Monique Blake on taking career risks, calls from Idris Elba, and more | The Come Up
Monique Blake tells us about her experiences working alongside Swizz Beatz (Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Ruff Ryders), breaking into the music industry, and more.
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Monique Blake tells us about her experiences working alongside Swizz Beatz (Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Ruff Ryders), breaking into the music industry, and more.
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Mjeema Pickett discusses her beginnings in the music industry, how her love for curation led her to spearheading R&B and soul music at Spotify, and more.
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Artist and director Child (Big Sean, Janelle Monáe) discusses her journey, advice to other female professionals in the industry, and more.
Diana Dotel tells us about her experience working alongside Latin music's stars, the importance of mentorship, the future of music, and more.
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