https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2OA1HMb35M On the third episode of Trigger Warning with TT Torrez and Kim Osorio, TT and Kim dissect social media's role in the battle of Kendrick and Drake. Has social media made it uncool to like Drake?
NPR Louder Than A Riot Interview: My Story Unveiled
https://youtu.be/G_2_UqH97wc?si=pCd9EzUOOW8Sk_F0 A few years ago, NPR's "Louder Than A Riot" podcast approached me about doing an interview for their season focused on misogynoir. Because I was familiar with their work and respected their journalism, I agreed to do the interview. They conducted two or three interviews at their offices, reached out to a few of … Continue reading NPR Louder Than A Riot Interview: My Story Unveiled
Trigger Warning w/TT Torrez & Kim Osorio Episode 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDCVctqy1FE&t=1s On this episode of Trigger Warning, TT and I talk candidly (as always) about reality TV and more.
BET’s The Business Of Hip Hop: Artform Of Storytelling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-0mmUCFufE&t=77s One of the best short form pieces done on me! Bet's The Business Of Hip Hop series. For my interview, we talked a lot about storytelling, thus the title of this. Shout out to BET.com and Timiza and team for the execution here because they truly took my storytelling seriously. I don't think I've … Continue reading BET’s The Business Of Hip Hop: Artform Of Storytelling
Reality Revisited: “The Cast of Hustle In Brooklyn” Reunites
Reality television stirs emotions, even two years later. What is it about a camera and revealing your truth that gets so complicated. What is it about our interaction with each other that changes when the camera light is on?
While in quarantine, I asked the cast of "Hustle In Brooklyn," some of who I still speak to, to participate in a 'zoom reunion' of sorts, because I was 1. learning how to use zoom and 2. curious to see where they all were and how the experience of reality TV had affected them and their relationship with each other. Needless to say, I got more than what I expected. I chose to wait to post this because, not long after we recorded this, the world was rocked by police brutality and it seemed the wrong time to post anything other than support for the cause.
Still, I did not want the time put into this (some of the cast refused to call in...while others simply forgot) to go unnoticed.
To Be Or Not To Be…A Momager (MadameNoire)
I’ve been toying with the idea of becoming a momager. Yes, I know we all manage our kids lives, but I’m talking about a real momager. I mean, a legitimate, income-generating, business mom type of momager. Think Kris Jenner (Kardashians), Sonia Norwood (Brandy), Tina Douglas (Ashanti), Mandy Cornett (Selena Gomez), or Matthew Knowles (Beyoncé) and Joe … Continue reading To Be Or Not To Be…A Momager (MadameNoire)
Mommynoire Exclusive With Mathew Knowles: Does Your Child Have What It Takes To Be Beyonce?
Admit it. You’ve always thought your daughter was special. Whether you’ve internally blushed when you’ve seen that child pretend performing in front of the mirror, or caught a glimpse of them in your rearview looking cute while hitting that Ariana Grande high note in the backseat of your car, inside, you believe your little girl could be the next….Beyonce. Yes, I said it. The new standard for performance and entertainment excellence. Beyonce’s talent, work ethic, image and success would be the goal if you got up off your lazy, overworked behind and decided to do something about your child’s future career in Entertainment.
So where do you start? Well, you could go in a lot of different directions, but one that’s explorable would be reading Mathew Knowles’ recently released book, “The DNA Of Achievers.” True, personally you might not be a fan of what you’ve read on the gossip blogs about this man’s personal life. Still, professionally there is no denying that the secret to Beyonce’s success lies—at least somewhat—in the mind of her father.
On “The Pinkprint,” Nicki Minaj Speaks the Language Of Love (NPR)
The Pinkprint is just a record, as far as hip-hop is concerned. Nothing more, nothing less. But for Nicki Minaj, it's a career-defining moment. Even after she weathered a storm of rap critic scolds unhappy with her for completely crossing over the line she once straddled so well, the dance-pop successes of her last album, Roman Reloaded, overshadowed her artistic credibility. How would she bounce back? As Nicki well knows, hip-hop will only take it so far. Onika Maraj would be a damned fool to fill her third LP with "mixtape Nicki," no matter how many purists plead for it. That style may have gotten her the attention of Lil Wayne, but it certainly didn't earn her platinum plaques or a spot on the Super Bowl halftime show. With The Pinkprint, Nicki gives listeners the right dose of everything she's got to offer.
Raiders Of The Lost Art
Please check out the mini documentary I created and wrote titled "Raiders Of The Lost Art." It was a four part series on the making of the PRhyme album, that aired on Complex.com. http://youtu.be/xMJvdwht-CY
The Official Site of Kim Osorio 