Ralph Matthew is a seasoned business networker, event promoter, and established television producer at BRIC, a leading arts and media institution in downtown Brooklyn. A two-time winner of the BRIC B-Free Awards for his music and fashion programs, he is known for his natural ability to connect people and advance creative projects. His community activism includes participation in revitalization efforts in both downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Ralph’s music industry affiliations span respected figures such as Billy Mitchell (The Apollo Theater), Kurtis Blow, DJs Johnny Juice (Public Enemy), Chuck Chillout, Kevie KevRockwell, and Cool AD, as well as recording artist John Legend, whom he first met at a Sony Music-arranged photography session prior to Legend’s first Grammy Award.

During his time at the global public relations firm Manning Selvage & Lee (MS&L), Ralph contributed to marketing and promotional campaigns for Universal Studios and Hard Rock Café on Steven Spielberg film productions, public awareness initiatives for the New York Yankees and the Catfish Hunter diabetes campaign, and various international promotional efforts.