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...

If you've never moved a record, and you  don't know who broke in the south first, and you aren't the reason we have a Christmas song from OutKast, then you're not the Godfather of ATL music.For us talking with the tastemakers and real music historians of our time is a perk, but it's also the best way to learn how it all began!The South Got Something to Say!Ian Burke is a HUGE reason that it does, join us in this walk down memory lane and why Diddy/Love needs to put some respect on Jermaine's name! (see what we did there) 

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...

Welcome to season TWO!!! This episode goes out to those who say they never know who to talk to about their career. Keith Perissi is the Director of the Joel A Katz Music Business and Entertainment. We leave you with that and the rest you just have to listen in for...You're Welcome.And THANK YOU for an amazing first season!

This week's podcast was a special one, we had not one, but two special guests. Radio and Hip Hop legend Ed Lover was our guest host and Atlanta, mayoral candidate Kasim Reed was our pod guest. Candidate Series:The Atlanta Mayoral race is in full swing and with just two weeks left to vote, GEA thought it important to talk to the candidates and get their take on the way things are going. No one candidate has been more polarizing than the former mayor and current candidate for Mayor Kasim Reed. We look forward to continuing our Candidates Series as the race gets closer. Sit back and enjoy!GEA is nonpartisan and does not endorse any one candidate. Invitations to other candidates have been sent and we are awaiting response. 

Water is a many splendid and complicated thing...We sat with Xeni water #creator/scientist/ #chemist #owner and #newyorker Alex Getahoun. He explains why water is needed and not just because you're thirsty...Water is also commodity, not everyone has it, can get to it or have the resources to make it drinkable....just ask the NASDAQWe think of this as third world problems but here we have our own issues....@#learn with us #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts  #saveearth #podcasthost #podcastersunite #applepodcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #podcasters #podbean #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster

"The studio" is synonymous with so many things, mostly drugs and infamous moments, but Stone Stafford has a "Why". He and his wife started Icon studios over 10 years ago to give artists a place to make great music. The stories and journey themselves are amazing and another reason why Atlanta continues to be the music hub of the South. Take a listen and enjoy some fanning out as host Ali Roc and Stone discuss Icon's impact on the music world. 

That which is like, unto itself is drawn...Welp... Mr. Daniel Dickey is unlike many people in that he actually gets that statement. From finessing his way into his first major event to running his own company (The Resource Guild) to getting the "boot man" a job,  manifesting has been apart of the journey that has led this tastemaker to the many places and clients he's worked with here is Georgia and around the world. Enjoy this great convo on how to move yourself and life forward when North Carolina is not enough. 

Most people think life is this one thing that only changes with time, but really life changes with circumstance. Kim Ford knows that life can throw you some curveballs, and in this week's show,  she talks about leaving home the day after graduation, to being a featured guest on CNN, to author.  Listen in and learn why It's Never Too Late!!! 

"The South Got Something to Say"Does Atlanta Influence Everything?If 'I said what I said" was a person; it would be Bem Joiner. Activist, community organizer, and Co-founder of "Atlanta Influences Everything". The AIE team has created a brand that started from a statement fueled by a passion to have the contributions of black people in the South recognized for more than just Coca-Cola.