The Danny Miranda Podcast

#184: Tom Boyd – The Power of Creation

Nov 15, 2021
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Early Close-Up With Justin Bieber

  • Tom Boyd babysat a young Justin Bieber while living in Atlanta and saw raw star potential firsthand.
  • Working with Scooter Braun taught Boyd early branding lessons like placing logos and storytelling around artists.
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How Scooter Braun Found Them

  • Boyd and Asher Roth built their early career by hustling mixtapes, Facebook groups, and driving to studios.
  • Scooter Braun discovered them after Boyd persistently shared Asher's music and followed up on a cold Greenwich call.
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The Missing Credit On A Hit Song

  • Boyd helped write and record 'I Love College' in a rat-infested basement and expected credits he never received.
  • He later estimated his missing share could've been roughly $400k, which he reframes as the education and experience he gained.
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