inspiration aids in pursuing success. There are many places you can gain inspiration, but one easy way is to learn about others who have achieved dreams similar to your own. Featured are success stories and traits of current music industry moguls to help you get inspired.
CORTEZ BRYANT
Artists: Lil Wayne, Drake
Personality Trait: Leadership/Ambition.
Captain of sports teams and clubs throughout high school
Earned Music Scholarship to Jackson State University
Background: No formal training, but while In college toured with Wayne, DMX, and Nelly.
Turning Point: In 2004 Lil Wayne asked Bryant to be his manager. Under Bryant’s Direction Lil Wayne rose to fame with the release Carter I, II, and III.
Artists: Lil Wayne, Drake
Personality Trait: Leadership/Ambition.
Captain of sports teams and clubs throughout high school
Earned Music Scholarship to Jackson State University
Background: No formal training, but while In college toured with Wayne, DMX, and Nelly.
Turning Point: In 2004 Lil Wayne asked Bryant to be his manager. Under Bryant’s Direction Lil Wayne rose to fame with the release Carter I, II, and III.
SCOOTER BRAUN
Artist: Justin Bieber, Arianna Grande, Tori Kelly, The Wanted, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen and more
Film: Never Say Never, The Giver
Personality Trait: EMBRACING THE POWER OF YOUTH
Background: Started building his career by hosting parties for top celebrities while studying at Emory University
Turning Point: VP Of Marketing Role at So So Def Records in Atlanta at the age of 20
At 24 started SB Projects where he discovered Asher Roth and Justin Beiber.
Artist: Justin Bieber, Arianna Grande, Tori Kelly, The Wanted, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen and more
Film: Never Say Never, The Giver
Personality Trait: EMBRACING THE POWER OF YOUTH
Background: Started building his career by hosting parties for top celebrities while studying at Emory University
Turning Point: VP Of Marketing Role at So So Def Records in Atlanta at the age of 20
At 24 started SB Projects where he discovered Asher Roth and Justin Beiber.
KEVIN LILES
Artists: Jay Z, Trey Songz, Mike Posner, and more
Personality Trait: Views artists as people and encourages their creativity
Background: Began as an unpaid intern at Def Jam Records.
Turning Point: In 1998 Liles became president of Def Jam. From here he double revenue of the brand taking in $400 million. He also enabled artist like Jay Z, Kanye West, and Mariah Carey to become global brands.
Artists: Jay Z, Trey Songz, Mike Posner, and more
Personality Trait: Views artists as people and encourages their creativity
Background: Began as an unpaid intern at Def Jam Records.
Turning Point: In 1998 Liles became president of Def Jam. From here he double revenue of the brand taking in $400 million. He also enabled artist like Jay Z, Kanye West, and Mariah Carey to become global brands.