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After Selling Over 3,000 Copies of His Debut, Darren Ogden Celebrates His Birthday with the Release of His Second Book in Six Months
NEW ORLEANS, LA — June 24, 2026 — Entrepreneur, media executive, and author Darren Ogden Sr. is celebrating more than another year of life—he's celebrating another major milestone in his entrepreneurial journey. On his birthday, June 24, 2026, the Nolazine CEO officially released his second book, 40 Ways To Build Leverage, Business Relationships & Gain Income, just six months after launching his debut bestseller, Speak Like a Media Mogul. Ogden entered 2026 with a clear missi
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The Vitamin Water Deal That Changed 50 Cent Financial Future
#NOLAZINE - In the world of hip-hop, few artists have successfully transitioned from music to business like 50 Cent. His story is one of ambition, savvy decision-making, and the pursuit of financial freedom. A pivotal moment in his journey occurred in 2004 when he was offered a lucrative endorsement deal with Vitamin Water. Instead of settling for the five to six-figure sum initially proposed, 50 Cent made a bold move that would ultimately redefine his career. The rapper dema
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#NOLAZINE - In the realm of R&B, collaborations often yield some of the most memorable tracks, and Usher's "Nice & Slow" is no exception. Released in 1997 as part of his self-titled debut album, this sultry slow jam not only showcased Usher's smooth vocals but also featured the remarkable contributions of the renowned group Jagged Edge. Did you know that Jagged Edge provided the background vocals for "Nice & Slow"? The Atlanta-based group, known for their harmonious melodies
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El DeBarge Had to Be Pressured Into Singing His Iconic Falsetto on the Song "I Like It"
#NOLAZINE - El DeBarge’s signature falsetto is one of the most recognizable sounds in R&B history, but it turns out he wasn’t always confident in using it. When recording "I Like It", one of the biggest hits for DeBarge, El initially hesitated to hit the now-iconic high notes that helped define the song’s success. His older brother, Bobby DeBarge, was already a well-known falsetto master as the lead singer of the group Switch. With Bobby setting such a high standard, El was r
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Berry Gordy Initially Rejected Marvin Gaye’s "What’s Going On," Calling It “The Worst Record” He’d Ever Heard
#NOLAZINE - One of the most iconic songs in music history, "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye, almost never saw the light of day. Berry Gordy, the legendary founder of Motown Records, was famously against the release of the track. He went as far as to declare, “This is the worst record I’ve heard in my life.” Despite Gordy’s resistance, Marvin Gaye persisted, and the song’s eventual success proved it to be a groundbreaking moment—not just for Gaye but for music as a whole. Rele
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