The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki

Salute | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #51

Birmingham, AL native, recording artist and entrepreneur, Salute, sits down for an interview and discusses his childhood, life growing up witnessing a mix of street life and inspiration from both good and bad role models, his athletic family background, overcoming shyness through music, his interest in engineering and art, his military service and special forces experience, embracing the journey of health and wellness, his current singles, crafting his music with a message, addressing social issues through art, his legacy, his impact, and much more!

T-Hood | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #50

Eastside Atlanta native, recording artist, T-Hood sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses his childhood growing up with a passion for wrestling, life as the eldest sibling having to protect his younger sisters, seeing his family move drugs, seeing firsthand Travis Porter blow up in high school, knowing working a typical 9-5 wasn’t for him, noting the current music industry’s prioritization of financial gain over artistic integrity, fatherhood, relationships, how his father’s passing affects him, his vision and legacy and how important it is, his spiritual beliefs, his praise of Dick Gregory, and much more!

Lalaa Shepard | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #49

Cincinnati, OH native, CEO, podcaster, entrepreneur, Lalaa Shepard, sits down for about interview with CEO Khacki and discusses her early vision of owner her own magazine, driven by her love for music and journalism, her natural talent for creative expression, her parents never limiting her interests, her faith, her journey to Atlanta, turning challenges into progress with The Progress Report Media Group, her work ethic, her support system, her thoughts on appreciating artistic expression involving artist, building genuine relationships in the music industry, her collaborating with Revolt TV, vision of the future, and much more!

Scotty ATL | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #48

East Atlanta, GA native, recording artist, entrepreneur, Scotty ATL, sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses his early childhood, his passion for basketball, influences of family and his entrepreneurial spirit, his academic interests and influence of history, pursuing entrepreneurship and wealth, career growth and transitions into creating gold grills and acting, recognizing his own influence and impact on his culture and community, role as a mentor to the youth, his collaborative success in music, his upcoming projects, artistic expression, parenting, marketing strategies across the US, his awaking by the absence of law enforcement in Thailand, valuing time over money, legacy, future plans, and much more!

Lil Donald | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #47

Eastside of Atlanta native, 2x Platinum recording artist, Lil Donald, sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses his early childhood, his approach to living, emphasizing surviving by living a careful and intentional life to ensure a sustainable legacy for his children and future generations, he highlights the importance of surrounding himself only with certain people and engaging in specific activities to safeguard his survival and success, he reflects on his school experience, likening it to feeling confined in a jail-like environment where he didn't want to be, he speaks on the idea of storytelling in music as a powerful tool to connect with audiences on a deeper level and can provide a sense of comfort and validation to his audience, he reflects on the importance of understanding the business aspect of the music industry, detailing how he initially lacked knowledge about monetizing his music, how this motivated him to equip himself with the necessary business acumen to succeed, he recounts a harrowing incident where a gun was aimed at him, which was a pivotal moment that shaped his belief in God, being committed to his mission, fueled by a sense of responsibility towards those reliant on his success, he articulates the joy and fulfillment family brings into his life and his dedication to being a present and loving father, how the importance of being there for his children, showcasing a strong family bond, he also discusses losing family members, highlighting the deep personal losses that have shaped his perspective on life, he emphasizes the importance of staying resilient and continuing to move forward despite setbacks in the music industry, and much more!

RichhieWaterz | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #46

South Atlanta native, recording artist, RichhieWaterz, sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses early childhood growing up being the brother of two sisters, his early passion for music, influenced by his father, and although sports ensued he resonated with music, his protective instincts and family bonds, his loyalty to his rooms and community, military school experience, life of Riverdale Rd in ClayCo, his evolution of his stage name to RichhieWaterz, the impact of jail and his personal growth, his thoughts on the current state of the rap game, his appreciation of his support system, his songwriting process, his mixtape “Grey House Business”, and much more!

KD Gray | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #45

South Atlanta (ClayCo) native, entrepreneur, videographer, editor, KD Gray, sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses wanting to become a professional baseball player, influenced by his mother’s push t engage in sports activities, ultimately sparking his competitive spirit and love for the game, being raised in New York, his evolution from photography to videography, his love of music, listening to a variety of genres, including rock and roll, his work ethic, his ability as an entrepreneur to balance work and as a husband and father, dealing with challenging situations involving locations of video shoots, prioritizing value in collaborations, his ability to understand life as a chess game, and much more!

Nick Love | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #44

East Atlanta native, entrepreneur, product marketing manager, Nick Love, sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses growing up wanting to be like Michael Jackson as a child, expressing his passion for performing and entertaining, crediting his neighborhood for shaping his identity, teaching him values, and providing crucial life lessons, the impacts of Glenwood Rd, his family structure stating the gap between ages had him learning life on his own, his popularity as a teen, being able to identify with all cultures in school, his transition to marketing and finding his natural fit, his origins of marketing passions, the infamous music industry handbook and seeking opportunities, his engagement with Disturbing The Peace (DTP), managing Jagged Edge’s recording studio, forming the Coalition DJs with Dj Funky and Dj Big X, building and establishing boundaries of professionalism, the Blueprint for Young Jeezy’s marketing, family and children integrity while identifying each level of success, longevity in the music industry, his discipline to read to challenge himself, the burdens of expectations, and much more!

K Lajaun | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #43

Detroit native, recording artist, K Lajuan, sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses her early childhood dream of wanting to become a divorce lawyer stemming from her parents’ separation, losing her father explaining his spiritual presence as a source of healing, her troubling days as a teenager and learning to adjust to her new life with her mom, her participation in sports from basketball, volleyball, and karate, her career as an esthetician, the beginning of her music career initially focused on poetry and recognizing she was gifted, her artistic integrity, her current singles and projects, her take on Atlanta embracing her on the music scene, and much more!

Jordan Marcel aka FoolWithTheCamera | The Integrity Response w/ CEO Khacki #42

D.C native, film director, screenwriter, producer, Jordan Marcel aka FoolWithTheCamera, sits down for an interview with CEO Khacki and discusses life growing up in Southeast D.C., how it shaped his character and served his foundation, his childhood health challenges, his ability to get along with various groups without being easily influenced, his ultimate decision to leave D.C. realizing being limited by staying in his local environment, his journey to Atlanta, his journey as a music videographer to filmmaker, leadership and responsibilities as a director, prioritization in family affairs, fatherhood, the importance of selfishness in personal growth, building a legacy, his appreciation for legendary directors, mentorship, and much more!