Day: September 13, 2019

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Hip Hop
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Music
The Business of Hip Hop
The Industry Cosign

TIDAL Unplugged Announces Winners Of Grant

By bigced 9 months ago

Today, global music streaming and entertainment platform TIDAL, along with philanthropists Robert Nelsen and Mark

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The Industry Cosign

BLACK ENTERPRISE TechConneXt The Experience Launches In Austin, Texas On Sept. 17

By bigced 9 months ago

BLACK ENTERPRISE will present TechConneXt on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Austin Marriott North, Round

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Who is BIG CED?

Big Ced is an OG cool guy who has been through hip hop history and witnessed the birth of a culture.

Casey GaneFreelance Journalist, Musician, FilmmakerNew York, NY

Who is Big Ced? Someone that is always smiling! Someone that is always trying to make sure that he looks out for you. Someone that does not ask of much in return. And someone that knows people. Big Ced is an amazing and accomplished journalist and networker. Big Ced is a veteran and if you do not know him… Stop asking who is Big Ced and get to know him.

Ra-Fael Blanco VP Media Relations & Communications2R's Entertainment & Media PRNew York, NY

‘He’s a punk, no he’s actually one of the many few who will offer information without strings attached. He is genuinely wants people to succeed ‘

Toni Dubois Senior Project CoordinatorHBONew York, NY

CED: Professional, reliable, open to various ideas, thinks outside the box, willing to give others opportunities. Identifies synergies between his passion/business and the passion/business of others. Works well with others. Willing to help others, returns calls and messages. A person of integrity. That’s CED…

Sloan LuckieWealth Management AdvisorMorgan Stanley Private Wealth ManagementChicago, IL

I honestly don’t know for sure. He is someone I crossed paths with over 20 years ago as I started my career in this black entertainment industry. He was the first person to offer me a feature profiling me as a new member of the industry on The Industry Co-Sign. He was and is funny, crazy, annoying overzealous, overbearingly braggadocios about his appearance in the MC Lyte video back in the day. He is someone with whom you never skip a beat; no matter how long it’s been since the last time you’ve clasped hands or shared a warm hello. It’s as if you’re picking up a conversation from yesterday. He never forgets you for an invitation to a birthday party (not sure if that’s a money making scheme or not) but he makes sure that your name is on the list. Seemingly a touch self-centered, he’s just extremely aware of his worth and knows that this industry always deserves better. He is a veritable living, breathing archive of urban entertainment history. His lisp is ever present; his laugh is contagious; he is always smiling. An all-around good person to know. Well connected (and we’re talking real connections here not just social media) and willing to share those connections with you. Because he knows that’s how we move forward. Together. I’m happy to know him in as much as I do. And although I know I don’t see him often, I’m positive he’ll never treat me like a stranger. Ever.

Victoria FlearyDigital Marketing | Branding SolutionistBETNew York

Before there was social media, you had Big Ced, a gatherer of people. He is more than a promoter or socialite. He hand picked people he liked or felt had some value and invited them to local bars, restaurants, night clubs, sporting events and various other places they probably had never been.
His ability to bring ground breaking thinkers, music artists, athletes, directors, models and moguls together is quite unique. Even in 2016, he continues to collect a eclectic group of movers and shakers.
I imagine he believes in you, before you believe in yourself.
He is a pioneering writer on the internet, before the word blogger and continues to use the platform to make social change.

Ralph McDanielsPresidentUncle Ralph Music and Film & Video Music BoxNew York, NY

#Positive I think Big Ced is one of the most honest, passionate and sincere people in the music industry. It’s rare that I come across people who I genuinely admire and respect but he’s one of them. In a world full of hate, he shows nothing but love.

Donny GoinesCEOAmbitious VenturesNew York, NY

BIG CED is an industry professional with a magnanimous personality and a smile to match. For almost twenty years, I have relied on BIG CED to enlighten his networks about my clients and good deeds and he has never once closed his door or acted like he didn’t care, and for that I am eternally grateful. Through his career transitions and evolutions, BIG CED has remained humble and authentic and ALWAYS reachable. In the media landscape it’s common to lose touch with people but through my different career moves, BIG CED has always been just a phone call away. Cheers to BIG CED and may everything he touches be as sincere as he is.

Rachel NoerdlingerManaging DirectorMercuryNew York, NY

Big Ced is a successful passionate motivated entrepreneur who manages to stay consistent elevating in his endeavors. His consistency is commitment. Big Ced has played a big part in my clients success by supporting their artistry. Visualize the consequences of completing that task and you can see Big Ced’s name in the forefront. Looking to increase your awareness? He’s one influencer who will make sure your content is not only positioned but profitable!

Cynamin Jones Brand Architect Reveal AgencyNew York, NY