Why Make Music… Episode 066 — “Supposed to Be Seven”

This episode was never supposed to exist in this form.

When the If I Was Your Producer series began, the plan was simple: seven volumes, ten tracks each, a contained creative statement. But momentum has a way of rewriting plans.

In Episode 066, Willa May (DJ Warm Cookies) takes the mic solo and reflects on how seven became thirty, how a music series turned into infrastructure, and how WDMN MEDIA evolved from an idea into a system that refuses to stop creating.

This episode weaves together multiple threads:

• The release of If I Was Your Producer — Volume Seven, now streaming on all platforms
• The psychology of long-form creation and building a catalog instead of chasing moments
• A clear-eyed discussion on why streaming alone isn’t sustainable for independent artists
• A breakdown of sync licensing and why ownership, metadata, and preparation matter
• A grounded perspective on AI as a creative tool — not a replacement — in modern music-making
• A personal reflection on Prince’s early brilliance and what it means to know who you are
• A cultural detour through WNBA equity, women’s basketball, and the rise of player-centered leagues
• Episode 66 as a metaphorical “Order 66” — and why independent creators survive by adapting

This is not a hype episode. It’s a presence episode.

Willa May closes with a meditation on work ethic, family, legacy, and why the goal was never fame or fortune — but durability, comfort, and continuity for the next generation.

If you’re listening, you’re already part of the story.

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