In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea continue the Pay The Producer series. In part 3 they interview multi platinum producer Six Figga Digga (Young Guns “Cant Stop Wont Stop”, 50 Cent “Many Men”, Jay - Z “What They Gonna Do Part 2” Big L “American Dream”) They discuss:Coming up with legendary Harlem rappers Big L, Mase and CamronGetting his first placement with the Big L on “American Dream”His role in the forming of The Diplomats crewThe significance of coming into the game with an artistHow he ended up working with Jay-ZThe story of how the 50 Cent hit “Many Men” came aboutWhat the difference is between to 90s and now in terms of producer payThe difference between mixtapes and albums when it comes to producer payThe thinking behind writing his book “The Beat Game” (available now!)How he got into educationBridging the gap between the new generation of hip hop and the veterans/OG’s in the gameWhat’s next for Digga?Follow Digga:@Sixfigga_diggawww.thebeatgamebook.comThe Pay The Producer discussion included:More on performance royalties and how that spills over into radio spins and online plays on sites like Youtube and Pandora.Is trading services or favors and acceptable form of payment for your beats? Bartering Do’s and Dont’s Also Discussed this episode:Skye Morales @skyemorales video shoot was a successRecord Sales - Lil Uzi does 124k first week. RIP Walter Becker from Steely DanArtist collaborations and features. Are they really needed?Follow us:@FreeGamePodcast@WLPWR@BrianOnreaThis episode was recorded at Gray Matter Studios in Atlanta, GA. Edited and mixed by Joey Stanca @dreamsonparade