[Melody] I am trying to do some HBCU work.
I'm actually looking at bringing on some interns
from Alabama A&M. Some paid interns,
so they can get paid as well,
um, to help out
with the push that we're doing right now.
So what are some other things or ways that you think,
you know, we can make all of it kinda move simultaneously?
So I think you should possibly do a HBCU tour
where you hit up several HBCs, you know what I mean?
-Okay. -You just kinda hit that circuit,
you know, do, like a concert.
And even bringing in your empowerment summit.
So just talking about the power of Black dollar in your performance.
So, encompassing all of you, the entrepreneur, and the entertainer.
Okay. I like that.
After leaving my marriage, I've really been able
to focus more on my career
and the business moves that I want to make.
I mean, I've just dropped a single
that has actually charted number 4
on the R&B charts.
So, you know, of course I'm gonna capitalize
on that new opportunity that I have.
So I've got to shoot my video,
I've got to make sure I set up some performances,
and, of course, I have to make sure
that I get back in the studio
and drop some more hot music for the audience.
I just wanted to let you know, Melody,
that I'm working on some things on your behalf.
Um, moving some of your promotion,
the material, and just getting
the word out there about who you are,
-what you do, internationally. -[knock at door]
I've got somebody at my door. Hold on one second.
Hold on one second. Ugh.
-[Chris] How you doin'? -Hey! What's up?
What's up, Chris?
-How you doin'? I'm good. -How you doin'?
Oh, I didn't know you were coming all over here today.
I'm wrapping up a meeting right now. Come on in.
Okay, guys, so look, I gotta go.
I had a guest come in, but thank you, guys,
for continuing to just push the Melody Holt brand.
I love you guys, and let's do a follow-up.
-Okay? -[all] Okay.
-See you. -Okay. Bye-bye, everyone.
Chris.
I like what you did with the place.
[both chuckle]
Well, there is a difference between
the Melody Holt and the Holt and Holt.
Yeah. Yeah. I saw-- I saw that when I walked in.
Oh, yes, "Holt". I was like, "Oh!
-Okay. Okay." -That's right. That's right.
My personal empire is growing all the time
and I'm glad that Chris is taking notice.
He and his wife have always been great friends
to Martell and I,
but I am curious as to what brings him to my office
now that there isn't a marriage
that needs to be helped and saved.
I came-- I came over today to, uh...
kind of get a little conversation going here
about the 47 acres.
-The famous 47 acres... -Yeah.
...that kinda brought y'all's group together.
Eh... brought us together and tore us apart.
-[Chris chuckles] -You know, double-edged sword.
Is the deal moving forward? Is it not moving forward?
The deal is moving forward.
-We, are... trying to close on it. -Okay.
Selling the 47 acres to Chris' investor,
honestly, is bitter sweet.
It represents the dream that I shared with Martell
and the comeback group and the Scotts,
but it will also be a relief to get rid of it.
I had a... um, I had spoken with one of the investor,
or the investor, that's purchasing the land.
We're gonna be building about
-forty-plus single family homes out there. -Mmm.
And talking to the developer,
we were wondering if you would be interested in maybe
building a couple of custom homes up there?
[sighs]
Wow. When are they looking at getting started?
Um... it'll probably be within the next 45-60 days.
What's the price point looking like for the homes?
Um... probably 250. You know.
Mmm. Okay.
-I know how passionate Martell has been about this project. -Mmm-hmm.
And I wouldn't want his feelings and ego
to get, you know, involved
and then there is an issue with he and I.
So, have you talked to him about me building homes?
No.
But of course I will speak to him about it.
Make sure that wouldn't-- you know, he wouldn't be offended.
-Oh, no. I mean, I'm not gonna blindside him. -Yeah, right.
-I don't wanna do that. -But I wanted to speak with you first.
I have no issue with building homes on the 47 acres.
However, I ain't trying to be in no drama with Martell.
We already have enough going on between us.
I'm not trying to add fuel to the fire.
Maybe we can figure something out.
-I will definitely get back with you. -Perfect. Perfect.
And tell my lady, next time, she need to be coming with you.
'Cause I need to see her.
Yeah.