Representing, discovering and developing talent, packaging films and TV shows, spending time with my family and dogs, skiing all over the world, hitting the gym, amassing German cars, watches and shoes (New Balances with the large "N" and Vans, Jeff Spicoli style), watching movies, seeing shows, making fun of everyone, eating at Birds and Genghis Cohen (when in LA), Max (when in NY), Harry's and DJ's (when in VT) and last but certainly not least, peace of mind, personally and/or professionally, whenever possible...
Music
Ah, the soundtrack to my life, literally and figuratively. Aside from my clients, of course, favs include mostly classic acts such as Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Taylor, Steve Miller Band, Snoop Dogg, Elton John, Billy Joel, Dr. Dre, Rakim, Busta Rhymes, Phil Collins, Genesis, Jamiroquai, David Bowie and Guns N' Roses...
Movies
Swingers, Vanilla Sky, Made, Carlito's Way, Hot Dog, Breakin', Fletch, Coming to America, Trading Places, The Last Dragon, Caddyshack, 300, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Wedding Crashers, Scarface, Dazed And Confused, Jerry Maguire, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, 25th Hour, Animal House, Sideways, Superbad, Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas, The Wrestler, This is Spinal Tap, The Heartbreak Kid and The Big Lebowski.
Television
Seinfeld, Dream On, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Critic, Sopranos, Entourage, Californication, True Blood, The Wonder Years, The Simpsons and Beverly Hills 90210 (that's right, I said it, give it up for my boys, Brandon Walsh, Steve Sanders, David Silver and Dylan McKay), True Blood and East Bound and Down (Danny McBride is hilarious).
Books
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff, Hit Men, Life And Def, Tuesdays With Morrie, 50 Tea Bags and a Bottle of Rum, and my childhood favorite, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (actually making that into a film).
Heroes
My dad, a.k.a "The Dyno Gyno," and the godfather of hip-hop, Russell Simmons, who gave me my shot in this business.
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn,New York
Graduated: 2004
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: Entertainment Law
Clubs: Brooklyn Entertainment Law Society
2001 to 2004
Franklin And Marshall College
Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Government
Minor: European History
Clubs: 89.1 WFNM
1996 to 2000
Bethlehem Central Shs
Delmar,New York
Graduated: 1996
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Varsity Tennis, Yearbook, Newspaper
1992 to 1996
JR's Companies
Russell Simmons/Rush Communications (Phat Farm/Baby Phat/Def Jam/Hip-Hop Summit Action Network) New York, NY US Director, Business Development
About me:
I'm all about my family and dogs. I split time between New York City and Los Angeles but hail from the Green Mountain State of Vermont, the only place I ever call home, where my parents and furry siblings (German Shepherd called Nico, Gordon Setter called Emma and cat called Yiskor) live. I've been skiing since I could crawl, and it's my thing.
Professionally, I got my start as a DJ spinning that hip-hop and R&B flava. Before and during law school, I worked in music, TV, film and fashion. Now, I represent the talent as an entertainment attorney and talent manager. They call me Ari Gold and Jerry Maguire.
Clients include recording artists from the rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B and reggae genres, and everything in between, along with record, publishing and production companies, record, TV, film and fashion executives, producers, sound and mix engineers, managers, songwriters, screenwriters, film directors, actors, models, websites, designers, clothing lines, etc. I also produce feature films and TV shows, hence the move to Cali. --JR
Who I'd like to meet: Benjamin Franklin (had I lived in the 18th century), Don "Donnie Baseball" Mattingly, Jay Kay of Jamiroquai and Albert Brooks. That's a random mix of folks, huh. I've met just about everyone else I've wanted to meet. Check out a few of my clients' videos:
Chrisette Michele - "Epiphany"
Zico Chain - "Anaemia"
Yung Berg - "Outerspace"
Zico Chain - "Where Would You Rather Be?"
Yung Berg - "Get Money feat. Swaggy"
Hi ♥ I've posted a few songs from my new record "Something Worth Fighting For" I would love for you to hear them! I'm personally replying to all my comments so please stay in touch.
Rosen!!!! Where did you go? Hoping all is well with you? Back in NYC but I will be back soon!! I fell in love with LA for sure!! Be good! Keep in touch! Noey
hey man thanks for the add and finding us. sick stuff you're doing with tv/tv and all the other artists. if you have a sec to check out the stuff would be much appreciated. keep in touch man.
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I'm all about my family and dogs. I split time between New York City and Los Angeles but hail from the Green Mountain State of Vermont, the only place I ever call home, where my parents and furry siblings (German Shepherd called Nico, Gordon Setter called Emma and cat called Yiskor) live. I've been skiing since I could crawl, and it's my thing.
Professionally, I got my start as a DJ spinning that hip-hop and R&B flava. Before and during law school, I worked in music, TV, film and fashion. Now, I represent the talent as an entertainment attorney and talent manager. They call me Ari Gold and Jerry Maguire.
Clients include recording artists from the rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B and reggae genres, and everything in between, along with record, publishing and production companies, record, TV, film and fashion executives, producers, sound and mix engineers, managers, songwriters, screenwriters, film directors, actors, models, websites, designers, clothing lines, etc. I also produce feature films and TV shows, hence the move to Cali. --JR
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