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Interviews ‘It’s not about financial gain. It’s not about chart positions. It’s about helping the artist to reach their goals, whatever they may be.’ Andy Musgrave runs London-based management and artist development firm Supernature, with a roster including West London-born hip-hop star AJ Tracey