10 Things We Can Learn from Killer Mike
Michael Render is a complex yet interesting individual who the masses have grown to know as Killer Mike. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Mike is a proud native of the ATL. As a rapper, entrepreneur, political maven, social activist, actor, and writer, Killer Mike is not your average emcee. He is truly a Master of Ceremonies because he has learned to move the crowd in the variety of ways. Killer Mike is all about that action so there is ...
Indie Music Licensing Tips
To put it simply, music licensing is the licensed use of copyrighted music. You would be surprised or maybe you wouldn't be as to how many artists don't generate any income via this revenue stream. I personally know of one legendary hip hop music artists that sought out my help a few years ago regarding music licensing because he surprisingly didn't have any of his music synced in any television shows, films, commercials, or otherwise. [...]
10 Classic Skits from Black Sketch Comedy Shows
From blackface, minstrel shows, Mom's Mabley, Flip Wilson, Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Martin, Kevin Hart, the Kings of Comedy, Dave Chappelle, and beyond, Black people have always found a way to laugh at our pain. How many times have we heard the expression, "we laugh to keep from crying?" I would say too many times to count just as we can't count the many stories of tragedy that we turned into triumph ...
10 Brilliant Things About Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is a billionaire and without question, the odds were absolutely against him. Initially homeless after taking his life savings and investing it into his first play he was determined not to give up. He is a Black man making films and building an empire which in Hollywood is an anomaly. He is a Black man who has completely gone against the grain of Hollywood's elite in the vain of doing what he feels is right, he has certainly ...
The Top 10 Black Music Industry Entrepreneurs
Quite often Black stars in the entertainment industry are defined and relegated to their music, acting and/or performance skills. People have marveled at the undeniable talents of artists like Sam Cooke, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and a host of others, yet some of these artists, songwriters, and producers are also, even more, astute and highly significant businessmen and businesswomen. [...]
Top 10 Undeniable Best Black Speakers of All Time
Written By Kevin Ross and Darryl Littleton
Throughout history oration has moved the masses more than anything else. The use of language coupled with persuasive rhythms and vocal dynamics can elevate standard messages to rousing calls to action. This places paramount importance on the messenger. When a master of linguistics and human emotions steps up to the speaker’s stand it can be aptly compared to a consummate musician performing a difficult piece reserved only for the truly proficient. [...]
