Writing Portfolio — Jewel Wicker

Reporter | Editorial Consultant

Hip-Hop Album Sales Are Plummeting, Fast -- Why Some Artists' Teams Don't Mind

Jan 25

Jan 25 Hip-Hop Album Sales Are Plummeting, Fast -- Why Some Artists' Teams Don't Mind

'Minding the Gap' Director on Tackling Domestic Violence: "It's Such a Hurdle to Validate Abuse"

Dec 11

Dec 11 'Minding the Gap' Director on Tackling Domestic Violence: "It's Such a Hurdle to Validate Abuse"

The Hollywood Reporter

Why Artist Managers Are Getting Into the Label Game

Dec 6

Dec 6 Why Artist Managers Are Getting Into the Label Game

As streaming's healthy growth pumps money into the recorded-music business, Udell is one of an array of artist managers launching their own independent record companies or joint ventures and, in some cases, moving away from traditional management deals altogether.

For Keeps, a shop for rare and classic black books, opens on Auburn Avenue

Nov 16

Nov 16 For Keeps, a shop for rare and classic black books, opens on Auburn Avenue

Atlanta Magazine

Ahead of Super Bowl LIII Spotlight, Atlanta Music Leaders Declare 'It's The New Motown'

Nov 5

Nov 5 Ahead of Super Bowl LIII Spotlight, Atlanta Music Leaders Declare 'It's The New Motown'

Elevate S.W.A.T.S. celebrates Southwest Atlanta, and a new mural at Westgate shows off its most famous faces

Oct 17

Oct 17 Elevate S.W.A.T.S. celebrates Southwest Atlanta, and a new mural at Westgate shows off its most famous faces

Atlanta Magazine

Janelle Monáe On Choosing "Freedom Over Fear" & Creating 'Dirty Computer'

Oct 8

Oct 8 Janelle Monáe On Choosing "Freedom Over Fear" & Creating 'Dirty Computer'

Recording Academy

Trayvon Martin's Parents Share Their Thoughts on Their New Docuseries, Jay-Z, Parkland, and Trump

Aug 6

Aug 6 Trayvon Martin's Parents Share Their Thoughts on Their New Docuseries, Jay-Z, Parkland, and Trump

How Letitia Wright Leaped From 'Black Panther' Breakout Star to 'Black Mirror' Emmy Nom

Aug 4

Aug 4 How Letitia Wright Leaped From 'Black Panther' Breakout Star to 'Black Mirror' Emmy Nom

The Hollywood Reporter

Rapper T.I. and Atlanta Music Project gather young musicians for NPR’s Tiny Desk series

Jul 12

Jul 12 Rapper T.I. and Atlanta Music Project gather young musicians for NPR’s Tiny Desk series

Writer and activist Darnell Moore pens a love letter to black and queer communities with “No Ashes in the Fire”

Jun 14

Jun 14 Writer and activist Darnell Moore pens a love letter to black and queer communities with “No Ashes in the Fire”

The Sky’s The Limit For ‘Atlanta’ Writer Stefani Robinson

Apr 19

Apr 19 The Sky’s The Limit For ‘Atlanta’ Writer Stefani Robinson

How an Atlanta yoga studio is helping people cope with traumatic brain injuries

Mar 23

Mar 23 How an Atlanta yoga studio is helping people cope with traumatic brain injuries

Atlanta Magazine

FX’s Atlanta: Robbin’ Season has its hometown premiere at Starlight Drive-In

Feb 7

Feb 7 FX’s Atlanta: Robbin’ Season has its hometown premiere at Starlight Drive-In

Atlanta Magazine

For Black Families Like Mine, The Drug Epidemic Isn’t New

Nov 17

Nov 17 For Black Families Like Mine, The Drug Epidemic Isn’t New

J.R. Crickets adds ‘lemon pepper wet’ to menu after ‘Atlanta’ episode

Mar 10

Mar 10 J.R. Crickets adds ‘lemon pepper wet’ to menu after ‘Atlanta’ episode

Concert Review: Lauryn Hill shows up more than 2 hours late to Atlanta show

May 7

May 7 Concert Review: Lauryn Hill shows up more than 2 hours late to Atlanta show

Small-town Lititz quietly helps some of the biggest names in entertainment

Sep 23

Sep 23 Small-town Lititz quietly helps some of the biggest names in entertainment