You Need To Know Podcast

A Conversation With International Journalist Waqar Rizvi. LISTEN. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE “You Need To Know”: https://linktr.ee/youneedtoknowpodcast Contact Waqar: wrizvi@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/swrizvi

A Conversation With Dr. Reginald H. Turner, Executive Director of Clayton State University’s Continuing & Professional Education Program (CAPE) In The Atlanta Metropolitan Area. LISTEN. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE “You Need To Know”: https://linktr.ee/youneedtoknowpodcast Contact Dr. Turner And Find Out More About CAPE: reginaldturner@clayton.edu https://www.clayton.edu/ce/

A conversation with the Radio Legend, now Professor At St. Joseph’s University - Dave Allan. Among the topics: • His Radio Beginnings; • The 90’s and Power 99 Philadelphia; • Preparing Students for Digital And the New Media Landscape; • The Future Of Audio; And More! LISTEN. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-allan-1a26187/

A Conversation With Mary Lyons Of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries At The AU Center Campus. LISTEN. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE Support Mary Lyons: www.giving.ag.org TYPE IN – Mary Lyons xa.marylyons@gmail.com

A conversation with the Music Promotions Guru Jesus Garber: • His Days At Motown; • The Marketing Janet Jackson’s “Control”; • Streaming’s Impact On The Music Consumer; • The Future Of Record Labels; jesus@thejesusgarbercompany.com

The You Need To Know Podcast discusses the state of Black Entrepreneurship in this episode. We especially take a look at the world of tech opportunities. Tommy B. talks to Ray McKenzie, founder of Red Beach Advisors. McKenzie is an executive business and product strategy, operations, and process consultant with more than 20 years’ of experience with public, private, and start-up tech companies specializing in growth and scaling strategies. Connect with Ray McKenzie at https://www.redbeachadvisors.com/ More info: Ray McKenzie Founder / Managing Director Red Beach Advisors www.redbeachadvisors.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/raymondmckenzie Office: 424-247-6143 E-mail: info@redbeachadvisors.com

GP3 Round 131 The World Says GoodbyeTo Nipsey Hussle Tommy B. & @Sanyuestelle Discuss: • Nipsey Hussle’s Homegoing; • Sippin’ Tea With Tonya B – Kodak Black Said What? Bobby Brown’s Weight Loss; Tina Turner – The Musical. • Don’t Stop The Go Go Music, DC! • Tommy’s Upset About Magic Johnson Leaving The Lakers; • Are You Watching “Game Of Thrones” Season 8? • The Darkside of Empathy. And More! Support Sanyu Estelle – www.sanyuestelle.com / IG @Sanyuestelle Support Tonya B on IG - @tbyrdatlanta ARTICLES MENTIONED: Go Go Lives To Fight Another Day – Slate.Com https://slate.com/culture/2019/04/go-go-music-gentrification-washington-d-c.html Does Empathy Have A Darkside https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/04/12/712682406/does-empathy-have-a-dark-side?utm_source=pocket-newtab MOST GENTRIFED ZIP CODES IN THE U.S. https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/real-estate-news/top-20-gentrified-zip-codes/ All Places GP3 Homies From The Blocks: https://linktr.ee/gp3_homies GP3 Streams LIVE Sundays At Noon: www.castropolis.net EMAIL YOUR VOICE MEMO COMMENTS - gp3rtt@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: (413) 556-9546 BIG Thanks To: Music By: Producer Millennial Nik Rap: SB Da G Graphics: Lady J

Tommy B. Chats With Grammy Award Winning Singer, Composer. Producer Mr. William “Poogie” Hart of The Delfonics. • Hart’s songs defined The Late 60’s , 70’s and beyond; • “La La Means I Love You”…”I’M Sorry”…”Ready Or Not” …”Didn’t I Blow Your Mind”…”When You Get Right Down To It” • Hart’s music is part of pop culture – appearing in movies like Quentin Tarrentino’s “Jackie Brown” Starring Pam Grier, and in video games such as Grand Theft Auto; • Not only have the original songs stood the test of time – they’ve been covered and sampled by the likes of: The Jackson 5…David And Jimmy Ruffin…Aretha Franklin…New Kids On The Block…Silk…The Fugees Featuring Lauryn Hill…Prince…Patti Labelle…Missy Elliot…Teyana Taylor…AND OTHERS!

Tommy B. Talks To The Legendary Dionne Warwick! • 56 Top 100 Hits; • Close to Six Decades of making amazing music… • A new album TITLED “She’s Back” due in April 2019; • Received A Lifetime Grammy Award in 2019; http://officialdionnewarwick.com/ http://www.dionnewarwickonline.com/index.html https://www.dionnewarwickinternationalfanclub.com/

Tommy B. talks to R&B Legend Robert “Kool” Bell. Robert "Kool" Bell is one of the founding members of the legendary Pop/R&B group Kool & the Gang. 7-time Grammy award-winners, American music award, Multi-platinum-selling, and the most sampled band of all time. Kool & the Gang has sold over 80 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of generations with 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums. https://www.koolandthegang.com/ http://www.djprincehakim.com/

Tommy B. talks to R&B/Blues/Southern Soul Legend and Gunsmoke Records Owner Jesse James about his over 50 years in the Music Industry. Jesse James is known for his 80’s Hit, “I Can Do Bad By Myself.” Connect with Jesse James: GUNSMOKE RECORDS/ P.O. BOX-2847/ STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 Phone # 404-368-8844/ 510-710-0500 E-mail/gunsmokerecords10@yahoo.com or jenmfuzz@yahoo.com Facebook-jessejames.com/ website-gunsmokejessejames.com

Tommy B. talks to Entrepreneur/Vegan Kimberly Barnes of Might Be Vegan / www.mightbevegan.co . Kimberly provides recipes, meal planning and prep utilizing a plant-based diet. It’s meal planning WITHOUT processed, GMO or artificial foods or ingredients (no artificial sweeteners, store-bought junk food and candies, and processed meat alternatives). Connect with Kimberly: Email: hello@mightbevegan.co IG/Twitter/Social: @mightbvegan Website: www.mightbevegan.co

Tommy B. talks to Entertainment Attorney Heather Beverly, ESQ of the Law Offices of Heather Beverly, PC. Attorney Beverly is married to Anthony Beverly (drummer/producer and son of R&B legend Frankie Beverly). Together, they have formed Brantera Music Group, Inc., a full-service entertainment, production and consulting company of which Mrs. Beverly is CEO and General Counsel. Email: heather@hbeverlylaw.com IG/FB/Twitter: hbeverlylaw IG: heatherbeverlyesq

Tommy B talks with Pastor Levi Rozier about his new book, “Building You! 52 Weekly Devotions of God’s Wisdom – Living A Life That Impacts Others!” Senior Pastor Levi Rozier is a bold and charismatic leader, preacher, coach, visionary, innovative thinker, teacher, author, and philanthropist. Pastor Levi serves as Senior Pastor/CEO of Harvest Builders Worship Center, Inc., a progressive church located in Warner Robins that is “Reaching the Lost While Building the Faithful” ; serving the local community and missions abroad. Pastor Levi founded Harvest Builders Worship Center in April of 2009 along with his wife, First Lady Felecia Rozier. Buy The Book: https://www.amazon.com/BUILDING-Weekly-Devotions-Gods-Wisdom/dp/1976768616/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524083387&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Pastor+Levi+Rozier Follow Pastor Levi on Social Media (IG, FB, Twitter): @PastorLevi Church Website: http://hbcbuildsu.com

A Conversation With Billy Sparks – Tommy B talks to Entertainment Marketing Guru Billy Sparks. Billy was an integral behind the scenes player for the Prince Organization, and has also worked with the likes of Richard Pryor and Maurice White’s Earth Wind and Fire. Hear him give success tips from his vast experience in the entertainment business.

A Conversation with James Mtume Tommy B talks to the mind behind, “Juicy Fruit” – James Mtume. • Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, activist, producer, radio personality…(98.7 Kiss FM…NYC); • Worked with the Legendary Miles Davis in the early 70’s; • He established the group Mtume in the 80’s…(Juicy Fruit…You Me and He); • Has worked with an amazing list of talent – Herbie Hancock, The late Phyllis Hyman, Stephanie Mills, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Mary J. Blige, Teddy Pendergrass…and many more; • The musical direction of 90’s TV Hit “New York Undercover” is due to Mtume as Composer. #Blackbusinesspodcast #Mtume #JamesMtume #R&BLegends #Musicindustry #80sR&B #NewYorkUndercover www.jamesmtumeonline.com

My conversation with Industry Icon Mr. Mathew Knowles – you may know him as the father of Beyonce’ and Solange Knowles. Mr. Knowles is a music industry leader, responsible for over 300 Million in Sales and Founder of Music World Entertainment. He’s also a #1 Best Selling Author with his book “The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Successful Professional” and recent book “Racism Through The Eyes of A Child”, a reflection of racism through his childhood. Learn More about Mr. Knowles at: www.mathewknowles.com

Women and Blacks remain underrepresented in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math). Hear how Black Entrepreneur, Chemical Engineer, and Author Stephanie Espy works to fight the trend with her book, STEM Gems and her company MathSP. STEM Gems Book : http://stemgemsbook.com/ MathSP: https://mathsp.com/

PettiPix / George Pettigrew George Pettigrew and Pettipix focuses on developing creative solutions to problems through design. George is a graphic designer by trade: the majority of the solutions his company creates are visual. Web: www.PettiPix.com Email: pettipix@gmail.com

Miss Lacy Studios, LLC is a unique illustration and graphic arts studio. What makes MLS unique is the combination of traditional illustration, contemporary art styles and computer software integration. Email: misslacystudios@bellsouth.net Website: www.misslacystudios.com

Tommy B Talks to Brande and Nicole of BE Eccentric - “Not Your Ordinary Lemonade.” be.eccentrik@gmail.com Call or text - 404-889-6304 On IG - be.eccentrik Want your business on “You Need To Know?” Click: https://thomasbacote.wufoo.com/forms/q1jh7qhr0t5zodw/

Tommy B Talks with Lee Lewis, Co-Founder of the Black Business Directory, WWW.IAMBLACKBUSINESS.COM . Find their new app on iTunes and for Droid devices by searching, "I Am Black Business."