We talk to Emmy award winning musical director and bass player Rickey Minor about his story and journey from a young boy, raised in the projects, to a successful musician and highly respected and sought after musical director, composer and producer in Hollywood. Rickey has worked with an extensive list of world renowned artists including Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Beyonce, Elton John, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys. His television credits include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, American Idol, Kennedy Center Honors, Superbowl and more. Prepare yourself for lots of wisdom, laughter and life lessons.
What you will hear
Kennedy Center Honors and Taking The Stage,: African American Music and Stories that Changed America.
Rickey’s upbringing, his love for music and the motivation it created.
Jermaine Jackson's influence.
The influence of Rickey’s upbringing on his ambition, motivation, integrity and focus.
Navigating relationships, work or otherwise. Defining your role in a relationship.
Young Rickey vs current Rickey understanding your purpose, growing, learning, and importance of self love.
Insecurities and preparation. Getting rid of doubt, worry and fear.
Self care, self love, self appreciation, self assessment, no judgement.
The power of music and the gravitational pull of ambition, goals and action.
From a math and science scholar to a full time musician.
Quotes
“We are perfectly imperfect, we all have some things we have to overcome.”
“It’s not where you come from, it’s where you are going.”
“If you tell your grandmother, “you’re lying”, look to swallow all the teeth that you have left.”
“Don’t do wrong, while you’re doing wrong.”
“You know that jail is full of people that didn’t think they were going to get caught.”
“There is a reason why things have to end, so that there can be new beginnings.”
“Advice is what you ask when you already know the answer but wish you didn’t.”
“There are no losses, only lessons.”
“Everyone is worth your time, not everybody is ready for it.”
“There’s no job more important to me than taking care of myself and respect.”
“Kindness will take you further than honey.”
“I am living my purpose when I’m my best authentic self.”
“What people think of me is none of my business.”
“Insecurity is a daily thing.”
“I’m not great because of all the winning shots and baskets I made, I’m great because of the shots I missed.” -Michael Jordan
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
“It’s important to keep the things that inspire you close.”
“What you are seeking is seeking you.” -Rumi
“Each moment leads to the next moment. You are the connector.”
Mentioned
The Jackson: An American Dream Film
There’s no Traffic on the Extra Mile
Gangsta’s Paradise
Stevie Wonder
Herbert Anderson Quartet
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Nolan Shaheed
Bongo Brown
Whitney Houston
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