Shakim Compere is co-head (with Queen Latifah) of Flavor Unit Entertainment. Originally a record label and management company that worked with hip hop artists like Naughty By Nature, Faith Evans and Outkast, Flavor Unit is now primarily a film production company. In its new incarnation, the company has executive- and co-produced several hit films, including Beauty Shop, Bringing Down the House and Cookout.
Shakim Compere, co-owner of Flavor Unit Entertainment, talks about the founding of the company. He explains that he and Queen Latifah started the company. Compere discusses how Flavor Unit Entertainment attempts to take hip-hop talent and have it exceed the boundaries of music. While the company still manages artists such as Big Boi and Terrence Howard, they are also involved in the film and television industries. For instance, Compere lists Beauty Shop, Bringing Down the House, and the Vibe Awards as other works they've produced. Also in this segment, Compere covers the importance of packaging. Packaging allows for more than one income stream. Due to music videos, artists easily catch the acting bug. Compere also offers advice. He emphasizes the significance of being persistent and having a game plan.
