Music & Culture Journalists Thrive in New Multimedia Boom
Studios want to publish books. Record labels are doing documentaries. This is a golden era for music and culture journalists to flex our skills 🙏🏽
Physical Reading Offers a Focused, Relaxing Experience
Pro tip: Read physical books, magazines and newspapers. It's a completely different and focused experience -- and so relaxing 🙏🏽
Ralph Lauren, Rappers, and Lo Lifes: Fashion Killa Insight
Since everyone is talking about Polo, I suggest you read my chapter about Ralph Lauren, rappers and the Lo Lifes in Fashion Killa 💀 https://t.co/6h7JyoVgME https://t.co/zHbRxNNpT4
Wireless Festival Overreliant on Kanye Amid Budget
Was Wireless Festival predicated on Kanye and him alone? Thats insane given the talent out now (especially in the UK). I'm guessing financially they're gonna have to pay him -- and don't have the budget for another headliner.
I’ll Join BBC Tonight to Discuss Kanye and Wireless Festival
For my international folks, I'll be on @bbc later tonight discussing Kanye and Wireless Festival
Polarizing Album Still Delivers Timeless Nas Classics
This album was polarizing but had some classic records. "Nas is Like" and "NY State of Mind II" still go hard
Live Talk: Pooh Shiesty, Bad Deals, Kanye, Vanishing Rap Groups
I'll be going live today at 12pm ET on YouTube. We have a lot to discuss: Pooh Shiesty and bad record deals, Kanye and why rap groups went missing. https://t.co/6zDcQ9CokH
Live on YouTube Saturday 12 Pm ET—Suggest Topics!
I'll be going live on YouTube this Saturday at 12pm ET. What do you wanna talk about? And don't make me listen to 'Bully' because that's not happening 🫠
The Blueprint: Hip‑Hop Playbook for Entrepreneurs
If you're a fan of Jay-Z, Roc-A-Fella Records, hip-hop, the music and entertainment business — or want real entrepreneur game, you'll love THE BLUEPRINT. This is the book I wish I had in business school. This is for the hustlers and...
THE BLUEPRINT Tops Amazon's New Entertainment & Music Books
THE BLUEPRINT is the #1 new release in Entertainment and Music Business books on Amazon 💎 https://t.co/hHc91qRePc https://t.co/qfeWxJrygB
Roc‑A‑Fella's Blueprint: Street Hustle Meets Corporate Dream
I’m excited to announce my new book: THE BLUEPRINT: Inside the Business of Roc-A-Fella Records 💎 Capitalism is capitalism whether on the street corner or in the corner office. Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records are a testament to the American Dream. This...
Live YouTube Deep Dive Into Jay‑Z X GQ Interview
Thinking about doing a YouTube live tomorrow to dissect this Jay-Z x GQ interview... We have a lot to discuss...Stay tuned.
SoundCloud Made One-Hit Viral Success Possible, Bypassing Development
I'd argue the SoundCloud era was the first in which en masse, one song could lead to overnight success and $$$. There was little to no artist development or oversight after that one song
First Woman of Color Wins Best Cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw is the first woman (and woman of color) to win Best Cinematography 🙏🏽
Defining Classic Rap: Masterpiece Vs. Timeless Album
What makes a classic rap album? And the difference between a masterpiece and a classic https://t.co/KK6yGDEhJT https://t.co/YeTAnSavuJ
Artists Reduced to Soulless Sync Music Factories
Modern muzak. What's sad is that artists are now being encouraged to become "sync artists"-- specifically making soulless, author less music (Translation: Cheap) for this purpose.