Category archives: Interviews

‘The youth in Africa are ready to jump the digital divide, they just need to have access and the right price point.’

Sheer Music Publishing founder David Alexander on the industry landscape in South Africa, and across the African continent
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‘We’ve always known music is essential to people’s lives, but this year we’ve felt that on a whole new level.’

Paul Robinson has worked for Warner for a quarter of a century – with his latest year one of his most challenging yet
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‘Music is becoming more influential than ever right now.’

Wiz Khalifa manager Will Dzombak discusses livestreaming beyond Covid, his management principles, and where he sees the music industry heading in future
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‘In music, people often just focus on what they can make, rather than what’s at stake.’

Manchester-based music company NQ is making big moves in the industry, especially via star client Aitch. Its founder, Michael Adex, explains his philosophy on business…
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‘People were staring at me and Post. It wasn’t what they expected.’

Dre London explains how he and Post Malone launched one of the year’s biggest alcohol brands (and lots more besides) during a pandemic
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‘The future isn’t just about brands using music; it’s about entire industries using music.’

The CEO of B2B music tech company Tuned Global, Con Raso, offers a global eye on the future growth opportunities for the recorded music industry
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‘I try not to be too abrasive with people. I’m not the type to tell someone, This sucks; you need to do it over.’

Cirkut is the latest interviewee in MBW’s World’s Greatest Producers series
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