![]() ![]() When did you realize MVD was positioned to truly make an impact? I used the money from my 401K to live off, and I was working for free for a year and a half, but I don’t suggest anybody do that. I saw that it was something that I really loved, and I basically left the full-time job and decided I was a publicist. I was literally serving as their freelance publicist and pitching their clients to various publications at night. One of my gifts is understanding the bigger vision and always seeing the strategy. The record labels were very much like, “Oh we’ll get these clients in XXL, in The Source.” The record label didn’t see how big could be. My cousin was working for a management company, and I saw what they were trying to do as far as getting their artist press. I was a reporter during the day but also following what was happening in the music industry at night. Miatta: I went to NYU and after graduating, I got a job at Dow Jones and I loved it for a year, but I didn’t feel that passion. I got access to different parts of the business. I was doing all the things he needed and it was the best experience. I started working at a management company as a roadie for Donell Jones. I dropped out and I said OK, I’m going to go intern and work my way up, which is what I did. I’m more hands-on, so I wanted to experience it for myself. Massah: I went to Howard University, and I dropped out and moved to New York because I wanted to be in the music business and could not find anything that taught me what I was looking to learn about at the time. With that entrepreneurial spirit in mind, how did you navigate entering the entertainment industry? It was challenging but laid the foundation for who we are. ![]() We witnessed and experienced that entrepreneurial spirit. He did what he needed to do build himself up and eventually own a business. He went from being the mayor of one of the most progressive cities in the continent of Africa to selling shoes in America. We saw first-hand what resilience looks like - especially from our dad. What did those initial years in America look like for two young children?ĭavid: Initially we moved to New York, then we moved to Maryland and it was a culture shock. That led to us seeking political asylum and moving to America. It was a traumatic time we lost a lot of family during the coup. Our father was also jailed as they wanted to remove anyone who was progressive. Our Uncle was the president and after the coup, he was assassinated. Liberia was the first African republic to gain its independence. We had a lot of people from around the world coming to West Africa and seeing Liberia as a beacon of hope. Our father was the mayor of Monrovia, and it was such a progressive time in Liberia. We moved to the States because our family was in government during the coup. Miatta David: Massah was 3 years old when we left Liberia, I was bit older. When did you leave Liberia, and what did moving to America represent for you two? The pair continue to produce exclusive events across entertainment tentpole weekends such as the Grammys, Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and more.ĭavid and Johnson spoke to Variety about their journey to the United States, their start in the entertainment industry and how they are pushing for innovation in the events and marketing industry. The duo is also responsible for executing Kanye West’s ambitious 2018 Wyoming album listening experience with minimal production time. Highly recommend for a daytime date or even meeting, I saw a mix of professional.Most recently, MVD worked in partnership with the Recording Academy to the Black Music Collective Honors Grammy event - a program that is dedicated to the inclusion, recognition and advancements of Black music within the industry. The server even noticed a wobbly table and immediately had it fixed for another customer seated nearby. My mistake not theirs so I won’t let that impact this rating. I recommend getting the steak medium for the omelette, which I think was my only mistake. I had the steak omelette and my partner had the French toast. I was thirsty apparently, we finished our champagne w ease and the food paired so well. I definitely recommend maybe four people to a bucket unless your thirsty, no judgment, we’re adults. We grabbed the mimosa bucket to prep for our meal. You order at the bar, it’s hectic, so bring patience! The bartenders are quick with orders though, very professional. Seating was quick, I think we were early because the crowd came a few minutes later but it was already looking pretty busy. Flag as inappropriate Prank! La’s like first walk up bar or something like that. ![]()
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