The Airbit FreeGame Producers Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, WLPWR and Brian Onrea talk with multi-platinum and grammy winning producer Nottz (Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Game, etc.) They discuss. His Virginia upbringing and musical influences How he was initially and MC before becoming a producer What is his process in beat making (hardware/software preferences) How he ended up working with Dr. Dre The story behind producing “Barry Bond” for Kanye West/Lil Wayne His project with Travis Barker and Asher Roth and how that came about How he has over 20 collaborative projects currently in the works and how he manages it all Follow Nottz Twitter: @nottzraw Instagram: @nottzdaruler Facebook: facebook.com/NottzMusic

On this episode, WLPWR and Brian Onrea interview the production team The Fr3shmen (Cassie, Jeremih, Twista, etc) In this very motivational conversation, they discuss: Early influences growing up in the Chicago music scene and the Chicago sound Juggling being aspiring producers and working 9-5 jobs all while to get their foot in the door in the business Moving to Atlanta and struggling to keep the lights on What it took to get their first placement How Mark Byrd landed work on Kanye West’s TLOP album Working with Ci Hi Da Prince on his highly anticipated debut @thefr3shmen

On this Episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea speak with Rap Coalition founder Wendy Day. They discuss: What Rap Coalition is What constitutes a bad record deal Her thoughts on 360 deals The oversaturation of producers and the losing of leverage for producers What it takes to gain leverage as a producer The harmful practice of selling the same beats to multiple artists There’s lots of money to be made in streaming music Follow Wendy Day: @RapCoalition Also in this episode WLPWR introduces the Vibe Tec segment where the guys talk engineering with recording/mixing engineer Matt Hayes (Yelawolf/Wiz Khalifah). In this episode they talk vocal compression. Find out more at: Hayesaudio.com

In this episode of the Podcast WLPWR and Brian Onrea chop it up with producer Staybent Krunkadelic (Jamie Foxx, Ludacris, Nelly Furtado, etc.)! They discuss: His Brooklyn New York upbringing and early musical training Learning the ropes and paying dues while working with his cousin Salaam Remi His biggest obstacles he faced breaking into the industry and how he overcame them His experience working on an Elton John record and what it was like His advice to young producers and musicians for marketing yourself in this new competitive landscape of 2016 His plans and philosophies for Krunkadelic University Keep up with Krukadelic: @krunkadelic

On this week’s episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea welcome super producer Jim Jonsin. They discuss: His early beginnings and musical influences growing up in south Florida Starting his first label as a teenager and touring the country What it took to break through and get his first hit record How engineering plays a role in his workflow His role is the development of acts like Pretty Ricky and B.O.B. and what entails true artist development His next endeavors including taking on the music scene in Nashville Follow Jim Jonsin: @iamjimjonsin If you find this podcast beneficial comment, rate, subscribe and share! @wlpwr @brianonrea

In this episode of the podcast WLPWR and Brian Onrea interview Knoxville of the platinum production team, The Olympicks (Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, A$AP Rocky, etc.) They discuss: His early musical influences coming up in Detroit The current hip-hop scene in Detroit and where he sees it going How he linked up with the other members of The Olympicks and what makes up the dynamics of the team What it takes to make a production team work (to date they’ve never had an issue over money or who gets credit for what) How they met Rick Ross and signed with MayBach Music Group as producers The making of Ross’ Mafia Music 2 The difference between a publishing deal and a song deal The Olympicks current relationship with Cash Money Records and appearing with Birdman in The BET show Moguls What to expect from his team in the near future Follow Knox at: @Olympick_Knox @The_Olympicks WLPWR and Brian Onrea also discuss: The importance of an artist working with one producers exclusively for an entire project The risk and rewards of producers finding their own unknown artists to blow up verses chasing record placements As always if you find this Free Game beneficial please rate, comment, and share! @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

On this episode of the free game producers podcast WLPWR and Brian Onrea talk with legendary producer DJ Toomp (MC Shy D, Poison Clan, T.I. Kanye West, etc). He discusses: His early influences being the son of an R&B singer How hip hop first hit Atlanta and what the atmosphere was like Getting his start producing records for southern pioneer Raheem The Dream Learning the music business and the independent hustle from Uncle Luke His thoughts on using hardware verses software in his current production workflow His role in developing an early T.I. and what he saw in him Where he see’s the future of the music producer going His advice for up and coming producers Follow your Host @WLPWR @BrianOnrea and our Guest @dj_toomp

In this episode we are joined by Rick Ross’ head of audio at MayBach Music Group, Eduardo “E-Mix” Hernandez (Luke, Trick Daddy, Trina, Meek Mill, Bizzy Bone, etc). He discusses: His beginnings and how he got started in Engineering which led to his education at Full Sail University. Taking advantage of the opportunities given to him at a local studio in Miami as an intern. Engineering etiquette and taking a humble approach in every session. How he met Rick Ross and developed that relationship Is there a secret to the vocal chain that get’s Ross’ vocals to sound so rich? His advice for new engineers Follow E-mix @emix305 WLPWR and Brian Onrea Also discuss. Professionalism and ethics in artist performance following the Lil’ Kim/Rich Homie Quan performance at the recent VH1 Hip Hop Honors show. The overall state of the music producer in urban music in 2016 The Taylor Swift / Kanye West controversy. @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

In the episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea talk with producer Supa Dups (Drake, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Akon, Eminem, John Legend, Bruno Mars, etc). In this hilarious interview, the Controlla co-producer talks about: His Jamaican origins and growing up in Miami as a Chinese Jamaican His diverse musical influences His motivation to start producing and what early equipment he used Being a ghost producer and finally getting production credit on Nina Sky and Beenie Man records Producing on Rihanna’s first album Picking your battles when dealing with industry politics How being a fan of all genres allows him to produce various styles of music How the resurgence of reggae / dancehall music is currently working in his favor Follow Supa Dups on his social media: @SupaDups Also WLPWR and Brian Onrea discuss: Celebrity reaction to the tragic events going on in the US during the last week Schoolboy Q’s blank face project dropping Will there be a Black Hippy Album and the need for Supergroups to put out projects @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea discuss: The serious times in our country right now and the importance of unity. The overwhelming abundance of positive feedback for www.WLPWR.com and the Sin Drum Kit. Recent legislative fights for artists rights and payments. Apple’s application for a patent on a device that would disable camera phones video capabilities at concerts. Is Apple buying Tidal from Jay-Z? This week’s guest is recording engineer Thom “TK” Kidd, owner of the legendary Silent Sound studios in Atlanta. TK is also the president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Grammy Awards. In this extensive interview he discusses: How he got his start in audio engineering and paying his dues working with legends like Peabo Bryson and Candi Staton. The history behind Silent Sound studios and it’s connection to LaFace Records. What he looks for in a new audio engineer and what advice he would give to new engineers getting started. How does the Grammy organization work and what role does the Atlanta Chapter play? How the Grammys are responding and adapting to music streaming and the recent rule changes that allow streaming only projects to be considered for awards. Who can join the Grammy organization and how? As always feel free the share this podcast with anyone you think would benefit. Rate and comment as well! Follow TK at silentsoundstudios.com @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

On this weeks’s Podcast WLPWR and Brian Onrea discuss: The new WLPWR.com website. Why he changed the spelling of WillPower to WLPWR What to expect from the new website The launch of the Sin Drum sound kit today!!! Talked with StreetRunner about: Being influenced 90’s hip hop including the Miami Bass movement, West Coast Gangsta Rap and East Coast giving him a diverse foundation. How he got started in production and his first pieces of equipment. How he went from working with local artists in Miami to perfecting his sound and landing his first major placement with Terror Squad. He explains how he pitches his beats to artists (his discography is crazy) How many records that he has with major artists that never were released. What he’s working on right now including a special limited vinyl release with Royce Da 5’9 (Dead President heads) Follow StreetRunner’s soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/streetrunner-4 @streetrunnermusic @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

On this week’s Double Up episode of The Free Game Producer’s Podcast, WLPWR and Brian Onrea discuss: The BET Awards winners, losers, and performances The recent change with the Grammy Awards where streaming only projects will be considered for nominations They also caught up with one of the hottest producers in the game, The Honorable C-Note. The “New Level” (A$AP Ferg/Future) producer literally stepped out of a session to chop it up and give some free game. He discussed: Growing up in the rough town of Benton Harbor, Michigan and what his early influences were. How Gucci Mane hopped on one of his beats and accelerated his career which led him to leave Michigan and move to Atlanta. His insane work ethic and how he built up his beat catalog and discography. The concept of bartering with artists verses giving away beats for free. Working with A$AP Rocky and how the A$AP Ferg “New Level” song came about. The inspiration behind his short film “Focus2Power” on youtube. Keep up with C-Note at: @HonorableCNote @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

!llmind Podcast Recap In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea discuss: The launch off www.freegameeveryday.com The upcoming release (July 6th) of WLPWR’s “SinDrum” sound kit Since discussing sound kits, it was only right to bring on the sound kit king, super producer !llmind as this week’s guest. It was such a great discussion. He gives a lot of free game as he talked about: -His inspirations growing up in a musical household -How he got involved in production -His short lived career as a rapper -How networking played a role in him breaking into the music industry -What does it take to be a legend in hip hop? As always rate, comment, and share! Keep up with illmind at Illmindproducer.com @illmindproducer @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea get a chance to chop it up with major producer, Focus!!! His credits include Dr. Dre, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Busta Rhymes, Christina Aguilera, The Game, 112 and many more. freegameeveryday.com @focus3dots @WLPWR @BrianOnrea

In this episode of the Free Game Producer Podcast, WLPWR and Brian Onrea discuss: -WLPWR’s recent trip to NYC and networking with the D.I.T.C. crew, Illmind, Focus, and Rook from JUSTICE LEAGUE - The recent tragedy involving Troy Ave and what the mindset should be for hip hop artists coming from a street background. -Wiz Khalifa’s lawsuit against his former manager and record label. -Are 360 record deals good or bad? WLPWR & Brian Onrea also got the opportunity to talk to Deborah Mannis-Gardner. Known as the queen of sample clearance (literally google that and she will come up!), she has been in the industry for over 25 years and has cleared samples for nearly every major artist and record label (Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, Black Eyed Peas, Drake, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Rihanna, The Notorious B.I.G., U2, Kid Rock, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Yela Wolf and Beyonce) to name a few. Her company, DMG Clearances can be found at dmgclearances.com In this interview they discuss with her: A simple history of hip-hop sampling and how she got her start to her now 25 year career. What does it mean to clear a sample? How much does it cost to clear a sample? The difference between straight sampling a record verses replaying it. What are the ramifications for putting out mixtapes with uncleared samples? The challenges in clearing records for major stars like Prince, Stevie Wonder, & The Beatles. Advice for up and coming artist and producers who want to sample The excitement in clearing the new DJ Khaled/Drake record for free and what that process was like. As always please share, rate and comment. @WLPWR (IG/Twitter) @BrianOnrea (IG/Twitter) Reach Deborah Mannis-Gardner at: www.dmgclearances.com