Tag Archives: Music Industry
Mary J. Blige, the Multi-Platinum Chicken Peddler? Say It Ain’t So
Adding a side-eye-worthy endorsement to the brand just doesn't make sense
Joining the ranks of chicken-eating stereotypes, the multi-platinum singer adds an endorsement to the brand…
By Janell Hazelwood
How to Get Put On in the Music Industry — And Avoid the Trash Bin
Entrepreneur and reality star Yandy Smith talks do's and don'ts of brand marketing
Music entrepreneur and Love & Hip Hop star Yandy Smith gives tips on how to…
By Yandy Smith
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
Hi, Hater: Squashing Workplace Beef from Start Can Ensure Less Drama in the End
'Love & Hip Hop' star talks managing and overcoming conflict
This young entrepreneur and reality TV star knows firsthand how interpersonal conflict can affect business.…
By Yandy Smith
Iconic Singer Whitney Houston Found Dead in Beverly Hilton Hotel
On the eve of music's biggest night, the Grammy Awards, the music industry loses one of its icons: Whitney Houston
On the eve of music’s biggest night—The Grammy Awards—the entertainment industry mourns the shocking loss…
By Elayne Fluker
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…
