| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Successful music producer | ||
| Top-selling artist | ||
| Prolific musician | ||
| Successful singer or producer of popular music | New York Times | 08 Mar 2022 |
| Performer who's rarely off the charts | The New Yorker | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Successful record producer | ||
| Successful studio magnate | ||
| Successful studio magnate | ||
| Payola recipient |