Inside the Playbook: Nick Raphael on The Harsh Truth About Why Your Music Isn’t Working
In this episode, Nick Raphael gets real about one of the biggest misconceptions in the music industry: talent alone doesn’t break artists. Effort does.We explore why consistent output, audience buildi...
5 Jun 202513min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Raphael on How He Beat Every Major Label to Sign Jay-Z
Before the billion-dollar empire, Jay-Z was just an overlooked artist with a brilliant album, and no U.S. label willing to take the risk.In this episode, Nick Raphael, former President of Capitol Reco...
4 Jun 202514min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Raphael on The Real Reason Some Artists Never Make It
In this episode, Nick Raphael, former President of Capitol Records UK, pulls back the curtain on what actually makes or breaks an artist’s career.It’s not just about talent. It’s about having the righ...
3 Jun 202511min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Raphael on Why Indie Artists Are Winning More Than Ever in 2025
In this episode, Nick Raphael, former President of Capitol Records UK, uncovers a core truth of the music business: a hit record means nothing without the right artist.We dive into why some tracks nev...
2 Jun 202512min
Inside the Playbook: Director X on Mastering the Creative Hustle in 2024
In this episode, legendary filmmaker Director X breaks down how to cut through the noise in a content-heavy world, and why the best visuals aren’t always the most expensive.From using real locations a...
1 Jun 202514min
Inside the Playbook: Director X on Why Music Videos Matter More Than You Think
In this episode, legendary music video director Director X breaks down the role of music videos in 2024, and why they still matter in a world dominated by streamers and short-form content.From drawing...
31 Mai 202513min
Inside the Playbook: Byron Wilson on The Must Know Tips to Break an Artist in 2024
Ruiz and Byron take you on a journey through the discovery and management of the phenomenal Jessie Reyez. It all began in 2013 with a serendipitous Facebook connection that led to an unexpected musica...
30 Mai 20259min
Inside the Playbook: Byron Wilson on The Messiness of the Music Business
In this no-fluff episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Byron Wilson breaks down what most labels won’t say out loud: the real grind behind building a music career.From signing deals to hitting the road, ...
29 Mai 202512min
