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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 202516min
Inside the Playbook: Russ on How His Day-One Business Partner Saved His Music Career
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ opens up about the pivotal moments that built his career. From Bugus filing the LLC at 18, to staying focused when things almost unraveled, to why a $250 c...
21 Juni 202513min
