The Manager's Playbook 025: Zach Katz - Jason Derulo, The Sketch Real, Sean Kingston, Creator Economy, Studio Models, Digital Power, Trust-Driven Strategy & Music’s Next Move
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Zach Katz, former President of BMG US and co-founder of Beluga Heights, joins the show to unpack the evolution of creators, the future of music-business infr...
9 Jun 20251h 49min
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 movem...
8 Jun 202512min
Inside the Playbook: Jessie Reyez on How She Outsmarts The Music Industry
Jessie Reyez and Byron Wilson take you deep into the real-life dynamics of the music industry, from conflict resolution to creative breakthroughs.We explore how mastering communication, sometimes just...
7 Jun 202515min
Inside the Playbook: Director X on The Precious Trap You Never Knew You Were In
In this clip, Director X unpacks the creative mindset behind some of the most iconic music moments of the last decade, from Hotline Bling to Life is Good.Through real stories involving Drake, Jay-Z, a...
6 Jun 202513min
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
