Music and Conversations Podcast

This week we review some great new music from BoB, TI & James Hersey and many more. Talk about the past presidential election. I also interview Larry Stessel former VP of Epic and presently managing partner of Revolver Marketing Group in Nashville. We talk about how indie artist may find support in their local markets to off set some of the expenses of their development.

This week we give the latest media news, music and gossip. And I talk to one of my hero's in the music business Tony Martell, former VP of associated labels with CBS records and founder of the TJ Martell foundation.

This week I feature the music of the Dramatics, one of the best R&B groups of all times as far as I'm concern. With tracks from LJ Reynolds solo career. Discuss some of my time with the group. Talk about R&B music, their sales and black music in general. And as always we hit you with some of the new releases for the week

This week I preview some of this week's releases, one of which is the new full CD from Solange, Maroon 5, John Legend and more. Plus we discuss the new Lifetime movie on the life of Michel'le.

This week we talk about the world famous songwriter and producer Rod Temperton plus play some of his biggest releases done with Quince Jones. Discuss some of the good black movies & documentaries that have been released lately plus other media events.

This week I introduce some new music to our audience and spoke with Sarah Dash a member of the legendary group LaBelle. A world-renowned artist in her on right about the recording of "lady Marmalade", the group and her career during and after the breakup of LaBelle.

Our guest this week is top 20 Billboard artist Coline Creuzot which is a native of Houston. She just finished a show-stopping performance at the Black Heritage Festival and on her way on the road on a radio promotional tour. And we talk with our guest Susan Blond CEO of Susan Blond Group Ink. and former VP of publicity at CBS records about her interaction with some of the world's biggest artist.

This week we congratulate Coline Creuzot on her first top 30 single on the national Billboard charts. Talk with Attorney Tony Wadhawan about his education, law practice, career and some of the cases he currently involved with, and a few that he has handled for me. And his life here in the Houston area.

This week I talk to Dr. Jimmy Adams Jr about his career, background and his position as dean of the media & Art department at HCC. The educational opportunities offered in the field of music, media & entertainment at HCC. Plus I talk to entertainment Attorney Ricky Anderson about his career, clients and the chances in today's music business

This week we talk to La'Verne Perry-Kennedy former publicist of Sony music, discussing her career and the multitude of artist she's worked with. And we sit down with Mary Griffin discussing her career and featuring some of the music from her new upcoming release "Goddess In The Making"

This week we have a conversation with Dr. Logan Westbrook, music industry veteran formerly with RCA, CBS and many other major outlets. The Owner of his own label "Source" and author of "The Anatomy of the Music Industry". Plus we preview the new release by Mary Griffin "Goddess In The Making"

This week we discuss the impact of radio in the development of new music artist. Some of the negative impact that integration has had on the black community. Preview of the new Fantasia project. And our talk with Mr. Ken Reynolds PR person to the stars.

Michael Stradford has had a great career in the music & movie business. Making his mark as program director of some of urban music's largest radio outlets. A&R director of Quincy Jones label, then moving into the movie business working with Sony & Warner Brothers DVD division. Billy Wilson is CEO of Motown Alumni Association offering scholarships at historically black colleges.

TC has a conversation with Don Cody owner of Moses Media and legendary Producer Jimmy Jam about his career beginning as a drummer for his father Cornbread Harris at the age of 12. The creation of the group Time, his beginnings as a producer working with SOS band, Janet Jackson and many of today's top music artist. Jimmy Jam is one of today most sought after songwriter's and producers.

TC talks with Steve Manning publicist to the stars about his history in the entertainment business. A real New Yorker, Working with an artist like Michael Jackson, Jackson's, Heatwave, Patti LaBell, Bill Clinton and many more. Working with Michael on the filming of the Wiz.

TC has an in-depth conversation with David Porter the legendary songwriter and composer about his contribution to the world of music. Him being a intricate part of birth of Stax records. The Memphis based R%B label that made music history. Being listed as one of the top 100 songwriters in music history working with a wide range of artist from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Mariah Carey & many more.

This week we talk to Dr Ed Montgomery founder of Abundant Life Cathedral Church, & Ablife record on his thoughts about todays gospel music, the digital impact on our youth and religion. We are also joined by Preston Middleton owner of Next Wave Entertainment and Lee Michaels legendary radio personality.

This week TC interviews Sidney Miller, founder, and publisher of BRE "Black Radio Exclusive". On the ups and downs of owning and operating a black publication in today's music business. His history in the industry. Recapping some little-known facts about the music business and artist.

A radio show airing on Amazing 102.5FM in Houston, hosted by TC Thompkins. A music industry veteran of over 40 years. Working with Stax, Capital & Epic records. Being a part of the marketing & development of artist like Michael Jackson, Sade, Luther Vandross, Mtume & many more. Each week Thompkins will be having in-depth conversations with key people and artist from the music industry & influential people from religion, politics and all walks of life. Plus introducing new artist and music to his audience