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We’re living in the day & age where content is king. I had the opportunity to talk with new content king Mercer “RICO” Prince who is jumping into the waters of developing his own streaming platform service IHQ. 

Tell our readers about IHQ and why we should support it.

IHQ is a network distributed by Radiant TV that aims to reshape the way we engage with media by producing content that educates, empowers, and entertains.It is not necessarily about supporting IHQ, it’s about supporting our community. It’s about giving our people an opportunity to own their stories their way.  

With all these new streaming networks what sets IHQ apart?

We are making sure that IHQ is different in a lot of ways. With the technology, and the type of content we put out, we are making sure that our creatives maintain  ownership of their intellectual property. We are committed to showing the light and unity among our community. IHQ gives our creators the opportunity to not only tell their story but capitalize on it as well. With a sliding scale of revenue shares that are involved, we make it easy for IHQ to be the obvious choice for everyone.

What was the idea behind bringing IHQ to reality?

IHQ came to be after educating myself and becoming aware of how influencers and content creators are not being paid their worth. It sparked me to gain more knowledge and create a platform that all parties could benefit from. Because of my career in entertainment I saw the behind the scenes of what goes on during negotiations, contracts, etc. I want to give people the opportunity to own their stories.  

Who is your audience?

IHQ’s audience is truly global. Culture has a powerful reach, extending to places like India, China, Japan, and beyond. Our content will resonate across borders, making the world our audience. Our mission is to connect with people who may be receiving a limited or misguided view of success and provide them with an empowering perspective.

Who is Mercer “RICO” Prince?

Mercer “RICO” Prince is somebody from Chicago that has a vision and executes it. I am someone who stays away from the normal, I am always doing things differently. I Took the chances of going left when everyone went right. I am known to be the person that takes chances to build from the ground up, whether it’s from my influencers to the music game. I am going to make something out of nothing, with hard work, dedication, and the will to succeed.

Where do you see IHQ in 5 years ?

In five years, IHQ sees itself as a powerful and unifying force within the community and a platform where today’s unheard voices in entertainment will rise to the top. We aim to create a lasting, positive shift in the culture, one that celebrates and elevates authentic stories.