The Notable Influencers * Listed in No Specific Order of Importance
Devyne Stephens
Devyne Stephens has long been the secret weapon behind Konvict Muzik. The credited with discovering and signing Akon, has helped the superstar turn the label into one of the strongest in the industry. Stephens has used his success... Read More
Marshall "Eminem" Mathers
Eminem once again ascended to the pinnacle of hip-hop in 2010, scoring a monster hit with his seventh solo album, Recovery. With two singles reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the album sales of 2.86 million... Read More
J Prince
A businessman and humanitarian, J Prince has worked for 20 years to elevate Houston’s hip hop scene. The CEO & founder of Rap-A-Lot Records has remained a pivotal figure in bringing Texas-based hip hop to the masses... Read More
Harvey Levin
TMZ has become the foremost authority in celebrity gossip and scandal, and that's all due to the vision of Harry Levin. The website has been around for a number of years, but in the past year, Levin has guided his brand in such... Read More
Terius "The-Dream" Nash
Terius Youngdell Nash, better known as 'The-Dream,' is one of music's most successful singer songwriter and producers. Releasing a chart-topping album in 2009 Love Vs. Money, which debuted #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and... Read More
Angie Martinez
A voice of New York hip hop radio, Angie Martinez has been one of the most recognized hip hop DJs during her entire tenure at New York City's legendary Hot 97 station. She's interviewed some of hip hop and pop's biggest names,... Read More
"Fab 5 Freddy" Brathwaite
Fab 5 Freddy has been an influencer of hip hop culture since it's very beginnings. As one of the first grafitti artists to obtain fame, Freddy helped push hip hop into the national consciousness in the late 70s and early 80s via party... Read More
Nasir "Nas" Jones
Nas is one of hip hop's most respected artists. More than fifteen years removed from his debut album, the Queensbridge MC is still one of the genre's more credible and articulate artists, writing songs with a strong sense... Read More
Sylvia Rhone
A true industry veteran, Sylvia Rhone is a force in the music business who's earned her success over 30+ years of experience. As president of Universal/Motown, she leads a giant powerhouse. Starting in music in 1974, Rhone... Read More
Patrick "9th Wonder" Douthit
th Wonder is one of the most sought-after producers in hip hop. The North Carolina product earned his reputation in the early 2000s with beloved alt-rap duo Little Brother, and crafted classic tracks for Jay-Z... Read More
