Reflections Of A Dj

Episode 233: Miserable Is Safe On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap spinning the @LoversAndFriendsFest (1:02) and discuss twitter accusations of @Beyonce stealing @Amerie's sound with #RichHarrison (4:20). The crew speak about a new "Fake Girlfriend" strategy (33:44) and @DJNeva share’s his recent health issues (1:00:40). Finally, @DJCrooked shares how "being miserable is safe" (1:29:30) and the fellas make a pledges to "fight for their happiness" (1:44:10).

Episode 232: NICK SPINELLI On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Dirty Jersey’s finest @DJNickSpinelli (curator for @beatsourceofficial playlists and viral @TikTok Wedding DJ). Nick speaks on being the first wedding DJ on the podcast and debate whether a club or wedding is harder to spin (3:31). He talks about his worst DJ moment at a wedding (9:34) and breaks down his affiliation with the @SCEEventGroup (22:50). Nick explains how he went viral on Tik Tok (31:24) and the crew discuss how legalizing weed can drastically change the nightlife industry (48:50). Finally, Nick talks about curating wedding playlists for @beatsourceoffical and the crew debate on whether these lists are a "cheat code" (1:00:02).

Episode 231: Scared Money On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas talk about the upcoming @BeyondTheMusicRetreat presented by @DJCity @DJVice @BeatSourceOfficial (00:45) and discuss being too “early” on playing new songs in the club (15:40). They celebrate the homie @EddieMacLV’s rise to fame with @DJPee.Wee (31:25) recently at @Coachella and @TheMetGalaOfficial and breakdown the lost identity of being a celebrity/rapper's DJ (56:20). Finally, the crew speak on whether “Ghost DJ’ing” or "Song Curation" is a clever or unethical practice for big room Club DJs (1:15:00).

Episode 230: DJ SWERVEWON On this week’s episode of @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Seattle’s finest @Swervewon. Swerve speaks on growing up in Montana and how it effected his racial identity (2:01). Swerve talks about discovering hip hop, taking road trips to Denver to buy records (7:01), and moving to Seattle (30:55). He pays homage to Seattle's OG's @DJScene and @FourColorZack and discusses every DJ's goal of having a “Las Vegas Residency” (52:00). Finally, Swerve talks about the evolution of his @HauteSauceSEA party and new hip hop creating a divide in the club (1:01:45).

Episode 229: Main Character Syndrome On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the @LatinAMAs in Las Vegas where @JaimeDaGreat opened for @DJDynamiq and @MariahAngeliq at @EliaBeachLV (00:45). The crew speak about their recent gigs where a venue requested them to play the room like a “Twitch Stream” (24:35). They discuss the "LV Strip Club Wars" (31:20) and the increasing crime rate in NYC and LA (43:53). Finally, the fellas' debate whether sneakerhead culture is being appropriated and exploited by individuals like @BenjaminKickz and @DJCrooked addresses his awkward Twitter exchange with @Wale (1:27:52).

Episode 228: DJ MOMA: From Day Party To Festival On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas bring back NYC’s finest DJ/Producer @DJMoma (co-founder of @EveryDayPPL). Moma speaks on the struggles of throwing events post-pandemic (0:55) and the crew recap the latest #EVERYDAYPPL at @SOLABeeHive (5:35). Moma breaks down Everydayppl’s code of conduct (9:45) and what he’s learned after throwing events for 20 years (19:22). Moma talks about having stars like @Diddy, @JanelleMonae, and @Saweetie support his LA party  (22:25), breaks down the difference between #Afrobeats and #AmaPiano and shares his Top 5 Ama Piano records (46:03). Finally, the crew recap their weekend at @DreamvilleFest (1:07:40).

Episode 227: Shoveling Snow On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with an anonymous guest "Leonardo", a childhood friend of @DJCrooked's from New York City (00:37). They reminisce on Crooked's early "rap career" in the '90s and 2000s and share stories meeting @BoogieBlind for the first time (10:40), performing for @ComedianCapone at a Ski Trip (14:40), having an altercation with @IamMCJin in front of @FatBeats  (21:40) and a horrific drunk incident with a young teenage Crooked (25:40). The crew speak on a recent question that @MichaelRapaport asked "what's the most NYC Hip-Hop record" (35:35) and applied it to other cities like LA (42:44), ATL (48:10), and Chicago (1:01:25). Finally, the fellas discuss Grammy weekend in Las Vegas and @DJNeva reviews a legendary Hip-Hop artist's recent performance at an LV nightclub (1:04:28).

Episode 226: DJ PHLIPZ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DMV’s finest @DJPhlipz. Phlipz and @DJCrooked speak on DJ’ing in DC in the early 2010s and break down the nightlife sections of the DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area (00:45). The crew discuss the infamous list that leaked of “Twitch’s Top-Earning DJs” where Phlipz was listed in the Top 10 (11:40). He talks about expanding his wedding DJ service (@ShowPowEvents) and photo booth rental company (@PhotoShootFreshDC) to provide additional income when nightclub work wasn’t consistent (29:15). Finally, Phlipz speaks on investing in his own club (1:05:47), questioning if the “Asian Work Ethic” is a gift or a curse (1:10:51), and building multiple streams of revenue within DJ’ing to support his family (1:22:39).

Episode 225: Smacking America On this episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas talk about their upcoming events this weekend @DreamvilleFest on the @EverydayPpl stage and @OnTheRecordLV’s Block Party next Wednesday for @EddieMacLV’s birthday (1:02). The crew discuss the “slap heard around the world” between @WillSmith and @ChrisRock at the #Oscars (4:03). @DJDmiles speaks on the danger of normalizing violence among black men (26:10) and @DJNeva recalls a time he got in a physical altercation defending his girl (40:55). Finally, D-Miles shares his visit to Minnesota and how the city hasn’t fully healed from the #GeorgeFloyd riots two years ago (47:02).

Episode 224: MAD SKILLZ 2.0 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew bring back Grammy nominated-songwriter, ghostwriter, rapper, DJ, and podcaster Mad Skillz (@SkillzVA). Skillz speaks on his firsthand experience with @KanyeWest in the early 2000’s when the #JeenYuhs documentary was being filmed (14:23). He talks about working with new artists faking stream numbers (30:55) and talks about his “90’s Girls Brunch” party (44:15). Skillz shares how he and @Questlove put together #Jayz’s Rock N Roll Hall of Fame tribute video (59:20). @JaimeDaGreat recaps his meeting with @DJJazzyJeff at #SXSW (1:22:01) and asks Skillz about reconnecting with Jazzy Jeff during his episode of @DrinkChamps (1:27:52). Finally, Skillz breaks down the most important elements of song writing (1:44:15), discusses how R&B music has changed (2:03:44), and shares some industry secrets from his new podcast @RealHipHopConfessions (2:16:36).

Episode 223: Spoiled Brat On this week’s episode of @RoadPodcast, the fellas wish @NudiaOnAir luck at her new job at @Vocalo radio in Chicago (0:43) and talk about their upcoming @DJCity and @Beatsource #SXSW event @TipsyAlchemist.ATX in Austin, TX (6:05). They share their thoughts on @KanyeWest’s #JeenYuhs documentary directed by @CoodieRock (10:27), discuss The Game (@losangelesconfidential) dissing @DrDre (47:40), congratulate @SnoopDogg on buying @DeathRowRecords (56:12) and review the @PamAndTommyOnHulu docu-series (1:02:55).

Episode 222: DJ DYNAMIQ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes San Diego’s finest, El Rey Del West, @DJDynamiq. Dynamiq speaks on opening for @BadBunnyPR’s Tour (1:44) and talks about pushing the #Reggaeton movement heavy in Cali since 2017 (07:55).  He touches on the proper etiquette for “Opening DJs” (12:01), debates with the fellas on what’s the “Top 5 Cities to DJ” in California (23:02) and talks about becoming a @49ers DJ (29:05). The crew speak on Mexican DJs on the Westcoast embracing their roots in recent years (48:40). Dynamiq talks about joining @TheHeavyHitters and explains how spinning in NYC can be intimidating (1:06:26). Finally, Dynamiq recalls asking to be on the #RoadPodcast 3 years ago and shares @DJCrooked’s reasoning for having him wait (1:29:35).

Episode 221: DJ SCOOTER (FROM PHILLY) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by one of the industry’s most revered Remix Producers/Editors and Philly’s finest @DJScooter. Scooter educates the crew on DJing ‘high end’ weddings (3:05) and recalls what inspired him to start producing edits (24:20). The fellas speak about an exclusive “DJ Group Chat” club where members help promote each other’s gigs and projects (49:55). They discuss how the passing of @DJAMLives affected open format DJs in the 2010’s (1:17:44). Finally, Scooter talks about his involvement in the @CrooklynClan website in the early 2000’s and why he and other remix producers left to work for Digital Record Pools (1:23:40).

Episode 220: DJ QUIZ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by New York’s finest @DJQuiz of the @TheHeavyHitters and the official tour DJ for @G_Eazy. Quiz speaks on being born in a refugee camp in Thailand, growing up in the Bronx (00:45), and touring with multiple #BayArea artists despite being from NY (5:52). He talks about his early career interning at @Hot97 for @DJEnuff (15:55), working his way to becoming a Heavy Hitter (21:03), and touring nonstop with #GEazy for 7 years straight (36:05). Finally, the crew discuss a leaked report exposing Twitch’s highest-earning DJs (44:23) and ask Quiz about joining the new DJ agency @yay3dayweekend (52:50).

Episode 219: Life After Skam On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew congratulate @DJDmiles on his 40th birthday and address the elephant in the room with @DJCrooked, @DJNeva, and @DJDmiles all leaving @SkamArtist to sign with @SleepingGiantMusic and @MacAgencyLV (0:25). @DJCrooked speaks about his initial reasons for needing representation in the 2000’s when he was banned from working in Las Vegas for a year (7:35) and why he, Neva, and D-Miles joined Skam Artist (18:01). Finally, the crew share their experience working in a DJ agency and they each break down their reasons for seeking new representation (42:57).

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with LA’s finest @DJAmen3000 (co-founder of @YoungCalifornia and Assistant Program Director for @Real923LA. Amen talks about his involvement in the launch of #Real923 in LA and how throwing his own parties led to him to start #YoungCalifornia with @DJCarisma @DresSinatra @DJBeatnick (4:45). At a young age, Amen shares his experience getting in trouble with the law (13:02) and explains how he helped break songs for artists like @SageTheGemini, @IamSu, @TyDollaSign, & Dorrough (@six3) (11:04). Amen explains his role as the official @49ers Stadium DJ and talks about his clothing line @BlessedByAmen (28:32). Finally, Amen breaks down his DJ Relief Fund which donated money to 500 DJs during the pandemic (49:02).

Episode 217: That Girl On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew discuss the #LARams and #CincinnatiBengals making it to #SuperBowlLVI (1:13) and question who will have the biggest song of the night at the #PepsiHalftime show with @DrDre, @Eminem, @SnoopDogg, @TheRealMaryJBlige and @KendrickLamar (11:23). They discuss a recent article in @TheAtlantic regarding "Is Old Music Killing New Music?" and breakdown @OfficialQueenMusic’s @BohemianRhapsodyMovie and their legendary 1985 #LiveAid performance (24:45). Finally, the crew deep dive into @Pharrell’s catalog (when @ChadHugo parted ways with @TheNeptunes) after a controversial tweet from @DJCrooked implied “That Girl” from Skateboard P's solo album #InMyMind was "mid and forgettable" (45:28).

Episode 216: DJ MOS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with NYC’s finest @DJMOS. MOS speaks on interning at @ElektraMusicGroup when @IamMarkRonson released his first single “Ooh Wee” (1:45). The fellas speak about NYC in the 2000’s when New York Fashion Week erupted the city (5:01), “Publicist DJs” and “DJ AM Clones” emerged (9:15) and everyone looked to @HerbertHoller’s weekly email to see what was popping in the clubs (17:20). MOS talks about meeting his wife @KisstheDeeJay at #ClubPM where he and @DJCrooked spun together (21:50) and opens up about his first time bombing at @LivMiami (41:36). He speaks about his Vegas residency at @TaoLasVegas when @DJVice signed to #PureNightlcub (42:14) and his #BabyImAStar party in NYC with @LegendaryDamon (51:35). Finally, MOS breaks down how he and Kiss became the official DJs for #TheOscars (1:04:11) and speaks about their new TV Show in development (1:08:04).

Episode 215: DJ KA5 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas sit down with Miami’s own @DJKa5. He introduces the guys to #Cubaton (10:50) and artists like @ChocolateTheKing1 and ElUnikoDeCuba (16:35). Ka5 speaks on the #Miami party scene during COVID (28:42), breaks down #Wynwood and #SouthBeach (35:43), shares stories spinning for @Pitbull on tour (46:12) and talks about signing to @RockwellTalent (1:03:41). Finally, Ka5 reminisces on his early days at Mansion Nightclub opening for Konflikt (@MyFavoriteDJ) in the 2000’s (1:16:16) and opens up about being overlooked as headliner years ago (1:31:20).

Episode 214: Pinky Ring On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak about the @Raiders making the playoffs, @LilJon, and @DJAngieVee performing the half-time show, and the impressive @WynnFieldClub (00:42). @JaimeDaGreat recaps @Deorro’s set at @MarqueeLV (19:24). @DJCrooked shares tech issues he encountered at a gig with @Serato but lated fixed thanks to @KutCorners (24:10). @DJNeva reminisces on the money he spent for jewelry in the 2000s (41:20) and the group discuss the @VideoMusicBox documentary on @Showtime. Finally, @NudiaOnAir talks DJ’ing @MenofVegas male revue, and @DJDmiles shares his first experience at a Gay Nightclub (1:05:20).