Inside the Playbook: Jessie Reyez on The True Story Behind The Song 'Figures'
Podcast: The Manager's PlaybookPublished On: Sun Jun 08 2025
Description: We revisit the origin story of Jessie Reyez’s breakout hit “Figures” from a chance car ride in Sweden to a full-blown industry bidding war.It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how one song sparked a movement, shifting careers and commanding attention across major labels. We explore the key moments that shaped the journey: gut decisions, hard conversations, and the conviction it takes to bet on yourself.This clip also unpacks the artist-manager relationship and the non-negotiables that shaped Jessie’s path: authenticity, respect, and control. A powerful story about creative instinct, industry leverage, and building with integrity.A conversation like this doesn't come cheap. Listen to the full episode here -Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hAbFlAG4IT6uL0MTaZEQR?si=4a40xtKHSEKbCJWS_JwG0wWatch the Episodes On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@managersplaybook
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