On Wednesday, August 24th, music and marketing company Culture Fusion Agency (CFA) held day five of its Welcome Week tour at Howard University. CFA Welcome Week was created to help HBCU students get exposed to the music industry and explore opportunities. The day of the event took place at the Blackburn Center Auditorium from 12:00pm.
Hosted by Prophet, co-founder of the Black Music Action Coalition, an organization created to address racism in the music industry, the event kicked off with a financial literacy panel. Original guest his speaker, rapper His Money Man, was unable to attend, but the speaker for the upcoming event, Ghazi Shamim, was able to attend. Shami is the CEO and founder of his label Empire Records, which has records signed to names such as the late rapper King Von. , rapper and singer Blue, and Nigerian singer Fireboy DML.
They launched the Financial Literacy Panel by discussing the power of knowledge and information to create wealth. Shami spoke to viewers a lot about brand growth and offered advice to students on how to find more opportunities in the industry.
“One of the biggest things I learned today is that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself, you can build your skills but no one can build your character, so always It’s about making sure you’re pouring yourself into it,” Howard said. Maryam Kane, a college junior who attended both panels that day, said:
Ghazi and Prophet then moved to the Music Industry panel. Gazi details his journey to building an empire and having a strong team. Many students asked his Ghazi business and music-related questions, and one student asked Empire for his record ambassador status.
While answering questions, Ghazi yelled out that he was his friend, music director and creator of Spotify’s famous playlists. wrapped caviar Tsumabasa. Basa closed the final minutes of the music panel by talking about his work journey and the story behind his famous name. wrapped caviar.
“Find your way. Find one source of connection in the industry and build your strengths, whether as an assistant or go out and market yourself. From there the doors open.” ‘ said Shammi. He closed the panel by telling the students in the audience:
“Check dm’s” in case some people want to contact him.
The day turned into a hip-hop in politics discussion with student and artist DJ K.Dimes and Baltimore rapper Shordie Shordie. As host, Prophet suggested questions centered around his recent RICO lawsuit against Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Gunna.
He asked, “Do you have to use rap lyrics as evidence in court?”
This question sparked a heated conversation among the panelists. Each panelist and prophets had the opportunity to answer the first question, and the differences of opinion created interesting conversations. The first question turned to a discussion of rap lyrics talking about violence of all kinds and what classifies it as art rather than hate speech.
“I’m change-resistant, so when and how are you going to change anything?” Shodi said in response to a question. “You say you should use the lyrics, should I say it?” he asked.
At the end of the discussion, the panelists agreed they disagreed on a growing controversial topic in hip-hop.
All three panels were finished before the final performance of the day, so the students could stay and reflect on what they had learned. “I am very happy to be here today as a psychology major. It’s day.
To round out the evening, artists such as rapper Carly and singer Alex Vaughn were in attendance and performed for students at the Blackburn Center. Noticing, the artist took notice as the crowd began to fill the seats in the auditorium.
Last performer and headliner Moneymarr delivered a lively performance to close out the show. Students also took pictures after all the artists had performed and he was able to talk one-on-one with the panelists and performers of the day.
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