HITS presents a brand-new feature on the agents who work behind the scenes to help get your favorite tours up and running. Do they want to deal with us? We're pretty sure that's a no. But ready or not, here comes...

Callender: SVP, Wasserman Music

Sporting a client list that includes such hip-hop and R&B heavyweights as Jack Harlow, Brent Faiyaz, FERG, PJ Morton and JPEGMAFIA, Callender (who goes by his last name only) began his career in the late ‘00s promoting parties around New York. Simultaneously, he also built a management stable including the then-obscure Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky.

The agent was a particularly early adopter in the EDM space, where he steered acts such as RL Grime, AraabMuzik and Baauer out of nightclubs and into hard-ticket environments where they could truly grow their careers. He's also steadily grown Harlow's touring presence to arena- and festival-headlining status, while also ensuring the Louisville, Kentucky, native doesn't skimp on performing in his home state.

Callender is active in Wasserman’s student educational programs at HBCUs and is passionate about mentoring those seeking careers in the music industry.

And now, two questions:

What’s your favorite venue to see a concert?

The Apollo Theater in Harlem.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

"A man who has self control is a MAN!"—Ebonie Ward