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Andy Steinway at the Recording Academy:: Andy Steinway works in management, primarily producers and songwriters and music. This is how he dresses when he goes to the Grammys as well. Thought I would come see the future myself.
Andy Warhol on His Journey:: Were going to get to know Andy. Well talk about how he became, what he is and what his journey was. Then well get into talking about the manager, the whole journey of what a manager really does. And then well end like we always will with just in the end.
Andy on Starting a Band:: Andy Hill went to Berkeley College of Music for jazz composition and music business management. He says he was always attracted to people leading things up from the underground. Hill wants to paint the broadest picture of where creativity and talent is kind of fostered.
Stargate on His Connection With Emily King:: When Know met Emily King, he says it was the first serious step in his music career. He says they connected through Stargates old managers. Know: Be open to trying things out and not being afraid to make mistakes.
How I Got My First Signing at Interscope:: When he started working, he sent out 300, 400 resumes cover letters. His first signing was another referral. After several years of really developing them and their relationships, we ended up getting a Kendrick Lamar record. We ended up being on Black Panthers soundtrack.
I'd never touched the charts before:: Id never touched the charts before. Those little bits of encouragement, whether its just like a million plays on something you guys release or you pick up 500 spotify followers, that puts a battery in your tank. Its really important to really focus on the good rather than, why is this not happening for me yet?
Black Panther:: Next, lets just listen to a few minutes of this song. This is the one that changed your life. That song went from zero to 100 so quickly. And then were going to come back to Black Panther.
How To Become a Manager:: Theres no management. School degree. How in the heck did you figure this out? How did you get Emily and then go through this process? When youre a manager, that is a multidimensional business. The hardest thing is getting that spark and momentum.
Iggy Azalea on Being an Entrepreneur:: If youre in the music realm as an artist, a songwriter, producer, it is like the great entrepreneurial endeavor. Whats an entrepreneur? Someone who keeps going till they make it happen. Find the ones that are going to challenge you and really help you evolve.
The Power of MENTORATION:: Mentors love to see people who are willing to also be mentors themselves. Some of the greatest pleasure I get in this industry at this stage is when I help people find jobs. Dont be afraid to ask for help.
How Kendrick Was Made on Black Panther:: Kendrick Lamar and producer Teddy Walton really hit it off. They made a beat, and Teddy texted it to Kendrick on site. It led to having a record with Kendrick on the Black Panther soundtrack.
Redemption:: The song is called Redemption. Were you managing jazzy at the time? Yes. Well circle back to that in a second. But now were all pre funked.
Josie Became a Management Client:: Josie has been one of the most important clients that youve had. Howd you meet and how did that get to this point? I got everyone really excited about her because I knew that she was a unicorn.
On His Collaboration With Tish:: Andy Meek managed Billy Ray Cyrus. The song went on to become one of the biggest songs of all time. Meek says you should take opportunities when they come. If its not working, then humbly step away and maintain the friendship.
What Does a Manager Do?:: I try and stretch my imagination for things that I think people want to hear music, he says. Not every manager can do everything. It's how thinking of ways to work with these people that make sense for everybody.
Manager Jay-Z on Artist Development:: People say you are amazing at artist development and just developing careers. But for you, what does that mean? Artist development really happens when artists are around other artists and learn from other artists. I always take a look around for what the next kind of scenes are.
Andy Dalton on Thinking Like a Manager:: Were going to learn how to think like managers. We want to get into Andys head and understand what a managers process is. Even some of the people that Ive spoken with who are the most successful, they go kind of never stops.
How To Start a Conversation With An Artist:: Andy Cohen is always looking for new talent. How does the very beginning of a new conversation with the new person happen? You still have to earn it, he says.
Andy Samberg: Golden Rules For Dating:: When youre hearing something for the first time it comes to you through a friend. How important it is to cultivate a group of trusted people. And make sure you find the right person to connect with on a human level.
Jealous Of The Creators:: The more that youre around all these other creative people, its really inspiring. Its important to get to know the ingredients that make these people who they are. The more questions they ask, the better the questions get. And thats where all of the opportunity comes from.
Don't Make Me Audit You:: Like pay your commissions. When you do have a manager, its important. But the point that you were making is really fantastic, right? Its like, look, it starts from this great human place first.
How To Find The Right Manager For an Artist:: How do you know what kind of artist is the one? I think it really depends. Everybody has something that makes them thats their difference maker and makes them special. Be honest with yourself about if thats what you want.
What Makes a Star?:: You got to know what makes you special, guys. Not everybody can hit those crazy high notes, right? Not everybody has nails like she does. For each of us, we each have something, and very often we take it for granted If you have the same determination, drive and dedication in February and March, it will serve you well.
How To Manage An Artists Life:: Do you think its mutually exclusive to help manage an artist while still being an artist yourself and being a professional artist? I would impress again the idea of really taking stock of whats happening around you that feels meaningful and important and opportunities for growth.
The queue for the doctor:: Weve got about eleven minutes. I think theres somebody in the back. No, please, ask your question. If you stand up, I cant really see you.
When Artists Are In Their Complete Element:: How do you tell that someone is in their complete element? Other than maybe just confidence or a certain is there anything that speaks to that? I think that life purpose and that zone of genius is always evolving. I encourage artists to find that thing that makes them special and broadcast that.
What Should a Pop Artist Focus On:: If these guys are going to go out and be their own managers for the next set of time, what should they be singularly focused on as theyre managing themselves? Find out what makes you distinct. Dont be afraid to ask for help along the way.
Amateur vs the Pro:: I feel definitely like an amateur. I think acting like a professional is really all that it takes, and that just involves being nice to people, and being on time Just keep going is the most important thing. You'll figure it out along the way.
On Lemonade:: Travis: Does that song become what it did if she didnt release it? And then years later, when Internet Money was putting together their own album, they needed a smash. That song was hard from the second we heard it. Even though it kind of failed when Jazzy put it out, it didnt make us think it was anything less.

Andy Steinway - Publishing and Management