On this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea interview hip hop veteran Skillz aka Mad Skillz! They discuss:The early hip-hop scene in Virginia and how he got into being an MCThe kinship among Virginia hip hop alumni like himself, Timbaland, Pharrell, The Clipse, etcBeing a dope writer and having others seek him out to write for them and how that has impacted his careerBecoming a respected DJ as well as an MCDoing full projects with dope virginia producers such as Nottz and BinkThe concept behind his new project “I’m the DJ… And the Rapper”The fun behind making his dope new video “In a Minute” and why he chose that conceptWill we continue to get his legendary “Rap Ups” in the future?Make sure to go check out his new album “I’m the DJ… And the Rapper” available on all platforms!Follow him: @SkillzVaAlso discussed this episode:New Music Releases from Wiz Khalifa and Chance the RapperMid-Year Sales and Market Share numbers have been releasedIndependent with label backing verses Independent with no backingMarketing tip: Are newsletters still important?Production tip: How to get better sounds with limited vst’sVybe Tec: Engineering tip from mix engineer Che Rhenosonce @che_rhenosonceIf you rock with this podcast please rate, comment and share!Follow us!@freegamepodcast@wlpwr@SaintBoogie@BrianOnreaThis episode was sponsored by @yumpanadas and @mcbridesisters recorded at @graymattercollective mixed by @checkmatecreative and produced by @londonelixirxl