MICHELLE S. FRESH
MUSIC INDUSTRY VETERAN & PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE
MICHELLE S. FRESH
Michelle Santosuosso (aka Michelle S Fresh) is a pioneering voice in hip-hop radio and a respected force in music industry education. With a career that spans three influential decades, she’s helped shape the culture from the ground up.
Now a university professor and trusted consultant, Michelle brings a real-world, artist-first approach to her work—mentoring the next generation of industry leaders and advocating for authenticity in a rapidly changing music landscape.
Known for her passion, purpose, and people-first mindset, Michelle continues to push for progress where music, education, and activism meet.
THERE IS NO GOLDEN ERA OF HIP HOP WITHOUT MICHELLE S. FRESH
The current moment in Hip Hop represents more than music.
artists are reclaiming their narrative, dismantling industry gatekeepING, and reshaping how we understand AND CONSUME MUSIC.
30 years in the music industry
Michelle S. Fresh continues to make waves in the male-dominated industry of Hip Hop music. She currently is a professor at Syracuse University preparing the next generation of music makers and shakers, with courses in music business fundamentals, publishing, artist management, and live touring entertainment.
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