The Secret Clause That Shaped Music

1. The Hook: A Personal Betrayal (1-2 min) • Visual: Archival photos of a young

Louis Armstrong playing, mixed with shots of contracts and money.

Quick cuts. • Audio: A narrator sets the scene, or a voice actor reads Armstrong's

own words about his trust in Joe Glaser. • Script Tease: "He was more than

a manager; he was family. But when Louis Armstrong discovered the final, secret clause in

their deal, it revealed a truth that wasn't just personal—it was the blueprint for

an entire industry.” 2. The Blueprint: The Race Records Era (2-3 min)

• Visual: Montage of 1920s record pressing plants, "Race Records" advertisements from Black newspapers,