FERG: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu

About this episode

Ferg discusses his upbringing in Harlem and the influence of his father's entrepreneurial spirit on his artistic journey.

Darold Brown — known to the world as Ferg — grew up watching his father build a business, a brand, and a community from the basements of Harlem. In this episode, musician, and all around artist, Ferg reflects on his upbringing in Harlem, the deep influence of his late father’s entrepreneurial spirit, and the world-building ambition that now drives everything he does. From learning to paint on T-shirts in his father’s silk-screen operation to navigating the leap from fashion dreams to rap star...

People in this episode

Host: Folasade Ologundudu

Guests: Darold Brown, Ferg

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• music
• family influence
• art
• community building

Keywords

• Ferg
• Harlem
• entrepreneurship
• music
• art
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Harlem

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