Reflections Of A Dj

Episode 18 "Could "Black Panther" be the best hip-hop movie soundtrack ever?l" Post Superbowl, the crew discusses the game as well as the halftime performance by Justin Timberlake. Neva insists that if Prince were still alive, he'd never share the stage with Timberlake. Jaime explains the significance of the Jordan 3 collab that Timberlake was wearing during his performance. Neva and Jaime break down the controversial Quincy Jones interview, and the likely affects it will have on the legacies of celebritites such as Michael Jackson and Richard Pryor. D-Miles addresses Kate Upton speaking out against Co-Founder of Guess, Paul Marciano, and the affects it will ultimately have on the company. Crooked talks fashion, brings up Under Armour and how having ASAP Rocky apart of their campagn can ultimately be a great thing. Neva brings up the movie "Black Panther" and an online petition that was started, asking for proceeds to be given to blacks. The fellas discuss their thoughts on this. Upon the "Black Pant

Episode 17 - JONATHAN SHECTER aka "SHECKY GREEN" Philadelphia born, Harvard graduate, and Source Magazine founder Shecky Green joins the crew on the R.O.A.D. podcast. With over 30 years in the music industry, Shecky takes us though his journey, where it all started in Philly. From the first time he heard "Rappers Delight", to interning at the local radio station just to be apart of the culture. Shecky also explains the importance of Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, and the impact they had on Philadelphia hip hop. Shecky goes into detail on why he feels that 1988 was the biggest year in hip hop to date. Upon attending Harvard University, Shecky explains how The Source Magazine came to fruition, and how, at the time there was no one addressing hip hop music in the journalism world. Once moved to New York, Shecky also expresses the trials of the east coast not wanting to hear hip hop from other areas of the country. Jaime addresses "Unsigned Hype" and what that meant to hip hip, and Shecky tells the sto

Episode 16: Wu-Tang is the greatest Hip-Hop group of all time... The crew kicks off the show with an in depth review of the 2018 Grammy's. With her album dropping in 2015, questions arise as to how Alessia Cara wins "Best New Artist". No real surprise that Bruno Mars wins Record of the Year, the fellas still show love to Luis Fonsi and "Despacito" for a record breaking 2017. Crooked elaborates on if Childish Gambino was deserving of a performance at the Grammy's. Is actress Monique out of touch with reality for turning down 3 million? The fellas discuss her recent comments of wanting black people to boycott Netflix. With Metro Boomin and SZA doing a GAP commercial, the fellas break down if artists are still looked at as "selling out". With "Culture II" by Migos dropping last week, everyone chimes in on which tracks they think will end up being a hit. Jaime brings up an intense discussion of who's the greatest rap group of all time.

Episode 15: Is Champagne Papi responsible for the government shutdow. The fellas kick off the show by shedding light on the Women's March this past weekend. With his reputation now being tarneshed, the guys discuss if Aziz Ansari used committed sexual assault or if he was just a really bad date. Jaime reflects on his encounters with the young rapper Fredro Santana who recently passed. Crooked sheds light on the come up of Casanova in New York. Drake drops new music on the same day as the government shut down. Crooked and Neva bust Jaime's balls for questioning this coincidence.

Episode 14 - "DJ SCOOTER" A true icon in San Diego nightlife; DJ Scooter joins the R.O.A.D. podcast. He explains the relevance of open format DJ's producing EDM/Twerk remixes and why it works. One half the the infamous due "Scooter and Lavelle", Scooter tells the story of how they started, and held down one of their first residencies in Las Vegas back in the early 2000's. Also why most people assume that, of the duo, he's the "EDM" guy. With there being multiple "DJ Scooters", he elaborates on why it doesn't affect him. Is Drake ovverated? The fellas go into detail on why the youth of Toronto may feel this way. Scooter gives insight on the manipulation of the internet and how certain songs end up being a hit.

Episode 13 - "DJ FRANZEN" The Bay Area/Vegas veteran joins the R.O.A.D. podcast and takes us through his 28 year journey.   Franzen speaks with the fellas on how he got his start in the DJ game.  Shares some never heard before stories, his first time meeting Jay-Z, how he influenced Drake with the "Motto" record, and his relationships with the likes of E-40, Too Short, etc.  Franny also evaluates where he feels hip hop is headed in 2018, and also where he stands in bringing Bay Area hip hop to Sin City.

Using CDJ's Is Like Fucking With A Condom... Happy New Year!!! The guys sit down for the first time this year and recap their new year festivities. Crooked shares his epic night and how he doesnt remember half of the stuff he said to the fellas via text. Neva explains how he missed an opportunity to DJ overseas for new years. The fellas discuss how underrated 2 chainz is.

Episode 11: Best Of 2017 This week the fellas sit down and discuss the best of 2017. They begin with top club songs in 2017. They get in a heated argument if bodak yellow by cardi b is better than humble by kendrick lamar (1:57). They also discuss their own top 3 over hyped songs of this year! (15:00). In addition, they also discuss their favorite records this year. (27:00). Lastly, they discuss the best album of the year (43:00).

Episode 10 - “My President Is Black” After a few drinks, the fellas open up into some great convo. Crooked speaks on his trip home to New York, Neva expresses his disappointment in the new Star Wars movie. After 4 major album releases this week, everyone has very mixed reviews. The crew also questions the timing of the “Plain Jane” remix release, and compares it to Cardi B on G-Eazy’s “No Limit”.

Episode 8: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY While in LA, the crew interviews this legendary DJ duo. Crooked reflects on the first time meeting Stonerokk in NY, Jaime recalls being a huge fan of their promotion style. Stone & Graham both give insight to the state of the DJ and Nightclub industry. 18:00 - Stonerokk trying to kill people off and Graham saves the day 20:00 - The history of Captains of Industry 26:00 - Stonerokk refuses to teach a famous persons son to DJ 47:00 - Grammy nominations 52:00 - Old white men should die 1:12:25 - Stonerokk take on Virgil Abloh the "DJ" 1:43:25 - The thoughts on CDJ's 1:58:00 - The Captains of Industry marketing machine 2:13:00 - Are the Captains of Industry still in love with DJing?

Episode 9: Ghostwriting Jaime comes in this week excited because Darren made him his famous omelette! The fellas discussed opening DJ's and what their role should be. They get into the beef between Cam'ron and Mase. They also get into ghostwriting and their credibility. Darren and Jaime get into a heated discussion about Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Lastly,they discuss keaton jones and the bullying taking place in America.

Episode 7: Virgil "The DJ" The crew discusses the Rolling Stone Top 50 albums of 2017, and where hip hip and R&B artists stacked up on the list. Also go into details with thoughts on Virgil Abloh’s perception on what is DJing. With extensive fashion design experience, Crooked digs deeper by comparing Virgil’s DJing to the way he approaches fashion. 00:45 - Black Thanksgiving 5:00 - Rolling Stones top 50 albums 22:00 - fake it till you make it 33:00 - Virgil Abloh the "DJ" 1:15:25 - Social Media exposing people

Episode 6: I Can Live Without Eminems Music For The Rest Of My Life Crooked reflects on Latin Grammy week, watching Bad Bunny perform. Neva discusses his new vegetarian lifestyle. Also their take on Chance the Rapper hosting SNL, the state of Eminem’s performance and music career in the current state of hip hip. Also the fake beef between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, and the “new age rapper” and who the youth is following. WE FINALLY GOT A NAME! 13:00 - Crooked thinks Khalid need a stylist 36:00 - Is Chance the next up? 40:00 Can you live without Eminem music? 42:00 - Safaree rapping 47:00 - Nicki Minaj magazine cover

Episode 5: Kevin Spacey Tried To Take Me Home DJ Neva reflects on his marathon training, eating burgers days before, and run ins with Kevin Spacey. D-Miles and Jaime Da Great attend and review the first ever SneakerCon in Las Vegas. They also discuss all sexual allegation of the men in Hollywood and how it will affect the shift in power moving forward. 1:16 - DJ Neva running the Las Vegas marathon 18:00 - FREE MEEK MILL 31:45 - Kevin Spacey tried to take me home 54:00 - Dj Crooked got booed off for playing R. Kelly BTW we still didn't have name for this podcast lol!

Episode 4: Black Groceries In the new age of social media, Crooked dissects the matter. How artist antics get in the way of their music. And how it’s translating to the rest of our society. Also, the thought that minorities need to have more of their own. BTW we still didn't have name for this podcast lol! 4:00 - Internet stars / IG celebrities 20:00 Music labels and Televisions are a dying breed 43:00 - A 16 year old kid asking jaime about compton because of rap music 46:00 - Los Angeles Gentrification

Episode 3: I Fukin Hate Adidas Still without a name, The fellas review The Weeknd concert in Las Vegas. Also get into the state of what’s considered “HypeBeast” fashion, apparel and sneakers. And the ongoing war between Nike and Adidas. Also, what were the fashion trends growing up, New York and LA respectively. 2:00 - Weeknd concert recap 21:14 - The problem with hypebeast 33:00 - How Nike works 52:00 When lil wayne played bape out

Episode 2: DJ ROSS ONE “Behind The Scenes”, “BTS Boyz”, just a couple of names for the show that were considered but still didn’t feel right up til this point. Ross One discusses his love for Fly Fishing, growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. And the struggles of keeping up with hip hop culture in the Midwest in the early 90s. And also developing a passion for Rap Tees in the process. 1:00 - Fishing Vs Djing 10:00 How old folks saw music videos 1:10:25 Vintage gear 1:28:25 Bootleg vintage t shirts

Episode 1: Trial and Error A brief introduction into the fellas trying to figure out if they have any sorts of chemistry, and in the process of trying to give this a name. Aka “The Demo Stage”. The guys discuss at one point are you considered “a working DJ”. Also discuss briefly their backgrounds and where they came from. BTW We didn't know what the name of the podcast was going to be yet. lol