Industry Profiles

Without a doubt nobody can ever forget Leon Haywood's huge 1975 smash "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" an infectious song that raced up the charts and was considered racy for the time was also re-introduced to a whole new generation (the sample) by Dr. [...]

The Industry Dot Biz: "...with the people who say that I’m “difficult to work with,” I want you to look at where they are, and look at where I am."Originally published Dec 17, 2017Rickey Smiley is an incredibly entertaining comedian and radio host. He's been doing his syndicated radio show for 12 years now but he continues to supplement or leverage his radio career while continuing to do sold out weekend comedy shows. [...]

Some view him as one of the hardest working men in showbiz but he would tell you he is trying to be the smartest working man in showbiz.  Nick Cannon’s emerging empire is undeniably a testament to his unmatched work ethic, immense talent, awe-inspiring personality, and amazing business acumen.  The actor, comedian, rapper, director, writer, producer, and television host is now a number one rated radio host as well. [...]

Isaac Hayes III has made a name for himself in the tech world. He has a brilliant plan to build his empire like Facebook and Instagram by giving users their own platform within a platform for users to garner subscribers. It's called Fanbase. He's just raised 6 million in seed capital to get it off the ground. Here he gives us a little more information about his new venture.Isaac Hayes IIIKevin Ross: I want to talk to you from an entrepreneur perspective. [...]

CLINTON KANE RELEASES NEW SONG “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else”Today, rising singer/songwriter Clinton Kane has released his latest song “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else” – listen HERE. Inspired by recent events, Clinton wrote the song while self-isolating in Amsterdam. Clinton also shared a lyric video to accompany the track – watch HERE. In speaking about “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else,” Clinton says: “This song was inspired by everything that’s going on right now. [...]

Lucky Daye has only scratched the surface of where he is going in music. He’s an R&B crooner with a unique style that has already opened the door for him to work with Babyface and Earth, Wind & Fire. We got a chance to talk to him about his music and to get to know him better. photo credit Mark PeacedThe Industry Dot Biz: Lucky, how's it going, man? You doing all right?Lucky Daye: Oh yeah, I'm good. I'm good. [...]

Few can dispute that Spike Lee is a film legend. I remember living in Atlanta in the mid 80s and hearing this HUGE buzz about She's Gotta Have it especially around the Atlanta University center where Spike was once a student. I had never seen such anticipation for a movie from the black community and the movie was a huge hit and the beginning of a lucrative career in the film industry for Lee that has lasted almost 30 years. [...]

We like to catch up with today's rising stars in the industry and here is a feature on one of them. Ferrari Simmons. enjoy the interview. [...]