The Original Manhattanite : "Brooklyn show us how you hustle" Watch Hustle in Brooklyn this Fall on BET

I feel like the last few years I have seen a lot happening in Brooklyn. I have been able to visit a lot more frequently old friends and family. I have even dated a few people from Brooklyn too. Oh and my family on my father’s side just so happens to be from there and I lived there too as a baby. I have been visiting Brooklyn “BK” since I was a child so for me to do this story is a big honor I am humbled to be writing about a borough that has definitely been influential in my life and my families life too. So when I heard the concept for BET (Black Entertainment Television’s) latest reality and upcoming show I was immediately drawn to it right away. BET has had many hits I have noticed killing it with their reality television series, movies, sitcoms, and even their award shows honoring and always showing superb black excellence. Have you seen their shows like “College Hill”, “The Quad”, “Hit the Floor”, “Being Mary Jane”, “The Game” just to name a few. I believe with this new upcoming show it’s going to take people in New York City and Brooklyn give them a taste of why we hustle, why are they always on their grind so much? I think when you meet these people you will see why. “Hustlin’ is Winning”.

I was thinking wait a minute what about Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx but I guess because so many other major superstars are from those boroughs and have been featured on many other television networks and series. It seemed like Brooklyn was probably the best way to go. Considering how the neighborhood has drastically changed and gentrified over the years with new restaurants, new shopping malls, large corporate buildings, landmarks have been redone, larger department stores have been made. So I have seen the change in Brooklyn the last 10 years.

I believe when you come from a borough that is well known to so many people around the world. You are bound to have this extra confidence, swag, sass, or a bop in your step. You know you have learned how to hustle, how to survive, and how to most of all make a name for yourself. Remember Notorious B.I.G, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Spike Lee, Aaliyah, and so many others are from Brooklyn who were born and bred all went on to make names for themselves to represent New York City too.

I hope that this show will focus on what each of these millennial is trying to accomplish, they each have the hustle and drive to be successful in their creative field of choice. The cast is full of characters, real people who have all made a brand and name for themselves in entrepreneurship, business, marketing, publicity, fashion, retail, event planning, hosting, acting, comedy, and many other fields. I love that this is the focus because this time right now there’s so much happening that it should be documented for millennials to show what they have been up to in their career choices. I have heard some “baby boomers” say “Your generation is one of the most talented and gifted especially when it comes to technology and building social media platforms”. I hope that this show will showcase that our generation can still have some old fashion values when it comes to the workforce like dedication, commitment, loyalty, punctuality, focus, and drive. Yet we are just faster paced, more tech savvy, and we know when something is amazing it needs to be shared, we know how to get it out there right away. Especially when it is something that can benefit masses of people. So let’s get to know these cast of characters who are all millennials born between the (1980s-2000s)

Alicia is an up and coming marketing manager who owns her own public relations company and business. She has popular clients who are featured in mainstream media. You can follow her on IG @MsGooding she owns a company called “The Code”. Love hearing about a girl boss especially one who’s from the city and is literally on her grind trying to make ends meet I get it and I see what it takes to get there.

Next is Azia is a “jack of all trades” she can sing, rap, model, and she’s a television host as well. So she’s guaranteed to break out and get her career going even further with her profession. You can follow this up coming star at @aziaiam on IG.

Then you have Danielle she’s best friends with Azia and loves to host events with her bestie any time when she’s ready. You can follow this girl so you can turn up with her @dannyduces_

We also have an upcoming African American Comedy Queen coming to the show I love hearing this because there is such a limit of comedic actresses and comediennes who get their name spotlighted. So when I saw that not only is she beautiful but just so happens to be funny too. I thought uh oh get ready Tiffany Haddish, Monique, and Sommore, and Sheryl Underwood you’ve got some competition. Her names is Eva Evans fantastic name and stage name. Let’s just hope that this comedic diva makes her way up to the stage and on to the big screen too. You can follow her at @evaevans on Instagram

Last is our socialite and party girl she likes to work a room and mingle. She also happens to be single for the gentlemen who ready my blog. This is Ivy she’s the social butterfly looking for love so we will see how this works on the show how will the ladies balance dating, relationships, businesses, family, their personal lives, and the dreams on this show.

Now let’s introduce the fellas….

Ron I cannot front Ron is fine! (I can say that because this is going on my blog and I run this so I am free to give compliments). I am sorry but you are I am just going to put it out there…I don’t know you but you are very handsome. Ron is focused on his rap career and making it into the music industry. So look out for his upcoming work and projects. I want to see who he pairs up with will he be working with some well -known producers, musicians, and songwriters. We will see stay tuned. Follow Ron @baggy.large on instagram.

Darnell he’s an entrepreneur now I love business-minded people I come from a family of people who believe in building brands and having something that can benefit and help the people no matter what the product or service is too. So I am very curious to see what he and the other cast members will bring to the table when it comes to building brands for themselves. You can follow the stylish and handsome Darnell on instagram @aioxoia

Jesse I haven’t met a talent manager before I definitely would love to because if it were up to me I would love to see how a talent manager scouts to find that up and coming new superstar. Jesse is a talent manager and celebrity developer I would like to sit with him one day just to see how do you know who’s the real deal and who is just a flash in the pan. You know when someone has star quality and a gift that just pulls you in right away. You notice it the moment they form a sentence. Talent like that never goes unacknowledged. I want to see what and how Jesse brings his A game to the table on the show. Follow Jesse @uknojb

Marco he works for a financial institution so you always need someone to cover you when it comes to the finance world. I think knowing how to manage your money even when it comes to your daily spending habits. It takes you to a place you never even imagined. Its great to see that this crew will have someone who can school them and prepare them to keep their finances in check when it comes to business. So he’s business minded and also happens to be dating Randy another cast member on the show. Randy Bowden is another up and comer who is into modeling and just recently signed to State Artist Management.

Follow him and Randy both @_mguapo and @randybowdenjr. On IG

Next I am going to put these two together because they are family and they started a business together. TP and Perks found a family business together which focuses on events and know how to turn up and bring a full fun experience to your next party. They are huge risk takers took a chance and gambled with quitting their day jobs to focus primarily on owning their own businesses. I commend them for that its something many of us with that passion and drive want to do. You have to know at the end of the day what you are walking and getting into before making a huge financial and employment commitment.

Last but certainly not least is Santos he is the man around Brooklyn who everyone knows him he cofounded 82 group which is one of his businesses and companies. You can follow him @tosmoney on IG.