Tag Archives: music business
Preview Our World: Music Industry Titan Quincy Jones
The legendary "Q" discusses his work with music icons Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, and the future of the recording industry
This week on a special edition of Our World with Black Enterprise, host Marc Lamont…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Kevin Liles: More Than Music
Former Def Jam music man talks about the importance of expanding his brand beyond the industry and giving back by paying it forward
How the former Def Jam music man has expanded his brand beyond the industry and…
By Kenya N. Byrd
Hot Ad Mess: Is Lack of Color in the Advertising Biz to Blame for MJB/Burger King Snafu??
After official Mary J. Blige response, I'm still shaking my head
As the Burger King chicken wrap hoopla continues, questions arise about lack of diversity in…
By Janell Hazelwood
BMI’s First African American Woman Chairperson on Changing Music Business
Susan Davenport Austin speaks on her historic role at the long-running music company
As first woman & African American chairperson of BMI, Susan Davenport Austin continues company’s legacy…
By Joel Lyons
Icon Dionne Warwick Talks Reality TV, Songwriting, and Protecting Her Legacy
Award-winning composer releasing new album, expanding audience
Dionne Warwick, a Black Enterprise Legacy Award winner, has seen more than 50 years of…
By Tomika Anderson
6 Best Black Career Films of All Time
These movies taught lessons on workplace and career issues
These are six of the best films with black actors that incorporated everyday workplace issues.
By Janell Hazelwood
UBR Spotlight: Producer Leon Huff On Success In the Music Industry
More on the entrepreneurs, business strategies and economic news on The Urban Business Roundtable
his week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita D. Young kicks off the…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Leading the Band
A classically trained musician, Katreese Barnes began playing the piano at age 10. By age…
By Sonia Alleyne
Jason Geter, the Brains Behind T.I.’s Brand Hustle
T.I.’s business partner and manager explains how he brings order to the King's court while carving out his own career path
In addition to being T.I.’s business partner and manager, Jason Geter keeps his plate full…
By Benè Viera
6 Tips for Success in Rebranding
Taking over Don Cornelius' legendary Soul Train, Kenard Gibbs shares his plans for driving the brand into the 21st century
Kenard Gibbs’ introduction of the Soul Train Awards was just a small step in the…
