Sam Sciarra - The Head A&R For Diplo's 'Higher Ground' Tells Us How...

Podcast Overview: Sam emphasizes the importance of authenticity in an artist's work and believes that it is the key to long-term success. He also discusses the changing landscape of the music industry, the role of social media, and the value of record labels in today's market. In this conversation, Sam Sciarra, the A&R Manager at Mad Decent and Life and Death, discusses the importance of authenticity and evolution in the music industry. He emphasizes the need for record labels and artists to push boundaries and educate listeners, rather than sticking to the same sound and artists. Sam also talks about the role of record labels in supporting artists financially and the importance of transparent communication between labels and artists. He shares success stories of working with artists like J. Worra and Diplo, and highlights the value of building trust and strong relationships in the industry.Who Is Sam Sciarra: Sam Sciarra is an A&R at Mad Decent and the co-founder of the record label Higher Ground. As an A&R, Sam's role is a combination of artist relations and creative direction. He works closely with artists, providing feedback and guidance to help them develop their music and get it ready for release.Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.