13. Do you work closely with the A&R from the label or do you prefer to handle most of the creative duties yourself for your artist(s)? I try to maintain full control of the artist project from start to finish.

14. When you are listening to tracks for your artist(s), what are you listening for? First & foremost I listen for good music.

15. When you are listening to songs for your artist(s), what are you listening for? Same thing, good music, song structure, also it varies from artist to artist and song to song. If I need a first single, it’s gotta be a certain way, if I need a street record, it’s gotta be a certain way. So it really all depends.

16. How long does it take for you to record an entire album on your artist(s), typically? 3 months

17. What do you think is the best way for an unknown producer or songwriter to go about landing a song on an established artist’s project, like yours? They should align themselves with established people in the business. Through those contacts, it would help them get exposure. A lot of what I get comes from people I have relationships with - producers, publishers, A&Rs.

18. Do you consistently deal with music publishers when you are looking for songs for your artists? Yes.

19. If you are representing a producer or songwriter, when would you advise them to do a publishing deal? When they have a hit record.

20. When do you think it is the best time to secure a publishing deal for your artist? When they have a hit record.

21. Are publishing companies today active in placing material for their songwriters? Yes, they are an important part of the process.

22. What do you think of the consolidation of the major record labels and how will that affect your artist? Record companies are looking to spend less, therefore some of the cross marketing opportunities that once available put money in artist pockets are now being used to supplement marketing budgets. Managers have to be more aggressive in securing deals and protecting them.

23. Do you think the internet has helped or hurt the music business? To a certain degree it has hurt the biz because it affects record sales, but on the other hand, it allows more exposure for the artists.

24. What advise would you give a producer or songwriter that is trying to get ahead in the music business today? They need to align themselves with someone who has strong contacts and who can create opportunities for them. That can be a manager, a publisher, a lawyer - someone who can make that happen.