Behind the Hits: Unlocking the Music Industry's Secrets: ft John Wpolf from A-list Management

Dees Talk

🔹 Behind the Hits: Unlocking the Music Industry's Secrets 💰

Ever wondered how artists really make it, who gets paid what, and how the industry is changing with AI and TikTok?

In this episode of Dees Talk, I sit down with John Woolf, a seasoned music manager from A-list Management. John pulls back the curtain on his incredible journey through the music industry, from DJing and producing to managing top artists and building a rights-focused business. He even brought along a special guest for her podcast debut – his dog, Layla! 🐾

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🔥 Topics we discuss:

✔️ John’s Journey: From DJing to A-list Management.

✔️ The 20% Rule: How artist managers really get paid (and what sunset clauses mean for artists).

✔️ Master Rights vs. Publishing 💸: Who owns the music and how does Spotify's £4000 per million streams get divided?

✔️ Indie Deals vs. Major Labels: Navigating advances, royalties, and recoupment.

✔️ Wiley's "Wearing My Rolex" Hit: John’s first major success and the steep learning curve.

✔️ The Ed Sheeran "Miss": Why John initially overlooked a future global superstar.

✔️ Chasing Hits vs. Authentic Artistry: Lessons in building a lasting career.

✔️ Why Owning Your Music Rights is CRUCIAL for artists.

✔️ AI in Music 🤖: Threat or creative partner? Copyright battles and voice mimicking.

✔️ TikTok's Power 📱: How the platform creates global hits and democratizes music.

✔️ The Dark Side of Fame: Artist well-being, drugs, alcohol, and sustainability in the industry.

✔️ Advice for Aspiring Artists 🚀: When to seek a manager and how to break through.

✔️ Global Game: The future of A-list Management, focusing on LA and emerging markets like India.

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📌 Guest: John Woolf from A-list Management: www.instagram.com/john_woolf/

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