DJ Myme recently spoke to one of the Legends in the game, a certain Mr Russell Simmons, co founded of Def Jam . The pair had a chin-wag about The PeaceKeepers Global Initiative project that Russell is part of. The PeaceKeepers Global Initiative is a pro active initiative set up to stop gun and sensless violence and to promote peace and to work with the communities, increasing peace. Supported by Russell Simmons, […]
Yasiin Bey, Nas, Russell Simmons, Diamond D, Cormega, Junia T, Kamanchi Sly - are all in this episode of Weekly Wind-Up 42, hosted by Shante Hudson. We're here with our 42nd weekly news show. And in this weeks show Shante delivers you the following news: Yassin Bey feelings on recent killings by the police force on Black individuals, Nas and Russell Simmons show their support in the protests in New […]
Not strictly hip hop related per se, but you have to admire Russell Simmons for his passion and hunger to make changes and break through traditional boundaries. Mr. Simmons just announced his very soon to be launched "All Def Digital" YouTube network. A.D.D (clever use of the acronym), will showcase talented music, film and video folk, that don't feel the need to conform to the norm. Basically, it's a place […]
Def Jam co-founder/business mogul Russell Simmons has been an avid supporter of Occupy Wall Street supporter and participant since the movement's beginnings last September. He recently Tweeted in response to Jay-Z's recent criticisms of OWS in a New York Times interview. Now, at Global Grind, Simmons has posted an Op-Ed in response to Jay's statements. In a piece titled "Jay-Z Is Right 99 Times, But This Ain't One", Simmons explains […]
