Music Manager of the Month: Mauricio Ruiz (September 2025 Edition)

In today’s artist-driven music landscape, the role of a strong manager is often the deciding factor between fleeting moments of exposure and lasting global success. For September 2025, TechnoHouseCDA is proud to spotlight Mauricio Ruiz, founder of 8 Til Faint and one of the most forward-thinking managers in the business, as our Music Manager of the Month.


About Mauricio Ruiz

Mauricio Ruiz is the founder and CEO of 8 Til Faint, an artist management company that has become synonymous with excellence. His roster has accumulated over 5 billion audio streams, proving his ability to push artists into the spotlight on a global scale.

Notably, Mauricio has worked with Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning talent, including Jessie Reyez, solidifying his place among elite managers in the modern music industry.

Beyond management, Mauricio co-founded Mad Ruk Entertainment, where he expanded into content creation, branding, and strategic consulting, making him a true cross-disciplinary leader.


Why He Deserves Recognition

Mauricio Ruiz represents a new generation of artist managers. He doesn’t just focus on logistics or contracts; he approaches management as a full-service creative partnership.

  • He champions strategic branding and long-term vision.
  • He empowers his artists, ensuring they maintain both creative freedom and commercial growth.
  • He uses his background in content production to strengthen the storytelling and visibility around each artist.

This balance of creativity and strategy is exactly why Mauricio has become a trusted name in the industry.


Recent Moves & Influence

Mauricio’s impact goes beyond managing rosters. Through his newsletter, The Manager’s Playbook, he shares practical insights, transparent strategies, and real-world lessons with the next generation of managers and artists.

His ability to scale visibility and streaming results speaks volumes about his industry savvy. By opening doors to new markets, collaborations, and creative opportunities, he consistently elevates his clients to new heights.

Moreover, his willingness to mentor and educate emerging managers highlights his commitment to the future of music management—not just his own success.


Challenges & Forward View

The modern music industry is as exciting as it is complex. With streaming dominance, touring demands, brand partnerships, and financial sustainability all intersecting, managers today need a multi-layered approach.

Mauricio Ruiz has shown that he thrives under these conditions. Looking ahead, it’s clear that he is set to embrace technology, AI, data-driven analytics, and global partnerships as part of his evolving management model.

By doing so, he positions both himself and his artists for success in an increasingly digital and borderless music world.


Conclusion

Mauricio Ruiz embodies the qualities of a modern, holistic, and artist-focused manager. With a track record of billions of streams, award-winning artists, and forward-thinking industry insights, he continues to shape the future of music management.

For these reasons, TechnoHouseCDA proudly names Mauricio Ruiz our Music Manager of the Month for September 2025.

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