Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Evan “Kidd” Bogart is one of the rare people who understands both the creative and business sides of music at the highest level. He’s written No. 1 hits, discovered artists and helped them make hits, and now he’s buying hits.
We get into the business of publishing and masters, buying music catalogs, songwriter pay, modern-day A&R, the Recording Academy, AI, and where the music business is headed. Plus, the stories behind discovering Eminem, writing “SOS” for Rihanna, and writing “Halo” with Ryan Tedder for Beyoncé.
Episode 110 with Evan “Kidd” Bogart is out now!
Evan “Kidd” Bogart is one of the rare people who understands both the creative and business sides of music at the highest level. He’s written No. 1 hits, discovered artists and helped them make hits, and now he’s buying hits.
We get into the business of publishing and masters, buying music catalogs, songwriter pay, modern-day A&R, the Recording Academy, AI, and where the music business is headed. Plus, the stories behind discovering Eminem, writing “SOS” for Rihanna, and writing “Halo” with Ryan Tedder for Beyoncé.
Episode 110 with Evan “Kidd” Bogart is out now!










