Billy Mann
Resume:
Founder/CEO of Green & Bloom/Top1ine & Chairman of management firm Manncom
Former President of New Music A&R International and President of Global Artist Management at EMI Music
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Billy Mann is an executive you want to know. While many of the industries power players are in front of the camera promoting their labels and brands, Billy is quietly doing that same. Prior to the formation of his companies Green & Bloom/Top1ine & Manncom, Billy Mann was writing and producing for P!nk (“God Is a DJ,” “Stupid Girls,” “I’m Not Dead” and “Nobody Knows”), Robyn (“My Only Reason”), Backstreet Boys (“Poster Girl,” Panic,” “Love Will Keep You Up All Night,” and “Unexpected Sunday Afternoon”) Celine Dion (“Treat Her Like A Lady” and “Amar Haciendo el Amor”), and more. Additionally, during his time at EMI Music, Billy Mann was responsible for helping to launch David Guetta‘s worldwide career. With so much accomplished and experience behind him, having the ability to talk with him was an honor. The information being shared is something that I believe will benefit aspiring artists of all genres. I hope you enjoy this interview and acquire the same amount of knowledge as I did. Please let me know what you think! Leave a comment or send me an email.
Interview Breakdown:
Explanation of Green & Bloom/Topl1ne and Manncom (0:08 – 3:00)
Talking about his artist Alex Aiono & the struggles aspiring artists are facing (3:01 – 5:34)
What to look for in an aspiring artist (5:35 – 7:38)
How important is it for executives to think globally (7:39 – 10:33)
The importance of publishing and other business aspects of the music industry (10:34 – 15:48)
How Billy learned the music business and his thoughts on music business programs in schools (15:49 – 18:29)
Conclusion (18:30 – 19:50)
Industry Logic 