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The Manager’s Playbook 019: Chris Anokute – Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea, Bebe Rexha, Muni Long, Rihanna, Album Creation, A&R, Gatekeepers, Market Share, Pay-to-Play, Fake Streams, Industry Secrets
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, we sit down with Chris Anokute, the industry veteran behind the success of Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea, Bebe Rexha, and Muni Long. As a former major label A&R and artist developer, Chris pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to break an artist—from album creation to the hidden power plays that shape careers.
We dive into the realities of artist development, the role of gatekeepers, and the controversial world of pay-to-play in the music industry. Chris shares insider secrets on how labels manufacture success, the impact of streaming…
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