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DJ Envy, one-third of Power 105's popular Breakfast Club trio in New York City, got his start creating award-winning mixtapes as a teen. The Hampton University graduate would go on to produce a debut album in 2003, featuring the best of the best in hip-hop, from Jay Z to Busta Rhymes to Birdman of Cash Money Records. He started BLOK Entertainment, a management and production company that has produced hit tracks for artists including as DMX, Foxy Brown, and Fabolous. He has made TV appearances on shows including 106 & Park, Entourage and Tha Corner, which he hosts on the Music Choice channel. Add to those boss moves his gig as host on MTV2's Sucker Free Countdown.

From Playlists to Power Moves: 4 DJs With Hot, Viable Brands

Top music talents took success beyond two turn tables and a mike

These top talents in music have been able to expand their brands beyond two turntables…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: October 17, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, entertainment industry, Music Industry, women professionals, young professionals

Red is a power color perfect to wear in the office. Everyone, from Hollywood starlets to First Lady Michelle Obama, has sported a little red dress from time to time, so let go of those age-old notions related to the hue and wear it with confidence! Here are a few pieces to help you do that: ---Kéla Walker

Style Suite: 5 Little (Red) Dresses for the Office Under $50

Go bold and confident in your next power meeting

Try these crimson hot picks for a bold and confidence look in the workplace.

By Kéla Walker

Posted: October 16, 2012 Tags: dress code, office attire, women professionals, work attire, young professionals

Last week in NYC, the press conference for the Global Spin Awards took place. The Global Spin Awards is an award show that will take place in NYC on November 19, 2012 at the NY Times center, which will give recognition to DJ’s globally.

On hand to announce the nominees and talk about the importance of the Global Spin Awards were Television and Radio personalities Sway Calloway and Clinton Sparks, Hot 97’s DJ Funkmaster Flex, world renowned DJ Kid Capri, legendary DJ Marley Marl and female DJ Jazzy Joyce.

To see all the categories and those who are nominated for the Global Spin Awards, please visit (http://globalspinawards.com/categories-and-nominees/)

For more information about the Global Spin Awards please visit (http://globalspinawards.com/).

DJs Unite at Global Spin Awards Press Conference [Gallery]

The Global Spin Awards are to DJs what the Grammy Awards are to recording artists

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: October 16, 2012 Tags: Funkmaster Flex, Global Spin Awards, Kid Capri, Marley Marl, Sway Calloway

Hundreds applied to the FOCUS100 Pitch-It Competition, but only four made the cut. These four promising start-ups founded/co-founded by black women proved to be the main attraction, not only because of their live products, but because of their experience, education, passion, and business acumen under pressure. All of the winners received coaching sessions with Jeanne Sullivan of Starvest Partners and Lauren Maillan Bias of Gen Y Capital. But only one stood victorious. The winner walked away with:

- Finalist status for TechStars NYC 2013 session

- A Non-Pitch Meeting with Andreessen Horowitz, and

- A Meeting with Comcast Ventures.

Can you guess who won?
Marcia Wade Talbert

Women Tech Startups Win Big at Pitch Competition [Gallery]

Four finalists lay it all on the table for VC Investors at the DigitalUnDivided #FOCUS100 Pitch Bootcamp & Symposium

Four female finalists from the #FOCUS100 Pitch-It competition demonstrate their unique mobile and new media…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: October 15, 2012 Tags: FOCUS100, Kathryn Finney, Pitch Competitions, startup, Tech startup, Technology

The Roots’ Black Thought Holds Fundraiser for Young Girls, Women [Gallery]

The Roots' Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter held a fundraiser and concert in New Jersey

The Roots’ Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter held a fundraiser and concert in New Jersey

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: October 15, 2012 Tags: Black Thought, The Roots

Model Jessica White hangs out with rapper, Wale at the 8th Annual Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards

The Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards [Gallery]

The 8th annual awards ceremony was held at Webster Hall in NYC

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: October 13, 2012 Tags: Paper Magazine

2013 All-Star Celebrity Apprentice contestant, Omarosa, is making her 3rd appearance on The Apprentice franchise. She initially appeared on the first season of The Apprentice and made a return trip in 2008 in the first Celebrity Apprentice.

The 2013 Celebrity Apprentice Lineup Revealed

Omarosa, Dennis Rodman, Claudia Jordan, Lil Jon and Latoya Jackson among the All-Star Celebrity Apprentices

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: October 13, 2012 Tags: Claudia Jordan, Dennis Rodman, LaToya Jackson, Lil Jon, Omarosa

Give your work wardrobe that extra fab factor with peplum pieces that go from day to night. Check out five key items that feature the trend to incorporate in your office looks.---Kéla Walker

(You can find out more on how to style these looks for work here.)

Style Suite: 5 Key Peplum Pieces to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

These hot items can pump up the fab factor in your wardrobe

Try these picks, worn alone or with a blazer, skirt or pants to punch up…

By Kéla Walker

Posted: October 11, 2012 Tags: dress code, office attire, power look, Style Suite, women professionals, work attire

Whether blazers, shoes or simple accessories like scarves, every working diva can add a bit more pow to her power look. Try these key pieces to give your fall wardrobe a boost. ---Kéla Walker

(You can find out more on how to style these looks for work here.)

Style Suite: 5 Animal-Print Pieces to Add Flair to Your Power Look

Add some spice to your fall wardrobe with leopard and snakeskin

Add these picks to your wardrobe to make a bold yet polished statement in the…

By Kéla Walker

Posted: October 9, 2012 Tags: dress code, office attire, power look, women professionals

$In the tech industry, less than 1% of founders who have received venture capital funds are African American. Black women compose only a fraction of that 1%. But, you would never guess that walking into Ogilvy & Mather World headquarters in New York City for day one of the FOCUS100 Symposium and Pitch Bootcamp. The one thing many of these women had in common was the passion and drive to create their own dream, and become employers in today’s high-growth innovation economy. Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black female thought leaders and tech innovators, but arm them with the skills needed to make an impression on the mostly white, male-dominated world of tech startups. Here’s a glimpse at what transpired: --Marcia Wade Talbert$

#FOCUS100: Black Women’s Tech Conference Becomes Trending Topic

Highlights from the FOCUS100 Pitch Bootcamp

Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: October 9, 2012 Tags: black women entrepreneurs, FOCUS100, Technology, Women of Power Summit