Meet Kommotion of COD3D: BLACK in Metropolitan Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kommotion.

Kommotion, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Peace and Blessings. I am Kommotion. I grew up in South West Atlanta, Georgia. During my time there, I navigated through my environment and learned many things about people, and different lifestyles. Family housekeeping and chores as a unit early in my life planted a seed in me. I went through many highs and lows in life, but all of those experiences have shaped me to be the man I am today. I lived in South West Atlanta for about 10 years. When my mother broke the news that we were moving, I was deeply saddened. However, when I look back, that experience helped me grow tremendously as a young man. When we moved to College Park, Georgia in 2007, that presented a whole new aspect for me as we transitioned from single housing to a subdivision. There, I learned how to handle issues like dealing with drama, problem-solving skills, and leadership through my interaction with all age groups in my environment.

Although I was learning in my new environment, I felt I needed to mature to another level and my life needed a major change. I initially wanted to join the U.S. Air Force but I felt that process would take too long for me to leave. I made adjustments to my perspective with the help of surrounding support and I left to serve in the United States Army in 2013. In the U.S. Army, my mind was opened to a whole new world. There, I saw the way the world TRULY operates. Through the racial bias and stereotypical treatment I experienced and observed, I grew to bond with my people of color on a deeper level. The lessons I learned while serving in the military were unparallel and transformed my mind to another level. I left the U.S. Army in 2017 to find my life’s mission.

My transition into the civilian world was simple, yet complicated because I felt out of place at that point. With the support of my family and my partner, the process was much easier. I remember leaving a local college and my girlfriend suggested I start a podcast since I was always elaborating on issues in our black communities. I have always been a compassionate person. It’s a process shifting my compassion toward my people of color, but it made perfect sense to me. From that point, we went through different names in route to COD3D: BLACK! December 8, 2017, I recorded my first COD3D: BLACK episode on an app named Anchor.Fm and eventually went on to record over 90 episodes. Fast-forwarding to now, we have generated so many relationships, collaborations, and supporters along the way! We have provided media coverage for multiple events, interviewed a variety of black entrepreneurs, and created a platform for our everyday people, which wouldn’t be possible without our people. Season 1, Season 2, and past events of The COD3D: BLACK Show are on our YOUTUBE page. Stay tuned for more COD3D: BLACK!

OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE. INSPIRE. ENLIGHTEN.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
First, I want to preface my statement: there are always obstacles on the road to success.

With that being said, there was a doubt for sure.
The approach I took with COD3D: BLACK was one of strategic passion for my people. However, when you demonstrate love, love is not always reciprocated. I expected some backlash because that comes with the territory, especially when we are demonstrating positivity through direct communication. It’s funny because we have received more criticism from people who supposedly have similar views.

It can be difficult balancing an organization and YOUTUBE show while dealing with life issues. We all go through life and things that randomly pop up that may take priority over-servicing our people. It can be work, vehicle issues, housekeeping, etc…

My father always told me the perspective of life is important and he was right.

Please tell us about COD3D: BLACK – what should we know?
COD3D: BLACK is a company, organization, and YOUTUBE show. We are a media team, custom t-shirt printing company and we have our very own t-shirt & apparel line.

We specialize in providing reliable media coverage for any event. Our rates include the Gold Package, Brown Package, and Black Package. We are known for our professionalism as we arrive on time and in sequence ready to work. I am proud of the way we genuinely connect with people, especially our clients. Consistent professionalism, reasonable rates, and customizable contracts set us apart from others. Our entire media team wants every event to go as smoothly as if we created it ourselves.

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
I want to give a huge shoutout to my business partner, my rock and co-founder of COD3D: BLACK, Jasmine Page!
She has made a huge impact on COD3D: BLACK from being my Personal Assistant to Social Media Management of COD3D: BLACK to the Creator Director of The COD3D: BLACK! She is a one-stop-shop!

Shoutout to the videographer of COD3D: BLACK: Rebel Forever for all the quality footage for us!

Big thanks to my mother, father, and sister for planting the seed of service in me at an early age!

Aww man… so many people…

Thanks to Relay Shop Spaces, Kimoni Sadiq of Huey P Newtown Gun Club-ATL for providing the venue for us to Educate, Inspire and Enlighten the people!

Thanks to all the black entrepreneurs who allowed us to interview them about their business/brand!

Last… but not least… THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS, VIEWERS, SUBSCRIBERS!

Pricing:

• COD3D: BLACK MEDIA PACKAGE RATES
• BROWN PACKAGE (STARTING @ $300) – RAW FOOTAGE OF EVENT (NO EDITS) – RED CARPET INTERVIEWS/ AFTER EVENT INTERVIEWS – EVENT COVERAGE – 3-5 RAW FOOTAGE SOCIAL MEDIA POST (NO EDITS, NO TRANSITIONS, NO COLOR GRADING)
• GOLD PACKAGE (STARTING @ $425) – RED CARPET MEDIA COVERAGE – RED CARPET BEFORE, INTERMISSION &/OR AFTER INTERVIEWS/REVIEWS – EVENT COVERAGE – LIGHT EDITING (MUSIC ADDED, CHOPPING, LIGHT DETAILS) – 3 HRS OF COVERAGE/2 HOUR EDITING – HALF PRICE PROMO CLIPS (1, 1 TO 2 MIN PROMO CLIP FOR INSTAGRAM)
• BLACK PACKAGE (STARTING @ $595) – RED CARPET MEDIA COVERAGE – RED CARPET BEFORE, INTERMISSION &/OR AFTER INTERVIEWS/ REVIEWS – EVENT COVERAGE – RIGHTS TO ALL RAW FOOTAGE – 1 1 TO 2 MIN EDIT FOR INSTAGRAM & IGTV – 1 2 TO 5 MIN EDIT FOR IGTV/ YOUTUBE/FACEBOOK – FULL EDITS (MUSIC ADDED, CHOPPING, TRANSITIONS, COLOR GRADING) – EVENT POSTED ON COD3D : BLACK NETWORK – EVENT PROMOTIONS ON COD3D : BLACK SOCIAL MEDIA

Contact Info:

• Phone: 470-331-1943
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @cod3d_black
• Other: YOUTUBE : COD3D : BLACK

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