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17 Black Music Producers to Honor for Black Music Month

ABOVE: Aretha Franklin Berry Gordy June is Black Music Month and many of the most notable cultural hitmakers are being recognized for their timeless contributions. Listed below are 17 Black producers who have advanced Black music, per Black Information Network. This list has been edited/condensed. Teddy Riley: The New Jack Swing sub-genre creator, Teddy Riley, […]
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ABOVE: Aretha Franklin

Berry Gordy

June is Black Music Month and many of the most notable cultural hitmakers are being recognized for their timeless contributions.

Listed below are 17 Black producers who have advanced Black music, per Black Information Network. This list has been edited/condensed.

Teddy Riley: The New Jack Swing sub-genre creator, Teddy Riley, has produced music for several legends, including Michael Jackson, Doug E. Fresh, Keith Sweat, Heavy D & The Boyz, and so many more.

Pharrell Williams: In the early 1990s, Pharrell formed The Neptunes with his close friend Chad Hugo before becoming the lead vocalist for N.E.R.D. in 1999. The Virginia Beach native released his solo album, In My Mind, in 2006 and has produced hits for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, and so many more.

Sylvia Robinson

Berry Gordy: The Motown Records founder is credited with launching an entire era of music that laid the blueprint for Black musicians and artists for generations.

Aretha Franklin: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, helped pave the way for Black women in music through her business-savvy artistic vision.

Sylvia Robinson: Singer and record label founder Sylvia Robinson is credited with creating the very first rap single, Rapper’s Delight.

Rodney Jerkins (AKA DarkChild): He’s worked with Destiny’s Child, Toni Braxton, Brandy, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and many more. In 2001, Jerkins won the Grammy for Best R&B Song for “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys.

Timbaland: An epic figure in hip-hop and R&B production, Timbaland has helped shape the sounds of Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Coldplay, and more.

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott: The icon has produced her own hits like “Work It” and “Get Ur Freak On.” The star also discovered and produced for acts like 702 and was a huge influence on Aaliyah’s sound, much like her fellow Virginia Beach native Timbaland.

Quincy Jones: At 88 years old, music legend Quincy Jones has worked for decades, changing the music industry one hit single and album at a time. In 1982, Jones produced Michael Jackson’s Thriller album before going on to make several more major marks in music history.

Mike Will: The Marietta, Georgia native helped bring Southern trap sounds to the charts and gave us some instant classic hits.

Quincy Jones

Mustard: DJ- producer and LA native Mustard’s breakout came in 2011 with Tyga’s “Rack City” anthem. Since then, the record exec has delivered three solo albums and hits for Roddy Rich, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz, the late Nipsey Hussle, and many more.

Zaytoven (AKA Zaytoven): He’s worked with Gucci Mane, Usher, Future, and Lecrae, and is credited for helping to bring the trap sound of the South worldwide.

Metro Boomin: The St. Louis native rose to prominence during the last decade and soon became a trusted figure in hip-hop. He’s worked with shaping the sound of rappers like Future while delivering collabs with 21 Savage, Drake, Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

Mannie Fresh: New Orleans native DJ, producer, and rapper Mannie Fresh has delivered classics since the 1990s. The Cash Money Records producer helped bring the bounce sound to the global airwaves.

9th Wonder: Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder has created hits for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, and more.

Salaam Remi: Known for a reggae influence, producer, and Queens, New York native Salaam Remi is known for his creations with Nas, Amy Winehouse, Fugees, and Miguel, and Black Thought.

Sonny Digital: Atlanta native Sonny Digital broke out in 2011 with YC’s hit single “Racks.” Since then, the producer has delivered hits like “Tuesday,” 2Chainz’s “Birthday Song” and the XXL Freshman Cyphers in 2017 and 2018.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

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He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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