Building an Artist MGMT Company by Betting On Yourself | The Codes EP 004 with Andile Ndlovu
Andile Ndlovu ā the powerhouse behind Lancey Foux, Iann Dior, V-ron, and Abby Anderson joins Episode 004 of The Codes to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting career in todayās music industry.From the behind-the-scenes of Iann Diorās global hit āMoodā to redefining what it means to be a modern artist manager, Andile shares deep insights on branding, creative direction, and sustainable success.She also opens up about mental health, self-worth, and empowering the next generation of music leaders, while breaking down how strategic partnerships can elevate both artists and their teams.š Subscribe to The Codes for more conversations with the creative minds shaping the future of music, branding, and artist development.
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Summer Walkerās A&R on What Every Artist Gets Wrong | The Codes EP 003 with Justice Baiden
Justice Baiden - the point guard behind Summer Walker, 6LACK, and SPINALL - joins Episode 003 of The Codes, a podcast unpacking the real codes of artist management, creativity, and longevity in todayās music industry.From betting on himself to building lasting artist relationships, Justice opens up on how he balances business and creativity while working with R&Bās most powerful voices. He also breaks down what artists should look for in A&Rs and managers, the mentorships that shaped his journey, and how to play the long game in an industry obsessed with quick wins.Special thanks to āŖ@Mangainzā¬, Naik2g, and the Higher Ground Management team.
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PARTYNEXTDOOR's Manager on Redefining R&B for a New Generation | The Codes EP 002 with Tyler Henry
Tyler Henry - the manager behind PartyNextDoor, Wondagurl and STURDY - joins The Codes to share what it takes to manage greatness in the modern music industry.From shaping a vision alongside PartyNextDoor, to balancing creativity and commerce, Tyler reveals how he built a culture-first management approach thatās redefining R&B for a new generation. He talks longevity, intuition, and how staying grounded in purpose is key to surviving the industry marathon.
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XXXTentacionās Manager on Building a Legacy | The Codes EP 001 with Solomon Sobande
XXXTentacionās manager Solomon Sobande unpacks his unconventional journey through the music business on Episode 1 of The Codes - a music industry podcast exploring the realities of artist management and music marketing in 2025.From faking his way into record labels in the early days of his career to managing an artist whose connection with fans created a lasting cultural legacy, Solomon shares rare music industry tips, stories from behind the scenes of music management, and building authentic careers in the modern music industry.