The Manager’s Playbook

Inside the Playbook: Ray Daniels on The Biggest Lie About Publishing Deals

17 min • 26 juni 2025

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Ray Daniels and I break down the real difference between pop and urban splits and how the same record can pay out very differently depending on who’s involved.

We unpack the math behind a triple platinum hit, talk producer and publishing cuts, and explore what every artist and manager needs to understand about the business behind the music.

Plus, a look at Lizzo’s early career and how finding the right audience changed everything.

Simply put, a conversation like this doesn’t come cheap.


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Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/03kZeeVImpMwMDmv8R2RyX?si=TbPhKp-_Tki18psuvHKelg


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