Inside the Playbook: Khris Riddick-Tynes on What Every Producer Must Know About the Music Business
Inside the Playbook: Khris Riddick-Tynes on What Every Producer Must Know About the Music Business  
Podcast: The Manager's Playbook
Published On: Sat May 02 2026
Description: What does every producer need to know about the music business beyond making great records? In this clip, Khris Riddick-Tynes gets into the side of the game a lot of creatives learn too late, publishing structures, deal terms, mentorship, discipline, and why studying the greats still matters.He also breaks down how an old MDRC publishing deal became difficult once the business shifted to streaming, how supportive mentors helped him navigate it, and why producers need to understand more than just the studio if they want real longevity.If you care about music publishing, producer development, mentorship, songwriting, and learning how the music business actually works, this one’s for you.Simply put, a conversation like this doesn't come cheap.Want your music everywhere, properly? DistroKid is a straightforward way for independent artists to distribute globally and keep momentum moving. https://distrokid.com/Listen to the full episode here -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wOQH0FOauCNaI3L8RANXx?si=TBK2clMnRkOmvZt0tvrCPgWatch the Episodes On Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@managersplaybook