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HOT 97 Podcast ProjectStreet Soldiers w/ Lisa Evers - Celebrating Black Trailblazers (2/25/24)Journalist Lisa Evers speaks with Datwon Thomas, Dr. Brian Harper, and Majora Carter to celebrate Black Trailblazers! New episodes every Sunday on HOT 97 and the podcast drops every Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-2747 min
The CEO Show with Dame DashDame Dash Exposes Jay-Z's Biggest Secrets, Talks Reconciliation & Supporting 'YeJoin Dame Dash and host Datwon Thomas, the Editor-In-Chief of VIBE Magazine and Vice President of Cultural Media for MRC, on "The CEO Show" for an enlightening conversation filled with industry insights. Dame shares candid revelations about his history with Jay-Z, his time supporting Kanye West during 'Ye's most challenging moments, and his interactions with music moguls like Jimmy Iovine and L.A. Reid. With Datwon's expert probing, delve deep into the intricacies of the music business, behind-the-scenes tales, and more. This episode offers a unique journey through the world of hip-hop and the music industry.2023-10-1654 min
Culture Raises USDATWON THOMAS - Moving Culture Forward Through Hip-HopDatwon Thomas is a seasoned Hip-Hop journalist with no shortage of wisdom to share. Tune in as Datwon speaks on the impact of hip-hops early pioneers had on making the genre a mainstream mainstay, and the lessons we can apply from business growth to enriching our values as a collective.
2023-06-2959 min
Win Big with Clinton Sparks: An advanced audio experienceWin Big With Clinton Sparks | Official Trailer “An entertaining mix of Jimmy Fallon meets Gary Vee and Ted Talk all in one show” -Datwon Thomas (Editor-in-Chief, Vibe Magazine) WIN BIG is the show that will teach you how to succeed and achieve your goals with practical advice and actionable steps given through entertaining stories and conversations with Clinton and his guests. Guests include successful artists, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and fascinating people who have blazed their own trail or dominated in their field. Clinton Sparks is a Grammy nominated and platinum producer, songwriter, and DJ responsible for selling over 75 million records. He’s an author, Entreprenuer, and has been in...2023-03-0601 min
The Vault: Classic Music Reviews PodcastThe Year That Was...1998B. Cox looks back at the year that was 1998. As the United States and the world had the new millennium within eye sight, there were uncertain times in the world politically and socially. Admist all the turmoil and uncertainty, the year delivered one of the best combined critical and commercial years for both hip-hop and R&B.Musically, the year succeed on many fronts as far as radio hits and explosive sales numbers as well as underground success and notoriety beyond the fringes. It also marked a year of balance that hardcore and rugged rap, feel good...2023-01-0926 min
The Great Unfamous(#15) Selwyn Seyfu Hinds: Be The God Of Your Own Universe (Pt. 2)Welcome back to the Part 2 interview with Selwyn Seyfu Hinds -- a master creator who developed everything from magazines, to books, to comics, to TV series. If you haven't listened to Part I, do that first otherwise you’ll miss amazing stories like his near-death escape from The Starlite ballroom.
Selwyn's credits are too long to list, but one of his greatest accomplishments was guiding a young, now a legendary journalist Datwon Thomas, during his early years.
He was the right person,
at the right place,
at the right time,
...2022-12-0156 min
The Great Unfamous(#14) Selwyn Seyfu Hinds: From Near-Death Escapes To Make-or-Break Pitches (Pt. 1)Selwyn Seyfu Hinds describes himself as a storyteller who believes success is a group effort. So when Datwon Thomas recalled his most influential mentor, it was Hinds who came to mind because he took an interest in the aspiring journalist when he needed it most.
He was a force Datwon admired for creating magazines, books, comics, scripts that moved people.
He was a big brother who shared the life lessons a young Black man in Brooklyn needed.
He was a sage that Datwon called … a flashlight who revealed the things he could not se...2022-12-0158 min
The Great Unfamous(#12) Datwon Thomas: The Universal ConnectorThis episode is the a-side of a conversation with Datwon Thomas, a man who who has more friends than anyone you’ve ever met.
It’s not because he’s a legend is music circles, which he is -- Editor in Chief of Vibe magazine, VP of Cultural Media for all Penske brands, which includes Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard and 30 others. He was the EIC of hip-hop’s authority DoubleXL, King magazine, Rides magazine. He's produced the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, Country Music Awards -- even Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve. He’s done it all...2022-08-151h 00
PEOPLE Every DayInside Britney’s Star-Studded Wedding and How Her Ex Crashed the PartyRebel Wilson goes IG official with her new girlfriend. Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are married, and PEOPLE’s Lanae Brody has all of the day’s details including who made the exclusive guest list. Editor & Chief of Vibe Magazine Datwon Thomas talks about Black Music Month. PEOPLE’s Brianne Tracy shares all of the Britney wedding drama, including how her ex-husband managed to crash the party. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com.Follow on Instagram:Janine Rubenstein - @janinerubeBrianne Tracy - @brianne_tracy2022-06-1025 min
The Donnie Houston PodcastThe Datwon Thomas & Adell Henderson EpisodeDatwon Thomas and Adell Henderson are two legends when it comes to journalism. In this interview with Donnie Houston, Datwon and Adell run down their journey into journalism, which eventually led to them both being at VIBE before creating the classic KING Magazine, which was a staple in Hip Hop culture for it's entire run as a publication. They also talk classic moments from the KING days with Tyra Banks, Free from 106 & Park, this year being the 20 year anniversary and a lot more.2022-05-081h 02
Choppin It Up PodcastChoppin It Up w/ The Conduit: S4 Episode 2: Datwon Thomas“Choppin It Up…” SZN 4 Ep 2 Special Guest: EIC @ VIBE MAGAZINE , Brand Owner TWNTY TWO, The LEGEND DATWON THOMAS! We chopped it up about his early travels as an Air Force kid living in Japan & New Mexico through his formative years. His love for writing & going to the journalistic side of Hip Hop. His time at XXL MAGAZINE & the creation of the FRESHMAN covers to creating the mens lifestyle mag KING Magazine. Being the now EIC at VIBE plus so much more! Tap In ‼️Visuals on Podcasts on VEVO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7odV2qUH…0uO4N4Ew0eiMTeexPFollow Us:Website...2022-02-2458 min
JUST GLO PODCASTrise to fame video vixen model/ to IG model influencerGloria velez talks to datwon thomas & adell henderson about the rise to fame in the era of vixen days compared opposed to now IG models .... They shared stories of working with gloria. as well the change in hiphop from music, magazines, social media etc...2021-10-261h 23
Music PopcastMiss the Old Kanye? Try the New Kanye.West has always been dreaming big, speaking loudly, courting controversy and channeling all of that into music. But one thing has changed. Guests: Vibe's Datwon Thomas and The Ringer's Justin Charity.2021-09-071h 02
PopcastMiss the Old Kanye? Try the New Kanye.West has always been dreaming big, speaking loudly, courting controversy and channeling all of that into music. But one thing has changed. Guests: Vibe's Datwon Thomas and The Ringer's Justin Charity.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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KING: Crown JewelsReagan Gomez: Child Star to Sex Symbol, Black Twitter & Soccer Mom LifeThis episode we have brilliant Actress, Writer/Director of the Gotham nominated show, #Surviving and the #reaganomicspodcast, Reagan Gomez. From playing Zaria Peterson on 'The Parent 'Hood' to Roberta Tubbs on 'The Cleveland Show' to Chantal Williams on 'Queen Sugar,' our girl gets busy! Learn more about what new projects she's writing, producing and directing.2021-02-241h 04KING: Crown JewelsMelyssa Ford talking Video Model Dominance, Favorite Shoots, Depression & GrowthOur great friend Melyssa Ford is a three time KING Magazine cover model, the greatest Video Vixen of all-time and the undisputed Curve Queen of the world. She on the show talking about how she became Hip-Hop/R&B's top video vixen, the power of saying no, dealing with depression and experiencing growth. Melyssa hosts the 'Black Report' on Fox Soul, as well as the 'I’m Here For The Food' podcast.2021-02-032h 15KING: Crown JewelsJournalist Shaheem Reid on Industry Come Up with Dave Chappelle, Kim Kardashian & Busta RhymesOur brother/legendary journalist Shaheem Reid popped in to talk about his iconic career path which includes amazing stints at VIBE Magazine & MTV News, classic experiences with Dave Chappelle, Kim Kardashian and Rick Ross, and how he's going platinum these days with Busta Rhymes as the President of The Conglomerate Entertainment. Catch him interviewing the greats every week as host of #TheWalkthrough on BehindTheRhyme via Twitch.2020-12-241h 43
Audio Meds PodcastAudio Meds Podcast DOSE25 w/ Nashville recording artist Gee SlabIn this DOSE of Audio Meds, Nashville Hip-Hop ambassador and recording artist Gee Slab stops by to speak on his latest project No Signal , New visuals , teaming up with EIC of Vibe Magazine Datwon Thomas to release the Tenn Toes Down compilation full of only TN artist and of course we test his Hip-Hop knowledge at some street smarts trivia!2020-12-1057 minKING: Crown JewelsLeila Arcieri on KING's 1st Cover Shoot, Howard Stern, and Surviving Me Too MomentsThe very first KING Magazine cover model Leila Arcieri blessed us with her presence and talked about starring in Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing" music video, Howard Stern being such a nice guy, finding a cure for diabetes and how she missed out on acting opportunities by resisting 'Me Too' propositions. These days the self proclaimed 'Sugar Mama' is the Founder & President of STIR Sweetener, the first all natural sugar replacement that’s actually good for you! Stir has 33% fewer calories per serving. Explore more benefits at http://stirsweetener.com.2020-12-0955 minKING: Crown JewelsD. Woods on Learning Nothing from Diddy, Danity Kane Drama, Favorite KING ModelsSinger/Actress/Dancer D. Woods stopped by to give us the real on her challenging Making the Band experience with Diddy, why she doesn't rock with her Danity Kane bandmates, and her controversial KING Magazine cover. Download D's new single "Call It Quits," also catch her acting in the UMC dramedy 'Stuck With You,' and then download her new single "Call It Quits" again!!!2020-12-021h 14
PoPolitickinEpisode 498 - Rhymrcka @rhymrckaIn this episode of Po Politickin, we politick with Rhymrcka.he Artist/Producer/Graph Designer/DigitalFilm Maker/Writer Multi-Creative also known by the Infamous RHYMERECKA aka RHYMRCKA of the classic Tony Touch Tape 50: 50 Emcees Mixtape Freestyle banger with Cappadonna. Lyrical Pioneer and Original Nexx Level click member. Who changed how Emcees rhymed by Inventing the Flow known around the world knows as “Broken Language" performed by Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigga tha Gambler. Also Featuring on the underground classic "Hustler's Theme Remix", "Hitman for Hire pt. 2", "Blowin up spots". After years on hiatus, having to st...2020-12-0147 min
Po PolitickinEpisode 498 - Rhymrcka @rhymrckaIn this episode of Po Politickin, we politick with Rhymrcka.he Artist/Producer/Graph Designer/DigitalFilm Maker/Writer Multi-Creative also known by the Infamous RHYMERECKA aka RHYMRCKA of the classic Tony Touch Tape 50: 50 Emcees Mixtape Freestyle banger with Cappadonna. Lyrical Pioneer and Original Nexx Level click member. Who changed how Emcees rhymed by Inventing the Flow known around the world knows as "Broken Language" performed by Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigga tha Gambler. Also Featuring on the underground classic "Hustler's Theme Remix", "Hitman for Hire pt. 2", "Blowin up spots". After years on hiatus, having to...2020-12-0147 minKING: Crown JewelsScenario featuring Ben Osborne & Patricia DeLucaDope insider talk with more KING Magazine founding editors, Ben Osborne & Patricia DeLuca, discussing the premiere issue coming together, exceeding expectations, and how we pulled it off being so young.2020-11-2759 minKING: Crown JewelsFDT Featuring Claudia JordanFox Soul & VH1 media personality Claudia Jordan came through to talk about being featured in the premiere issue of KING Magazine, her experience on The Price is Right, and why she stopped being friends with Donald Trump.2020-11-251h 06KING: Crown JewelsKingdom ComeD & A give up the goods on how the KING Magazine preview issue came together, how 25-year-old Datwon sealed the deal to get the mag greenlit after initially being rejected, and why Adell originally didn't want anything to do with the brand. The journey includes exclusive stories on VIBE, XXL, making money moves with Puff Daddy, Freaknik, and riding horses with Pimp C's son.2020-11-181h 37KING: Crown JewelsCreepin On Ah Come UpDatwon and Adell cover a lot of gems in this final orgin story episode of how the cultural blueprint of KING came to be.2020-11-111h 15KING: Crown JewelsHumble BeginningsDatwon and Adell kick off the first episode with childhood experiences that developed the mindset of what would evolve into the KING Magazine mentality.2020-11-0556 minKING: Crown JewelsKing's Royal Court TeaserKING Magazine editors Datwon and Adell tease why they decided to start the new KING's Royal Court podcast series, and what to expect.2020-11-0100 min
Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop PodcastRob MarkmanJoining us for a campfire-style connect is Rob Markman from Genius! Rob has a storied history in the game and in this episode, he talks about his relationship with Sway and Datwon Thomas, hearing his name on records by Logic and Royce Da 5'9" and what irks him about Hip Hop Twitter. He even provides some exclusive insight into Genius' content strategy. Release the brainstorm - the knowledge in this episode will make your brain warm. Follow Sumit 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle 💥 Twitter: https://twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Fo...2020-10-061h 14
Real Black NewsDatwon Thomas, Editor-in-Chief, Vibe MagazineEpisode 91 of Real Black News features the Editor-in-Chief of VIBE Magazine, Datwon Thomas, on Nick Cannon’s drama, the dying state of Black media, Covid-19, and the top 5 empowering Black news stories of the week. Topics include reparations, The March on Washington, Zimbabwe business growth, ongoing protests, and the Black med student teaching doctors how to spot symptoms of illness on Black skin.2020-07-191h 15
Def Jam RecordingsBOBO Talks x Datwon Thomas (VIBE Magazine & MRC/Media)2020-07-031h 06
Day 1 RadioBlack Media, Giving Back and Staying Solid w/Datwon ThomasThis week Day 1 Radio catches up with media veteran and current Editor-In-Chief of VIBE Datwon Thomas to talk about the role of Black members of the media in days like this and the overall experience of being a Black journalist and editor in a field where things change on a daily basis. Listen as Datwon paints a picture of this journey through stories and forward-thinking ideas as only an OG like himself could. 4:30- The Vibe EIC talks about what he feels is his primary responsibility is right now as a leading creator in Black media. Among them are co...2020-06-2651 min
PowerMove Makers - NEW INTERVIEWS EVERY TUESDAY 2 PM ESTHIP HOP CULTURE CURATOR - DATWON THOMAS, EXECUTIVE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, VIBE MAGAZINEKnown as Hip Hop's culture curator, Brooklyn native Datwon Thomas, currently Vice President of Cultural Media at Vibe, takes the audience through his journey from an Intern at Vibe, to VP, and all his accomplishments in-between.
King Magazine, XXL Freshman Class, and the iconic "A Great Day in Harlem" photo with over 270 rappers were all the brainchild of Datwon Thomas. His perspective and approach to business and life, are the clear reasons why he's a PowerMove Maker.
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YOUTUBE | www.PowerMovesPrez.com/youtu...2020-06-091h 18
I'm Here for The FoodKing For a Day Ft. Datwon Thomas, Adell Henderson and Shaka SenghorHave you ever met someone who, after speaking to them, you’ve realized it was almost predestined for you to meet? That your lives have seemingly been running a parallel course for years up until that moment? Intersectionality is a common theme in all of our lives and on today’s episode, Melyssa walks down memory lane with the editors of King Magazine and discusses the cultural impact the magazine had on young black men and the world. Joining them is Shaka Senghor, who speaks from the perspective of a young man in prison during King’s heyday, and how fo...2020-04-141h 16
Faith GRIND Inspire PodcastEpisode 80- A Conversation with VIBE Editor in Chief, Datwon ThomasThis week Jean sat down with the one and only Datwon Thomas, Editor in Chief of VIBE Magazine and Brand Owner of Twnty-Two.com. Datwon opens up about being in the Entertaintment industry and how he creates balance in his personal life. This is a must listen. Thank you for joining this week’s conversation. #Faithgrindinspire2019-12-041h 22
Juan EpJAY / The King of NY - Ep 2After Biggie’s untimely death, Jay-Z was crowned King of New York. In this week’s episode, Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg talk with those who knew Jay when he was still an up-and-comer in the 90s. Hear from Angie Martinez, Kim Osorio, DJ Clark Kent, Datwon Thomas, and Austin Williams for first-hand accounts of Jay-Z’s rise to fame.
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Juan EpJAY / The King of NY - Ep 2After Biggie’s untimely death, Jay-Z was crowned King of New York. In this week’s episode, Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg talk with those who knew Jay when he was still an up-and-comer in the 90s. Hear from Angie Martinez, Kim Osorio, DJ Clark Kent, Datwon Thomas, and Austin Williams for first-hand accounts of Jay-Z’s rise to fame.
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The Brew PodcastEpisode 98 Ft. Datwon Thomas (@Daydog)This is our first episode after we went viral with our Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list. We welcomed Datwon Thomas of Vibe magazine to get all of our feeling out about the list. Enjoy!2019-08-121h 24
The Unsung HeroesVibe Magazine & Djmoeskieno Shaft Mixtape
Take a ride on the wild side 3 generations of flavor
from Djmoeskieno & Vibe Magazine "Shaft Mixtape".
Powered By: Datwon Thomas
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Djmoeskieno Shaft Intro
Mary J. Blige Only Love
Chaka Khan "I know You"
Stevie Wonder Do I Do
Michael Jackson Startin Something
Max B ft French Montana "Hold On"
Jim Jones ft Fabolous "Nothing Lasts"
Action Bronson ft Joey BadAss "Beautiful Life"
Busta Rhymes ft Q-Tip "Thank You"
Anderson Paak "Come Down"
Dripboi Wilson "Fast Lane"
Max B ft French Montana "Don...2019-06-1356 min
A Waste Of Time with ItsTheRealBitsTheReal: Celebrity Run-InsWith over 250 episodes featuring guests from the most diverse backgrounds, most different journeys, and most hilarious stories, it's super dope to find commonalities, so we're continuing this new segment that taps into just that. It takes from our amazing catalog of A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal and fits it into a new form, perfect for your commute: BitsTheReal. Today's theme: celebrity run-ins, from Big Wos & BosNaud, The Kid Mero, Dreamville President Ib Hamad, DJ Jubilee, Vibe Editor-in-Chief Datwon Thomas, Tierra Whack and Mouse Jones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-0800 min
THE MUSIC SNOBSMedia Assassins: An Uncomfortable Look At Modern Music JournalismThis is the episode only The Music Snobs could do. In this era of music streaming, corporate interests, and brand dominance, we take an uncomfortable look at the role of music journalism in the digital age. Guest-Snob and Vibe Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas, joins us to ask some important questions. Is genuine music criticism still alive? Or are modern journalists too afraid to bite the hand that feeds them? The crew also finds time to present “All the Critics Love U”—a roundtable discussion that asks: what decision did a critic or awards show get stratospherically wrong?Specia...2019-02-211h 12
Silent Giants with Corey CambridgeEP12: Meet Datwon Thomas l The silent giant behind Vibe MagazineHey Guys!First, I want to say thank you all so much for all your support. You all are f*ckin' rockstars. I want to apologize for the lack of consistent sound quality. This is an issue I am currently addressing and I want to thank you all for sticking with me!Much love,Corey CambridgeNow on to our regular scheduled programming....In this episode we sit down with Vibe...2017-07-2400 min
A Waste of Time with Itsthereal127: Datwon ThomasThis week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome the Editor in Chief of Vibe, and Brooklyn's own Datwon Thomas to the Upper West Side! Day discusses growing up on Air Force bases in Japan and New Mexico before finishing high school back in Brooklyn alongside Junior M.A.F.I.A., trying to pass off instrumentals to Puff Daddy in the club, and interning at Vibe Magazine during their first website's infancy. Day shares stories about how XXL announced their launch to their competition, getting thrown in the deep end at XXL when most of the staff...2017-07-112h 00A Waste Of Time with ItsTheReal#127: Datwon ThomasThis week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome the Editor in Chief of Vibe, and Brooklyn's own Datwon Thomas to the Upper West Side! Day discusses growing up on Air Force bases in Japan and New Mexico before finishing high school back in Brooklyn alongside Junior M.A.F.I.A., trying to pass off instrumentals to Puff Daddy in the club, and interning at Vibe Magazine during their first website's infancy. Day shares stories about how XXL announced their launch to their competition, getting thrown in the deep end at XXL when most of the staff...2017-07-1100 min
The Premium Pete ShowEpisode 54: Datwon ThomasThis week Pete and Lissa sit down with Datwon Thomas. Datwon discusses his childhood influences, his journey into the industry, how he went from being an intern at Vibe Magazine to becoming the Editor in Chief. Creating King magazine, what it takes to succeed and more. This episode is filled with so much wisdom from a 20 year vet...
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Myleik Teele's Podcast97: Pursue Your Dreams with Reckless Abandon: Datwon ThomasJoin me for a captivating conversation with Datwon Thomas, the Editor in Chief of VIBE magazine and former EIC of KING Magazine. From being a longtime fan and discovering KING Magazine at 21 to eventually meeting and conversing with him, this podcast is a journey through admiration and inspiration. Datwon shares insights on life, answers listener questions, and reflects on his impactful career. Tune in and enjoy this episode where a fan's admiration turns into a meaningful conversation with a true industry icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-09-161h 06
Meet the AuthorThe Education of Kevin Powell: Meet the AuthorAuthor Kevin Powell discusses his new memoir, The Education of Kevin Powell, with Vibe Editor-in-Chief Datwon Thomas.2015-11-1900 min
Essence Festival Part Two on PLUS Model Radio Episode #94Chenese returns to the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans to interview some of todays hottest celebrities in music, film, and television! Part two includes interviews with Valerie Jarrett, SInbad, Dr. Steve Perry, Datwon Thomas, Laz Alonzo, Tami Roman, Shaunie O'Neal, & Evelyn Lozada (Basketball Wives), Lisa Nicholas, Committed (NBC's The Sing Off), Brian Courtney Wilson, Kevin Liles, Detrick Haddon, AJ Hammer, Suzanne Malveaux, Tina Knowles, Vashawn Mitchell, Brian White, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Diann Valentine, Deniece Williams, Isaiah Washington, and Kierra "KeKe" Sheard2011-08-021h 01