Off The Record With Georgette Pierre

According to statistics, about 87% of children can not read. What is or who is to blame for this high number? How do we close the achievement gap and have our kids operating at higher reading levels? My guest co-host, Lady Spyce, and I tackle these questions one by one with educator and organization leader, Ms. Shanda. Bring your questions and concerns.

Rapsody, first lady of Jamla (producer 9th Wonder's label imprint) and Kooley High, has been repping for the ladies since day one. If you haven't heard her yet, go to her Myspace page immediately (rapsodymusic). She joins me to discuss her lyrical prowess, "a man's world", and Return of the B-Girl.

Tab One, who is also part of the hip-hop group Kooley High, stops by to talk about his mixtape "The Tabloids", his music video dropping, and the future of hip-hop in his eyes.

Busting on the scene with his latest single "Champagne Spillin", Carlos St. John catches up with me to discuss his "story", his lyrical attitude, and why he's the future of music.

Charlie Smarts, of NC-bred hip-hop group Kooley High, joins me to discuss his mixtape F'alex, how it feels to "put on for his city", and why he's here to stay.

Renaissance musician, singer, and songwriter Georgia Anne Muldrow stops by Brn Skn Speaks radio on her tour. Tune in to hear what she's currently working on and why she continues to challenge the norm as an artist. Listen to the edited interview at www.soundcloud.com/brnskn.

Dr.Marco Clark, from Broken Promise Schools, joins me to discuss the "troubled" educational system, how it affects the black community, and solutions to challenge the status quo results in the public school system

Author, social-political activist, entertainment entrepreneur, Janks Morton, will join me to discuss his new book "Why He Hates You" and his views on black men in America

Tune into the first series of my artist spotlight segment when I catch up with Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede of Camp Lo as we talk music, album, tours, and life. 

Snapshot view of the current and future state of music. Hear Skillz sound off along with DJ/Producer Statik Selektah, Gazelle from E1 (formerly Koch Records), Producer Baby Paul (CEO of Divine Order Ent).

discussing ways to build your brand in the entertainment industry by creating your own opportunity. Special guests will discuss their experiences with starting their own company/building their brand.