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	Podcast:		The Cipher
	Episode:		92: Lisa Cortés
	Category:		Music
	Duration:		01:45:56
	Publish Date:		2015-02-02 17:01:00
	Description:		Lisa Cortés lives up to her self-description as a “hip-hop Zelig.” She began her career in 1986 as one of the first employees of a then-tiny record label called Def Jam. From there, she went on to manage legendary producers; discover hit rap, reggae, and r&b acts; and even run a label herself. After her time in the music industry came to an end, Lisa re-invented herself as a successful film producer, starting at the bottom and working her way up to playing a key role in the Oscar-winning movie Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire. She is currently producing, writing, and directing a number of fascinating film projects, which we discuss here. See http://theciphershow.com/episode/92/ for full show notes and comments.
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