Producers want beat placements, but are they being realistic? Are producers trying to work with top rappers while neglecting the up and coming recording artists around them? Right now, there are more opportunities than ever for producers and beat makers to make music, make money and build a brand, but many are focused on skipping steps and getting beat placements with major artists, making money selling beats, and reaching the top. Here is something to consider, with wisdom from JD on the Track’s Producergrind podcast conversation.