’s can be found on terrestrial, satellite and internet radio, mixtapes, club and mobile events, in addition to artist and tour DJ’s. Expansion will include select industry tastemakers that promote cultural diversity and uphold a strong sense of professionalism and integrity, both personally and professionally. The Sniper Squad DJ’s believe that proper performance speaks for itself, on and off stage
January 30, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Paris Toon
What: Soul Jazz Producer/ Songwriter
Why: Paris Toon is the Billboard Award-winning lyricist and musical enigma behind Brooklyn born Jazz Soul band Mother’s Favorite Child. He is an extraordinary (soon to be published) poet, composer and producer who never seems to stray for a moment from his forward driven vision of success in the music worldWhere: Based in Arizona
When: Born in Brooklyn 2000 Read more of this post
January 24, 2012 1 Comment
Who: Janine Breland and Alane Johnson-Banks
What: The Toy Closet, Inc.
Why: The Toy Closet, Inc. is a multi-faceted, adult novelty company. The initial focus was home parties for adult women conducted throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
At our parties, guests can view the product line in the comfort of their hostess’ home. We literally bring our store door- to- door. Women can shop privately for adult novelties, bedroom accessories and fragrances to spice up their love lives; and, very importantly, replace the need to travel to seedy adult stores.
In addition to our door -to- door store, we now have an online store on which we feature a blog, romance advice, adult stories and much more. We still do home parties, but our company has expanded to optimize sales opportunities via the internet, and communication through social networking.
Where: Based in New York City
When: Established May 2008, incorporated July 2011 Read more of this post
January 23, 2012 2 Comments
WHO: Denise Lawson
WHAT: “In Gospel This Week” – radio news & Online magazine
WHY: “In Gospel This Week” (IGTW) began as a Gospel Industry news item on the syndicated radio program, “Glorious Praise…with Stacia Hunter” (based in Jackson, MS). For the past 10 years, I served many radio, print and online outlets as a “go-to” news source – red carpet, in depth features, on-air interviews, backstage and award show. I am the former managing editor for “The Gospel Truth Magazine” (Houston, TX), the industry trade “Behind The Scenes Magazine” (Buffalo, NY) and frequent guest editor for “NV Magazine..The New Vision in Business” (New York, NY). I was also co-host of the syndicated radio show, “Behind the Scenes Gospel,” “The Gospel Truth News,” and began in radio at 103.9 WDKX (Rochester, NY). Establishing IGTW as an independently-owned communications source seemed like the natural progression. We are adding listeners and readers everyday, and I love it!
WHERE: Online and on your radio!
WHEN: Established Spring 2009 Read more of this post
January 3, 2012 Leave a comment
Who: Derrick D. Thomas-Mckinney
What: Live Out Ur Dreams aka L.O.U.D. Muzik
Why: Living Out Ur Dreams or L.O.U.D. MUZIK is not your ordinary Record Company!! We pride ourselves in being able to deliver timeless music, creative marketing, & the brightest stars of tomorrow.
Tim Ned is our debut artist. Discovering him was catching lighting in a bottle for our label. His talents stretch way beyond rapping, and singing. He is a very accomplished producer & songwriter as well. His debut release SkyHigh the Mixtape has recieved rave revues. His first single Chuck taylor’s is generating a strong awareness on youtube, and many more of the top social sites on the web.
L.O.U.D. is on pace to take the music industry by storm. “If it’s not L.O.U.D. then you aren’t listening
Where: Houston, Texas
When: Established June 6th, 2011 Read more of this post
December 20, 2011 1 Comment
Who: AJ ‘AJ ROK’ Woodson
What: Spiritual Minded Radio & Magazine
Why: Spiritual Minded Radio, Magazine and devotional series are dedicated to bridge the gap between the hood and the pulpit. To reach those not being reached by the traditional church, who arent reading anyone’s bible. To inspire, encourage and uplift and to re-present Christ to those who don’t know him. Also to encourage and give strength to those who do and are into hip-hop.
Where: Based in Atlanta, GA
When: Established November 8th, 2008
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December 14, 2011 1 Comment
Who: Maximillian L. Hamilton
What: BLACK ENTERPRISE
Why: BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BLACK ENTERPRISE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. The centerpiece of BLACK ENTERPRISE content is our “Wealth For Life” initiative. BLACK ENTERPRISE with a total reach of 6 million across our television, digital, print and events platforms, is your direct connection to an unduplicated audience of genuine entrepreneurs and corporate business professionals.
Where: Global Headquarters, New York City
When: Established August 1970
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December 13, 2011 3 Comments
Who: Erica Purnell
What: Pink Eye
Why: Pink Eye is a recognizable and respected brand in personalized and customized fashion and art. Known for its exclusive artistry, Pink Eye provides custom graphics and designs and is committed to offering quality and unique art work. We believe everyone has an inner expression that needs to be set free and shown to the world. Pink Eye creates infectious art for individuals that like to make statements.
Where: New York City
When: Established 2003
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December 5, 2011 2 Comments
Who: Corin Wright
What: Style Haven, Inc
Why: Style Haven, Inc is a lifestyle company. This company houses an online boutique which caters to indie artist, vintage, second hand, gifts and accessories. We also offer Wardrobe Styling, Personal Shopping, Closet Makeovers, and Image Consulting.
Where: New York/New Jersey
When: 2008
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November 30, 2011 3 Comments
Who: Troy Monaco, Brand Relations/Blogger
What: Creator of everythingYNTK.com, and blogger at VIBEVixen.com
Why: Worked in PR for 10+ years and went on to create an internet space for those who enjoy life, style and pop culture commentary.
Where: Based in Toronto/New York/San Francisco
When: Since 2009 Read more of this post
November 28, 2011 3 Comments
Who: Greg “Gov” Tyler
What: All City Promotions & Management
Why: ALL CITY PROMOTIONS & MANAGEMENT is a high energy promotions & management company that helps with promoting all different types of companies with achieving their goals of success with room for growth. We also focus on managing artist /entertainers with guiding their careers to assessment of different levels of achievements. For the most part, our promotional and marketing plans are designed based upon the resources that ALL CITY PROMOTIONS & MANAGEMENT have build over the years with relationships from powerful people in high places. One of our main goal is to help our clients gain notoriety and exposure threw all the conventional channels while coming up with new and innovative ways to expose their business to the masses.
Where: All Cities, but Born in NYC
When: May 23rd 2005 Read more of this post
