In this, the first of the Odd Numbers Podcast series, we meet with Joel Quartey. 

Joel is the new Director of Marketing at Warner Records, having just closed out 8 years at Columbia, leaving there as Head of Marketing. He has been pivotal in the careers of Koffee, Wizkid and Davido, and earlier worked across George Ezra, Snakehips and more. In this podcast (the first interview Joel has given), we touch on his experience of breaking into the industry, marketing international artists, the value of network, the evolution of his role and his plans for Oak Agency. He gives advice on scoping out the culture of a company, what questions to ask yourself before making career decisions, and keeping cool in stressful situations.

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Thanks to our editor @lauren4rch, and @sustrapperazzi_ for the music ("Weds in Cali" by Novelist).