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11/12/2025
On Monday, I had the honor and pleasure of speaking to one of Professor 's media writing classes at the .
Carlton is a legend in hip hop journalism so his students are blessed to have him. I was asked to speak about how my background as a journalist has impacted my current work as a publicist. I am happy to see that My Brother also spoke to his students.
Carlton also shared that I was the first editor of a national hip hop mag (Rap Sheet) to give him a writing assignment. This had to be in 1996. I always loved his work and working with him in general.
10/25/2025
The new trailer for "Beat Street: Where Are They Now?" docuseries has made the trending list on 🥳.
See the article on the series about the 1984 hip hop classic film and watch the trailer featuring Nas.
Ever wonder what happened to , , and Guy Davis from 1984 hip hop classic film "Beat Street"? has interviewed 19 original cast members for the "Beat Street: Where Are They Now?" docuseries, executive produced by of The New York City Breakers.
Nas, who was inspired by the film, appears in the new trailer. Watch below and also check out an article by The Source magazine (https://lnkd.in/ggWzN2AP).
Thank you, The Source Magazine, for the coverage of "Beat Street: Where Are They Now?" Three-Part Docuseries by Reel Sung Productions.
Watch the new trailer featuring Nas.
Nas To Appear In New ‘Beat Street: Where Are They Now?’ Three-Part Docuseries
Nas To Appear In New ‘Beat Street: Where Are They Now?’ Three-Part Docuseries Nas To Appear In ‘Beat Street: Where Are They Now?’ Docuseries
06/29/2025
Congratulations to founders Brian Ware and Jayton Harps , Executive Director Elizabeth Cotton-Harps , and team, for an incredible kick-off of the 5th Annual BELL Business and Government Contracting Summit at .
BELL is excited to host their 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit on Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th. This FREE, two-day event is designed to support startup entrepreneurs and established small business owners in navigating the government contracting process. Held at the prestigious UC San Diego Park & Market in downtown San Diego, this summit offers an invaluable platform for learning and networking.
See ,
And CEO, deliver evening keynote speech on Friday at 4.
Along with workshops on government contracting, business development, and finances, the event will contain panels, a pitch competition with cash prizes, a Friday evening mixer, and raffles.
Be sure to RSVP for FREE.
Type "BELL" in the comments for registration link.
05/19/2025
In remembering human rights activist Malcolm X, whose 100th birthday is today, May 19, GRAMMY-nominated poet and writer interviews Malcolm X filmmaker for 's May 23, 2025, cover story available both digitally and on newsstands as a collector’s item.
Watch Lisane Basquiat of Shaping Freedom offer tips on avoiding with Raoul Martinez of FOX 5 San Diego.
Lisane Basquiat, Host of Shaping Freedom Podcast, gives tips on self care and beating the burnout.
08/07/2024
Watch Lisane Basquiat Shaping Freedom's interview today at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET with Shameika Rhymes on her podcast on BlackDoctor.org. They will discuss .
Peace and blessings! With all happening in AMERICA, I have decided to do my new JUNETEENTH program in a very different way, per the attached flyer. This is happening in my hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey, FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 21, 7pm, at White Eagle Hall in DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY. FREE, all people are welcome, it will be accessible to all, including the differently-abled/disabled. Please share with others. And also respectfully asking everyone to please register to guarantee your seat(s), AT THIS LINK: jctcenter.org
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Billy Johnson, Jr. founded Media & Repertoire in 2016. The digital public relations agency offers media placement, content creation, strategy, coaching and social media services for clients.
Media & Repertoire’s clients have included Flavor Flav, Long Beach Indie International Film, Media & Music Festival, Wil Power Integrated Marketing, Band of Vices Art Gallery, Marlon Blue, Derek Minor, FREEWIFI, and others. In 2018, Media & Repertoire produced #NoStigmasAllowed Everyone Deserves Mental Wellness, a three-part youth mental health series funded by a mini grant from California Mental Health Services Authority and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Media & Repertoire has secured coverage in/on the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone, ADWEEK, Hot 97, XXL, 2DOPEBOYZ, AllHipHop, HipHopDX, KFI, WSVN, LA Weekly, OC Weekly and Orange County Register.
Billy, who holds a B.A. in Public Relations and Professional Writing from California State University, San Bernardino, brings to M&R more than 18 years experience as a senior editor for Yahoo Music as well as contributing writer and reporter roles for Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter and Vibe, among other outlets. Billy began his career in entertainment journalism in 1989 when at 19 he began writing the fan club newsletter for J.J. Fad, the Grammy-nominated female rap group signed to Ruthless Records. The following year, he became the production assistant at the Riverside Black Voice News where he advanced to Entertainment Editor and Editor in Chief. In 1994, he was hired as Managing Editor for Rap Sheet Newspaper where he worked until joining LAUNCH in 1998, two years before it was acquired by Yahoo.
As a spokesperson, Billy has appeared on CBS, BBC, FOX, TV One, VH1, CNN, ABC and KFI. He has also co-produced content for co-branded partnerships with Pepsi, Grammys, iHeartRadio, Live Nation, Spotify, and American Music Awards.
