The Midnight Miracle is an example of a new audio format in every way. “In my view, we are at a crossroads of shaping new media that entertains, educates, and elevates us. I’m honored to work with the exceptional team and talent partners at the company,” said Malhotra. “We are going beyond subscriptions to deliver products that connect that connect fans more uniquely to creators. We are developing new original programming with particular focus on the luminaries of music, sports, and comedy,” said Rishi Malhotra, Luminary CEO. “Luminary is a one-of-a-kind company that is becoming the home for artists with a unique point of view, from Dave Chapelle and Roxane Gay to Russel Brand, Lena Dunham, and Guy Raz. Two additional new members will also join Jealous on Luminary’s Board of Directors – Heather Hiles and Mara Buxbam. The company also announced Pilot Boy Productions, owned by Chapelle, has invested in Luminary and joined Luminary’s Board of Directors with its seat filled by Ben Jealous. Cey lives in Brooklyn, New York where he is always creating mind-altering masterpieces.Luminary announced that Rishi Malhotra – co-founder and former CEO of JioSaavn, and Vice President at HBO – joins Luminary as CEO to shape its new vision as the premiere audio platform for the world’s most thoughtful talent, including Dave Chapelle. He exhibits, lectures, and teaches art workshops at many established institutions including the MoMA, Pratt Institute, and universities nationwide. His artistic practice focuses on themes including pop culture, race and gender relations, and cultural and community issues. Bill Adler, formerly of the Boston Herald, says, “Cey’s career is a microcosm of the history of hip hop.” Cey recently co-authored a book that features recreated iconic hip-hop photos by graffiti artists called, The Mash Up.Ĭey’s vision pushes the boundaries of art and design as it intertwines with Hip-Hop culture and society at large. He designed the spectacular Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 Years of the Last Great Record Label and co-authored DEFinition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop – the first comprehensive anthology written in the name of the genre. In 2016, The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington commissioned Cey to create a large-scale mural entitled One Nation, during Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration.
Later, he began designing marketing material for the Beastie Boys, and due to their friendship, Cey was dubbed the ‘Unofficial 4th Beastie Boy.’ He designed logos and products for The Chapelle Show, NYC’s Hot 97 radio station, Nike, Coca-Cola, and more.
Around this time, he began a long-time professional relationship with Russell Simmons, cofounder of Def Jam Records. As the legendary Creative Director of Def Jam Recordings, he created album artwork, logos, as well as advertising campaigns for the likes of Jay-Z, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Notorious B.I.G., Maroon 5, and many others.Ĭey launched his career as a graffiti artist in the streets of New York in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Cey Adams is a pioneer in the world of hip-hop graphic design.