Free Game- The WLPWR Producer's Podcast episode 26 ft. Erik "Rook" Ortiz of the Justice League

Summary: 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 Florida Getting into music production, having come from a musical family How he linked up with his JUSTICE League counterparts and how they have grown together over the years Their work as a group, touring and their project with STS Creating 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 it Winning their first Grammy with Mary J Blige Producing 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 budgets Being outspoken on political and social issues and having diverse opinions in the hip hop community What it takes to be the best in your craft Old school hip hop verses the new generation of rappers Will hip hop face a similar fate to Rock n Roll? Follow Rook at: Twitter: @rook_flair Instagram: @rookflair Check out JUSTICE League plug-ins at: luxurysoundsociety.com They also discussed: WLPWR’s weekend with iStandard Getting in the lab with Sir The Baptiste The launch of Pandora’s new streaming service WLPWR’s thoughts of downloading verses streaming Concert revenue being at an all-time high Please subscribe, rate and share!!! @WLPWR @BrianOnrea