Behind The Console

FrancisGotHeat On Producing For Drake, Getting Placements & Producer Deals

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with FrancisGotHeat to talk about his Drake placement on “4422,” the reality of getting producer placements, networking in the music industry, producer deals, royalties, publishing, and why understanding the business is just as important as making the music.

Top Mixing Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Songs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we talk about what separates an average mix from a great one, and the common habits that can hold engineers back without them realizing it. We break down how to approach mixing with more intention, better perspective, and decisions that actually serve the song.

Do Engineers Deserve Royalties? This Gets Controversial

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] Do engineers deserve royalties, points, or publishing on the songs they work on? We break down both sides of the debate and discuss when engineers should be treated as service providers versus creative partners. We cover leverage, contribution, risk, and what it really takes to earn backend participation in today’s music industry.

Work-Life Balance In Music: Is Burnout Inevitable?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] Work-life balance in music, is it even real? Late nights, missed plans, constant pressure, this industry demands a lot. Is balance possible, or is it the price of success?

From DJ To Engineer: OTR Shares His Come Up

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559514/fan_mail/new] We’ve got our first guest, OTR, in the building. We discuss his work as both a DJ and engineer, his come up, and real insights on DJing, engineering, and the music industry.