Inside the Playbook: Lola Plaku on Building Toronto's Music Scene
Lola Plaku joins The Manager’s Playbook for a powerful conversation on building a career in hip hop from the ground up.One of the few women to carve out real space in the industry, Lola reflects on he...
3 Jul 202517min
The Manager's Playbook 028: Lola Plaku - French Montana, A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, A$AP Yams, Artist Management, Girl Connected, Tour Strategy, Label Dynamics & Women in Music
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Lola Plaku unpacks her dynamic journey from the early days of HipHopCanada to managing global tours and launching her mentorship platform, Girl Connected.Fro...
30 Jun 20252h 10min
Inside the Playbook: Ray Daniels on The Letter That Changed Everything
In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Ray Daniels shares what it really means to pursue greatness and the price he paid for speaking up.He reflects on the impact of his viral 2020 letter, “Dear Wh...
29 Jun 202515min
Inside the Playbook: Ray Daniels on The Real Reason Some Artists Fade While Others Last
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Ray Daniels and I explore the “Science vs. Magic” theory in music and why mastering both is key to long-term success.We talk about how artists like Future evolv...
28 Jun 202514min
Inside the Playbook: Ray Daniels on Jay-Z vs. Kanye vs. Bow Wow and His Truth About Stardom
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, we dive into what really makes a megastar.Ray Daniels unpacks the fandom, timing, and cultural impact behind two very different careers: Jay-Z and Bow Wow. One ...
27 Jun 202521min
Inside the Playbook: Ray Daniels on The Biggest Lie About Publishing Deals
In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Ray Daniels and I break down the real difference between pop and urban splits and how the same record can pay out very differently depending on who’s involved...
26 Jun 202516min
The Manager's Playbook 027: Ray Daniels - Jay-Z vs Bow Wow, Theron Thomas, Lizzo, Ciara, Breaking Into the Music Industry, Building His Brand & Lessons From the Greats
Ray Daniels has seen every corner of the music business, from making hits to being blackballed, from major label boardrooms to building R.A.Y.D.A.R. Management from the ground up.In this episode of Th...
23 Jun 20252h 7min
Inside the Playbook: Russ on the Dark Side of Music Success & Healing
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ shares the emotional cost of success and the internal reset that followed. From confronting public perception to redefining identity, he unpacks the deeper...
22 Jun 202516min
