Who is Ricardo Tubbs and how did he get started in this business? Ricardo Tubbs has accomplished a lot on his own in the entertainment industry by learning valuable lessons from the best in the business as well as his own personal experiences. He started from carrying Kool DJ Red Alert crates, to working with one of the most prominent female promoters in the entertainment business named Maria Davi
s. Back in the day, she was the guru of throwing events that celebrities attended in which they utilized her platform to expand their careers. She is the voice you hear on Jay Z's "Reasonable Doubt LP" and now she is an AIDS activist/charity event coordinator. He became interested in doing TV interviews in the late 90's, reached out to Big Vee and began developing his interviewing skills by hosting Big Vee & Kay Slay's "Da bomb" video show. A few years later he worked with Doug Inberg doing interviews on "Videocity's" TV show and is credited for solidifying locations, guest to interview and being a night life promoter for the show. Over a number of years he solidified his brand by interviewing models, athletes, Adult Entertainment stars, comedian, actors, as well as upcoming artist. Ricardo Tubbs Aka Benny Negro started out as a radio show personality by co-hosting on Caliente Hitz Mix Radio A Latin Pop / Hip Hop Internet Radio Station on Arrizma Radio, Also Long Island University's College Radio show "All City Live Radio". He then decided that he wanted to venture out on his own Sam Harriott Invested In Benny and Gave him his own Internet TV show on NYChiphoptv.com "The Benny Negro Show". Ricardo Tubbs went on a NYC tour with the show, having artist showcase their talent all over the Tri-State Area, Like Club Katra, Manny's on Second (Formerly known as Blondies), Sin Sin Lounge, Club Taj, Harlem Lanes, and various other Locations, After realizing everyone was starting to do showcases, Benny decided Radio was his passion, He enlisted the help of his Friends, Harlem Rapper Mr. Two Oh & Super Producer Add-On, and the rest was history in the making. Ricardo Tubbs has mastered the ability to book guest, create quality content and hosting overall. His hard work and tenacity, throughout the years, has resulted in "Turn It Up A Notch Radio Show" being nominated for the UMA 2012 Awards for Best Urban Internet Radio Network, winning the 2013 EHMP Awards "I Expose Award" for Best Radio within 8 months on Air what a huge accomplishment. He has interviewed everyone from Celebrities, unsigned artist, athletes and entrepreneurs such as John Starks, Charles Oakley, "Mobb Wives" Ramona Rizzo, Nas, "Love & Hip Hop" Rich Dollaz, Greg Nice, Black Rob, Salt & Spinderella, Ralph McDaniels, Method Man, Keith Murray, "Reggae Artist" Screechy Dan, Bobby Dash, Parish Smith (E.P.M.D.), Freeway, Cuban Links, "R&B Artist" Allure, Red Alert, and Maria Davis... Just to name a few!!! His multifaceted talents and abilities created an avenue for him to tap into the music industry as an artist himself. Benny has rocked many stages, opening up for Mobb Deep, Fred Da Godson, Freeway and Now with EPMD & The Hit Squad. He Became the Newest Member under EPMD's Parish Smith Label Hit Squad. He is going to continue to work aggressively towards his goals/business endeavors, become a force to be reckoned with and professionally building his brand. Lookout for this Urban Media Mogul / Host / Recording Artist / and whatever else he decide to do...
