Category Archive: Lifestyle

Femi Fadugba: Quantum Leap

“With Netflix bringing the film adaptation to audiences around the world, I’m excited about the impact the story can have,” said Author and Quantum Physicist Femi Fadugba. “The Upper World,” is a science fiction novel that the 34-year-old author penned and had published in 2021. The book’s success and acclaim have made Fadugba’s popularity take off. Soon after the book was picked up by Netflix to become a movie, Daniel Kaluuya’s name was attached to it; and Fadugba’s popularity skyrocketed. 

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Isaac Hayes III: A Growing Fanbase

Isaac Hayes III is a man of many hats, much like his late father, Isaac Hayes Jr. The 36-year-old Atlanta native and founder of the social media app Fanbase shares a couple of the same job interests as his dad. Hayes III, like his father, did find early success in music. As time progressed, his focus shifted to helping others gain ownership of their content. A conversation with the elder Hayes helped him realize the unfairness so many artists experience within the music industry, as well as the latest wave of content creators on social media platforms. 

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Steven Victor: Discovering Breakout Artists

Steven Victor sees the music industry as more than just a numbers game. In the world of Spotify streams and YouTube views, he needs to see the artist as more than just their statistics. 

As Def Jam’s executive vice president and head of A&R (Artists and Repertoire), Victor is always on the lookout for new talent. He oversees a staff of 20 people responsible for A&R.  Together, they’re in charge of the task of finding each new breakout artist the label signs. 

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