Summary: This episode was very special as it was the very first of our “Free Game Live” series where we record with an in-studio guest in front of a live audience. This was a good one. WLPWR, Travie, and Brian Onrea welcome legendary record executive Ian Burke (TLC, Kris Kross, Arrested Development, Xscape, etc) to the show. They talked about: His early years in Mt. Vernon, NY and his musical influences Moving to atlanta and finding his way into the budding music scene there How he put the legendary group TLC together from scratch How he helped Jermaine Dupri with Kriss Kross in exchange for help with TLC How the Atlanta music scene came together in the 90s What he looks for in new artists and what are indicators of star potential Is hard work more important than talent? What advice would he give managers, executives, and artist in today’s music climate What is he working on currently How up and comers can seek out consulting services from him Follow Ian: @official_ianburke Also discussed this episode: We go over tons of new music releases from artists like Eminem, Boosie Badazz, Big Sean/Metro Boomin, Young Jeezy, Brock Hampton, Slim Thug, N.E.R.D, G Eazy, and Scarface The Rock n Roll hall of fame inductees and why the hip hop community shouldn't be mad over LL Cool J being snubbed. What is Net Neutrality? Please subscribe, rate, and comment on this podcast and share! Follow us! @FreeGamePodcast @WLPWR @TristinBlake @BrianOnrea This episode was recorded live at Gray Matter Collective Studios and mixed by Joey Stanca @dreamsonparade with @checkmatecreative
