Akin Aliu on Life as a CAA Agent, Representing Ciara, and the “Rich Paul Rule”

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English - October 21, 2019 16:23 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 158 ratings
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Akin Aliu, Music Touring Agent at the Creative Artists Agency, came on the pod to talk about the BET Awards, representing Ciara, Freddie Gibbs, and Becky G, the NCAA’s “Rich Paul Rule,” and why big-time agents break out on their own.

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Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.co

Guest: Akin Aliu, @caamusic

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Article: Why Choosing the Right Concert Venue Matters - Trapital Article: Why Cardi B Doesn’t Need to Go On Tour - Trapital ESPN: NCAA amend “Rich Paul Rule” amid blowback

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