Andre Howard: Hitting the Head

Send us Fan Mail Andre Howard discusses how creativity affects his work, personal life and spirituality. His new photography book, Hitting the Head, is a compelling photography and art book that dives deep into the heart of New York City's iconic dive bar scene. Howard began his career in the A&R department of Def Jam segueing into artist management working for Family Tree Entertainment & Violator alongside artists like Fantasia, Missy Elliott, Pharoahe Monch, Busta Rhymes and many more. Currently as VP, Digital + Commerce at ADA/WMG, he provides partners with expertise and guidance to build their digital marketing narrative(s) and ultimately drive a larger volume of fan acquisition, discovery, engagement and streaming. Howard works hand-in-hand with the Warner Music commercial teams and alongside DSP’s to present our Hip-Hop & R&B repertoire and position ADA as best-in-class in a genre that’s dominating pop culture. Topics include; New York City, photography, dive bars, The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, synesthesia, Goff Books, Jean-Michel Basquiat , David Byrne, DDK, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Hype Williams, Wu-Tang Clan, After Hours (1985) and Barfly (1987). Recorded March 2026 in my car on the phone between Hollywood and New York City. *Please visit- hittingthehead.com Support the show CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.