Life of Artist Manager: Lilburn Townhouse Studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEiqGglS3qE

(2/6/14) - I rented a townhouse in Lilburn, GA and set up a studio there. We needed to be closer to the North Side of Atlanta because that's where most of our work was taking place at the time. This was right after the panic attack footage when Makonnen spazzed out and kicked out his Cali friends who he flew to Atlanta to come work with us. My guy Jonny Bravo was in Atlanta with us around this time.

Prestley Snipes at Zaytoven Sorority Party

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQcjqDM1qok

Life of Artist Manager: Zaytoven House In Atlanta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOEZqTwrTGc

(1/23/14) - I was invited to Super Producer Zaytoven's home studio also known as Zaytown. Zaytoven is a Multi Platinum Producer and has worked alongside Gucci Mane for years and he's also been responsible for producing some of the biggest hit songs in Hip Hop. On this day I had a meeting with his business partner and manager Al Nuke. At the time, Zaytoven and Al Nuke were was working on a project called "Zaytown Sorority" and they just released their first film "Birds of a Feather". Shanell from Lil Wayne's Young Money label was there, along with Robyn Fly and a few other emerging female artists. Check out the footage.

Life of Artist Manager: New Years in Las Vegas

Went to Las Vegas for New Years 2015. Couldn't decide which hotel to stay in so I booked a room at the Aria, a suite at the Palms, a room at The Bellagio and one at The MGM. Was a fun weekend. We partied at the Hakkasan and had good times.

Life of Artist Manager: Mike Will Made It Phone Call

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E73uS-z5H30

(12/14/13) - You're not really doing a good job as an artist manager, if other management teams aren't interested in your artist. After over a year and a half, of laying down the foundation for the iLoveMakonnen project, producer Mike Will Made It reached out to Makonnen and they started working together. At the time, Mike didn't know that I was managing Makonnen, and was interested in his partner, Jeremy, who manages Rae Sremmurd, in managing Makonnen. Jeremy has done a great job with Rae Sremmurd, but at this point, I already had Makonnen signed to an agreement. Mike understood the situation and embraced me as part of their team. Here's how the conversation went down when Makonnen revealed to Mike, that he was already signed to Prestley Snipes.

Life of Artist Manager: Young Dolph Before The Fame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ7RlpmJ9Jk

(10/7/13) - On this day, I met with CEO Charlie (https://www.instagram.com/ceocharlie) at Street Execs Studios in Atlanta. We were working on some promotional campaigns and Young Dolph (http://instagram.com/youngdolph) just arrived in town. This was right around the time Young Dolph started working with Street Execs. His career really has blossomed since then. We sat with Dolph and spoke to him about his album "South Memphis Kingpin" and more.

Life of Artist Manager: Mike Will Made It Music Business Advice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_viuPHOcM7Y

(12/18/13) - After I secured a co-publishing deal for iLoveMakonnen with Mike Will Made It’s EarDrummers Entertainment, Mike Will called Makonnen to give him some financial and music business advice. Mike Will Made It gives some very crucial and helpful tips that everyone who aspires to succeed in the music business should hear. Mike Will talks about using music advances to reinvest in your music career, instead of spending money frivolously. Mike Will also talks about focusing on being prolific instead of keeping your mind on money. Check out this candid unseen footage of me driving through Atlanta while recording this inspiring and informative conversation.

Life of Artist Manager: How To Be a Published Photographer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l09wvRksuHs

(5/4/13) - In Brooklyn working on some content. This was during the time I was managing Makonnen. We had some shows lined up and shot a few new music videos this week. The photos I took during this shoot ended up being published in several major newspapers and magazines including Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6236546/ilovemakonnen-signs-to-drakes-ovo-sound

Slim Dollars (feat. iLoveMakonnen) - Slow Motion [Music Video] (Shot by @PrestleySnipes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSLljqlpq8M

(5/2/2013) - Slim Dollars featuring iLoveMakonnen "Slow Motion" Music Video Directed, shot and edited by Prestley Snipes

iLoveMakonnen - Something Out Of Nothing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oiuw98Eutko

iLoveMakonnen "Something Out Of Nothing" Music Video Shot by @PrestleySnipes

Life of Artist Manager: Dee & Ricky Mansion Party

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVmbjovau08

(2/21/13) - On this day, I met up with fashion designer twins Dee & Ricky (http://deeandricky.com) at the homey Jaron's birthday party in Ohio.

Life of Artist Manager: Retch Rolls a Fat Blunt In Manhattan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-EmFhMzLE

(2/11/13) - Linked up with hot boy Retch P (https://twitter.com/RetchyP) in Manhattan and spoke with him about his current and upcoming projects. Retch then pulls out a whole bunch of Cali weed and smokes the biggest blunt in Soho. I hear Retch is currently locked up. Let's hope Retch gets home soon.

Life of Artist Manager: Yauna Kamerin Video Shoot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXpux-qMIiU

(12/30/12) - I was in Los Angeles working on content for my artist at the time. We decided to shoot a video for the song "Sneaky Lady" so I called my longtime friend Yauna K to star as the lead in the music video. We shot this video in Hollywood Hills, California. The video turned out well.



Check out the finished video here: https://youtu.be/sW6KxU_wSUk

Prestley Snipes at Producer Zaytoven Studio in Atlanta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbEWTJmyx4

Life of Artist Manager: Colourful Money Photo Shoot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA-Om_UGwr4

(12/11/12) - Met up with Casimir Spaulding of Colourful Money to do a photo shoot. The photos from this day ended up being publishing in Washington Post. Check out Colourful Money here: https://www.youtube.com/user/csgraphixz



Check out the finished video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqmYIDMpUvI

The First Artist Prestley Snipes Ever Managed, Ended Up Grammy Nominated

About to take my first signed artist on a New York tour. Teaching him how to package his music and self distribute it, before we hit the road. Hard work paid off. 2 years later, Prestley's artist ended up getting Nominated for a Grammy Award and going Platinum. (11/28/12)

Prestley Snipes on 2 Chainz Tour Bus with Cap1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmIhK9muoc

Cap1 gives Prestley Snipes and ILP an exclusive inside look at 2 Chainz tour bus

Life of Artist Manager: 2 Chainz Tour Bus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf63kKl7Be4

(7/19/12) - On this day I met with Cap1 in Cleveland during the "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Tour". At the time, 2 Chainz was touring with Nicki Minaj. Cap1 gives us an inside look at 2 Chainz bus.

Cap 1 - Bitch Teaser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKczR37Q_WI

Cap 1 "Bitch Teaser" Music Video Directed, shot and edited by Prestley Snipes. Props to Another Enemy (http://anotherenemy.com) clothing brand.

Cap1 "Just Kooln" Video Produced by Prestley Snipes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-72NrrZ2o4

Prestley Snipes Discovers iLoveMakonnen and Signs Him To 5-Year Management Deal

(2011)

Prestley Snipes keen eye for raw talent led to the discovery of rapper/singer "iLoveMakonnen". After responding to an email, Prestley Snipes signed Makonnen Sheran to a 5-Year Exclusive Management Agreement. Prestley Snipes would then use his artist development and production skills to take Makonnen out of his bedroom in Riverdale, Georgia and turn iLoveMakonnen into a Platinum selling and Grammy Nominated artist.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXbPWqWr4oE
(2012)


(2015)

Waka Flocka Flame (feat. Gucci Mane) "Ferrari Boyz" Video Produced by Prestley Snipes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bQUk86QRTE

This video produced by Prestley Snipes went viral and racked up over 2 million views, before the ILP channel was deleted by YouTube.

Life of Artist Manager: Lil B Rare Based Footage Live In NYC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WlReWwu0AQ

(7/24/10) - On this day, we met with Lil B the Based God backstage at Santos Party House in Manhattan. This was Lil B's first time performing in New York and the show was sold out. This was right after Lil B started uploading lots of impromptu music videos to his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/lilbpack1). Lil B just released his latest project "Black Ken" today. DJ Woogie speaks about the "Black Ken" album in the beginning of this video. According to this footage, Lil B had been planning the Black Ken mixtape for over 7 years. Check out this rare footage of the Lil B's first East Coast performance in New York City.

Life of Artist Manager: Lil B Before The Fame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMXFQkNEw-o

(7/24/10) - On this day, we met with Lil B the Based God backstage at Santos Party House. This was Lil B's first time performing in New York and the show was sold out. This was around the time Lil B started going hard with his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/lilbpack1). We spoke with Lil B before his performance and here's what he had to say.

Prestley Snipes Shoots Promo Video Starring LeBron James Brother

Shot this for Blessed Label and Goodwood. Starring LeBron James Dodge Challenger and his brother Frankie

Prestley Snipes with Fashion Designers Dee & Ricky

with @deeandricky @rickyanddee (2010)

A photo posted by Prestley Snipes (@preznipes) on Dec 6, 2014 at 2:38pm PST

Prestley Snipes Work Featured on 'The History Channel' Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1tCKOcrC7w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e5FthDpWpg

Prestley Snipes in Chicago working on "Criminals Gone Wild 2" movie. This footage would later be featured on The History Channel show "Gangland" Season 2 Episode 9 "Gangster Inc."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWgCgmDnwhk

Prestley Snipes Produces "Spit16" Web Series for Source Magazine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6taOABNTf3o

Prestley Snipes Satire Web Series Goes Viral

The original posted videos were eventually removed off YouTube after the controversy.

Prestley Snipes Movie in New York Magazine "Post-Crime" Issue

Crime Porn (With Simulated Action) - New York Magazine http://nymag.com/news/features/crime/2008/42607