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-J.Couture
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Jade Alston's Performance Clip from BET's Music Matters Showcase!
Mary J Blige's "WHY?" Official Music Video
Yuuuup. #Swagg
-J.Couture
Happy Mother's Day w/ Red Table Discussions!
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there who are handling their business on a day to day basis, providing for their children, being the nurturer of the household and doing it ALL while maintaining a career! Salute to you!!
I recently watched Jada Pinkett Smith's "Round Table Discussions" webisode that she had with her daughter Willow and her mom Adrienne.. They tackled tough questions in a very creative platform that some mothers and daughters don't and won't ever get to discuss.. It was a very creative way to openly, and without judging, express past and present feelings, emotions and issues, good and bad. They talked about how Jada handled her mom's addiction to drugs during her developmental years of growing up, how it made her the woman she is today, and how she chose to turn that negative situation into a positive one... Willow discussed how sometimes she wishes she can give back her fame to be a regular 10 year old, and Adrienne seemed to be able to get a revelation and a release of the burden of guilt about being a drug addict while caring for Jada that she's held on to for years.
I was really inspired from watching Jada and her family interact.. Let's be real, in the black household, we don't necessarily know how to open up about certain topics such as those without it escalating to a yelling match of who's the loudest and then ultimately relationships are lost and then forgotten.. What I learned from watching this is that open communication and dialogue is ultimately the thing that builds and strengthens your relationships... We all say this, but when you're dealing with tough issues at home such as drug abuse, it's harder said than done... I have my own issues with my family that I'm still trying to learn how to verbally deal with as I get older... I wish to see more of these types of webisodes from Mrs. Smith! #SALUTE
-J.Couture
I was really inspired from watching Jada and her family interact.. Let's be real, in the black household, we don't necessarily know how to open up about certain topics such as those without it escalating to a yelling match of who's the loudest and then ultimately relationships are lost and then forgotten.. What I learned from watching this is that open communication and dialogue is ultimately the thing that builds and strengthens your relationships... We all say this, but when you're dealing with tough issues at home such as drug abuse, it's harder said than done... I have my own issues with my family that I'm still trying to learn how to verbally deal with as I get older... I wish to see more of these types of webisodes from Mrs. Smith! #SALUTE
-J.Couture
Get To Know Jhene Aiko!
Congratulations goes out to Jhene for recently signing to Def Jam Records! I'm so excited to see what's gonna come from her in the future.. Much success Jhene, You deserve it!!
Track List:
1. The Beginner
2. Stranger
3. Hoe ft. Miguel & Gucci Man
4. July ft. Drake
5. My Mine
6. Popular
7. Real NOW ft. Lite, H.O.P.E. & Rosevelt
8. Sailing NOT Selling ft. Kanye West
9. Do Better Blues ft. H.O.P.E.
10. Higher
11.You vs. Them
12. Space Jam
13. Growing Apart fr. Kendrick Lamar & H.O.P.E.
Peep this video of Jhene's raw vocals, covering John Mayor's "Stop This Rain"... Talented!
Jhene Aiko got #TheJuice !
-J.Couture
Quincy's "Stay Awhile" Official Music Video
Quincy first came on the music scene as a rapper but he went back in, regrouped and refocused and dropped his first R&B single "Stay Awhile" featuring Kendre'... This kid has mad swagg in this video and if I was around his age, I would have a new found crush lol.. This song is nice and smooth, us older folks can appreciate this track... I'm pretty sure that the pressure is on considering who his parents are, but I believe Quincy can definitely hold his own.. #Salute Check out the video below!
-J.Couture
Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" Official Music Video
-J.Couture
Who is Kenny Burns?
I know A LOT of the people in Atlanta who are out of touch with actual history of urban music business and entertainment may think to themselves when they see the Kenny Burns Grey Goose commercial, see him on the billboards, hear his voice on the radio, see his ads in the magazine, etc. etc: Who is this guy?
Living in Atlanta for the most part of the past two years, I've seen Kenny Burns, heard about Kenny Burns, been to some Kenny Burns events, seen the Kenny Burns billboard on Piedmont Rd. in Buckhead; I've talked to Kenny Burns, partied with Kenny Burns at the Club Reign, etc.... But I've never asked myself, WHO IS KENNY BURNS!??... And when I say "Who is Kenny Burns?" I'm referring to his history in this music industry, but that has been MY bad! I should have done MY homework a long time ago...
Considering I got my start in college party promotions and simultaneously becoming a college representative for music labels, Trill Entertainment and Atlantic Record, and I'm on my way to becoming a top level music business executive, you would think I would know who the heck is Kenny Burns.. Well, I didn't!... and I really didn't find out until I watched his short documentary recently.. We (those of us in entertainment who got our start in promotions and aspire to be top level executives at labels one day) do homework, research and study the moves of those who came before us who we aspire to follow in their footsteps... We know who the Kevin Liles are, the Lyor Cohens, the Sylvia Rhones, Julia Greenwalds, Puff Daddys, Russell Simmons, Mike Kysers, Steve Stoutes, etc, etc... Kenny Burns some how fell through the cracks with me, because recently I've learned THIS MAN is a bit of a legend in these ATL streets...
I'm not sure exactly WHY Kenny Burns stepped down from music business (he mentions some reasons why in his documentary), but I respect this man because he is a testament of allowing his work to speak for itself... Kenny Burns is humble in everything that he does.. He worked HARD for all of his accomplishments and successes.. He is some what of an underdog, STILL to this day because people of my generation are really unaware of his contributions to the music business during his time of attending Morehouse College with the college tour concerts and his work as A&R for Def Jam... I have a new found respect for this man. He has mastered the art of reinvention. Some how he's been able to maintain a relevancy in the entertainment business after all of his ups and downs.. His brand is still hot! Kenny Burns IS the lifestyle specialist. He's learned how to transform with the times in a somewhat smooth, effortless transition.. It all just works for him. In no particular order, He was a college party promoter, managed promotional campaigns for labels, was a Def Jam A&R, managed a platinum selling girl pop group, co-created one of the hottest fashion male brands in American Hip Hop culture, is a radio personality, hosts some of the hottest events in Atlanta, Miami, etc. and has been and still is the brand ambassador for some of the tastiest liquors and spirits.... Kudos to YOU Kenny Burns! You have officially inspired me.... #TakingNotes
-J.Couture
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