The Manager’s Playbook 024: Nick Raphael - Jay Z, Sam Smith, 5SOS, Imogen Heap, A&R Evolution, Digital Distribution, Major Labels, Fan Engagement & Creative Strategy
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, we sit down with legendary music executive Nick Raphael, whose journey spans signing Jay Z, launching Sam Smith, and leading Capitol UK before founding his o...
26 Touko 20252h 32min
Inside the Playbook: Cory Litwin Reveals What Nobody Tells You About Artist Management
Go behind the scenes of high-stakes music management with Cory Litwin - the powerhouse manager behind Murda Beatz and other top producers.In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Cory breaks down ho...
25 Touko 202512min
Inside The Playbook: Cory Litwin Reveals making Drake's 'Nice For What'!
Ever wondered how Drake’s “Nice for What” came to life?In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Corey Litwin takes us behind the scenes of the legendary night it all came together - from losing to D...
24 Touko 202512min
Inside The Playbook: Cory Litwin on How Meeting Murda Beatz Changed His Life Overnight
How do you go from throwing parties to managing major artists? Cory Litwin has the blueprint.In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Cory shares his journey from club promotions to working with Mur...
23 Touko 202518min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Groff on Music Industry Insider Secrets You Need to Know
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Former SVP of Interscope Records, Nick Groff, unpacks the modern manager’s role, especially in today’s independent landscape.From handling distribution and t...
22 Touko 202517min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Groff The Hidden Cost of Signing a Record Deal
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Former SVP of Interscope Records, Nick Groff, breaks down what every artist and manager should understand before signing a major label deal.From creative con...
21 Touko 202512min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Groff on How to Break Into A&R (Without Industry Connections)
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Nick Groff shares his unfiltered journey from unpaid intern to shaping major releases at Interscope Records.He breaks down the real moves that opened doors: ...
20 Touko 202510min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Groff on The Untold A&R Stories Behind Avicii, MGK & Billie Eilish
On this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, former Interscope SVP Nick Groff pulls back the curtain on the evolving role of A&R at the major-label level.With a career that includes work with Billie Eil...
19 Touko 20259min
