Legendary Manager Behind Dave Chappelle, Lil Jon, Vince Staples and More — Corey Smyth (Ep.#53)
Corey Smyth (IG: cblacksmith) is a music industry veteran and visionary executive, whose entrepreneurial drive has always remained unmatched. Corey has guided the careers of world- renowned artists including: Dave Chappelle, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, De La Soul, Vince Staples, Lil' Jon, and more. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Corey has showcased his expertise in the areas of artist management and development, international touring, production, and forging game-changing global partnerships on behalf of his portfolio. Corey's talents have transcended artist management as his impact has been recognized throughout music, film, contemporary art, television and more.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //
0:00 Intro
1:16 Competition is healthy, but you got to run your own race
3:19 People on the come up // having an Underdog mentality
4:11 You will always struggle; there's always something new
5:13 Corey's Story; Started in NY
8:25 New York Hustle "Being in the moment" (*TikTok)
10:56 LA vs NY
13:27 Meeting Dave Chappelle; From Music to Comedy
20:00 People declining Dave Chappelle Show
23:34 Dave walks away from Show
25:36 Why it's important for Managers to not rely on creatives for income
32:50 Ego in Entertainment industry
37:18 Creatives can make money, money can't make creatives
45:30 Making money with friends
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