Warner Records head A&R Norva Denton explains what makes a good A&R, getting in the industry & more

SVP of A&R at Warner Records, Norva Denton sat down with Naji for some Cigar Talk. This is a great episode for anyone wanting to be in and learn more about the music business.

[@henry_daher]

very insightful conversation. loved this. salute Norva Denton, very well spoken and gave out great gems. Much appreciated !

[@steecheeful]

This is indispensable insight! Thank you to you both 🙏

[@Zulvonik]

Gotta be the best I can, thank you for the insite.

[@lyricusx2900]

Thank you Norva for this advice.

[@djdprizzy]

This was very informational, as a future A&R I enjoyed this interview

[@rigelb9025]

I'd call him an A&W.

[@JStephenz]

Dope interview

[@TerenceClay32805]

🔥🔥Great Episode!!!🔥🔥 I be digging thru #youtube looking for these seminar level real hip hop business education....you can't get all this game without putting the time in and looking for it.. 🔥

[@rigelb9025]

Save yourself the trouble of digging up dirt and just hit McDonald's drive-thru, you'll get plenty of game. And remember, as Robin said to Batman : 'Chicks dig the car'.

[@SATEGAMUSIC]

Great interview.

[@MilkjugMafia]

Very informative for someone who has been told to be an ANR so many times. And it’s funny I have always. Been good at writing music but never shared with anyone

[@SMacC323]

Thanks man this interview made me feel like I could do from a rapper stand point.

[@imsohoodent.]

Super informative interview

[@rosetellem]

Really dig this one

[@rigelb9025]

I heard digging was a substantial part of it.

[@JacqueLewis]

Excellent Interview

[@rossanotratv]

TimeStamp: 11:09 - That is the reason why no more classics are being created. A&R’s not wanting to do any work.

[@rigelb9025]

Judging by how overweight that guy is, someone somewhere must still be doing some work.

[@michaela8802]

Great interview. New sub 👊🏾

[@twissyougotabanger5700]

Very informational 🔥💯

[@rigelb9025]

High nutritional value.

[@unclemose]

Mow THAT was a million dollars worth of game!!

[@TaongaK]

Yerr,Knowledge!

[@rubenaugusto95]

11:59 Here are the answers to all the questions artists and fans have about the creative process.

[@rigelb9025]

It sounds a lot like a cooking process. That would explain the physique.

[@rigelb9025]

There seems to be very little difference between the record industry & the fast-food industry. I'm beginning to wonder what was in my BigMac all this time.

[@4pokketwalkerhomebaby153]

Ask him what it takes for me to make it

[@MAHONEYDRO]

Get you a local hot artist and start promoting and shopping the shit out of them..GO HARD and good luck

[@4pokketwalkerhomebaby153]

@@MAHONEYDRO 🤔🤔

[@chrisk2734]

Talent, money, relationships and hustle

[@rigelb9025]

@@chrisk2734 The only talent you need is the one you find.

[@MizZzChAvVvOzZz]

50% of something is better than 100% of nothing.

[@rigelb9025]

I think he's had his fill of 'nothing'.

[@callmespitz]

Haha I'm the fat one chill haha

[@thebigo8500]

#Whitlock #Oursideonlymarketingagency

[@Tu_Carnalxiii]

I gotta agree with Norva Denton....chik-fila isn't that good.

[@riyamadaan6463]

As someone who is just starting my A&R career, this is such great advice and insight into the music industry and the A&R job

[@ZeLuJ]

It’s really a tough job. I wish you all the best. 👍

[@chrisk2734]

What company? Did you have previous experience in music industry?