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The Manager’s Playbook 080: Symba - Major Label Deals, Artist Development, Artist Leverage, Dr. Dre & Direct-to-Fan
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Symba joins Mauricio Ruiz for an honest conversation about major label deals, artist development, management, leverage, and the hard lessons that come from learning the music business in real time.
Symba breaks down what he experienced signing with Columbia and Atlantic, how early deals and label turnover shaped his career, and why having the right team around an artist can make or break momentum. He also reflects on Kendrick Lamar’s influence, working with Dr. Dre, going viral after his LA Leakers freestyle, touring with Joyner Lucas, and the…
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