Music Day: A Verified Hit Podcast

Guest host, Skip Dillard is in conversation with the builder of a ‘Solid’ Musical Empire, Ashford & Simpson’s Valerie Simpson on location at her famed restaurant, The Sugar Bar.  Hear the stories about some of your favorite songs and the many recording artists who have benefitted from Nick & Val's incredible talentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hip hop artist and entrepreneur, Father MC, and recording artist/dancer turned business executive, Tamala Lewis, join our host Monique Kelley in a lively conversation about the early  days of hip hop, recording deals, collaborations with other artists, life on the road and how hip hop helped to shape their lives now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Monique Kelley conducts a one-on-one conversation with Adrian Miller about his work as music supervisor on the Wu-Tang Clan TV series, working with artist/producer Anderson.Paak, music management, his A&R stints at major labels and the intersection of music and technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue the conversation in honor of Quincy Jones’ 90th birthday as we get the behind the scenes stories of the early days from his longtime executive, Ed Eckstine.  Ed shares stories of working alongside the music legend at the young age of 19 and some of the iconic projects in which he had a front row seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In commemoration of Quincy Jones' 90th birthday, we talk with friends and co-creators who were in the room when it happened.  Singer/songwriter/producer, Siedah Garrett and media executive, Keith Clinkscales share stories of working with Q on iconic songs, Qwest Records and launching VIBE magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of HipHop and the upcoming opening of UHHM, we sit with Rocky Bucano, Executive Director of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, which is opening in the Bronx, NY in 2024 to talk about how they manifested the dream of a museum to honor the impact that hip hop music has around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noted entertainment attorney, Virgil Roberts Esq and music producer Chris Warrior discuss the AI dilemma facing the music industry as the unregulated AI platform creates as many challenges as opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has always been a Black audience for country music but the genre is just recently acknowledging the artists and the consumers.  Mia McNeal,  Senior Director of Industry Relations and Inclusion for the Country Music Association discusses her role with host Monique Kelley and the plans to broaden and amplify country music to all music lovers.  Find Mia on social media: IG @therealmia, LI miathecoach, FB Mia O’guinn McNeal and TT miathecoach  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’ve been to the continent or not — AfroBeats is the musical trip that requires no passport. Join our host, Monique Kelley, in conversation with Lisa Yaro, Nigerian singer songwriter and CEO/owner of Music Corner LLC;  Greg Johnson, President of the Arts Council for Long Beach, CA and host & producer of AfroPop Radio and Abdul Karim Abdullah, CEO of AfroFuture Fest (formerly Afrochella) and CEO of Culture Management Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to @Music Day- A Verified Hit, the podcast that brings you the latest insights on the intersection of music and technology. Developed by The Living Legends Foundation, Inc., this episode is titled "How AI is Changing the Music Biz". In this episode, our host Monique Kelley is joined by a panel of distinguished guests, including Sierra Imari, founder of The Gen Z Exec, AI Advisor and Futurist, Laurence Rozier, a tech expert from Digital Gumbo Works, Pierre Bradshaw, founder of Amplify.FM, and Herb Trawick, a music veteran, co-creator, executive producer, and co-host of the popular internet show @Pensado's Place. Together, our guests explore the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the music industry, from production to marketing and beyond. They share their insights on the latest AI technologies being used in the industry, how they're being implemented, and what this means for musicians, producers, and music lovers. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a tech buff, or simply curious about the intersection of music and technology, "Music Day- A Verified Hit: How AI is Changing the Music Biz" is the podcast for you. Tune in now to discover how AI is revolutionizing the music industry, and what the future holds for this exciting field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lawyer’s conversation on new contracts for a new musical landscape. Hosted by Living Legend,  Kendall Minter, Esq.,  Bob Celestin, Esq., Vinny Kumar, Esq. and Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, Esq. Get your pads and take note of the legal nuggets being dropped.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Billy Johnson Jr. leads a revelatory discussion  on the intersection of Music and Politics with legendary Pop songstress and Grammy award winner Dionne Warwick and iconoclastic members of the socially conscious rap bluegrass band, Gangstagrass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host  Monique Kelley shares a conversation about YouTube, Spotify and African music with the creator of the playlist that embodies the pulse of rap, Tuma Basa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer and entrepreneur Tony Cornelius, son of Soul Train iconic founder and host Don Cornelius, Music Label executives Shanti Das and Hezues R, along with licensed therapist Syreeta Butler, this week’s podcast instigates a poignant conversation with host Monique Kelly and guests as they give insights into their personal struggles and the creative endeavors they’ve pursued to end the stigma of mental health and provide directions for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation on friendships, music distribution, New Music Billionaires and the future of music businesses with Music Managers and former Spotify executive Troy Carter  and J Erving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s show features  Music industry executive Phil Thornton, Legendary Music group Kool & The Gang founding member Robert “Kool” Bell, and rising Rap star IDK chop up new ways to do business in music while maintaining musical integrity. It’s a conversation for the ages with host Monique KelleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Fascinating conversation with Radio Hall of Fame inductee Charlamagne Tha God and Host Billy Johnson, Jr.  Centering on life, his  multimedia “Black Effect” empire, the future of radio and just where his head’s at now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Music Day A Verified Hit (AVH) Podcast, the Topic is “We Don’t Call It Jazz: Black Music In the World“.  Hosted by Billy Johnson, Jr., we feature five powerful and world-renowned guests - Nicholas Payton, Kirk Whalum, Terri Lyne Carrington, Gail Boyd and Jamal Ahmad, all of whom are greats in their own right from artistry, education and business. They discuss everything from surviving COVID-19, streaming music, African music history to Black Music in the World. Whatever you choose to call this genre, this episode is packed with knowledge that can possibly help you decide what it, “Jazz", is and what to call it and ways to survive this ever-changing world as a "jazz" musician and/or music professional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Billy Johnson and guest Mtume, YoYo, Geo Bivins and TT Torez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring a conversation with Eddie Levert, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.