On this episode of the Free Game Producer Podcast WLPWR and Brian Onrea catch up what’s going on in the music and business world. They discuss:The progress on the WLPWR / 808 Supply Co. / Grey Matter Collective facility buildout and fundraising activities. (check the link in @WLPWR IG bio)This has been a great year for album releasesKendrick Lamar’s DAMN platinum already and Logic sells 250k in his first weekIs K.Dot’s DAMN actually 2 albums?The ongoing battle of new school rap verses old school rap surfaces again with attacks on Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty (is there some hypocrisy going on?)Forbes Magazine released it's top 5 Riches people in hip hop. The race to become rap's first billionaire is heating up!LA Reid out at Epic/Sony. Was he a great executive? What should his next move be?Today’s Discussion Topic: What is your budget?As a producer, what should you charge for your beats?Is it ok to charge different prices to different types of clients? Example: Difference between what a major label pays, versus an independent label versus an independent artist with funding versus a self funded independent artistIs it ok to ask what is the budget of a potential client?Charging up-front fees versus getting paid on the back end (royalties and publishing)Thanks again for listening! Please share with anyone and everyone whom you feel would benefit from this FREE GAME!Follow us:@WLPWR@FreeGamePodcast@BrianOnrea