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In this Audience Polls segment, filmmaker and producer Tia A. Smith joins us to discuss audience poll results comparing preferences between being a music producer versus a TV/film producer, with 74% choosing music production despite the show's focus on film. The conversation explores why music producers have achieved celebrity status while film/TV producers remain largely behind the scenes, and examines the perceived accessibility versus actual difficulty of success in each field. Guest Tia Smith joins the discussion to analyze the appeal and challenges of both production paths.

We also talk about:

• The evolution of celebrity music producers from Quincy Jones and LA Reid to modern figures like Pharrell Williams

• The misconception that music production is easier due to accessible technology and tools

• How the "wall of sound" technique and producers like Phil Spector established early producer celebrity

• The vast competition pool in music production versus film/TV production

• The untapped talent in the DC music scene and Recording Academy connections

Products, software, websites, people, or places mentioned:

Pharrell Williams

Timbaland

Quincy Jones

LA Reid

Babyface

Andre Harrell

Puff Daddy

Phil Spector

Trent Reznor

The Beatles

Grammy Awards

Recording Academy DC Chapter

DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia area)

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