Edward “Young Dirty†Long“What does it profit a man to gain the world, but lose his soul?â€
-Mark 16:26-Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The Good Life Media Group, Edward “Young Dirty†Long is a force to be reckoned with. Three years ago, the 25 year old entertainment magnate established an enterprising media conglomerate, which today has international reach in Canada, Israel, Peru, Puerto Rico, the United States, and the United Kingdom.Comprised of three divisions that target a demographic between the ages of 18-32, The Good Life Media Group includes two radio broadcasts, a television broadcast, and a music production entity. The company’s flagship, The Good Life Radio, is a nationally syndicated program Long began hosting in November 2004. Spanning seven markets and reaching approximately 300,000 listeners weekly, the broadcast has an extensive playlist, which features Rap music as well as Christian and R&B.Guests of the show include experts in the fields of finance, politics, religion, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment; among them Lee Jenkins, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Bishop Eddie Long, Jeff Johnson and Jennifer Keitt.Long’s newest venture entails programming for The Good Life Television. In October 2007, Long will be co-producing Steel Roots & The Good Life Television Presents Mixx Masters Lounge airing on the Inspiration Network. The program will provide the best in artist interviews and concert segments for 80 million prospective viewers.Long is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. His interest in media and broadcasting began at Stephenson High School where he hosted the school’s weekly television broadcast. Fueling his passion for entertaining the masses, Long became a radio personality while attending Florida A&M University (FAMU). An electrifying host, Long burned up the campus airwaves with the hottest rap and R&B music as well as his controversial SGA Talks segment. The latter served as a platform for student government leaders to address campus and community related issues. In 2005, Long graduated from FAMU with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.An equally talented recording artist and producer, Long has three albums and a myriad of mix tapes to his credit. Also notable are the various collaborations Long has with artists such as T-Pain, Field Mob, Boyz N’ Da Hood, Jagged Edge, 112, Pastor Troy, Canton Jones, Lil iROCC, Demetrus and Bishop Eddie Long.Dedicated to helping others experience “the good life God’s way,†Long serves as a mentor for students at Stephenson High School. He also shares the message of hope through Christ to youth and young adults in group homes and federal detention centers in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida.A man of integrity, creativity, and excellence, Long models the good life both in word and in deed. Using The Good Life Media Group as a platform, Long purposes to encourage people from all walks of life to pursue and enjoy a consistent relationship with God, resulting in good success in every area of life.
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