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The Industry Cosign

Cedric Thornton

BIG CED started The Industry Cosign over 20 years ago by featuring entrepreneurs, celebrities, and entertainment executives, and other endearing people he may come across who have interesting backgrounds and stories.

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51:31

From Temple to W&W: Aaliyah Crawford on 35 Years of...

The Industry Cosign ·

2026/02/13

From Temple to W&W: Aaliyah Crawford on 35 Years of Entertainment PR, Building Legendary Brands & Breaking BarriersJoin BIG CED of The Industry Cosign as he sits down with Aaliyah Crawford, Senior Vice President at W&W Public Relations and newly elected Vice President of the Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter. In this candid conversation, Aaliyah shares her journey from Temple University film student to representing icons like Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Patti LaBelle.Discover

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10:03

Jungle Brothers Get Inducted Into The National Hip...

The Industry Cosign ·

2026/01/27

The Jungle Brothers were honored with an induction into the National Hip Hop Museum on Aug. 23, 2025.Mike G and Baby Bam of the legendary Jungle Brothers reflect on their earliest memories of Hip‑Hop, the power of manifestation, the Bronx and Brooklyn roots that shaped them, and the brotherhood that carried them through decades of culture‑shifting music.From childhood rhyme games and pause‑tape experiments to talent shows, Red Alert, graffiti missions, and near‑misses on the train tracks — this is a

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53:32

Tanisha Colon-Bibb: From Harlem to South Africa: How...

The Industry Cosign ·

2026/01/26

BIG CED sits down with Tanisha Colon-Bibb, a Harlem native who went from an intern at The Source Magazine to running PR and talent management companies across two continents. This conversation covers everything from navigating rejection as a publicist to building businesses with "delusional confidence" to the cultural differences between doing business in New York vs. South Africa.Tanisha shares the exact moment she realized she could run her own agency, the audacious networking tactic that landed

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72:09

Life Griffith Successfully Switches Industries: My...

The Industry Cosign ·

2026/01/24

"No matter what you think you know, you really don't know nothing at all, which is the first step towards knowledge."In this episode of My Friends Are Better Than Yours, BIG CED (The Industry Cosign) sits down with a long-time friend and industry titan, Life Griffith (Life Allah). With over 30 years in the game, Life’s journey is a masterclass in evolution—from the Golden Era of NYC Hip-Hop to military service as a combat medic, and now, to the halls of USC as an entertainment law student.Life

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6:38

Kool DJ Red Alert Delivered Speech While Accepting...

The Industry Cosign ·

2026/01/17

One of the most revered DJs in the world, Kool DJ Red Alert, was honored last August in Washington, D.C., when he was inducted into the 2025 National Hip-Hop Honors. The ceremony took place at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. He was joined by Kid ‘N Play, Jungle Brothers, Dana Dane, Kwamé, Sweet Tee, DJ Hollywood, and Antoinette.This video was taken that night in celebration of several legendary figures in Hip-Hop, and The Industry Cosign was there to witness the accolades.Kool DJ Red Alert, who

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68:32

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Anthony L....

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/10/31

The award-winning Morris Team has graced the pages of real estate publications: Brownstoner, Brick Underground, and Curbed. Their presence has also expanded to broader publications such as The New York Times, The New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and national publications, Elle Décor and HGTV. With an 88% repeat customer and referral rate, they are in demand and proven.Their commitment to clients is to add the most sustainable value as they engage clients in the most important decision of

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63:03

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Bernie...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/10/30

Bio of Bernie Lawrence-Watkins Bernie Lawrence-Watkins is a powerhouse attorney and the visionary founder of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, P.C., a premier law firm specializing in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Business Law. With a career spanning more than 25 years, she has built a stellar reputation representing some of the biggest names in hip-hop music, seamlessly navigating both transactional and litigation matters across copyright, trademark, and complex business deals.A

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71:19

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Jason Wallace

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/10/25

Introducing Jason WallaceBorn in Panama and raised in Brooklyn, Jason Wallace has been a storyteller since childhood—back when G.I. Joes embarked on cinematic adventures through the living room battlefield. His talent for narrative and performance first emerged through athletics, earning varsity honors as a student-athlete at Brooklyn Technical High School and later competing at the Division I level for McNeese State University.Jason then chased his dreams across continents, playing professional

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64:34

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Aria Wright

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/07/20

Aria F. Wright is a highly accomplished marketing executive with over two decades of expertise in developing and executing innovative consumer experiences for luxury brands. Her impressive career spans the entertainment, technology, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors, where she has consistently leveraged integrated marketing strategies to drive brand growth and deepen customer engagement. Aria's portfolio boasts collaborations with luxury powerhouses including Moët Hennessy USA, Pernod Ricard

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48:35

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Zulu Williams

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/07/19

Zulu Williams is currently the Senior Creative Director at Devil-Dog Dungarees, a men’s lifestyle brand known for specializing in denim. Prior to that, over a 16-year tenure at Macy’s Merchandising Group, he held several leadership roles from Design Director to Design Vice President and led teams in Men’s and Kids private brands.Zulu Williams began writing graffiti in High School, under the moniker, Serge One. Born and raised in Harlem, Zulu witnessed the genesis of Hip Hop first-hand, and his love

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70:28

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Chubby...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/06/30

DJ Chubby Chub, New England’s most powerful DJ and ON-AIR personality, has come a long way from the Boogie Down Bronx. Born and raised in New York City, the Heavy Hitter SmashSquad Representative was influenced by Hip Hop pioneers like Grand Master Flash, the Cold Crush Crew, and the DJ Kid Capri.At the start of his career, Chubby Chub began mastering the turntable by playing at local halls, jams, and house parties. He then began to produce and host his very own Street mix tapes, giving him

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29:57

Darnell 'J.D.' Williams Discusses Career Ranging From...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/06/29

Darnell "J.D." Williams is an acclaimed American actor, cultural contributor, and storyteller, widely recognized for his nuanced portrayals of emotionally complex and socially resonant characters across film, television, and stage. A Newark, New Jersey native, Williams emerged from the city’s rich cultural fabric and performing arts community—attending the prestigious Newark Arts High School—before launching a career that has spanned more than two decades and earned him status as a vital voice in

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46:58

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Chanel Rae...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/06/28

Chanel is a Public Relations, Branding, Events, and Media Specialist for top brands across multiple genres, including music, fashion, and technology. She is the co-host of a new podcast for the millennial mom, “Our First Time; AMommyCast, which has been mentioned on Hot97, Bossip, VIBE magazine, and more. She is also a writer for Mirren (an advertising consulting firm) and was the recipient of the Essence of a Woman award from the Queens chapter of the NAACP (March 2012) and named Top 45 Publicists

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58:39

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tamekia...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/06/25

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”This famous quote by the phenomenal Dr. Maya Angelou drives Tamekia Flowers-Ball and propels her to live out her passions of event planning, personal development, and teaching yoga. This Brooklyn, New York native began her walk along her winding career path the day she entered Syracuse University. Since graduating from this prestigious institution with a

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2:52

DJ Chubby Chub On People Noticing His Dramatic Weight...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/06/23

DJ Chubby Chub, who once weighed over 400 pounds, has taken his journey into weight loss to another level. With his new lifestyle, he has lost nearly 200 pounds! In this clip, he discusses how people barely recognize him when they see him. That includes a time when he ran into M.O.P. and they had no clue who he was until Tek from Smif-N-Wessun told them who he was, and they were surprised to see how dramatic his weight loss was!Full

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5:23

Tamekia Flowers-Ball Explains Event Planning

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/06/23

Tamekia, CEO of Epiphany Blue, expresses the intricacies of what event planning entails. Many people really don't understand what it means to plan events, especially on a corporate level.Check out the full discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/KrR0lNWjU74Connect with BIG CED: https://www.youtube.com/@bigced328?sub_confirmation=1https://www.instagram.com/bigced328/ https://www.facebook.com/bigced328 https://x.com/bigced https://bsky.app/profile/bigced328.bsky.social

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64:21

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring R.M.R....

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/06/22

R.M.R (aka Millimetermac) is an MC that has an extensive hip hop history that spans from 1989 to the two thousand and twenties. The Bronx-raised MC started his career in the group NU-SOUNDS with partner Chaz Rich. The two MCs created the album “Mackin” under MCA Records and Strong City Records. RMR under Strong City Records would be label mates with Diamond D, Busy Bee, Grand Puba, and more, which allowed him to sharpen his rhymes skills behind the seasoned MCs before him. During those early years,

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86:06

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Mahogany...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/05/07

Mahogany L. Browne, a Kennedy Center's Next 50 fellow and MacDowell Arts Advocacy Awardee, is a writer, playwright, organizer, & educator. Browne received fellowships from All Arts, Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Baldwin for the Arts, Cave Canem, Hawthornden, Poets House, Mellon Research, Rauschenberg, Wesleyan University, & UCross. Browne’s books include Vinyl Moon, Chlorine Sky (optioned for a play by Steppenwolf Theater), Black Girl Magic, and banned books Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to

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57:16

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Tony Ferguson

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/05/07

With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the realm of public relations, Tony Ferguson is a distinguished professional renowned for his exceptional leadership, profound industry insights, and unwavering commitment to shaping the trajectory of the field. As a dedicated PR pro, he has consistently demonstrated his knack for aligning business strategies with the intricacies of public relations, resulting in impactful campaigns and dynamic growth.Founder and Principal of Society House, a

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58:57

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Guy Primus

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/05/01

Guy “Optimus” Primus is a dynamic technology executive with over 20 years of experience fusing media, innovation, and Hip Hop culture to drive explosive growth for companies, from groundbreaking startups to Fortune 100 giants. Renowned for his strategic acumen and inventive mindset, Guy has consistently turned bold ideas into reality, all while expertly managing risk. He is the lead inventor on two patented AdTech innovations.Currently, Guy is the Managing Partner of Thrillerdome, a consulting firm

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