The pressure to embody a certain image as a rapper can lead to forgetting who you really are in the industry. A commercial can bring financial reward, but the need for approval from corporations can leave a negative impact, causing artists to lose sight of themselves.
The three members of a band discuss how having a manager helps them navigate the complex and crazy music industry, allowing them to solely focus on writing good songs.
The host interviews Simon Cowell about the evolution of the music industry and how it has changed from having a few top hit songs to now being saturated with music from a variety of platforms and artists.
Two rappers are overheard discussing their struggles making money and advising each other on maintaining relationships while on tour.
A former assistant of One Direction’s former manager reveals how he scammed the band for millions by making himself the sixth member and taking a cut of everything, leading to him tripling his commission.
The speaker discusses how supportive women in the music industry helped him get through a difficult time by introducing him to a therapist and providing support. He also speaks to the strength and power of women, particularly those in the entertainment industry who are there for the right reasons.
The speaker shares creative ideas on how to turn a music company into a multi-million dollar business, such as buying artists drinks and impacting the creative process in a fun way, and focusing on creating viral videos that will grab the attention of millions of people.
The journey to success in the music industry is not an easy one, as shared by a musician who had to share a bus with 12 people including his wife and struggled for 37 weeks before getting a number one single after years of no new artist achieving that feat.
The speaker reflects on their upbringing where they were taught to always serve others and attended a charity event for musicians in need. They also discuss the importance of finding self-love and silencing the voice of criticism as an artist.
The trend of modern bands recording Christmas songs is a result of the financial benefit that comes with owning the rights to a popular Christmas song, as it is a guaranteed source of income every year.
The speaker recognizes the importance of good communication in the music industry, as it helps in building up a relationship among individuals. They suggest that those starting out in the industry should hire someone to manage their work, if they do not have a proper team for support.
