The 12th episode of the Be Unstoppable Podcast, recorded at ud, is now available for your listening (or watching) pleasure, as host Ben Wynter goes head-to-head with music industry legend, Riki Bleau…
What does it really take to build a lasting legacy in music?Riki Bleau, one of the most influential music executives in the UK sits down with Ben Wynter to break down his journey from rapper to the legendary Channel U to the powerhouse behind Since ’93, the label responsible for launching Fredo, Aitch, Tems, Tyla, and more.
In this must-listen conversation, Riki reveals: The early lessons from music moguls Tim Blacksmith & Danny D and how their mentorship shaped his career.
The importance of mentorship, guidance, and betting on yourself and why without it, he wouldn’t be where he is today.
Why the breakdown of a relationship led him to go his own way and create Since ’93, a label that became home to Fredo, Aitch, Tems, Tyla and more.
Finding Naughty Boy and the role he played in discovering Emeli Sande and Sam Smith.
How taking on Krept & Konan for management became a turning point that set him on a new path as a music executive.
The realities of being a young father in the music industry and how it shaped his hunger for success.
Why Since ’93 is more than a label, it’s a lifestyle brand redefining the culture.
His take on Krept’s recent claim that he hasn’t made money from music.
Why Ted Cockle’s words, “there can be many truths,” matter more than ever.
His relationship with Glyn Aikins, how their partnership developed over the years, and why it was key to their success.
This episode is real, raw, and packed with game-changing insights.
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