Reflections Of A Dj

Episode 136: First DJ On The Moon On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew records together in person for the first time in 2 months. The fellas speak on Las Vegas’s Phase 1 reopening (6:45), select casinos on the Strip taking reservations for June 1st (17:52), the @NBA, and @NHL possibly coming to town to finish their seasons (23:10) and Vegas Nightclubs staying closed till Fall 2021 (26:55). The crew proclaims @Dnice as the “Biggest DJ In The World”, poke fun at his never-ending winning streak and give a brief history on his rap career with #BoogieDownProductions and @Teacha_KRSOne (43:33). They breakdown the @ChicagoBulls @Jumpman23 10-part documentary #TheLastDance while @DJCrooked claims “there’s a little bit of #JerryKrause in all of us” and asks the fellas “which player they most related to”? (1:01:50). Lastly, the fellas speak on #MichaelJordan’s infamous #FluGame (1:44:38) and pay their respects to the late great @AndreHarrell (1:55:26).

Episode 135: DJ E-MAN On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA radio legend @DJEMan (the current Program/Content Director for @Power_106, @935KDay, and @Cali939LA). E-Man speaks on the difference between Westcoast DJs & Eastcoast DJs and how radio DJs had a big influence on Cali’s more technical style (1:21). He explains @TheBakaBoyz giving him his first opportunity to spin on the radio for their #FridayNiteFlavas show (7:58). E-Man describes growing up in Long Beach, CA around ganglife (10:59) and going to high school with @SnoopDogg (12:09). E-Man speaks about why he never became an official member of @TheBeatJunkiez (20:45) and why he decided to stay at @Power_106 after @BigBoy left the station in 2015, thus ending a 20+ year work relationship (25:34). E-Man explains how @NickCannon approached him to take over the morning slot at #Power106 with @NickCannonMornings (47:20) and the impact that @LALeakers freestyles have on a rapper’s careers (54:10). He speaks on his close frie

Episode 134: DJ ANGIE VEE + LADY SHA + BELLA FIASCO On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA’s finest @DJAngieVee, @DJLadySha, and @DJBellaFiasco. With the birth of her new baby, Lady Sha shares some of the challenges she faced DJing in clubs while pregnant (4:01). The ladies break down some of the scrutiny some women DJs encounter (more so than men) when they take chances musically at gigs (17:15). Angie and Bella explain how they each curated their sets and marketing for Instagram Live (20:38). The ladies express their restlessness during the quarantine and look forward to getting back to “H.O.E.” life when the lockdown is over (31:15). They discuss finding alternative methods of making money outside of DJing (41:09) and Angie Vee shares how live streaming, sponsorships and merch have helped to pay bills (46:45). The ladies share which DJs they looked up too in LA (55:05) and Lady Sha explains the fear of losing gigs and becoming irrelevant when she was planning her maternity

Episode 133: JOE MAZ + KONFLIKT On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with renowned DJ/Producer @JoeMaz accompanied by @DiscotechMusic partner DJ Konflikt (@MyFavoriteDJ). Joe addresses some of his comments on Twitter regarding the COVID-19 pandemic (1:35) and Konflikt discusses the current copyright issues DJs have been confronting on #InstagramLive (18:25). Joe explains how it’s the worse time for artists to release music (26:08) and breaks down his approach to remixing new music (22:08). They discuss the future of “Big Room” nightclubs post-pandemic (31:35) and the question of safety as the US slowly allows parks, beaches, and small businesses to re-open (43:05). Joe speaks on artist management and bouncing around agencies from @DeckStar, @SkamArtist to his final home with @WeAreRichGroup (59:50). Lastly, the fellas predict how DJ rates will be when venues reopen (1:09:45).

Episode 132: DJ FRANZEN 2.0 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Bay Area Legend and @DraisLV’s famed resident DJ @FrandalayBay. Franny speaks on his 5-year residency at #DraisLV (1:15) and his infamous afterparty events with @ChampagnePapi (7:30). He shares his opinion on new artists sampling club hits from the 2000s (34:30) and runs through the big Hip-Hop anthems he plays at his weekly industry party #SunDrais (40:45). The fellas' breakdown #BottleRats (46:45) and how the nightclubs closing in Vegas will affect the local DJs (56:01). Franzen explains his love for all #RnB, new and old (1:16:55), and clears the rumors about a beef between #NotoriousBIG & @E40 (1:29:10). Finally, the fellas discuss the new TikTok era of music (1:40:10) and Franny recalls the time he got in trouble for playing Jay-Z and @Pharrell’s “I Just Wanna Love U” on @106KMEL in SF (1:55:50).

Episode 131: SHELL CORP. (MOMA + DZA + SEAN G + SILENT ADDY + SPINSER TRACY) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with @ShellCorpIntl, a DJ crew comprised of @DJMoma of @EverydayPPL, @DJSeanG of @Shabbaaaaa.la, @SilentAddy of @Bashment.tv, @DZA3000 of @PeachfuzzParty and @SpinserTracy of @ThatFeelGoodCrew. The group discusses if a low viewership on IG LIVE can hurt a brand (8:57) and how appropriate it is to solicit tips while streaming (14:05). Sean G gives a brief history behind his successful Reggae/Dancehall party in LA @Shabbaaaaa.la (29:54) and Addy explains why riddims aren’t as popular now as they were in the ’90s/’00s (38:38). The crew gives debate on the@Verzuz.TV “Beat Battle” between @ScottStorchOfficial and @Manniefresh (43:01) and the upcoming battle with @TeddyRiley1 vs @BabyFace  @LA_Reid (1:01:20). Finally, the Shell Corp. share how they’ve been staying productive during the Covid-19 lockdown (1:21:23).

Episode 130: "Livestream DJs" feat. Four Color Zack + J. Espinosa On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked speaks with@Redbull3Style World Champions @FourColorZack and @DJJEspinosa (1:51). Zack & Espinosa share their excitement to start livestreaming on @Twitch (3:43) and elaborate on how streaming can benefit DJs (11:45) and break the repetitive, formulaic mainstream club sets (30:05). Espinosa shares how the recent #RedBull tour in Russia helped him find a new direction musically (33:33) and speaks on his and Zack’s experience DJing with @WinkyWiryawan912 in Jakarta, Indonesia (38:22). Crooked speaks on the anxiety and loss of identity that some working DJs have developed during the quarantine with venues closing nationwide (58:47). The crew speaks on @KidCapri101’s and @DJScratch’s take on DJs soliciting tips while streaming on Instagram LIVE (1:05:11). Zack & Espinosa recap the latest @Do_Over in Hawaii (1:22:48) and talk about the current health benefits they’re experiencing by not traveli

Episode 129: DJ MELL STARR On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with New York’s very own @DJMellStarr (with special Co-Host @DJEdMcDonald from @MacAgencyLV). Mell Starr speaks on his friendship with the late great @LoveBugStarski (1:10) and explains how his nickname “Mr.No Headphones” was from the 9/11 attacks causing permanent deafness in his left ear (04:20). The fellas talk about a new generation of DJ’s focusing more on music selection than developing their technical skills (23:10). The crew discusses how the 9/11 attacks impacted NYC nightlife (36:01) as Mell Starr expands on the Harlem club scene (42:41). He speaks on his father's legacy as a ghostwriter for some major Motown artists (53:50) as well as the differences in DJing a Las Vegas vs. New York crowd (1:12:01). Finally, Mell Starr shares his experience DJing for #JayZ, @BarackObama and the US troops in Iraq (1:20:04).

Episode 128: Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 2 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, with select cities in the country on lockdown and the crew approaching 7 days of isolation,@DJCrooked reaches out to DJs/Club Owners @DJEvilOne from Portland, @DJNugget from Pittsburgh and @ClakSaarb from San Francisco as they share their individual experiences shutting down their venues to stop further spread of the Coronavirus Covid-19 (3:20). With major hotels/casinos and nightclubs on the Vegas Strip temporarily shutdown, Crooked speaks to local nightclub bartender “Belle”, who was recently laid off, to see how she and her peers were affected (31:05). Crooked ventures off the strip to speak with “Tiffany”, an exotic dancer from a well known Vegas Strip Club, who was also laid off, to see what her plans for survival are during this massive shutdown (40:10). @DJNeva @DJDMiles & @JaimeDaGreat join Crooked (54:05) to speak on @DNice’s #IGLive DJ sessions going viral and impacting the world (1:01:00) as well as the importanc

Episode 127: "Quarantine Chronicles" feat. Roctakon + DJ Moma + DJ Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is disbanded as @DJCrooked explains why they decided to practice self-isolation and record remotely during the coronavirus pandemic (0:53). Crooked offers some advice on how to downsize and decrease personal/business expenses while everyone is out of work (7:51). @Roctakon, @DJMoma, and @DJRossOne join Crooked as they speak on everyone’s current status (19:13) and how the pandemic will affect our society as a whole (32:23). Moma speaks on @EveryDayPPL’s tour being canceled and when it’ll return (35:48). Crooked ask the fellas how they’ll stay productive during this potential 8-month lockdown (44:32), and how this break will change the landscape for nightclub DJs (56:44). Finally, Crooked speaks with @DJNeva, @DJDMiles, and @JaimeDaGreat to wrap up the episode and see how their first weekend of not DJing has been (1:04:25).

Episode 126: Reset On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked explains how the #CoronaVirus has affected Las Vegas (2:10) and predicts the potential detriment it will have on multiple industries in the city (11:20). The fellas speak on their upcoming “unofficial” @SXSW event at @TipsyAlchemist.ATX on March 18th with @DJCity (24:47) and address the possible rise in local businesses due to festival cancellations and decrease in travel (29:30). The crew pays homage to @1OAKLV closing at the end of March 2020 (49:20) and discuss what it means to “RESET” your career (57:30). Crooked asks the fellas how they’d keep busy if there was a 6-month shutdown in Vegas from the pandemic (1:06:01). The crew discuss how new crossover hits have been coming from @TikTok (1:22:35) and review new music from @DojaCat, @CookieeKawaii, @JackHarlow, @LilUziVert, @BadBunnyPR, @Rosalia.tv, @JheneAiko and @TheeStallion (1:44:06).

Episode 125: DJ BUCK RODGERS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with the 2018 @GoldieAwards Beat Battle Champion and Austin's very own @DJBuckRodgers. Buck speaks on the pioneers of “Finger Drumming” like @DJEnferno, @AraabMuzik, @JeremyEllisLive and more (2:28). He explains how he linked up with the legendary @ZTrip and started performing exclusive showcases (07:04). He speaks on how he plans to design his own Drum Machine (16:55) and performs a live #FingerDrumming set for the crew (26:40). Buck talks about his experience at @DJJazzyJeff’s infamous @PlaylistRetreat in 2019 (39:09) and shares his current take on the @Redbull3Style DJ Competition (44:05). The fellas chat about the upcoming @SXSW Festival approaching in a couple of weeks (59:10) and Buck sheds some light on Austin's nightlife scene (1:11:45). Finally, Buck speaks on his preparation and experience winning @Atrak’s 2018 #GoldieAwards (1:18:18).

Episode 124: Busters & Douglas On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJNeva shares his latest visit to the dentist (0:40) and  @DJCrooked speaks on his experience spinning @KnowpaSlaps’s party @RNBAndRibs in SF (7:34). The crew talks about performance anxiety while DJing (16:45) and @DJDMiles recalls having an episode when he spun alongside @IAmJamieFoxx (22:07). Crooked and Darren recap @AndrewYang2020’s campaign stop in Las Vegas (28:37) and the fellas speak on the @NBAAllStar (44:10), as well as @DwayneWade’s 12-year-old son becoming transgender (1:01:55). They discuss the manufacturing nightmare overseas due to the #CoronaVirus outbreak (1:20:30) and the ever-changing reselling business affecting brands like @SupremeNewYork, @Nike and @Jumpman23 (1:31:51).

Episode 123: DZA + RAULIZM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Miami’s finest, and co-founders of @PeachFuzzParty, @DZA3000 & @Raulizm. DZA & Raul speak on how “PeachFuzz” the party and concept came together (1:44). The fellas learn about DZA’s upbringing in France/Miami and how he got into DJ’ing (12:02). @DJCrooked brings up the impact that Latin music has had both in the mid-’00’s and in the present day (32:23). DZA speaks on his residency at @LIVMiami (40:57), and his new skateboard brand @AndrewDowntown (1:04:45). The crew speaks on the lack of interest crowds have for the talent of DJ’s nowadays (1:21:00), and how crowds choose the local bar/party over the high-end mega-clubs (1:11:15). The fellas speak on how social media impacts DJ bookings and how it's based on the number of followers a DJ obtains (1:37:15). Finally, DZA speaks on the influence “Peach Fuzz” has had in the independent party circuit (1:57:25), and his friendships with DJ’s like @Diplo, @WalshyFire, and

Episode 122: Demons, Diablas, + Parasites On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the @Oscars and speak on a historic night for @ParasiteMovie and director #BongJoonHo (0:45), the lack of Black films being nominated (18:50) and @Eminem’s performance (34:18). The crew speaks on the nightclub staff noticing how DJ’s are all playing the same edits and remixes (54:15) and touch on the recent passing of @KobeBryant and @DJNeva’s father (1:03:00). Everyone shares their #ValentinesDay plans (1:28:40) and discuss women who “borrow” clothing when they sleepover (1:34:25). Finally, the fellas talk about the recent closing of the #HardRockHotelLasVegas and pay homage to some of the groundbreaking parties that emerged from that property (1:42:10).

Episode 121: DJ LAZYBOY On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Bay Area’s finest and the current @RedBull3Style US National Champion @DJLazyBoy. LazyBoy speaks on his approach for the winning set at Redbull’s US Finals in San Francisco (4:20) and talks about being adopted and discovering his ancestry through @23AndMe DNA genetic testing (10:01). He recalls being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14 (26:15) and speaks about his current battle with cancer due to a sudden recurrence last year (33:10). Lazyboy explains his recent operation and shares some of the mental anguish he’s been going through during the recovery process (40:50). He voices concerns about not having the time/strength to practice for the Redbull World Finals approaching in April cause his health has been his main priority (1:09:30). Finally, Lazy Boy talks about @DJQBert visiting him after his operation (1:30:00) and his “Pre-Op/Last Supper Send-Off Party” in September 2019 which was the last time he was able

Episode 120: The Help On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @JaimeDaGreat recaps his visit to @TheNAMMShow and discusses the new @Phase_DJ firmware update syncing with @Serato (2:30), the @RaneDJ 70 mixer (8:40) and @DJQbert experimenting new scratches (12:50). @DJDMiles shares an experience facing discrimination while DJing a friend’s wedding (18:25). The fellas speak about Biggie Smalls and Whitney Houston being inducted to the @RockHall (33:03), new music from @Eminem, @Macmiller, @StretchAndBobbito feat. @TheM19sBand, @NezSoRidiculous feat. @GroovyQ, @Carnage, @Diplo and more (40:50). @DJNeva gives his take @DiRealShaggy auditioning for @BadGalRiri’s new album (1:25:35) and @DJCrooked shares a late-night discussion he had with @FourColorZack regarding Turntablists selling downloadable MP3 versions of the DJ routines they post for free on Social Media (1:33:20).

Episode 119: SILENT ADDY (FT. PASE ROCK + ROSS ONE) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Miami’s finest, Dancehall DJ/Producer @SilentAddy (co-hosted by Cincy’s own @PaseRock & @DJRossOne). Addy speaks about growing up in Kingston, Jamaica (6:10), the huge impact Sean Paul (@DuttyPaul) made in mainstream America during the mid-2000s (14:43) and why there hasn’t been another major crossover dancehall artist/record since (21:35). He talks about his mother being unsupportive of his DJing when he first started (29:31), the affordability of learning on DJ controllers nowadays (34:40) and having the right OG’s when growing up (39:32). Addy explains the @ShellCorpIntl, a collective partnership with @DJMoma @DZA3000 @SpinserTracy @DJSeanG (49:20), and speaks about his infamous party @Bashment.TV (56:03). The fellas ask Addy about his latest project with @VybzKartel (1:09:00), discuss the lack of Caribbean culture on the Westcoast (1:04:51), and he explains how @MajorLazer changed his l

Episode 118: BILL SPECTOR + RAULIZM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of the pioneers in NYC Nightlife Marketing/Promotions @BillSpector (co-hosted by Miami’s finest @Raulizm). Bill explains growing up in Queens with the notorious “Supreme Team” (4:25) and how the mixture of multicultural groups from various classes and professions intermingling at his parties created a different experience from any other party in New York (8:40). He speaks about his close relationship with another pioneer in NYC Nightlife @Jrosenblum1 (12:40) and recalls how he met @StretchArmstrong (26:22) who would have various Hip-Hop acts in the ’90s perform at his parties for free (32:28). The fellas ask about the infamous @Diddy fight that occurred at “Mac Daddy’s” (35:46) and Bill explains his relationship with  @RocafellaRecords, Dame Dash (@DuskoPoppington), @IamMarkRonson and the late, great @DJAMLives (43:40). The fellas ask how Bill linked up with @Raulizm (53:56) and what motivated them to

Episode 117: I Ain't Sh*t On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas ask @JaimeDaGreat about his experience attending @Diddy’s “50th Birthday Celebration” in LA (9:08). @DJMoma calls in to challenge Jaime to a “Taco Stand-Off” at @CoyoTaco in Miami (29:00). @DJNeva speaks about the new “Universal Hip-Hop Museum” (@UHHMuseum) in the Bronx and shares an interaction with @BustaRhymes at his gig in NYC (36:33). The crew breakdown the recent “DJ Acceptance Speeches” on Instagram (47:06) as well as the “WW3 Memes” that took over Twitter (59:00). The fellas debate on whether #BadBoyRecords or #DeathRowRecords has a more lucrative catalog (1:19:30). Finally, the crew discuss some new music (1:28:25) and share their anticipation for #Aaliyah’s complete musical catalog finally being available on streaming platforms (1:39:15).