As an entrepreneur and entertainment executive, James Malcom Jenkins has seen the entertainment industry evolve and has been involved in the birth of new stars over the years. His record label, Uptown Records, which he created, was a major culture shifter and a lifestyle influencer back in the days. Uptown Records remains the first record company in history that influenced the way people dressed, talked, walked, and acted. It was a powerful period that James Malcom is happy to revive and relive in these current times.
Pioneering trends like the New Jack Swing was one of the major influences that Uptown Records had on the world. Now, moving forward, James Malcom Jenkins is ready to continue his run as an entertainment business owner while challenging young people to leverage their talents to the fullest. “There’s so much these young people between 15 and 25 can achieve. They are impressionable and need to be guided on how to make good use of their talents. My goal is to influence them starting with the women and then get them closer to their goals,” Malcom said.
James Malcom Jenkins has navigated the business and entertainment world deftly, thanks to his association with powerful businessmen. He credits his journey to the influence of entrepreneurs and entertainment personalities like James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, Truman Capote, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Nicky Barnes, Andy Warhohl, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Russell Simmons, Andre Harrell, Naomi Campbell, and many others. “Everyone I have been around was never scared of taking risks. They always knew what they wanted and they went for it all the time,” James noted.
Working with a diverse range of talented people over the years has shown him the possibilities of having the right information and guidance to navigate the highly competitive entertainment industry. His passion for teaching and imparting knowledge is another thing he wants to share with creative individuals. He wants to help them showcase their talents to the world so they can be heard. James Malcom believes that stars need a light source to shine brightly and with his experience, he can be the light source for many of the budding artists who do not have a platform to launch their careers from yet.
With a full interest in entertainment, James Malcom Jenkins plans to go into the creative industry all-in and cover different aspects of entertainment. His motivation comes from how much he can achieve for himself and many of the budding stars who need a helping hand to get to the top. James’ goals for the next five years include winning an Oscar and owning an entertainment company taking more than $100 million in annual revenue.
Beyond running a business, James Malcom Jenkins looks forward to taking on the role of an educator. He wants to teach as many people as possible how to navigate their careers in the industry. “I want them to know I am an educator as it pertains to fine grooming, cuisine, fashion, culture, music, film, etc.,” he noted.
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