On this episode WLPWR, Travie, and Brian Onrea welcome rapper turned major record executive Stat Quo to the show. There was lots of free game dropped here. They discuss:His musical influences growing up in AtlantaStudying marketing in college and how he used that business skill to build a buzz for himself around the cityWhat he learned from Dr. Dre while he was signed to Shady/Aftermath recordsHow he transitioned into doing A&R work and becoming a record executiveHow he maintains his company that manages over 40 artists and producersHis role in the ascension of rapper Lil XanHis close working relationship with The GameWhat he looks for in new producers as well as new artistsThe importance of producers developing their own artistsFollow Stat Quo: @iamstatquoAlso discussed this episodeWLPWR’s busy week which included his “Beats and Business Seminar” and “Beats and Bible Study” eventsJay-Z came to atlanta for his 4:44 tour, Travie gives her review of the show from a set design and production standpointWhat makes a good artist performance?New Music releases from Eminem/Beyonce, Camron and Too Short respectivelyTaylor Swift on pace to sell 1.4 million physical sales in her first week with her new album “Reputation”Follow us:@FreeGamePodcast@WLPWR@TristinBlake@BrianOnreaThis episode was recorded at Gray Matter Studios in Atlanta, GA.Edited and mixed by Joey Stanca with Checkmate Creative @dreamsonparade @checkmatecreative www.checkmateproductiongroup.com