In this episode of The Management perspective, we dive into the backstory of Deej, Co-founder of House of Z, who's behind managing artists such as platinum duo A1 & J1, Highlly, Kidwild and more. A billion streams later, Platinum selling records, millions of pounds generated for universal music group and sold out tours, Deej reveals to Amaru in his first ever interview the real his come up as a manager. We weave through topics such as, challenges navigating breakthrough artists in today's competitive music landscape, artistic development, industry pressures, brokering label deals, management advice, how they got their own joint venture deal with EMI records and much more.

Whether you're an aspiring manager, artist, or just a music enthusiast, this perspective with Deej is packed with lessons and inspiration for anyone interested in a career in music or just to know what goes on behind the scenes in the music business.

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Bouncer’s Perspective Interview with Amaru Don TV reveals how the times he went broke during his career in music and business deals. 

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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:20 Russ didn't get paid

00:01:15 Views vs Streams

00:08:33 I WENT BROKE!

00:12:32 Don't SIGN!

As well speaking on the controversy of the hardy caprio, russ and others deals in allegedly not being paid what theyre owed.

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In this eye-opening episode of Amaru Don TV Perspective interview, Bouncer sheds light on the importance of labels offering fairer deals, emphasising that both labels and artists have a role in creating sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships.

But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Amaru and Bouncer tackle a big issue in the industry: artists blowing millions on flashy jewelry and designer clothes instead of investing in their futures. They explore how these spending habits can impact an artist’s long-term success and financial health. Watch now to hear Bouncer’s insights on what needs to change for a fairer, more sustainable music industry!

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Part one of our exclusive in-depth interview with Darcus Beese unveiling the intricacies of how the music business works from an executive position. This inspirational story detailing how he became the first black president of a major label in the UK, and then CEO of Island Records in the USA.

You can get Darcus book out now: 'Rebel With A Cause: Roots, Records and Revolutions’ is the remarkable story of Darcus Beese: legendary music-industry executive and A&R who was raised in a musically fertile and politically febrile times.

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His parents - Darcus Howe and Barbara Beese - were prominent activists in west London and members of the Mangrove Nine during a time when racism was rife. This book tells his story and how his unique upbringing along with a love of music and culture helped him progress from “tea-boy” to become the President of one of the world’s biggest and most successful record labels - Island Records.

From signing and nurturing some of the greatest artists of the twenty-first century including Amy Winehouse, Mumford & Sons, Dizzee Rascal, Florence and the Machine and more, to him moving to New York to run Island USA but becoming despondent at what he saw and encountered and how those beliefs instilled in him by his parents have, and continue to be, prominent in his personal and professional life.

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R1, Music Manager and Founder of Rax Productions sits down with Amaru Don TV for an interview breaking down The Management Perspective and lessons coming into the music industry.

Artists currently releasing music under Rax include S1MBA, Kawali and ZT.SWITCH, while the company also works with a range of producers and also manage 163 Margs

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Check out our new exclusive interview with Camden rapper, Ambush for his Perspective with Amaru Don TV. Ambush explains what some of the external obstacles have been that's affected his progress in music, his mindset in overcoming hard times and why he believes he's one of the hardest artist in the UK today

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Ard Adz Interview with Amaru Don TV's Perspective series details Ard Adz decision to finally retire from music, his passion for luxury watches and jewellery via his company 57 jewellers and a interesting take on why artists independent artists struggle to get on the main playlists and much more.

1:15 What happened to the Rolex?

5:00 Relief In Retiring From Music

7:00 Falling Out Love With Music

11:40 Losing £200k In Crypto

17:30 Spotify Playlists Owned By Labels??

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Bandokay sits down with us to give his perspective in our new and exclusive interview.

We hope you enjoy the interview and get to know Bandokay better and also his project M.A.R.K that is out now and references his father Mark Duggan.

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This is our third sit down with RV and we discuss a lot of topics including handling relationships as a rapper, being a father and role model to his son, nearly quitting music, celebrating his 30th birthday and his ambitions in music and life

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Sit down and take in Part 1 of our 2 Part Perspective with Rimzee. The Hustlers Mindset!

Cold Feet OUT NOW!

0:49 The Mindset of Rimzee

04:49 Industry Support

12:40 Keep going or Quit Music?

17:44 Entitlement Mentality Problem

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One Acen Sits down with Amaru Don TV to give his Perspective on what happened to his career and his new music going forward!

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Long overdue, Mowgs Perspective with Amaru Don TV, In arguably his most transparent Interview to do date. We delve into a lot topics In this one

0:00 Mowgs Introduction

5:12 Signing record deal

8:54 Label Issues

16:55 Childhood shelters

24:30 Where It Went Left

37:50 Street Issues on social media

Watch the interview on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZOp8ccwD8

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