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Damien Scott
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Deputy Editorial Director, Billboard
New York
Beats
high school basketball, college basketball, baseball, college football lacrosse, high school football, cross country, agriculture high school sports, chesapeake bay, elite youth soccer,Covers: norfolk state university men's basketball hampton university men's basketball, norfolk state university football, environment, high school volleyball soccer, track and field, high school soccer, field hockey
never say never
Content
By Damien Scott Verified, Jai Lennard| MSN Singapore Verified
By Damien Scott Verified| Billboard Verified Erykah Badu remembers her last moments of normalcy. The generational talent who changed the course of R&B and hip-hop with her home-cooked neo-soul has never truly been “normal,” of course. But before Badu was the futuristic stylist we know her to be, she was just a young woman from Dallas. One who traveled to New York during the paralyzing North American blizzard of 1996 to finish a debut album she hoped would be good enough to allow her to make another one. “That’s how I met New York.
By Jai Lennard, Damien Scott Verified| Billboard Verified Erykah Badu: Photos From the Billboard Cover ShootPics of the 2025 Billboard Women In Music Icon.@ Erykah Badu photographed on February 7, 2025 at Mars Hill Farm in Ferris, Texas.
Company Info
Billboard
Stereogum is an influential online music publication founded in 2002, known for being one of the first MP3 blogs. Based in New York, it focuses on independent and alternative music news, downloads, and videos. The publication was acquired by Billboard-The Hollywood Reporter Media Group in 2016 but returned to its founder, Scott Lapatine, in 2020, ensuring its independent status. The company employs a team of 11 to 50 people and serves a global audience of music enthusiasts, industry professionals, and artists such as Kanye West and Ben Gibbard. Stereogum is dedicated to music journalism, offering artist interviews, album reviews, and exclusive content. It has played a significant role in promoting emerging artists like Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire, and Fleet Foxes. Additionally, Stereogum has successfully engaged in crowdfunding campaigns to support merchandise and fan-focused projects, showcasing its commitment to the music community.
New York, New York, United States
+1 212-493-4100
Founded: 2002