One Man, Many Jobs

When it comes to being a businessman of many hats, Dallas Rapper/CEO J. Rhodes is the true definition of an all around business man. WIth two appearances on MTV to speak with rapper Wiz Khalifa and production duo David Banner and 9th Wonder, a mix tape titled "The Talented Mr. Rhodes", his own record label, and upcoming collaborative project called "Taylored Rhodes" with female rapper Ni-Taylor in the works, J. Rhodes is definitely a man that lives a busy life. I got the opportunity to ask him a few questions about what Artist Management is to him and some of things that go along with it such as the PR, Promotion, and the actual management part. Check out his answer to the questions below.


Q: What are your all your current titles?

A: CEO/Producer/Artist/Father. I wear many hats.

Q: What is the name of your company/record label? When was it started?

A: 80's Baby Ent., Established in 2009.

Q: What is Artist Management in your opinion?

A: Being that person in the fore front guiding an artists' career. The person that always is looking out for the artists' best interests.

Q: What is A&R & what does it take to be an A&R in your opinion?

A: The Person on the label with the foresight on the street level. They have to know a song is a hit an artist is a start before anyone else.

Q: What is the meaning of Promotion in your opinion?

A: Getting a product or brand to the masses by any means.

Q: What is the meaning of Publicity in your opinion?

A: Exposure to the masses weather positive or negative.

Q: What does it take to manage a record label and artists?

A: Hard work, A big picture lens, & patience

Q: What are your personal goals for your career?

A: With me being a Producer/Artist, I'd love to reach the success of a Kanye West.

Q: What are your goals for your record label and artists?

A: I want our label to become the new aged Motown, & I want everyone of our artists to reach their full potential and become world wide names.

Check Out His Website, Twitter, & His Video for his new single "Uber"..."Uber (Remix)" coming soon!!