Elevating the Dialogue. One Story At A Time.
Interviews
Ryan Leslie is a key pioneer in the music-media movement. By harnessing and utilizing the power of the Internet, over the past few years, he has become one of the entertainment industry’s in-demand music producers. To date, his production credits include songs for pop stars—from Beyoncé to Britney Spears—and rappers—from Fabolous to LL Cool J.
Affectionately known as Cousin Jeff to young people everywhere, activist and BET personality Jeff Johnson has made it his mission to bring a conscious message to the masses. With a new book and show on deck, BlackListed recently caught up with him to discuss healthcare reform, the ugly side of politics, and what it truly means to be a student leader.
On the surface, it’s easy to understand why The Foreign Exchange is a fitting group name for rapper Phonte (of Little Brother) and producer Nicolay. Having never met each other, the duo first collaborated over the internet while separated by thousands of miles of ocean. The result was their superbly-executed debut album Connected (2004), and loads of critical acclaim to follow.
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