Summary: On this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea chop it up with audio engineer, videographer and studio owner Amond “AJ” Jackson. This was recorded live in the studio that he owns, Salem Psalms in Atlanta. Salem Psalms is a full service studio and has been a destination for true hip hop royalty in Atlanta. In this interview AJ drops a lot of free game about building a career in the music business from the ground up. This discussion includes: Growing up in the New England area and his musical influences How he got into producing and engineering What brought him to Atlanta The concept behind Salem Palms and building the studio by hand Getting heavyweights like Phife Dog from A tribe Called Quest and Alchemist to come work Challenges in owning a full service recording studio His advice for artists and producers in having great working relationships with studios Follow AJ and Salem Psalms @AmondJackson @Salempsalms Also discussed this episode: Rest in Peace Chuck Berry: his impact on modern music is highly overrated New music releases from Rick Ross and Drake Rick Ross versus Birdman/Cash Money Is it a good idea to take sides in music industry disputes? Is Chance The Rapper really independent with $500,000 financing from Apple? Taylor Swift launching her own streaming service...good idea? If you find this podcast beneficial, please subscribe, rate, and share! Follow us: @FreeGamePodcast @WLPWR @BrianOnrea
