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Among the public relations elite, Deidre Gaskin looks to change the game at its very foundation with the launching of her self-help tool, MostValuablePublicist.com. You have been a renowned publicist for some time, what inspired you to launch MostValuablePublicist.com?I was on a marketing call and my marketing manager at the time asked me how did…
Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef is the living definition of the word extraordinary. The Grammy-nominated singer/rapper/activist who has worked alongside a wide range of acts including Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bruno Mars and even Billy Ray Cyrus, continues illustrate the boundlessness of true artistry. You know we have to start with the name. How did you…
RJ White, owner of the ABA professional basketball team Vipers, has been on a mission since the age of six, creating opportunities for players while supporting and uplifting the community. How long have you been interested in the game of basketball? What was your first venture into the sport?Interested? I have been interested since the…
Artist and co-host of Fox Soul’s “The Mix”, the beautiful Jazz Anderson proves she’s more than pretty face as she cover the November issue of Urban Magazine. Though she was first introduced to the public as the daughter of Basketball Wives alumni Tami Roman and former NBA player Kenny Anderson, Jazz has become a star…
In today’s musical climate where the majority of artists are focused more on following trends than offering something completely their own, Cassandran Shade stands apart. Not only is she sharing beautiful and meaningful music, she gives you something you can find nowhere else–a piece of her soul. When did you start performing?I started performing when…
Public relations veteran Gabrielle Charles has elevated the brand of many a star. Her book, “Letters to the Uncouth,” is not just necessary for the industry, but for the entire culture as a whole. Tell us about your new book “Letters to the Uncouth,” and the inspiration behind it.I was inspired to write “Letters to…
Renowned hitmaker Sonny Digital has a Zen like approach to creating music. He doesn’t set out to make music with a particular sound or strive to fit into whatever box we may conceive. He simply and brilliantly creates great music. And having worked with so many of the biggest acts in music including Future, Drake,…
When we dedicated the October issue to domestic violence awareness month, several women came forward to share their experiences in hopes that other survivors would know they are not alone. Unfortunately due to time constraints, we were unable to include them every submission. However, all of their stories deserve to be shared including the one…