Introducing Dupree Entertainment.

Consignment is one of the most beneficial tools for any newfound artist on their rise to stardom. Before Bryson Tiller was one of the most prolific new multi-hyphenate recording artist in today’s music. He was an unknown Kentucky act patiently awaiting his one opportunity to take him out of poverty. One of the innovative people to help Tiller become the star he is today is the Kentucky native who discovered him first, Stephon Dupree.

Dupree, 31, helped the Trap Soul star kickstart his popularity, land a major deal and create his debut. Ready to repeat the same dream for another under the Dupree Entertainment imprint. He took a moment to speak with Substream about his new company, new artist and more.

Learn everything about Stephon Dupree, read the complete interview below.

What would you say are the hardships of being a manager and music executive?
The management position is a very difficult position if you are not built for it. With having to deal with multiple personalities if you have multiple artists to deal with. You definitely have to have patience and be very transparent, takes team effort artists to the manager. One of the biggest hardships is that you could be fired at any moment, the artist can start getting attention ppl to start to get in the artist’s ear and then boom, your artist jumps ship and decides to be represented by someone else. That’s why it is very important to have a great attorney. This is the music business so you have to make sure you protect yourself at all costs. Time is something that we can’t get back and that can be one of the hardest hardships to take on with all the time and effort being put into an artist.

In your experience, what is the best way to make it big within music?
I would say social media, everything is digital so if I came across talent that I wanted to sign I would focus on building their online appearance and marketing. With social media there’s perception. Perception plays a big factor in digital marketing.

Is there anyone you go to for advice or are there any tips you can give?
I don’t really have anyone in the industry that I go to. I mainly educate myself by studying interviews, I watch a lot of shark tank on youtube and come up with creative ideas while I maneuver around when networking. The advice I can give to upcoming managers in the game is to learn as much as possible. You don’t want to just know how to manage an artist, you wanna know how to market develop an artist. Learn about publishing, split sheets, playlisting with Dsp’s etc.. And most of all RELATIONSHIPS! You don’t want to have someone’s career in your hands if you don’t have connections.

What advice would you give to anyone in the music industry following your footsteps?
Be an innovator, this industry is always shifting and looking for the new. Study and do your homework and read books about the industry. if you have the opportunity to shadow an experienced manager do so or apply to intern and a label. Honestly, it’s not as hard as it may seem. you just have to apply yourself and know what’s good music.

For more info on Stephon Dupree and Dupree Entertainment, follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Visit the official Dupree Entertainment website today.