• Named by Ebony magazine as one of the “30 on the Rise” to watch in the industry!
• The NAACP recognized him as one of “40 Power Players Under 40.”
• Grey Goose selected him as one of their 2010 “Archetype 25” honorees – 25 people who have carved a chunk in the world for themselves!
Jawn Murray has become a go-to guy for entertainment perspective and pop culture analysis for television networks like CNN, HLN, MSNBC, Fox News, TV Guide Channel, TV One, VH1, E! Entertainment, TruTV and BET. In addition to appearing on shows like NBC’s “Today Show,” “Access Hollywood,” “Washington Watch with Roland Martin” and “Our World with Black Enterprise,” Jawn has also appeared on international networks like BBC UK, Canada’s Sun News and Dutch TV. As an expert commentator, he’s been featured in and/or quoted by National Public Radio (NPR), The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, MTV News, CNN International, New York Post, MediaBistro.com, among others.
On radio, the Washington, DC-based talent spent five years offering entertainment news and lifestyle coverage on the nationally syndicated “Tom Joyner Morning Show.” As a writer, Jawn wrote the popular entertainment column “BV Buzz” for AOL Black Voices for seven years. His contribution to AOL Black Voices helped the site reign as the number one portal for African-American readers for five years. Jawn has penned numerous cover stories for magazines like Savoy, Smooth, Jewel and Black Elegance; in addition to having his written work featured in New York Daily News, In Touch Weekly, Uptown, Upscale, Gospel Today and on EURweb.com. In addition to his multimedia endeavors, Jawn is a tastemaker and brand strategist for Fortune 500 companies and marketing companies that seek his expertise for pop culture appeal. He is also the executive producer of the faith-based music compilation, “Jawn Murray presents Untapped;” a showcase of ten aspiring artists who competed in a digital music competition for a recording contract with EMI Gospel.