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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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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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57:17

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Devon...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/04/15

Founder/CEO, BleuLife Media GroupCo-Founder, Black Owned Media Equity & Sustainability InstituteDéVon Christopher Johnson is co-founder of BOMESI and Dounder/CEO, BleuLife Media Group. He has leveraged his marketing knowledge and communications expertise to build his brand from a single publication, Bleu Magazine, the aspirational lifestyle publication for Black men, to a full-scale multimedia company serving diverse audiences worldwide. He’s led the brand into successful partnerships with

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6:56

Mathematics Discusses 'Black Samson, The Bastard...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/04/13

Mathematics took time out of his schedule to meet with fans at Rock and Soul Records in Manhattan to sign limited edition Vinyl LPs of the latest Wu-Tang Clan release, 'Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman' from the 'Wu-Tang the Saga Continues.'While at the iconic record store, Mathematics did a DJ set as Wu-Tang Clan's Cappadonna made an appearance and blessed the mic as an added bonus for Wu-Tang Clan fans.This collection has been released through RZA's 36 Chambers as the album features 5,000

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54:06

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Yolanda Wyns

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/04/06

Yolanda Wyns is an innovative music educator, veteran performer, and creative force among senior leaders, rebuilding the Harlem School of the Arts. As Music Program Director, Ms. Wyns has boosted enrollment, attracted students of all ages, and forged partnerships with New York City’s top arts organizations by refining the department’s strategic vision. She’s executed classes and programming across genres and given the school’s music output a contemporary refresh while preserving the original vision

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62:40

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Smif-N-Wessun

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/04/06

Hailing from Bucktown, a borderless place where otherwisewarring Brooklyn neighborhoods find peace, hip-hop duo Smif-N-Wessun, aka Tek and General Steele, are recognized and respected worldwide for their steady lyrical control.Their presence commands with simple Timberlands, and since their debut in on Black Moon’s Enta Da Stage, and an appearance soon after on Mary J. Blige’s “I Love You” remix from her chart-topping sophomore album, My Life, Smif-N-Wessun never once strayed. They’ve never gone

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65:35

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Corey 'CL'...

The Industry Cosign ·

2025/01/17

Corey “CL" Llewellyn is a seasoned music magnate with more than 25 years of experience as a leader in promotion and marketing within the music industry. CL's extensive resume boasts directorial positions at numerous major recording labels and reveals a go-getter attitude that propelled him into the music business at the young age of 17. Elektra/Warner Music GroupSony/Crave RecordsCornerstone's 1200 Squad & Mixtape SeriesAnd The Fader Magazine Though achieving success within all of these mediums,

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