On this episode of the Free Game Podcast, WLPWR and Brian Onrea welcome super producer M-16 to the show. M-16 has produced his for Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Jay-z, and Andre 3000 among others. In this discussion they talk about: Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and what his musical influences wereHow he developed the name M-16 from being a rapper initially How he broke into the business through developing relationships His production DAW of choice and why it’s important to his workflowHow his first big hit “Duffle Bag Boy” came about with Playaz CircleHow Jeezy’s “I do” featuring Jay-z and Andre 3000 came aboutHow he promotes himself as a veteran producer through self-management Overcoming personal adversity and pushing forward in your craftHis most recent placement on the new 2 Chainz “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music” album This week we also welcome WLPWR / Grey Matter Collective’s artist Skye Morales to the show. She introduces herself and joins in on the weekly discussion! Topics discussed include: Taylor Swift’s decision to put her music catalog back on all major streaming platforms and what that means for artists in the ongoing streaming war.New music released this week from SZA, Katy Perry, etc.Hip Hop appropriation from Pop Artists like Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus. Is this becoming more and more of a problem? Follow Sky Morales IG: @skye.moralesTwitter: luvlilskyeFacebook: Sky Morales Music @FreeGamePodcast@WLPWR@BrianOnrea