GEA Finds

This week we sat with Jay Crawford who knows that "every assistant is a CEO in training". 
With an impressive resume as a singer and songwriter, Jay had the moment that many artists have and decided that the music business wasn't her friend anymore and walked...well, moved away to Atlanta and found her place in the world working with music executive Ray Daniels as his Executive Assistant. 

Crawford plans to share the wealth of knowledge she has acquired with others and will soon be training future CEO's who want to learn what it is to get into the assistant game...

You have to start somewhere and it might as well be with the end in mind...

And as always, you're welcome. 

We unpack a few things this week; like being specific in what you ask for from the universe, what it is to disrupt the charts, not being a one-hit-wonder, and Anderson Paak calling your phone a little upset. All of this brings us to the sweet spot... that place where DJ Luke Nasty found himself with not one, but two hit records that still move crowds. 

This is also the story of an independent artist and his childhood friends (Tubs), who is building his brand from scratch... you will definitely learn something this episode. 

And as always, You're Welcome...
 

First, we would like to apologize to Brandy (yes, that Brandy), but know that we spend at least five minutes reducing her chances of being approached inappropriately. 

With that out the way, we spend the rest of the time getting to know singer/songwriter
 J Nicole. 
She's been out here working and earning her stripes at the studio and writing for artists like Rotimi.  J Nicole is definitely one to watch and you heard about her here first!! You're Welcome...



 

Joya Owens is a talented and established singer/songwriter who has worked with some of the best in the business. She started The Friendship Society to help existing and up-and-coming artists understand contracts, points, and anything else that could come up in a negotiation. You can even go back to her team as an established artist to further your brand. Joya gives some free game here and more importantly her contact info!

Boogie Lov is not 'just a DJ" she's a producer and a master of sound... 
From Neyo's, Compound Records to Joe Biden (yes, THAT Joe Biden) Boogie Lov has an important story to tell, about reinvention and why she didn't want to be in the studio NO MORE!

Enjoy Episode 7 of GEA Finds, hosted by Ali Roc, recorded at The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship. 

Affordable housing, Gentrification, Colonizing?

All these words swirl around the world of homeownership, especially now. 
Push Ministries is a non-profit dedicated to assisting those who want to own a home. 
We talked with co-owner Majesty Gayle about the various programs available to first-time buyers. 

You can learn more about the program at www.pushministries.org 

Only a producer wouldn't be sure if they had a hit featuring two of the biggest artists of our time,  Rihanna and Future to be exact...

Truth is most of us don't know who makes our favorite records. We listen and we feel a way, but you can't always remember, especially because most joints go untagged. But in the last 10 years, you have definitely taken a late-night drive or hit the dance floor to this guy's music.

DJ Luney Tunez has produced hits with some of your favorite artists, including Rick Ross,  2 Chainz, and Kahalid. He's not only a talented producer he's kinda hilarious and an actual DJ. 

We talk about his beginnings in the industry, how he started producing/ making beats, and why he is indeed and in fact a "Super Producer", there are level's to this...Enjoy!

***The music playing in this episode is NOT produced by DJ Luney Tunez***

We sit down with Keinon Johnson, who has gone on to create an amazing journey for himself; like many of the people who come to Atlanta, he was a student at Clark Atlanta University, and made his way to and through the club scene, becoming a record rep and creator of the cultural phenomenon.  Now as the SVP of Interscope records we take a  reflective look, at the journey and full-circle experiences that are Keinon Johnson a guy who Never Sold Dope.

Purrrrrr!
DJ Rooty Red is a spicy newcomer to the DJ scene, in the best way possible!
A Chicago native now living/working out of Dallas Rooty Red has a story to tell, and she brought along a few of her friends for her first EP. "That's What She Said", features some of today's hottest female hip-hop artists from around the country. Oh, did we mention that she produced the whole joint herself! 

There's definitely a lot going on here listen to hear it all on this week's episode...

Who owns the largest fleet of party busses in the WORLD? (The World Craig) 
Lanesia Cooper! That's who...
An entrepreneur through and through she has grown and franchised her business from scratch right here in Georgia and it all started from the most honest place of all; just wanting to have FUN!
Listen in on who has been on the bus and why a stripper pole is  indeed necessary...