I’m not sure if you read the trades this past week, but I’ve accepted a position as the CMO of music livestreaming platform, Dreamstage. Considering how passionate I am about the cross-section of live music and online experiences, it’s a …
Content Will King You
Never before has it been such an exciting time to be a creator. With so many platforms starving for content, creators are in the driver seat. They have the ability to control who they want to work with and when. …
The Summer of NFTs
This summer will be forever known as The Summer of NFTs. At the beginning of the year, the market started to take off. But when things cooled down, the market started to take shape. Now, as summer comes to a …
Falling into September
Fall is back and it’s highkey bustling. This week alone is Fashion Week, The Met Ball, and The VMAs in NYC. Concerts and art shows are happening all over the city. Even though we’re all navigating the Delta variant, it’s …
Greetings from Martha’s Vineyard
Greetings from Martha’s Vineyard. My family and I have come here for 13 summers straight. It’s a great time of year to recharge, regroup, and reset. I’m feeling refreshed headed into the new season and there is no question New …
The Return of Aaliyah and De La
It’s an exciting time for the music business. Even in these dog days of summer when things are certainly slowing down, moves are being made. Last week it was announced that both Aaliyah & De La Soul’s catalogs would be …
New York’s Watercooler Moment
The aftermath of last week’s Verzuz battle continues to be a thrill. The showdown between The Lox and Dipset has the whole industry buzzing. Even though everyone wins with Verzuz, especially the culture. Jadakiss took control of the evening from …
Rethinking Reopening
Although Lollapalooza looked like the place to be this weekend, I didn’t experience any FOMO from afar. As I hear more and more stories of attendees “not feeling great” after the festival, it’s clear this isn’t the typical Lolla hangover. …
July Z: A Shawn Carter Summer
Do you remember when Jay-Z used to own the summer? Well, I think he’s still running this town more than ever. Hot off partnering Tidal with Square, which lead to a huge payout and the sale of 50% of Ace …
NFTs Are Here To Stay
The NFT market is here to stay, ok? Sure, the initial explosion has leveled out, but now is when things are going to get interesting. This paradigm shift is a byproduct of the blockchain. It is revolutionizing art and music. …
Space Jammin’
It’s exciting to see our generation’s greatest living entrepreneurs racing into space. This past weekend, Virgin CEO, Richard Brandon, became the first billionaire founder of a space company to go to space on his own spacecraft when he launched the …
Hot Court Summer 🎾 🔥
A long time ago, I made a commitment to myself that, when it comes to sports, I would not be a jack of all trades. My plan was to focus my athletic energy on the one sport I’d have the …
Our Songs of The Summer 🇺🇸🎶🚀🌞🌻⛱🌊🎆
We’re halfway through 2021, and what a wild ride it’s been. The long 4th of July weekend is upon us, which means it’s time to drop our annual Summer Mixtape! If you know me, you know I love mixtapes. I’ve …
Are VCs the New A&Rs?
Are VC’s the New A&R’s? One of the more dynamic and exciting roles played in modern culture is that of the Venture Capitalist. Finance is becoming “cool” and relevant in ways it hasn’t been before. Apps like Robinhood and Public, …
The Great Reflection
This Saturday is Juneteenth, a holiday that marks the end of slavery and is recoginized by many African-Americans as their independence day in the United States. Although it has been celebrated in some communities for years, it’s exciting to see …