Summary: In this special episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea focus on the ongoing controversy regarding producers getting paid properly in the music industry (hip hop in particular) They discuss: What are producer fees? When an artist or label pays for a beat, do they own the song? Producer declarations, why they are important What are royalties and for a producer? What about publishing? The risk of emailing beats and what are some best practices when doing so What does the future hold financially for music producers? Recent high profile conflicts between artists and producers Also in this episode: They guys get a little political when discussing last weekend’s events in Charlottesville, VA (Prayers for the country - Music Heals) New Music Released from Kesha, Moneybagg Yo, and Dizzy Wright Will the recent cash infusion into Soundcloud save the platform from failing? Please make sure you rate this podcast and share with anyone who you’d think would benefit from this FREE GAME! Follow us! @FreeGamePodcast @WLPWR @BrianOnrea Podcast recorded at Gray Matter Studios in Atlanta, GA and edited mixed by Joey Stanca @dreamsonparade
