Tag Archives: Music Industry
Cool Jobs: Music Marketing Exec Juggles Vets and Newcomers
Akinah Rahmaan talks uber-egos and changing the branding game
Akinah Rahmaan, a VP at Island Def Jam (IDJ) Music Group, talks marketing brands of…
By Courtney Connley
Hip-Hop Artist Nelly Teams Up with Mike and Ike To Reunite Candy Brand
Entertainer adds endorsement to his multifaceted career portfolio
Entertainer Nelly partners with brand as Mike and Ike reunite, adding candy endorsement to his…
By Janell Hazelwood
15 Celebrities Who’ve Made Winning Career Changes
These entertainers have created versatile options for longevity
For celebrities, having longevity in their industries can be challenging, but these have transitioned into…
By Sasha King
Young Epic Records Brand Manager Talks Jay-Z Inspiration and Making Music Boss Moves
Brooklyn, N.Y. native credits Jay Z and father for motivation
At just 25, brand manager Kevin Storey has moved up the ranks in the music…
By Sasha King
Episode 2: Five Career Tips From VH1’s ‘The Gossip Game’
Beyond the ratchet, these are real-life lessons you can learn
BlackEnterprise.com breaks down career lessons from VH1′s ‘The Gossip Game.’
By Kimberly Wilson
Episode 1: Five Career Tips From VH1’s ‘The Gossip Game’
Beyond the ratchet, these are real-life lessons you can learn
BlackEnterprise.com breaks down career lessons from VH1′s ‘The Gossip Game.’
By Amber McKynzie
Though Tragic, ‘Phil Spector’ Focus Brings Black Music History to Forefront
Beatles producer also had hand in black music heavyweights' success
HBO’s ‘Phil Spector’ film brings to the forefront details of a horrific murder, but also…
By Janell Hazelwood
Publishing, Record Companies Fight Over Aaliyah’s Music
Publishing company claims record label is illegally selling singer's music.
Reservoir Media Management claims to own rights to Aaliyah’s platinum albums, “One in A Million,”…
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
Celeb Status: 5 Winning Ways to Connect with VIPs and Celebrities
Use this strategy to make power connections in your industry
It can seem intimidating approaching who’s who of your industry. Use this strategy to make…
By Antoine Moss
Music Boss of Bosses: 5 Career Highlights of Motown’s Berry Gordy
As Motown: The Play hits the stage, take a look at highlights of the founder's career
As Motown: The Play is set to hit the stage, we take a look at…
