Reflections Of A Dj

Episode 271: DEORRO On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are back with multi-platinum LA-based DJ, producer, and songwriter @Deorro. Deorro speaks on starting to DJ with his dad as a teenager (5:01), his early production days using a demo version of “Mix Craft” (8:30), and his legendary Caballo Dorado “No Rompas Mas” line dancing moment @EDC_Mexico 2023 (16:20). He acknowledges the Latin talent in EDM like @Noizekid_Oficial (19:25), talks working with @LosTucanesDeTijuana after being inspired by “La Chona” (22:30) and the process of creating ‘Bailar’ with legend @ElvisCrespoLive (35:41). Deorro shares releasing his hit “Perdoname” when @UltraRecordsOfficial had passed on it (48:41), @Avicii signing “Five Hours” before Ultra (1:00:20) and how @ChrisBrownOfficical was put on “Five More Hours” (1:02:02). He speaks on his early days getting cosigned by @LaidBackLuke (1:06:02) and @SteveAoki taking him on tour (1:10:05). Finally, Deorro shares his feelings about non-Latin DJs gentrifying Latin m

Episode 270: #DRUNKTEXT On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew announce their one-month break in March with no new episodes till Wednesday, April 5th (00:55). They speak on the tremendous response they received from Episode #265 with @1978HipHop (01:43) and @DJCrooked speaks on a recent "#DrunkText" (09:20). The crew question discuss a tweet claiming Open Format DJs were more skilled than House DJs (29:30) and decipher the new "slang" that's emerging from the youth (45:35). Finally, the crew give their respects on the passing of #Trugoy #TheDove #Plug2 of #DeLaSoul (@wearedelasoul) (49:45) and share some of their favorite songs/memories/moments from the group (1:12:40).

Episode 269: "Bum Bump" Feat. DJ BIG BEN + SOURMILK On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcome Brooklyn's finest @DJBigBen and LA’s own @DJSourMilk of the @LALeakers. Big Ben reveals he used @DJCrooked’s Mix CDs in the early 2000s to open rooms (1:20), reminisces on the struggles of DJ'ing big clubs on vinyl in NYC (10:02) and carrying "protection" at gigs (18:05). The fellas speak on the hottest records in New York (21:40) and discuss @Billboard and @VibeMagazine’s recent list of the ‘Top 50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time’ (39:42). Ben talks about returning to radio with @Ciphasounds @DJMisterCee @MissJonesOfficial on NYC's new throwback station @947TheBlock (52:20). They debate whether a New York or Cali DJ can spin a better set on opposite coasts (1:05:23), review @BadGalRiri’s #SuperBowl #HalfTime performance (1:28:02) and question whether @LilUziVert’s ‘I Wanna Rock’ is #Philly’s new anthem (1:31:01). Finally, Sourmilk presses the crew on curving him when he’s in Vegas (1:54:02) and Ben

Episode 268: DJ KISS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with NYC’s finest and Hollywood's go-to DJ @KissTheDeeJay. @DJCrooked recalls Kiss’s impeccable music taste when she waitressed at #ClubPM in NYC (1:02) and linking up with his #ClubPM co-resident @DJMOS (15:31).  Kiss shares her early days spinning at NYC hotspots like #Stereo and #GoldBar (25:21), fighting for #NYFW gigs (37:28) and navigating a nightlife scene heavily reliant on Page Six Mentions and nepotism (40:22). She talks about joining @SkamArtists when @SkyNellor was the most sought after "Female DJ" at the time (50:56) and speaks about her new scripted TV Series with MOS (1:05:03).  Kiss explains how she became #Prince's personal DJ (1:15:47), as well as @Diddy (1:27:34) and went on tour with @Pharrell, @Oprah and #JimmyIovine (1:31:22).

Episode 267: DJ BAD On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with one of LA’s premier Club DJs @DJBad. Bad speaks on the @MADENightlife Sundays at @DayLightVegas (00:55) and the crew compare LA neighborhoods to NYC Boroughs (09:15). Bad talks on transitioning from college parties to Hollywood clubs (15:01), being recruited by @SupremeTeamLA (26:01) and @Drake DJ’ing during his set at #ToxicDayParty (40:30). The fellas discuss @Mustard leading the Westcoast Hip-Hop takeover in the early 2010s (45:35) and Bad recalls dropping an unreleased song at #SupperClubTuedays that caused @YG and his camp to rush the booth (1:00:02). The crew speak on being left behind on @Serato #Stems (1:18:20) and Bad's management firm @EmagenEntGroup with @DudeBro and their first client @Nas (1:35:01). Finally, Bad shares his biggest career struggle (1:39:01) and addresses the current climate in LA Nightlife (1:47:09).

Episode 266: BOOTLEG KEV On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with West Coast radio legend and LA’s finest @BootlegKev. Bootleg Kev gives the guys their flowers for their podcast journey (00:45) and speaks on the DJ politics when he was in Las Vegas in the 2010s (3:34). Kev shares being laid off @Real923LA during the pandemic (9:15), building up his own syndicated radio show (12:13) and being an early YouTube content pioneer with a J.Cole (@RealColeWorld) freestyle (25:51). He reminisces on his time in Vegas with @MallyMall (35:40), getting robbed of $15K during the pandemic (47:54) and the legendary "Strip Hop" Stripper Party in Las Vegas (1:02:01). Kev talks about @LilPump leaking his phone number (1:15:02) and claims Drake (@ChampagnePapi) doesn’t have a “classic album” (1:30:02). Finally, Kev speaks on his grand exit from @Hot975LV (1:54:02).

Episode 265: KYAMBO “HIP HOP” JOSHUA On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome legendary A&R for #Rocafella Records, Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua (@1978HipHop). Hip Hop speaks on building his early relationship with #JayZ (4:15) and recording #Dipset, #StateProperty, and @MemphisBleek with his production/management company "Hip Hop Since 1978" (7:01). He explains how New York’s famous Tunnel Nightclub determined if a song was a hit (19:22). Hip Hop reflects on helping Jay-Z's “Dead Presidents/Ain't No” get to number one (26:01), breaks down the role of an A&R (32:40) and recalls Jigga passing on beats like “Whoa”, “Still Not A Player” and “Lights Camera Action” (39:05). Hip Hop speaks on his relationship with @Aaliyah (51:01), working in the studio with @MichaelJackson (1:18:53) and his top 5 Jay-Z records of all time (1:39:40). Finally Hip Hop talks about signing #KanyeWest as a producer/artist (1:56:02) and his role in curating the sound of Roc-A-Fella Records (2:25:02).

Episode 264: CHEF ROY CHOI + DUMBFOUNDEAD On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcome Gourmet Streetfood Guru @ChefRoyChoi (owner @KogiBBQ @BestFriendVegas) and prominent LA Rapper/Actor @DumbFoundead. The fellas talk about their mutual friend DJ Zo (@Zomanno) coordinating the interview (00:45) and Roy and Dumbfoundead speak on the different generations of Koreatown in LA (4:02). Roy shares his family’s rags to riches story with the start of his mother’s jewelry business (10:01) and explains how his strong Asian family foundation pulled him out of a “poetic crack journey” in New York (12:23). Dumbfounded speaks about the battle rap scene with @ProjectBlowedLA (30:21) and the first time he experienced Asian racism (43:01). The crew debate on the strength of Korean support in LA with @BobbyLeeLive and @DavidChoe (52:33). Finally, Roy explains how networking within the food and DJ industry are similar (56:15) and his thought process when programming DJs for his restaurant @BestFriendVegas (1:09

Episode 263: CIPHA SOUND'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT PT.2 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcome back NYC's legendary DJ/Comedian @Ciphasounds a 2nd time for a special Pt.2 episode (listen to Pt.1 on Episode #261). Cipha shares stories of working with @DaveChapelle during the Pandemic (1:45), explains how DJ’ing and stand-up comedy are alike (10:20), and shows admiration for his DJ mentors @DJRizNYC and @FunkFlex (12:15). He talks about helping @LouisCKX fix a joke (34:35), shares the best stand up advice he received from Michael Che (@CheThinks) (41:55) and discusses who's the greatest Comedian of all time (49:10). Finally, the fellas breakdown @DJRtistic’s Top 100 R&B songs of the 90’s on Twitter (58:33).

Episode 262: 2022 Recap On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the last year in music with help from our DJ listeners. See below for the Top 2022 categories on this episode. ROAD'S 2022 RECAP:
1. Top 5 "Club Hits" (6:22)
2. Top 25 "Club Hits" voted by DJs (17:10)
3. Top 3 "Sleeper Hits" (35:25)
4. Top 15 "Sleeper Hits" voted by DJs (41:32)
5. Top 3 "Biggest Flops" (56:05)
6. Top 10 "Biggest Flops" voted by DJs (1:12:18)  7. Top 3 Artists/Albums (1:23:04) 8. Top 3 Artist/Albums voted by DJs (1:29:30) 9. Top 3 Remix/Editors (1:31:20) 10. Top 3 Remix/Editors voted by DJs (1:38:20) 11. Favorite "DJ Mix of 2022" voted by DJs (1:41:40) 12. Top 5 "Favorite DJs" voted by DJs (1:43:27) 13. Most Valuable Lesson Learned in 2022 (1:46:33)

Episode 261: CIPHA SOUND'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT PT.1 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcome back one of their favorite guests, NYC's legendary DJ/Comedian @Ciphasounds. The fellas remember when Nigeria tried to cancel Ciph on his last appearance on Road (2:38) and look back when @FunkFlex brought Ciph to tears (22:10). He speaks on @ChrisRock helping him after @Hot97 let him go (26:30) and recalls his favorite @KanyeWest interview on @JuanEpIsLife (39:15). Cipha makes a "big announcement" (1:01:40) and critiques @DJCrooked's latest song “#PlayBadBunny” (1:27:45). Finally, Ciph shares a hilarious entourage story involving @GriseldaRecords and @WestSideGunn (1:39:45).

Episode 260: DEE JAY SILVER Take Road Podcast's "2022 Recap" Poll here. Link: shorturl.at/jKVX6 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew are joined by Country Music's premier open format DJ @DeeJaySilver1 (Tour DJ for @JasonAldean). Silver speaks on his new partnership with @Zouk (4:10), becoming the first country music tour DJ by working with Jason Aldean (22:10) and the competition in the country music world for DJs (30:11). He gives his top country must have tracks (55:23), working with his partner @DJIkon from their  DJ Duo @OfficalRoadHouse (58:05) and starting the @BlackoutArtists DJ Agency with @KalikaMoquin (1:03:11). Finally, Silver shares his traumatic experience for him and his family surviving the mass shooting in Las Vegas during the The Route 91 Festival in 2017 (1:21:42).

Episode 259: DJ BANGARANG On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew are joined by Salt Lake City’s finest @BangarangTheDJ. Bangarang explains his current position as junior talent buyer at @LiveNiteEvents (1:05) and focusing on a DJ's abilities more than their followers (04:55). The fellas speak on Opening DJs leaving after their set (07:55) and Bangarang shares some nightmare situations he's experienced when booking DJs and Rappers (24:01). The crew discuss @YehMe2 sharing a slow night of his on social media (45:33) and Bangarang expressing some of his frustrations with the programming on SLC radio (54:55).

Episode 258: THEE MIKE B + DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by the co-founder of LA's legendary #BananaSplit Sunday Party @TheeMikeB and Philly's own Dances With White Girls (@DancesLife). Dances speaks on his feature in @Pitbull's "Don't Stop The Party" (00:05) and Mike B shares an embarrassing story opening for @FunkFlex at NYC at #ClubEnvy (04:35). The fellas discuss @Roctakon’s infamous “McGreedy” trolling on #Hollertronix's notorious #Hollerboard forum (19:55) and address the "mob mentality" on the DJ Twitter (29:55). Mike B reminisces on DJ’ing with @StretchArmstrong (48:01) and Dances talks his “Club Demon” radio show @OnAmp. Finally, @DJBossaNova jumps into the convo to speak about his weekly party in Santa Monica at @MomsBarLA (1:11:00) and Mike B asks how the current state of #Reggaeton right now differs to the 2000s (1:17:55).

Episode 257: DRE SINATRA On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew are joined by LA’s finest @DreSinatra (@Real923LA, @YoungCalifornia, and DJ for @TyDollaSign). Dre Sinatra credits artists like the #NewBoyz "You're A Jerk" for bringing hip hop to the bottle services clubs in LA in the 2000s (02:35), shares a throwback story about KRS-One (@Teacha_KRSOne) getting boo’d at Colony Mondays (12:20) and @DJCrooked compares NYC “Black Diamond Parties” to LA's @MadeNightlife (17:30). Dre speaks on becoming @RayJ’s DJ (23:55), DJ’ing for LA Chicano rap artists like “Lean like a Cholo” Kilo (@MrLeanLikeaCholo) (30:55) and giving himself one year to accomplish being a fulltime DJ (42:55). He talks about his @Twitch streams and his relationship with @FrandalayBay (1:10:02). Dre recounts being on Ray J’s TV show “For the Love of Ray J” (1:15:43), becoming Ty Dolla $ign’s DJ (1:25:02) and never getting caught up in the celebrity lifestyle (1:30:40). He shares his opinion on the @WizKhalifa incident @Poppy nigh

Episode 256: Remembering NY Radio On this week’s episode of the @RoadPocast address the recent response on social media from New York OG's like @DJScratch and @DJSirCharles regarding a video clip from @TheBakaBoyz previous episode #255 (06:35). @DJNeva and @DJCrooked look back at Hip-Hop on New York Radio during the 1980s and 1990s (15:09) and reminisce on old record shops like @DJRockandSoul and @FatBeats (27:10). Finally, the fellas speak about the recent ban on @KanyeWest's music with Club DJs (33:40) and speak about the recent passings of @YRNTakeOff of the @Migos, #TameOne of #TheArtifacts and #HurricaneG (57:40).

Episode 255: THE BAKA BOYZ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sit down with LA radio legends and music producers @TheBakaBoyz (@NickVeeZee & @DJ3ricV). The Baka Boyz speak on creating their radio segment “Roll Call” which influenced @EdLover and @DoctorDre39’s east coast version (1:15), helping flip @Power_106 in LA to an all hip hop station (4:30) and credit themselves for bringing underground hip hop to New York radio (25:40). They share stories of when #JayZ refused to freestyle on their show (29:55), discuss their famous #FridayNiteFlavas (36:55) and passing on a #Tupac feature on their Cali Kings mixtape (41:02). The Baka Boyz talk being talent scouts, discovering radio stars like @BigBoy, @DJEman and #UncleTito (1:12:35). Nick recounts pursuing spirituality with his brand @HouseofSueno after the passing of his daughter (1:25:02) and the boys speak on losing both of their parents in the same year (1:35:20). They explain their fall out with Power 106 (1:44:55) and navigating their time

Episode 254: 5 Year Anniversary On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew celebrate their 5 Year Anniversary with special guest hosts @DJMoma and @ItsMartyRock. Marty confronts the podcast about misinformed statements on previous episodes regarding Reggaeton history (3:09) and the fellas ask Moma how the response was when his cameo in @Beyonce's @TiffanyAndCo commercial aired this past month (31:40). The crew listens back to their very first episode of the podcast (47:01) and answer in-depth questions from Moma about their work relationship over the past 5 years (1:09:27).

Episode 253: “The Future of Serato” Feat. Kutcorners + Mr. Sonny James On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcome @Serato’s Artist Relations Team @Kutcorners and @MrSonnyJames to discuss Serato’s latest stem-splitting 3.0 update. The fellas speak on Serato discontinuing their SL Boxes (6:25)and the criticism they receive daily on DJ Twitter (23:59). Kut Corners addresses @CFLO’s claims that the stem tech Serato uses is dated compared to his @Stemverter app (31:01). Finally the fellas discuss @DJSnake still DJing on Scratch Live (51:14) and debate if laptops will be obsolete in the future of DJ’ing (55:12).

Episode 252: "Altura: DJ Exile + DJ AR" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome one of the biggest Latin parties in Las Vegas, @AlturaPresents, @DJExile and DJ AR (@AlturaPapi). The crew give Exile and AR their flowers for building such a great local party (2:02) and Exile speaks on expanding their parties to live performance concerts with big Latin artists like #JhayCortez (@JhayCo) and @Tokischa.Popola (10:20). The fellas talk about the current “Golden Era” of Reggaeton right now (30:24). Exile recalls a frustrating time in his DJ career when #Kaos Nightclub closed in 2019 (39:50) and explains how linking up with DJ AR was his saving grace (57:03). Finally, @DJCrooked announces their collaboration with Altura's Wednesday night party on Oct.26th for Road Podcast’s "5 year Anniversary" and Crooked's Birthday with guest DJ sets from NYC's finest @DJMoma and @DJMartyRock (1:05:21).