Pictured: Tamir Schlanger and William Robillard Cole with Kaytranada (middle) and team.

Tamir Schlanger and William Robillard Cole are the powerhouse duo behind WRC MGMT, the independent artist management company behind Kaytranada. The Montreal producer has gone from SoundCloud remixes to working with powerhouse artists from Kali Uchis to Childish Gambino, Chance The Rapper, H.E.R. and more. This year, he joined fashion and celebrity icons at the Met Gala, where he paid tribute to Miles Davis.

Founder and CEO William Robillard Cole launched WRC MGMT in 2013 with just $2,000 and a vision. A native of Bedford, Nova Scotia, Cole discovered Kaytranada early in his career and has since built WRC into a multimillion-dollar business with offices in Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles. Formerly VP of A&R at Entertainment One (2017–2021), Cole has also helped artists like Sango and Lauren D’Elia scale globally while maintaining full artistic control. Reflecting on his journey, he says, “Enjoy the journey. Once you reach your destination, you’ll find a new one.”

Based in Toronto, COO Schlanger has spent over a decade helping guide the careers of artists also including Lou Phelps, Kitty Ca$h and Pomo. With a focus on long-term development and creative freedom, Schlanger has helped sell over 250,000 tickets for Kaytranada’s 2024 Timeless tour and played a hands-on role in every aspect of the operation. He believes success stems from “building a team, not staying stagnant and comfortable, taking risks and knowing when you have an opportunity on your hands.”