First Listen: Ralph Tresvant helps Mitchell Coleman take on a classic

When they first hit the airwaves in the early 1980s, the kids of New Edition received the obligatory comparisons to the Jackson Five, and NE lead singer Ralph Tresvant was looked by some through the Michael Jackson lens. Of course, both New Edition and  Mr. Tresvant forged their own paths toward superstardom, creating a legacy […]

The Most Powerful Female Executives in the Industry

From making records to protecting rights, negotiating contracts to discovering talent, the female executives included on Billboard’s 2017 Women in Music list represent the best of today’s dealmakers, influencers and tastemakers — starting with our Executive Of The Year, Atlantic Records’ Julie Greenwald.   JULIE GREENWALD Chairman/COO, Atlantic RecordsThe first Wednesday in November found Atlantic Records chairman/COO […]

March 8th, 2018 | Celebrating Women

Dear Readers, This month I join in holding hands and embracing the hearts of every woman around the word who has not ceased to work on making further strides in all areas of life. We here at Pump it Up Magazine dedicates this issue to International Women’s Day. The Cover Photo of this issue is […]