Zarou chose artist management due to its low barrier to entry
Chris Zarou · Logic: Logic & Chris Zarou (2018) · Aug 16, 2021 · at 19:50
Chris Zarou, founder of Visionary Music Group and manager of hip-hop artist Logic, describes deciding how to enter the music business without industry connections.
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“And I chose management because I thought it would be the least barrier to entry. And I was like, okay, if I find talent and start working with them, that would be my way into the business.”
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