“It
was all a Dream” 3 Business Networking Skills Biggie Taught Me
‘It
was all a dream
I
used to read Word Up magazine
Salt'n'Pepa
and Heavy D up in the limousine
Hangin'
pictures on my wall
Every
Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl’
Juicy
by Christopher ‘Notorious BIG’ Wallace
I was born in 1982 to Jan and
Greg Frazier on Detroit’s Westside. My parents were (and still are) a hard-working,
loving, and committed African American couple building business and family. My
father is a CPA. My father and mother have built a practice that has grown to abundant
success. Greg Frazier CPA has reached point of capturing long standing
relationships with international clientele.
Being born in 82’ in a predominately
Black neighborhood placed me in a position to witness the growth of hip-hop
culture. As a young Black male witnessing performing artists close in age, with
representative styles and communication skills resonated with me. This was
uniquely balanced by watching my parents develop a professional practice.
Interestingly, I have found many parallels in both worlds.
Notorious BIG (Christopher
Wallace) is recognized universally as one of the most talented and skilled
hip-hop performing artists. His first nationally recognized single ‘Juicy’ is
an introspective narrative of his appreciation for hip-hop. Sharing stories,
names, and moments throughout his understanding of hip-hop is what this song is
about. As a hip-hop performing artist myself I appreciate the song. Developing
my marketing firm today I apply lessons from this song in business. I have the
competitive advantage of combining my 10 years of business acumen with my
parents 30 years of business application as well. Notorious BIG’s ‘Juicy’ is an
example of 3 great business networking skills.
Three Business Networking
Skills I Learned from Notorious BIG’s ‘Juicy’
I.
Edify and Introduce: Notorious BIG’s ‘Juicy’
song begins with him sharing rap lyrics with the listener about his adoration
and introduction to hip-hop. By presenting his understanding of hip-hop as ‘a
dream’ it takes the listener to believe his relationship with hip-hop is almost
euphoric. In business to humbly present the best qualities you initially
connect with others is extremely advantageous. For, compliments and positive
attitudes galvanize and populate the minds of all people. Doing business you’d
rather interact with someone who sees potential and talent between one another.
II.
Functionality: Notorious BIG lets the listeners
know he played tapes, listened to the radio, posted up posters, and bought
magazines while connecting with hip-hop. In business networking establishing
what, how, and why are in business are essential. For meeting a potential
client, partner, or connection to both is only useful if he/she knows what you
do.
III.
Visualization: ’50 inch screen/ money green
leather sofa/ got two rides a limousine and a chauffer’ Juicy by Notorious BIG.
Those rap lyrics are examples of the visual elements Notorious BIG would offer
listeners. Communicating while business networking will draw attention the same
way. The more descriptive language you can use while using reasoning behind your
descriptions will connect with everyone.
I love how you were able to draw these parallels. Super interesting!
ReplyDeleteI would have never interpreted this song this way, but I am so glad that you did and I was able to read it! I love the way you connected these iconic lyrics to business networking skills. It DOES make sense that a hip-hop artist would have thorough knowledge of networking and business.
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