how about this.... lets compare INTERVIEWEE's with INTERVIEWEE's.
do u think Jay Leno charges his guests?
even the "UPCOMING COOL TOYS" segments & the "COOL INVENTIONS" segments?
no, he doesnt.... he allows these toy companies & inventors FREE spots on the show because they are doing something that is seen as RARE, TALENTED or INNOVATIVE...... he doesnt see it as IM GIVING THEM FREE PROMOTION - I SHOULD CHARGE FOR THIS, he sees it as THIS MIGHT MAKE GOOD TV
The thing about that is...and i wanna make this a quick point cuz i got hella shit at work to do...is that with bigger corporations there was chains of businesses linked together that are unseen from a viewers standpoint. like for instance, say loud wants to sample something from motown...they wont get charged because rifkind works with UMG which works with motown..now say i wanna sample some marvin gaye, no go...or i get charged
so theres inside reasons for some of that, IMO...i dont think anything is done for free
as far as jay leno i really cant speak on his job, but its quite possible that someones getting paid for the appearance..whether its someone in the background or not...hes (leno) at a point in TV where he can make his own rules for his own show..so he might have a homie that he wants to put on his show. thats not to say favors arent traded or money dosent cross hands behind doors.
and some shows do charge their guests, it just depends on what type of a guest you are and who you work for.....im sure all those rappers that appear on rap city pay
much less those who want a dj to spin their record
i think what we kinda missed was that "payola" is a part of rap culture
and when youre a bank, you can give a loan..but try asking me for 100 bucks...ill laugh you into your grave