Did Ya Know

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Trenton Harrison-Lewis, Senior Vice President at Warner Music Group. Trenton talks about his experience of working with Goldie, doing Nipsey Hussle’s first UK show and his views on being called a role model.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Whitney Boateng, Live Agent at WME. Whitney shares her views on nepotism, the importance of visibility, the realities of being a working mother in the music business and why she is striving to help the next generation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re kicking off season 3 of Did Ya Know podcast with David Miller, Managing Partner at Sevengrand Entertainment. David shares why he took his career stateside, how he learned to never keep Jay-Z waiting, why he believes the UK is yet to have its own Black superstar and so much more.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by David Grant MBE for part two of their conversation. David shares what led to him moving on from performing, how he fell in love with vocal coaching, and his hopes for Black creatives in the 21st century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by singer and vocal coach David Grant MBE. In the first of a two part special, David shares how his journalism training led to his first opportunities in the music business, the highs and lows of being a performer, and why representation comes with added pressure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Amber Davis, Head of A&R at Warner Chappell Music Publishing. Amber talks about the work experience role that changed everything, the power of a sync deal, and how the music business has changed for people of colour  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Cookie Pryce, Director, Label Management at The Orchard. Cookie talks about her experience as an artist, working in the US vs the UK, and whether the events of 2020 mean lasting change for people of colour in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Dumi Oburota, founder of Disturbing London. Dumi talks about the realities of being a manager, his journey with Tinie Tempah and his hopes for the next generation of music execs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Jade Richardson, A&R at Warner Records UK. Jade talked about her early career as an artist, setting up iluvlive, and why she's passionate about serving her community through music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Colin Batsa, co-founder of the EGA Music Group. Colin talked about his early political ambitions, how he became passion about the business side of the music industry, and why spending time in Ghana gave him some much needed perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Nihal Arthanayake. Nihal talked about his love of hip hop, starting out as an artist and the BBC audition that changed everything  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by artist, producer, writer, manager and now a leading light in music publishing, Tim Blacksmith. Tim talked about his early love of drumming, why leaving the UK was good for his career, and the Jam and Lewis project that turned things around Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Joe Kentish, President of Warner Records UK. At the time of recording this interview, Joe was Head of A&R at Warner Records. He shared what he learned from his early years in the industry, what he looked for when signing artists, and the importance of building a strong network  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast, Adrian is joined by Taponeswa Mavunga, Director of Africa at Sony Music UK. Tune in to hear how Taponeswa got her start in the business, why she fought to get Missy Elliott on the cover of NME, and why Africa is the unsung hero of global popular culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back! We’re kicking off season 2 of Did Ya Know podcast with Rich Castillo. A&R Director at Atlantic Records. Rich talks about his roots in TV, some of his most humbling experiences in the industry, and why it takes more than talent alone to be a successful act.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers season one! Tune in to hear part two of Adrian's chat with Danny D, where the pair talk about Danny's move to the states, Adrian taking a break from the business, working with Emeli Sande and their hopes for the future of the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers Podcast, Adrian is joined by artist, producer, remixer and co-founder of the Did Ya Know Podcast, Danny D. Tune in to part one of a two-part conversation between the long time friends, to find out how they met and their respective journeys in the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we hear from director of Three Thirty Music, Mel Rudder. Mel talks about her journey from street team member to highly respected radio plugger, and the people who inspired her along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we hear from Kwame Kwaten, co-founder of The Ultimate Seminar and co-founder of Cre8ing Vision. Kwame talks about getting his start in a band, discovering Shola Ama, touring with Michael Jackson and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we hear from former Sony VP of Business Affairs, and co-owner of legal and business consultancy All Our Business. Dej Mahoney, Dej talks about how he found his way into the music business, and how he feels about his privileged, yet still challenging pathway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we hear from Mervyn Lyn, founding partner at Strategic Partnership Solutions, and former BMG and Sony Records Vice President. Mervyn talks about his journey into the industry, and how bringing street team culture to UK music changed the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Podcast Pioneers, we're joined by Matt Ross, Director of Sent Entertainment, and former Vice President of Marketing at Sony Europe. Matt talks about his start in the music business, and how being made redundant led to an epiphany in Trinidad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of our chat with the legendary Keith Harris OBE. Tune in to find out what happened when he came back to the UK in the early 80s, after working with Stevie Wonder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we're joined by the legendary Keith Harris OBE. Keith shares how he started in the music business, from aspiring musician, to one of the most sought after managers in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Did Ya Know Pioneers, we're joined by Sonia Diwan, partner and co-owner of legal firm Sound Advice. Sonia was previously named one of the most influential women in the music business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.