Tim Blacksmith
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.
Amber Davis
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
Cookie Pryce
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.
Dumi Oburota
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
Jade Richardson
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.
Colin Batsa
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.
Nihal Arthanayake
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
Joe Kentish
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 […]
Taponweswa Mavunga
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 […]
Rich Castillo
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.