The FreeGame Producer’s Podcast

In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea discuss:WLPWR working with Laura Reed (@Laurareed) in Nashville Drake’s View’s album review and notable producers ( @ovo40 @boi1da )What happened to producer T-Minus?Rittz’s (@Rittz)new album thoughtsPetition for Grammy’s to consider free music for awards Big K.R.I.T. talks about:How he started producing music on a Sony Playstation His passion as a producer verses his passion as a rapperHis approach in the studio working with other producers (@terracemartin @iamjimjonsin @djdahi @raphael_saadiq @iamricolove @isaacdeboni @finatik )His production company, MULTI and long term vision for his production careerHis desire for his production to go beyond hip-hopHis bucket list of artists he’d like to produce forKeep up with Big Krit:Twitter: @bigkritInstagram: @youngkrizzleFacebook: Big K.R.I.T.

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In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea talk with legendary producer K-Def (worked with Marly Marl, Lords of The Underground, Monie Love, Positive K, Craig Mack, Shabba Ranks, Ghostface Killa, Old Dirty Bastard, UGK, Diddy etc) In this amazing conversation, they discuss.His early musical influences coming out of New JerseyGetting into music production initially and his initial work with KRS 1 and Boogie Down ProductionsBeing a student and learning music production techniques from Marly MarlProducing on Lords of The Underground “Here Come The Lords” album, specifically his state of mind when making the beats for “Funky Child” and “Chief Rocka”Producing the underground classic “How Nice I am” for artist World RenounHis connection to Sugarhill Records and his connection and influence on WLPWRWhat producer(s) he gets inspired byHe gives up some clues on his unique sample chopping and isolation techniques His philosophy on releasing music (He has several instrumental projects available on platforms)Follow K-Def@DJKDefAlso discussed this episode:We welcome new co-host Tristin Blake aka Travie to the show. She tells us a little about herself and her journey. Show her some love @tristinblakeThey send out thoughts and prayers for the United States and world (Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, Racial Tension, etc)Live performance safety and protocol: Should we change our approach as artists, producers, and creatives?WLPWR gives an update on what he’s been working on:Skye Morales “New One” video is doing well. Click the link in her bio and support @SkyeMoralesGrey Matter Collective Studio update!New Music Releases from Rhapsody, Jhene Aiko, IDK, Quincey White, Big Krit, etcChris Brown Announces his new 45 song project. How does huge track listings affect songwriter and producer pay?BET Awards Recap and American music Award nominees have been announced. The team discusses. Follow us@FreeGamePodcast@WLPWR@TristinBlake@BrianOnreaThis episode was recorded at Grey Matter Studios and mixed by Joey Stanca @dreamsonparadeCatch several video episodes of the podcast on YouTube Channel Auxnomoly TV. Videos recorded by Paul Fant

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Happy Birthday WLPWR! As we celebrate the big homies birthday (9-19) we are dropping a very special episode with Erik “Rook” Ortiz from the super production group, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Rick Ross, Mary J Blige, Jeezy, 2Chainz, etc) This was an in depth interview that was almost broken into 2 parts! The discussion included:His musical influences growing up in south FloridaGetting into music production, having come from a musical familyHow he linked up with his JUSTICE League counterparts and how they have grown together over the yearsTheir work as a group, touring and their project with STSCreating a series of plug ins for producers and (Stadium, Sub Zero etc.) How they developed an affinity for Logic Pro software and how they use itWinning their first Grammy with Mary J BligeProducing the famous Maybach Music records for Rick Ross and his 2 arguably best projects (Teflon Don & Deeper Than Rap)How they still do big records with shrinking album budgetsBeing outspoken on political and social issues and having diverse opinions in the hip hop community What it takes to be the best in your craftOld school hip hop verses the new generation of rappersWill hip hop face a similar fate to Rock n Roll?Follow Rook at:Twitter: @rook_flairInstagram: @rookflairCheck out JUSTICE League plug-ins at:luxurysoundsociety.comThey also discussed:WLPWR’s weekend with iStandard Getting in the lab with Sir The Baptiste The launch of Pandora’s new streaming serviceWLPWR’s thoughts of downloading verses streamingConcert revenue being at an all-time highPlease subscribe, rate and share!!!@WLPWR@BrianOnrea

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