EP.61 Drew Dixon (Part 1)

EP.61 Drew Dixon (Part 1)

Author: REVOLT July 5, 2023 Duration: 1:14:59
Former music executive for both Def Jam and Arista Records, Drew Dixon sat down with Jazzie Belle to discuss and celebrate her accomplishments in Hip Hop & R&B. Most people are familiar with her from the HBO Max Documentary 'On The Record' where she accuses Russell Simmons of rape. But Hip Hop Journalist, Jazzie Belle wanted to use this opportunity to shed light on her accolades and contributions to the culture. Hits like Method Man's "You're All I Need" featuring Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin's "A rose is still a rose," to Whitney Houston's "Your love is my love" all were touched by the brilliant mind of Drew Dixon. In part 1 of this interview we talk about her discovering her love for Hip Hop, moving from DC to Brooklyn and befriending the likes of Biggie Smalls (She shares a few amazing B.I.G stories), to dating singer D'Angelo, to landing her dream job as A&R at Def Jam Records, to being the mastermind behind turning an interlude to a full length record that turned out to be a Grammy Award Winning single plus a lot MORE! Make sure to follow us and support: @DearDrewDixon @JazzieBelleTV @WomeninHipHop websites: womeninhiphop.com jazziebelletv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women in Hip Hop Podcasts from REVOLT moves beyond the spotlight to explore the real stories of women shaping the culture. Host Jazzie Belle creates a space that feels more like a necessary conversation than a formal interview, focusing on the importance of amplifying voices and building confidence. This podcast delves into the behind-the-scenes realities of navigating a male-dominated industry, offering honest talk about what it truly means to be a boss. Listeners hear from a powerful roster of guests, including icons and innovators like Roxanne Shante, Rapsody, Latto, and Gangsta Boo, who share their journeys, strategies, and resilience. Each episode uses hip hop as a lens to discuss broader themes of self-sufficiency and empowerment, aiming to inspire not just listeners in the music world but anyone facing professional challenges. The discussions are candid, focusing on the deals, decisions, and daily grit that define success on their own terms. Tune in for a series that champions the queens building the legacy and future of the genre, one authentic story at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 80

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EP.39 April Walker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:32
April Walker is a fashion game-changer and culture creator that inspired a lane helping to create a multi-billion dollar industry coined today as streetwear through her brand, Walker Wear. As the first woman in this lane…
EP.38 Sha Rock pt. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:07
Sha Rock, The Mother of rap sits, down w/ Jazzie Belle to discuss the inception of hip hop and how she became the 1st female mc to rock the mic w/ the funky four + 1. She also tells us about their iconic performance on S…
EP.37 Sha Rock pt.1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:54
Sha Rock, The Mother of rap sits, down w/ Jazzie Belle to discuss the inception of hip hop and how she became the 1st female mc to rock the mic w/ the funky four + 1. She also tells us about their iconic performance on S…
EP.36 Clover Hope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:38
Writer extraordinaire Clover Hope has been the master pen behind some of hip-hop’s hottest cover stories. From interning at Vibe Magazine to co-writing for Beyonce on Black is King, This Brooklyn born, Queens raised nati…
EP.35 Fashion Icon Misa Hylton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:05
To kick off Woman's Month right, we're highlighting the amazing work of a Fashion Icon! Misa Hylton has always been a prevalent, yet private presence in Hip Hop. Now, with nearly three decades of influence under her belt…
EP.34 Mulatto "Queen of the Souf" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:08
From making history as Atlanta's first solo female rapper to go gold to having her 1st hit-record to make the Billboard Hot 100, 2020 has been a major year for Mulatto. So of course we had to crown her as The Trailblazer…
EP.33 Kamaiyah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:41
We caught up with "The Queen of the West!" to check in and see how's she's holding up mentally during this pandemic. We discussed and dissected songs on her latest EP "Got it Made." We also talked about the importance of…
EP.32  Saweetie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:37
Saweetie talks her musical influences, Pretty B.i.t.c.h Music, her relationship with Quavo and she gives advice to women when entering a new relationship. Follow us:@womeninhiphop@saweetie@jazziebelletv@vibemagazine Wome…
EP.31 Rapsody [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:19
In a new edition to WIHH tilted "Under the Marquee w/ Jazzie Belle TV." We caught up with 3x Grammy Nominated Artist Rapsody at The El Rey Theater in Los Angeles to discuss her latest album Eve, her humble beginnings and…
EP.30 Young Devyn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:42
Trinidadian born and Brooklyn raised artist Young Devyn raised to fame first in the soca music world at he age of 7. After hearing acts like Nicki Minaj, Jay Z and Meek Mill, she decided to take hip hop seriously. Known…