Book description
Who's Your A&R is the definitive guide to the art and evolution of A&R, offering aspiring professionals and music enthusiasts an insider's perspective on discovering, developing, and delivering iconic talent-written by industry veteran Omar Grant, Co-President of Roc Nation.Who's Your A&R is an insider's guide to one of the most influential yet misunderstood roles in the music industry-A&R (Artists and Repertoire). Omar Grant, Co-President of Roc Nation and an accomplished A&R executive, shares invaluable insights and personal experiences that illuminate the path to discovering, developing, and delivering iconic musical talent.From managing tours for Destiny's Child to overseeing award-winning projects for Rihanna, Big Sean, and Kelly Rowland, Omar takes readers through the intricate decision-making and collaborative processes that shape the careers of today's biggest artists.What You'll Discover Inside:The Evolution of A&R: Explore the history of A&R and its pivotal role, from the Motown era to the digital streaming age.Case Studies on Iconic Albums: Behind-the-scenes stories of landmark projects like Rihanna's Anti, revealing how song concepts, budgets, and collaborations influence success.Industry Challenges and Strategies: Insights into overcoming common pitfalls, building key relationships, and staying ahead in a fast-paced music landscape.Global Perspectives: Understand how A&R adapts to emerging trends across diverse music markets, from Afrobeat to China's streaming challenges.Expert Testimonies: Interviews and contributions from legendary A&R professionals, artists, and executives like L.A. Reid, Kelly Rowland, and Pharrell.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience