Morgan Rogers Update
• Morgan Rogers has given preference to joining the English champions. Other clubs are still actively in the race but acknowledge the player's current preference.
• Morgan Rogers has respectfully communicated his desire to leave to senior figures at Villa (significant).
• Personal terms have been explored and are not a hindrance at all.
• Morgan Rogers is sold on the Mikel Arteta project and plan for him.
• Morgan Rogers was on the shortlist of attacking reinforcements Arsenal discussed last summer.
• My understanding is that Villa and Arsenal are in contact through unofficial channels regarding any potential deal. Remember my words: the fee is key to this deal. The player is fully on board.
• Andrea Berta has asked to be kept fully informed about any other club making a move for Morgan. If Arsenal do make a move, there will be another update.
Chelsea, in particular, have been pleading with Morgan to showcase their plan for him, but as of today, the response is "Arsenal." Manchester United have also explored the situation of Morgan, with Carrick being a big fan.
Bradley Barcola and one other player are also of interest to Arsenal. Details on that in due time.
Arsenal are also in direct contact with multiple midfielders, as recently as a few days ago. The likes of Bouaddi, Scott, Kone, Larsson, and two others. As I mentioned yesterday, we are yet to make contact with any club officially while Berta explores personal terms with all of them. One of these players is convinced he is joining Arsenal. It's important to remember that Livramento also felt the same way, but it highlights how strong the conversations are.
Arsenal are also monitoring the Madrid midfielder situation. Tonali was offered to us in January; talks have never surpassed personal terms as of today. These clubs are using Elliot Anderson's deal as a market scale. Newcastle want crazy money, as do Palace for Wharton.
Personally, I hope its Ayyoub Bouaddi we accelerate a move for!
Taking a very short holiday. I'll be back!
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The Biggest Lesson
Most artists think music is a solo business.
The reality is that music is a team sport.
The bigger the artist becomes, the more important the team becomes. The difference between an amateur artist and a global superstar is often not talent—it’s the quality of the people around them.
Global Artist Team
Artist
Manager
Lawyer
Business Manager
A&R
Producer
Engineers
Publisher
Distributor
Publicist
Booking Agent
Marketing Team
Content Team
🎥 15. CONTENT CREATOR
Creates visual content.
Responsibilities:
Photos
Reels
Shorts
Behind-the-scenes videos
Album visuals
Music is now both audio and visual.
🎚️ 9. RECORDING ENGINEER
Responsible for recording.
Responsibilities:
Setting microphones
Recording vocals
Managing studio equipment
Signal flow
Without a good engineer, great performances can be ruined.
🎸 7. SESSION MUSICIANS
Professional instrumentalists hired for recordings.
Examples:
Guitarists
Pianists
Saxophonists
Drummers
Violinists
They help make records sound more professional.
🎧 4. MUSIC PRODUCER
The producer oversees the creation of records.
Responsibilities:
Song arrangement
Vocal direction
Creative vision
Recording sessions
Final sound
A producer creates records, not just beats.
👔 2. MANAGER
The manager runs the artist’s business.
Responsibilities:
Strategy
Career planning
Negotiating opportunities
Coordinating team members
Helping make major decisions
Think of the manager as the CEO of the artist’s career.
Typical Commission
10%–20% of the artist’s income.
🎤 1. THE ARTIST
The artist is the brand and product.
Responsibilities:
Create music
Build a fanbase
Perform live
Engage with fans
Make creative decisions
Without the artist, there is no business.
🚨 BREAKING from @David_Ornstein:
Arsenal exploring deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. 🇬🇷
The 24-year old LW is expected to be gettable for ~€40m.
Move for Greece international does not impact interest in Morgan Rogers or other options to strengthen attack.
🤖 AI is changing music, but policies are changing just as fast.
Before releasing AI-assisted music, understand the rules, respect copyrights, and stay compliant with platform guidelines.
The future belongs to creators who combine innovation with responsibility.
🎵 Create.
⚖️ Comply.
🚀 Distribute.
#AIMusic #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #Copyright #MusicDistribution
🎬 SYNC LICENSING: ONE OF THE MOST OVERLOOKED INCOME STREAMS IN MUSIC
A great song doesn’t only belong on streaming platforms.
It can live in films, TV shows, advertisements, video games, documentaries, social media campaigns, and brand content.
That’s where Sync Licensing comes in.
When your music is paired with visual content, you can earn licensing fees, reach new audiences, build your catalog value, and create long-term revenue opportunities.
The artists who understand sync don’t just create music.
They create assets.
🎵 One song.
🎬 Multiple opportunities.
💰 Multiple income streams.
Your music has the power to tell a million stories.
#SyncLicensing #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #Publishing #MusicRights #Copyright #Royalties #ArtistDevelopment #Afrobeats #MusicMarketing
How To Register Copyright in Nigeria
Step 1: Prepare Your Work
Gather:
Final audio file (WAV or MP3)
Lyrics
Split sheets
Ownership information
Producer agreements