by Patrick Ganino | Jun 14, 2018 | Food, Uncategorized
On New Year’s Day in 1997, hip hop icon Russell Simmons made a life altering decision: He cut all animal products from his diet and embraced veganism. For Simmons, the change to a vegan diet began with his spiritual journey into the world of meditation and yoga....
by Patrick Ganino | Sep 1, 2016 | Throwback Thursday
Hailing from Long Island, NY, EPMD’s first album, Strictly Business, appeared in 1988 and featured the underground hit “Strictly Business,” which sampled Eric Clapton’s version of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff.” Many critics cite this first album as the group’s...
by Patrick Ganino | Aug 31, 2016 | Throwback Thursday
Russell “Rush” Simmons is the Beastie Boys first manager and the person responsible for signing them to Def Jam Records. In 1984, Simmons and Rick Rubin established Def Jam Records. Earning early hits with LL Cool J, the two were able to increase Def...
by Patrick Ganino | Aug 31, 2016 | Entertainment
Ever wonder about the beginning of DEF JAM RECORDINGS?? Where artists like the Beastie Boys, RUN D.M.C. and LL Cool J came from?? Check out this awesome piece from ROLLING STONE’s youtube channel…all about the early days of DEF JAM! Rick Rubin returns to...
by Patrick Ganino | Aug 31, 2016 | Finance
Russell Simmons’ advice for starting a business: Sell what you love Want to launch a business but not sure where to start? Russell Simmons recommends thinking about what you wish you could buy that isn’t currently available. “Entrepreneurship is...