I’m so proud to say that these promo spots for The Siwe Project were the 1st project shot at Exittheapple studios! Thank You Bassey Ikpi for taking on such an important project! Support and adv...
Please visit Baltimore’s City Paper to read Pierre’s review of Gill Scott-Heron’s The Last Holiday – the conversation with the artist we never got to have.
We were so excited by the relaunch of Ebony.com – the new site is stunning, and takes the unparalleled cultural archive that is Ebony magazine into the new millenium with up to the minute onlin...
Gregory Porter – Be Good (Lion’s Song) Official Video from pierre bennu on Vimeo. “Be Good” is the first video from Jazz singer Gregory Porter’s critically acclaimed alb...
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Finally – and just in time for Kwanzaa – the last of the 3 commercials for fictional toy “Black Moses Barbie” This mock commercial for a Black Moses Barbie toy is the 3rd ...
You all know about the special place in have in my heart for De La Soul. Imagine my excitement when the fine people at Gummysoul.com complied a series of De la / Fela mashups. enjoy* here’s the link:...
I’ve been following this guy for a while & I’m so happy to announce that he’s finally recorded an entire show. His name is Baron Vaugh the CD/mp3 is called “raised by cab...
I sound like a broken record saying the same thing so maybe if the brilliant actress Viola Davis says it some of ya’ll will listen. To those of you out there doing it…get back to work ps Mrs Davis, e...
This stellar piece was originally published at author/essayist Bernestine Singley’s blog, www.beforebarack.com. We think it’s an amazing piece and an excellent counterpoint/perspective to...
Click the pic to hear our recent interview on NPR’s Maryland Morning – we talk about film, family, and the future! (ok, not so much the future. but because of the rules of alliteration, w...
If you’re anywhere near Maryland next Wednesday check us out live for a screening of some of our short films, and an NPR taping. Free admission! See you there.
Recently it seems that things around me that I’ve seen a million times are becoming brand new. Having children further pushes you to seeing things that are common to you with new eyes. Imagine how wo...
Here is me & my wife’s interview with O Magazine!! It’s about love, life, and maintaining joy. This year will be our 12th Year marriage anniversary here is the link to the article on...
I’ve been w/baby #1 so much & my wife is w/ #2 so much that at times it’s almost like we are 2 single parents living with each other. It sorta has to be this way till he’s done breast feeding, b...
Since last I did this blog on being a father we have had another child. Needless to say with a growing business and a new life I have had little time to dedicate to writing about all new challenges a...
My son loves music. He loves DJing. People ask why do you trust a baby with your equipment? I tell them “I trust what i’ve taught him.” I think often about if i had the access to the things i loved w...
One of the most powerful & poignant singer song writers of our time ins embarking on her next musical project. Don’t miss your opportunity to contribute to what is sure to be another class...
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