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My Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Special Ed

By bigced 2 months ago

You knew him as the youngest in charge! Legendary Hip-Hop artist, Special Ed is still

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’

By bigced 3 months ago

Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’ Hip-Hop and politics

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Markuann Smith, Executive Producer of Godfather of Harlem

By bigced 6 months ago

My Friends Are Better Than Yours: A Conversation With Markuann Smith, Executive Producer of Godfather

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Chi Ali

By bigced 9 months ago

BIG CED of The Industry Cosign talks to The Fabulous Chi Ali, who is the

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My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Kenny Parker of BDP

By bigced 9 months ago

BIG CED of The Industry Cosign talks to DJ Kenny Parker of Boogie Down Productions.

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Who is BIG CED?

My very first interview was with Biggie Smalls aka The Notorious B.I.G. In that interview, I asked him where did he see himself in 10 years. His response? ‘Dead’ He said he didn’t imagine himself living past 25. He was killed 2 months before his 25th birthday.

BIG CEDContent Editorial DirectorThe Industry CosignNYC

Big Ced is an industry trailblazer, one of the first to capture the Who’s Who of the entertainment industry before the dawn of social media.

Tomika AndersonContent Creator, Branding Strategist, Editor and ProducerWashington, D.C.

Big Ced is…
The only guy that can look like Bernie Mac AND Ma$e at the same damn time.
Hit The Road Sam from the MC Lyte “Paper Thin” video
The geeky trifocal glasses wearing mofo from the “Monie In The Middle” video
Matter of fact…he’s the first male video vixen. He’s a Mixen.
Real talk tho… He’s a good dude. Pause.
He’s a great entertainment resource to have and he’s a good mentor, big brother figure and friend.
But he’s still sarcastic as hell.
Even though most of his jokes be missing the mark, we still laugh along with his punk azz.
He’s like a termite… or is it the cockroach… he’ll be around forever.
Ok for real now? Who’s this Big Ced guy you’re asking me about? Never heard of him.

Seed PopularCo-FounderRule 4080New York, NY

He’s this guy from the Bronx who when I first REALLY met him, he was working with my girl Michelle Murray at this Video company called “Classic Concepts”. He came down Howard University between 1989 and1991. Mark Pitts said “Kamal, this is my man Ced”. From that point on all I remember was that he kept talking and was a little hyped because by this point they were THE video makers at the time and he had his little tight Classic Concept jacket on lol. I never liked the jacket anyway, so I left the conversation lol.
Fast forward through the 90’s, whether it was the music industry, events that I did and he attended or vice versa, or events, parties, functions that I saw him at, he and I have become good friends. We ran in the same circles. He’s never at a loss for words, not one – EVER. Always has something comical to say. Genuinely a good brother!
In more recent years, he has established a good internet presence, he’s a talented marketer, a good connector of people, and still creates social concepts and events to keep the people engaged. Let’s not forget, he is still never at a loss for words, not one – EVER lol!

Kamal K. HarrisPresident & FounderDivision 1 Marketing LLCBaltimore, MD

He got jokes. He is Hip Hop. He has a vision. An ageless part of this culture. His name is part of Hip Hop history and future.

Ovington PropheteCEOThe Candy Store Marketing Group (CSMG) New York, NY

I had the honor of meeting Cedric Thornton at an event in New York around a decade ago (2006). I didn’t understand who he was at first. I thought he was a youthful, friendly, funny guy. As I got to know him though, I realized that Cedric (Big Ced) Thornton was much more. Cedric knew a lot of people and a lot of people knew him. I would soon learn that he, himself was a pioneer of contemporary, commercial, urban culture, having appeared in a few music videos to songs by Monie Love and MC Lyte, in his youth, among other things. Cedric has always been wise beyond his youthful appearance. His sense of humor never strays from the truth. My fondest memory of Ced, was when I was getting my feet wet with digital reporting, and he gave me a few writing assignments. He always referred to me by my last name, “Glinski” and I loved that! Cedric’s level of professionalism and respect, sets him apart. Whether publishing news to his forum, TheIndustryCosign, or holding weekly social events around NY, one could always count on Cedric to be mature and responsible – and also down to earth and funny.
Cedric is a great friend. He has maintained many friendships with people who he’s known most of his life, and has always been instrumental in bringing people together for a good time. Ced is famous for saying, “I don’t get involved; people involve me.” The original phrase is a testament to the fact that many people have confided in Ced, because they trust him. To know him, is to love him.

Hana GlinskiManaging PublicistHana Associates PR™New York, NY

Big CED is this arrogant brother originally from the Bronx. He currently resides in New Jersey, so he feels untouchable. He is very mouthy and opinionated. All joking aside he is a pretty good dude with a lot of wisdom and insight. We need more people like him in Hip-Hop!

Akin 'Ock' JacksonC.E.O.Earplay WorldWide LLC.New 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

Big Ced is Mr. Connect the dots! An industry insider who is able to help connect people together. As someone that everyone knows and trust, his cosign will take you far. He is also someone who has a very big heart and is willing to support in any way possible. In short… Ced is the Man!!!

Ash Cash President and CEOAsh Cash Enterprises, LLCNew York City