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The Manager's Playbook
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Приєднався 20 лют 2024
🎶 The #1 Insider Music Industry Podcast 📈
Hosted By Music Executive Mauricio Ruiz
New Episode Every 2 Weeks!
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Hosted By Music Executive Mauricio Ruiz
New Episode Every 2 Weeks!
Subscribe For Daily Content 🔑💎
J. Cole’s Producer REVEALS the Beats that Changed Music Forever!
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Grammy nominated producer T-Minus to dive into his incredible journey through the music industry. From crafting hits for Drake to shaping the sound of some of the biggest tracks in hip-hop and R&B, T-Minus shares the story behind his rise to success.
He talks about how he first met Drake, the creative process behind their iconic collaborations, and what it takes to thrive in the competitive world of music production. Whether you're an aspiring artist, producer, or just a fan of great music, this conversation is packed with insights, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss.
Hit play, and let’s get into it! 🎶
(0:04:27) - How To Stand Out From 100,000 Daily Artists?
(0:07:36) - My High School Collab with Drake & Ludacris!
(0:08:48) - Music Collaboration: Networking is Key to Success
(0:13:41) - Drake: How He Changed the Canadian Music Game
(0:20:58) - Money vs. Passion: My Creative Burnout
(0:31:25) - Modern Music Production: Easier or Harder?
(0:34:28) - Sound Selection: The Secret to a Killer Beat
(0:37:51) - Imposter Syndrome? Nah, I'm Just Getting Started!
(0:43:09) - How a Simple Bet Led to Drake’s Biggest Hit
(0:51:34) - Becoming J.Cole's Executive Producer
(1:05:45) - Is Hip Hop Music Really Stagnant?
(1:09:55) - Creative Chaos? Practice Makes Perfect!
(1:26:48) - This lyric CHANGED my LIFE
(1:40:08) - Want to be Rihanna? This is What it Takes!
(1:40:52) - Never Give Up! Faith & Persistence Wins
(1:46:49) - Studying Music Greats: Learn From the Best!
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Production Studio: Toronto Podcasts
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He talks about how he first met Drake, the creative process behind their iconic collaborations, and what it takes to thrive in the competitive world of music production. Whether you're an aspiring artist, producer, or just a fan of great music, this conversation is packed with insights, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss.
Hit play, and let’s get into it! 🎶
(0:04:27) - How To Stand Out From 100,000 Daily Artists?
(0:07:36) - My High School Collab with Drake & Ludacris!
(0:08:48) - Music Collaboration: Networking is Key to Success
(0:13:41) - Drake: How He Changed the Canadian Music Game
(0:20:58) - Money vs. Passion: My Creative Burnout
(0:31:25) - Modern Music Production: Easier or Harder?
(0:34:28) - Sound Selection: The Secret to a Killer Beat
(0:37:51) - Imposter Syndrome? Nah, I'm Just Getting Started!
(0:43:09) - How a Simple Bet Led to Drake’s Biggest Hit
(0:51:34) - Becoming J.Cole's Executive Producer
(1:05:45) - Is Hip Hop Music Really Stagnant?
(1:09:55) - Creative Chaos? Practice Makes Perfect!
(1:26:48) - This lyric CHANGED my LIFE
(1:40:08) - Want to be Rihanna? This is What it Takes!
(1:40:52) - Never Give Up! Faith & Persistence Wins
(1:46:49) - Studying Music Greats: Learn From the Best!
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring music’s biggest names!
#tminustypebeat #musicproducers #podcast #drake #musicindustry #grammywinner #hiphop #rnb #musicjourney #behindthescene #musiclife #producertips #successstory #creativeprocess #musiccollaborations #podcastinterview #hitmakers #musicinspiration #producergrind #musicmotivation #creativejourney #grammywinner #musiclegends #drakesongs #musiccareer #trendingnow
For consulting inquiries with Mauricio Ruiz, please visit calendly.com/themanagersplaybook
For general inquiries, contact us at contact@themanagersplaybook.co
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Host: Mauricio Ruiz
Producer: Mauricio Ruiz
Production Coordinator: Jermelle Bahadosingh
Channel Management: Samanta Zujeva
Social Media Manager: Hamza Aziz
Production Studio: Toronto Podcasts
Production Company: 8 Til Faint
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always the best insight on the Manager's Playbook
Insane interview 🔥
Respect dude, as an upcoming Canadian artist. This is gold!
See you at the top
Met him in 2017 at the beat battle, man he's my favorite producer ong. He's the reason I even kept going and improving. S/o from France Paris 🤘🏿
2:05 Before the interview started I thought he was your bro and I just didn't know that Canada was tight like that😂😂
30 minutes in, but damn. This is a really dope interview. Really enjoying this 💯
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Great Interview. TMinus has alot of hits under his belt.
I detect no lies in this statement
This guy makes perfect beats.
This is an accurate description
lotta gems in this one thank you guys!
Thank you for tapping in.
Good communication
Trying my best.
no way
Yes way
@ thank you for this!
this a really great interview! shoutout to you and t minus🎯
But who is who?!
@ 🤣 yall gotta be related down the family tree
You both look alike
We get that a lot lol
@@omeizasanni def Spider-Man meme
😂 facts
T-Minus is a GOAT
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Just started but I like the new intro and edits already. Excited to watch this.
2025 level 🆙
Dope interview
Dope guest
we needed this! i'd take a tminus class
Facts
Always amazing insight from this channel.
💯% D’Mile is my favorite prod second only to legendary Babyface!
Instant subscribe when I found out she hid Heidi the door to get studio access
Love ❤
Em drinking a carton of marlboros? 😂
Montserrat is Full of Black Irish....A very special people, Very musical People brought there for indentured Servitude ( Not "Slavery") God Bless them 🙏🏾🍀
This is actually an EPIC story! Glad this was created!!
This is great
What is the timestamp for the we create monsters quote
01:39:42
Bless her for being present during such an instrumental part of Lucky Daye’s life and career. Her role was undeniably significant, and it’s clear that the Lord orchestrated a divine connection by bringing the right people into his life at the right time. It’s amazing to see how her presence and contributions helped shape his journey, allowing him to shine in the unique way he was created to. May she be reminded of the lasting impact she’s had and continue to be blessed in all that she does ❤.
YES YES YES
Excellent convo! D'Mile is pure excellence in music!
This is extremely valuable
Until today I wasn't familiar with Natalie Prospere's prolific work in the industry and with Lucky Daye and D'mile. But after seeing this interview I was thoroughly educated. I really respect her insight. Thanks for having her and thank you for uploading this video. It's always great to see manager's step from behind the scenes and get Infront of the camera to share their stories because the good ones always have so much to offer verbally.
How relatable
I love Jessie Reyez!!! My favorite interview ever. Her energy is everything. Thank you!!
Had to subscribe!!! I’ve come across this page a few times and I always leave with so many notes. I was actually looking for the channel, now that I found it, I’m not letting go 😂😂😂😂
As an artist that has met different types of artists, many putbtheir art out with hopes of getting out of the struggle. They dont want to be broke and are traumatized by poverty, which doesn't matter what type of artist. If you dont have a mission beyond money, you will lose yourself in the compliments, the stage, etc. Artists must have a "why" as well, which is what I was pronoting on my page, but I got frustrated with the mentality. Not wantonf to learn business, too emotional, too distracted, etc. I'm not a well-known artist, but I've performed, I have my certificate in entrepreneurship, and I sometimes coach other artists. It a double edge sword.
I need a manager. Anybody interested?
I need a manager. Anybody interested?
I know who the person is that she said felt they should be getting the same looks as lucky 👀
bruh i thought yall were talking about LUCKI LMAO i was like that man is not bruno mars... glad to find out its lucky daye instead
Yesss I love her and these dudes and that they put the time into doing this!! And that last quote is bomb!!! “If you don’t make the subconscious conscious it will rule your life and you will call it fate”
Super insightful 🙏🏽 ty for having these convos. S/O to all the managers out there holdin it down for their artists
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I've been a fan of Jessie since her collab with Eminem 7 or 8 years ago and I just love her range of work and vocal, so powerful and now listening to this podcast as we speak :)
Momentize👌🏾
My new favourite word
After years of trying to do it alone, I finally realized that it really takes a team. Ego's often make things more difficult. However, if you can get everyone to see the importance in each role equally it will boost the morale and bring along a much more desired result.
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Thank you for this!!!