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 influencesMoving to atlanta and finding his way into the budding music scene thereHow he put the legendary group TLC together from scratchHow he helped Jermaine Dupri with Kriss Kross in exchange for help with TLCHow the Atlanta music scene came together in the 90sWhat he looks for in new artists and what are indicators of star potentialIs hard work more important than talent?What advice would he give managers, executives, and artist in today’s music climateWhat is he working on currentlyHow up and comers can seek out consulting services from himFollow Ian:@official_ianburkeAlso 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 ScarfaceThe 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@BrianOnreaThis episode was recorded live at Gray Matter Collective Studios and mixed by Joey Stanca @dreamsonparade with @checkmatecreative