With his NY Times bestseller The Tanning Of America, still flying off shelves, Steve Stoute sat down with Jay-Z to talk about hip hop culture and why it’s become such a global force culturally. See the interview inside… In a new web series that coincides with his debut book, Steve Stoute and HuffPost Black Voices presented […]
Did you miss the latest Access Cleveland? If so, don’t worry you can listen to the podcast right here! Hear Karen Vaughn’s interview with Steve Stoute, a former record executive turned advertising guru who has written the book The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy […]
Where did Steve Stoute get the inspiration to write “The Tanning of America?” Right here in Cleveland! One of the most influential voices in pop culture examines how hip-hop transformed a new generation, conquered the global marketplace, and rewrote the rules of the new economy. “Tanning is the catalytic force majeure that went beyond musical […]
In 2005, Stoute became the Managing Director and CEO of Carol’s Daughter, a complete line of hair and body care products made with love and natural ingredients. He formed a powerful board of investors including Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay-Z, Jimmy Iovine and Mary J. Blige.[4] His leadership has enabled the company to grow […]