On this episode, I chat with Dion Liverpool, artist manager for Phife Dawg and A Tribe Called Quest. We talk about his time as a manager working with A Tribe Called Quest. Phife past away unexpectedly in 2016, and Dion picked up the reigns of an unfinished solo album working as Executive Producer on the posthumous release. Dion also shares his story of producing Phife's memorial at the Apollo with Queen Latifah and Kanye in attendance while still mourning the loss of his close friend and client.

(1:45) - Meeting A Tribe Called Quest 

(3:11) - building a vibe with Phife Dawg

(5:00) - Tribe’s complex management structure

(7:05) - Chaos ensuing

(9:47) - Not rocking the managerial boat 

(11:11) - Knowing when to speak up and advocate for your artist and when not to

(14:27) - Navigating Phife’s passing as a friend and manager, and executive producing his posthumous album

(17:06) - producing Phife Dawg’s memorial at the Apollo Theatre 

(22:15) - tour managing with Dwele and mentoring younger artists 

(23:45) - initial career advice for young artists

(26:02) - Music artists who are also entreprenuers and viewing yourself as a brand

(27:00) - Dion’s experience as a DJ and what makes him successful

(29:22) - The importance of a human relationship with fans with AI on the way

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