Inside the Playbook: Jessie Reyez on The True Story Behind The Song 'Figures'

Inside the Playbook: Jessie Reyez on The True Story Behind The Song 'Figures'

We revisit the origin story of Jessie Reyez’s breakout hit “Figures” from a chance car ride in Sweden to a full-blown industry bidding war.

It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how one song sparked a movement, shifting careers and commanding attention across major labels. We explore the key moments that shaped the journey: gut decisions, hard conversations, and the conviction it takes to bet on yourself.

This clip also unpacks the artist-manager relationship and the non-negotiables that shaped Jessie’s path: authenticity, respect, and control. A powerful story about creative instinct, industry leverage, and building with integrity.

A conversation like this doesn't come cheap.


Listen to the full episode here -

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hAbFlAG4IT6uL0MTaZEQR?si=4a40xtKHSEKbCJWS_JwG0w


Watch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@managersplaybook

Episoder(259)

Inside the Playbook: Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans on The UNTOLD Story of Daniel Caesar

Inside the Playbook: Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans on The UNTOLD Story of Daniel Caesar

In this clip of The Manager's Playbook podcast, host Mauricio Ruiz sits down with renowned producers and artist managers Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans. Together, they delve into the making of Danie...

20 Feb 202510min

Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on Why Uplifting Latin Culture Matters

Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on Why Uplifting Latin Culture Matters

In this clip The Manager's Playbook Podcast, Mauricio Ruiz is joined by Lex Borrero, Artist Manager for TAINY and Co-Founder of NEON16 & NTERTAIN. Together, they dive into what makes a great artist ma...

19 Feb 202519min

Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on the BEST ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ARTIST MANAGERS

Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on the BEST ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ARTIST MANAGERS

In this episode of The Manager's Playbook Podcast, Mauricio Ruiz is joined by Lex Borrero, Artist Manager for TAINY and Co-Founder of NEON16 & NTERTAIN. Together, they dive into what makes a great art...

18 Feb 202511min

Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on How Songwriters Tell Stories, Not Songs!

Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on How Songwriters Tell Stories, Not Songs!

In this clip Lex Borrero, Artist Manager for TAINY, and Co-Founder at NEON16 & NTERTAIN, reveals the reasons why great songwriters are often seen as storytellers. Creative geniuses in their own right,...

17 Feb 20259min

Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on The Power of Work Ethic in the Music Industry

Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on The Power of Work Ethic in the Music Industry

In this clip, Tyler Henry, Artist Manager for PARTYNEXTDOOR, WondaGurl, HARV, and Loshendrix, Partner at Range Music, and Co-Founder of the creative hub STURDY, shares his inspiring journey.Tyler disc...

16 Feb 202513min

Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on How Being Prepared Got Him A Job At OVO Fest!

Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on How Being Prepared Got Him A Job At OVO Fest!

In this clip, Tyler Henry, Artist Manager (PARTYNEXTDOOR, WondaGurl, HARV, Loshendrix), Partner at Range Music, and Co-Founder of the creative hub STURDY, emphasizes the importance of doing your resea...

15 Feb 202512min

Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on How PARTYNEXTDOOR wrote Rihanna's HIT Record

Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on How PARTYNEXTDOOR wrote Rihanna's HIT Record

In this clip, we delve into what it takes to identify a great artist. Highlighting examples such as Rosalía and PARTYNEXTDOOR, the conversation covers the need for a natural draw to the music, an exce...

15 Feb 202511min

Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on The Secret How To Grow A Music Artist From Nothing To Something

Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on The Secret How To Grow A Music Artist From Nothing To Something

Troy Carter, Co-Founder and CEO of Venice Music, shares key strategies for small artists aiming to transition from small venues to larger ones. He emphasizes the importance of building demand in small...

14 Feb 20258min

Populært innen Underholdning

papaya
enkel-servering
storefri-med-mikkel-og-herman
tore-og-haralds-podkast
harm-og-hegseth
folk-flest-med-linn-og-nils
topp-3-med-wold-og-fladseth
konspirasjonspodden
tusvik-tnne
hovla
ma-pa-behandling-med-morten-ramm
kjendiscrush-med-sofie-karlstad
big-5-med-nils-og-harald-2
nare-venner
vitnemal
gi-meg-alle-detaljene
feedback-med-egon-holstad
rss-gammal-maiden
christine-dancke
rss-backstage-historier-om-legender