Alan Foster's Redemption

Great News! I'm very proud to say that my Rolling Stone interview will be included in the December print issue of the magazine with Selena Gomez on the cover. Its available on online at: rollingstone.com/music/music-ne… instagram.com/p/ClhPiGOysaf/…

At one point, Foster claims someone from HR told him he "intimidated" a white higher-up by looking at him directly during a meeting. "I was like, 'Are you kidding me? Do you know how racist that sounds?'" rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…

In the fall of 2012, Foster was fired for what the Recording Academy called "unacceptable work performance." He claims he was fired after he refused to acquiesce after an executive tried to interfere with the Grammys’ nomination-screening process. rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…

Exclusive: Alan Foster helped give hip-hop a voice at the Grammys, and refused to let Grammy management interfere with the nomination process. He says that led to his dismissal. trib.al/txEKHoV

Alan Foster, like many interviewed for this story, is unable to separate his internal workplace story from the academy’s larger struggle to recognize contemporary Black popular music during his employment. rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…

Before Alan Foster worked at the Recording Academy, he spent a decade as Little Richard's right-hand man. When he told me he had a photo of him, Little Richard, and James Brown, I almost didn't believe him at first. Then he sent it over:

The story of Alan Foster is the story of a man who got left behind by a music industry he tried hard to improve. My latest for @RollingStone rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…

@jonbern The King...The Godfather & The Apprentice! ✌🏾💜🙏🏾's AFR

@jonbern @RollingStone Thanks again for telling my story Jonathan!

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Have you heard It's Time to Get Up! by Alan Foster's Redemption on #hearnow? alanfostersredemption.hearnow.com

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Attention!!! New Music And YouTube Video Premiere From: Alan Foster's Redemption Featuring Kimberly Grace "It's Time To Get Up! Available Worldwide On All Digital Platforms 04.20.2021 reverbnation.com/alanfostersred…

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On todays episode of "Showing Love to Past & Present Musicians That Have Blessed Alan Foster's Redemption With Their Talents". Imagine having Aretha/Chaka Khan, Glaydys Knight, Nona Hendrix and Whitney Houston as... facebook.com/1543313026/pos…

Todays episode of "Showing Love to Past & Present Musicians That Have Blessed Alan Foster's Redemption With Their Talents" features 3 musicians from the early days of AFR. First up Mr. Scott "Bugs" Allen! "Bugs"... facebook.com/1543313026/pos…

Todays episode of "Showing Love to Past & Present Musicians That Have Blessed Alan Foster's Redemption With Their Talents" features 3 musicians from the early days of AFR. First up Mr. Scott "Bugs" Allen! "Bugs"... facebook.com/1543313026/pos…