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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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Record Labels Told Mint Condition That They Had No Hits On Their Demo. Which Included Hit Song "Breakin' My Heart" (Pretty Brown Eyes)
#NOLAZINE - In the early days of R&B group Mint Condition, record labels repeatedly dismissed their demo, claiming it lacked hits. Among the tracks written off was "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)," a song that would later go on to become their defining hit. Hailing from St. Paul, Minnesota, Mint Condition blended smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and impeccable musicianship. But convincing the industry of their potential was a battle. Determined to prove the doubters wr
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