Inside the Playbook: Ray Daniels on The Biggest Lie About Publishing Deals
Inside the Playbook: Ray Daniels on The Biggest Lie About Publishing Deals  
Podcast: The Manager's Playbook
Published On: Thu Jun 26 2025
Description: In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Ray Daniels and I break down the real difference between pop and urban splits and how the same record can pay out very differently depending on who’s involved.We unpack the math behind a triple platinum hit, talk producer and publishing cuts, and explore what every artist and manager needs to understand about the business behind the music.Plus, a look at Lizzo’s early career and how finding the right audience changed everything.Simply put, a conversation like this doesn’t come cheap. Listen to the full episode here -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/03kZeeVImpMwMDmv8R2RyX?si=TbPhKp-_Tki18psuvHKelgWatch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@managersplaybook