the ferocious story

the ferocious story

our ethos

We work with artists who go all in — and we’ve got their back.

At Ferocious Talent, we’re all about big ideas, loud voices, and making things happen the right way. We offer artist management, label services, and consultancy, grounded in a strong code of conduct and a real commitment to fairness, diversity, and respect. If you’re serious about your craft, we’re serious about supporting you.

… and beyond

Blue Lab Beats receive Grammy certification for work with Angelique Kidjo

january

Begins co-management of Sola Guinto with Jonny Taylor; Sola signs record deal with NWS for “Armageddon”

2023

Begins management of J‑ArJ Hyphen and RP9 (Central Cee) with Ben Bushell

2020

2022

Appointed BRIT Trust Trustee (24 June); begins co-management of Maya Lane with Jonny Taylor

2025

Blue Lab Beats sign to Ditto Label Services

Maya Lane supports Far From Saints (Kelly Jones of Stereophonics), and performs at C2C, BST Hyde Park (supporting Noah Kahan), and SXSW London

2024

D‑Influence reform for a one-off show in Johannesburg supporting Erykah Badu

2017

Begins management of Blue Lab Beats

2015

Produces Laura Mvula’s Royal Albert Hall show with BBC Proms

Speaks at UK Parliament for MMF on digital culture and rights

2018

Elected Co‑Chair of BRITs Diversity Committee; appointed MOBO Trustee

2016

Appointed to the board of the Music Managers Forum (MMF)

2014

Signs Laura Mvula (2 Mercury noms, 2 Brit noms, 2 MOBO wins, Ivor Novello)

2010

Wins Ghana Entrepreneur of the Year

1997

Supports Michael Jackson and Prince

1991

Signs as a member of D‑Influence to Atlantic Records

1989

2013

Wins Artist Manager of the Year (Live Music & Business Awards)

2012

Signs Rumer (1M+ sales; Brit nomination)

2006

Launches Urban Music Seminar

1992-1993

Performs with D‑Influence on the inaugural Jools Holland show

1990

Signs as a member of D‑Influence to Acid Jazz Records