UNDERDOG

Big Papa Harvey

Oliver ‘Big Papa’ Harvey got started in the corporate world at a young age, beginning in the retail sector. In true Underdog style Papa started from the very bottom of the ladder working in packing on the warehouse floor of a large toy retailer. Through sheer force of will (And Papa’s savvy) he went on to become head of customer service for the entire company within under 2 years. Despite achieving success in this field, managing an extended team of around 40 people, Harvey did not sit on his laurels but instead set his sights on a new challenge - conquering the music industry.

Up until this point Harvey’s only experience with music was listening as a consumer and curating a few playlists for friends and colleagues. Harvey knew what he had to do. Books, podcasts, documentaries, interviews, Papa delved into them all, soaking up any shred of knowledge he could find. He then went even further and began booking consultations with big industry managers and A&R’s, gaining more knowledge and valuable industry contacts.

Over time Harvey creative his vast network of producers, artists and A&R’s, becoming an authority figure and fountain of knowledge within the industry, helping many developing artists and producers take their careers to new heights. Papa then met the ‘Genius’ producer King Wizard and immediately they formed a strong bond of brotherhood sharing the same principles, morals, work ethic and vision for what they wanted the music industry to become.

Both Harvey and King Wizard have now gone onto new heights, founding and growing Underdog Music into the powerhouse that you see today. With billions of streams under their belts, much more success is on the way for Harvey, Wizard and the rest of the Underdog Music team as they work towards fulfilling their vision and continue to crush it in the music industry.

Follow Big Papa on Instagram at @bigpapaharvey for no-nonsense music industry advice.