Reflections Of A Dj

Episode 213: DJ R-TISTIC On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with LA’s finest @DJRtistic. R-Tistic speaks on his early music career, producing for #TheGame (@TheGoat) and #BlackWallStreet (8:28) while attending @FAMU_1887, where he sculpted his DJ style, juggling both Westcoast and Down South music (23:10). The fellas speak about Southern records having a big presence in LA during the 2000’s (29:45) and the difficulties of breaking into Hollywood nightclubs (39:41). Finally, R-Tistic speaks on the “Black Hollywood” scene, working with @InsecureHBO’s @IssaRae (48:36) and breaks down the art of spinning celebrity events in Hollywood (57:02).

Episode 212: 2021 Recap On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the last year in music with help from guest host @DJExile. See below for the 2021 “Top 5” list and topics on this episode.  ROAD'S 2021 RECAP: 1. Top 5 Club Hits (3:20) 2. Top 5 “Over-Hyped” Songs (25:10) 3. Top 5 “Oh Shit That Worked” Songs (47:20) 4. Top 5 “Personal Favorite” Songs (1:03:00) 5. Top 5 Artists (1:17:15) 6. Most Disappointing & Favorite Moment of 2021 (1:38:45)  7. Most Valuable Lesson You've Learned in 2021 (1:56:00)

Episode 211: Road Holiday Party On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew throw an intimate “Holiday Party” with some of the local Las Vegas DJ/Nightlife community. Before the guests arrive, @DJCrooked, @DJNeva, @DJDmiles, @JaimesDaGreat, and @NudiaOnAir exchange gifts for “Secret Santa” but with a twist (00:45). Nudia plays some pre-recorded “Warm Holiday Wishes” from @Justin_Credible, @DJLaz, and @DJAudio1 (18:30). The party begins with a game of “Drunk Fishbowl” and first up in the hot seat is Sam Bracamontes (@Corporate_Entrepnuer) from @DeleonTequila (21:42), followed by @DJExile (27:56), @EddieMacLV from @MacAgency (30:54), @DJWizdumb (34:10), @DJMikeCarbonell (40:40), @SheckyGreenLV (43:25), @Spydatekzilla (49:10), @DJMellStarr (53:33) @DJBonics (1:01:10), @NeekLopez (1:06:53), @DJJKrazy_ (1:17:20) and @YoQuieroSilla (1:21:35), @RomeoReyes1 and @OzzyCholo from @DraisLV (1:23:33) and finally NYC’s own @DJMightyMi (1:40:23).

Episode 210: DJ LEMA On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with one of Las Vegas’s premier House/EDM DJs, @MarqueeLV and @LavoLV resident @DJLema. Being from Miami, Lema talks about leaving the MIA party scene to find sober living in Las Vegas (06:31). He speaks about getting his first DJ gig at @GhostbarLV (11:22) and explains the difficulties of being a house DJ in an open format world (18:43). Lema recalls falling off the sober wagon (31:56), still being nervous to work big room nightclubs (35:15) and shares why he gave up porn (43:52). The crew share their personal views on marriage (50:03) and microdosing on shrooms instead of drinking (57:25). Lema talks about starting his new house party #LowKey in @MarqueeLV’s “Library” (1:07:38) and explains how his “need to be famous” steered his career in the wrong direction (1:27:48). Finally, the guys share their “big spenders stories” of #JhoLow and infamous gambler @TheReal_DonaldJohnson dropping hundreds of thousands of dollars in Las Veg

Episode 209: The DJ/Producer Dilemma Feat. SpydaT.E.K On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by multi-talented DJ & Producer @Spydatekzilla. Spydatek opens up about how he splits his time between DJing live gigs, streaming on Twitch, and producing music (5:50). @DJCrooked asks if DJ/Producers focus too much on producing for other DJs instead of the masses (10:41) while Spydatek talks about the #EDM world-embracing people of color (20:55). The group discuss the “mash-up era” re-emerging in the past year (36:01) and DJs changing their live sets at gigs to impress other DJs instead of playing for the room (48:55).

Episode 208: 4 Year Anniversary On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew celebrate their “4 Year Anniversary” by recapping how the podcast got started (00:55). @DJNeva admits to not wanting to be a part of the podcast (8:40) and @DJDMiles shares a rough period when he wanted to quit Road (19:20). The crew talk about some of their favorite episodes (31:55) and remember the intense beef between @fatmanscoop and @sizzahandz (35:22). Finally, everyone shares how they’ve changed over the past 4 years (41:15) and @JaimeDaGreat expresses his gratitude for the DJ community finally embracing him (57:24).

"Best Of Road Vol.3” Feat. Nudia On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew goes “Inside The Industry” to revisit some of the best moments from nightlife’s industry leaders. In Episode 118, @BillSpector shares a story about an infamous brawl that occurred at his party “Mac Daddy’s” with Hip-Hop mogul @Diddy (00:41). In Episode 92, Sujit Kundu shares his personal thoughts on DJs leaving his agency @SkamArtist like @Roctakon and @DJVice (12:09). In Episode 56, @KonstantineD speaks about signing @TheWeeknd and @ChrisBrownOfficial to their first Las Vegas residencies, creating the @DraisLV format and bringing Hip-Hop to the Strip (24:20). In Episode 110, @SeanChristie gives his thoughts on the mega-club @KaosLasVegas closing and addresses @SheckyGreenLV from Episode 17 recounting the viral moment when @DJJazzyJeff got pulled during a #DJAM tribute (48:13).

Episode 207: DJ BONICS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas sit with @DJBonics (day one DJ for @WizKhalifa and Director of Partnerships for @Jardin_LasVegas). Bonics recounts his first meeting with @DJCrooked at @RhinoLV post-pandemic and talks about working on radio in Minnesota when #GeorgeFloyd was killed (00:33). He shares his preparations for “Life After DJing” (6:45) and experiencing a heart attack after his first tour with Wiz (11:55). Bonics addresses Crooked about recent drunk tweet he shared about opening DJs burning headliners (30:42) and breaks down the rates for shows, TV appearances and afterparties while working on tour (54:46). The crew talk about “missed opportunities” when @DJNeva was forced to decline gigs from @DaveChapelle (1:00:45) and Bonics speaks about “big risk, big reward” when he left his top rating radio show to tour with a relatively unknown new artist at the time, Wiz Khalifa (1:10:55). Finally, the group give their own opinions on the recent tragedy of @Travi

Episode 206: Hey I’m In Town… On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew discuss a favor @NudiaOnAir asked of @DJCrooked that escalated (1:32) and speak about random “Hey I’m in town” texts from peeps who visit Las Vegas (23:42). @JaimeDaGreat talks about the struggles he’s been experiencing with his weekly party @DanceWithMe_LA (27:30). They talk about the recent updates regarding the @ToryLanez/ @TheeStallion case (40:18), @RollingLoud sponsoring @DaBaby’s new tour (54:15), and finally, #JayZ and @LLCoolJ being inducted into the #RockNRollHallofFame (1:12:10).

Episode 205: VTECH THE DJ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, by popular request, the crew sit down with Las Vegas’s very own @VtechtheDJ. V-Tech talks about getting her start at @TaoLasVegas (4:35) and winning the @BustaRhymes "Rap Challenge” on @Youtube (8:45). She speaks about launching her successful @Twitch stream during the pandemic (28:40) and signing to @SkamArtist when the nightclubs opened back up (37:06). The crew discuss the lack of venue hospitality they’ve experienced recently especially from fellow DJs (47:16) and discuss the difficulties of being in a relationship when you’re constantly on the road (1:13:10). Finally, V-tech speaks about the art of consistency, especially when building a fan base on twitch (1:26:40).

Episode 204: “The Asian Avengers” Feat. James Hwang On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with premier NYC club promoter @JamesHwang42, longtime friend to @DJCrooked, who both connected in the 2000’s being the only Korean Americans in New York nightlife (00:24). The guys discuss NYC’s low DJ rates (10:20), Miami becoming an escape for New Yorkers during the pandemic in 2020 (15:35), and discriminatory club policies regarding race and appearance in nightlife (34:20). James speaks on his #SinSundays party at @NYSapphire60, approaching over 8 years now, being one of the first to combine the nightclub and stripclub experience (51:30). Finally, the fellas share how many “fake friends” were cut-off post-pandemic (1:11:40) and Crooked explains why James’s role in NYC nightlife is so important (1:16:45).

Episode 203: Mr. Stoute On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recap the first two weeks of @JaimeDaGreat’s new weekly party @DanceWithMe_LA  in Santa Monica (1:45). @DJDMiles speaks on DJing @TrillerFightClub and experiencing the @Supercat_Dondada and @WyclefJean live at the @BarclaysCenter (15:15). The crew review the recent @Verzuz with @Teacha_KrsOne vs. @OfficialBigDaddyKane and breakdown the impromptu battle between @DJScratch and @Kidcapri101 (29:02). @DJCrooked recaps the #Vegas @RealColeWorld concert and shares how proud he is of the @Dreamville camp (36:40), and describes an altercation he had with a rapper at a recent gig (47:50). Finally, the crew discuss @Nelly’s “Do Not Play List” at the @BlendedFest in San Diego (1:15:44) and talk about costume ideas for Halloween (1:23:30).

Episode 202: “Tacos Y Cerveza” Feat. DJ Moma + DJ Dana Lu On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks with NY's finest @DJMoma (co-founder of @EveryDayPPL) and @DJDanalu (co-founder of @TacosYCerveza). Moma and Dana Lu recap their Summer 2021 (2:20), speak about reopening venues, and comment on the backlash “Everyday PPL” received from anti-vaxxers (15:03). Dana speaks on her party “Tacos Y Cervesa” (28:03) and lists her ‘Top 5 Jersey Club” songs (34:32). Finally, they discuss why spinning marathon sets have become more difficult for younger gen DJs to do (48:25) and address @Kaytranda’s tweet about @FatJoe’s “Whats Luv” record that had working DJs in an uproar on Twitter (1:03:20).

Episode 201: We Back! On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas return from their one-month hiatus. @DJCrooked speaks on his recent health changes (5:30) and getting his first colonic (15:57). @DJDMiles explains becoming an official DJ for @TrillerFightClub (21:27) and @DJNeva shares his experience doing a silent disco for @LifeIsBeautiful (28:12). @JaimeDaGreat promotes his new party in LA @DanceWithMe_LA with @DJBossanova (34:10). The fellas review Drake’s (@ChampagnePapi) #CertifiedLoverBoy and @KanyeWest’s #Donda (40:40). The crew discuss the transition from your 30’s into your 40’s (55:40) and share how ego and pride should never hinder you from working (1:11:55).

"Best Of Road Vol.2” Feat. Nudia This week on the @RoadPodcast, the fellas revisit some of the most inspiring moments from the past 200 episodes with the help of Las Vegas radio personality @NudiaOnAir. In Episode 112, @DJLaz shares a touching story about his Mom and being born physical disabled (0:55). In Episode 75, @TinaT speaks about becoming a foster parent (10:20). In Episode 22, @MichaelMayeda talks about being physically abused as a child and music saving his life (19:05). In Episode 26, @Roctakon opens up about walking away from DJ’ing at the height of his career (27:04). In Episode 24, @CiphaSounds speaks about the depression he battled during his career (41:52). In Episode 86, @DJCrooked reflects on one of the biggest lessons he learned with @BoogieBlind (53:59).

"Best Of Road Vol.1" Feat. Nudia This week on the @RoadPodcast, the fellas revisit some of their best moments from the past 200 episodes with the help of Las Vegas radio personality @NudiaOnAir. In Episode 100, @DJNeva speaks about working in the Bronx Housing Projects before becoming a successful DJ (0:36). In Episode 129, @DJMellStarr speaks about losing his hearing in 9/11 (08:24). In Episode 48, @FatManScoop talks about working with @CrooklynClan to make ‘Be Faithful’ (16:17). In Episode 29, @DJVice shares his reasons for becoming sober (27:52). In Episode 17, Shecky Green remembers how he managed to get @DJAMLives his first million dollar contract in Las Vegas (38:37). And lastly in Episode 65, @DJCrooked explains the Las Vegas legend of #JhoLow (47:54).

Episode 200: DJ FIVE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas celebrate their 200th episode with Las Vegas’s very own @DJFive, co-founder of @HeadlinerMusicClub and 1/2 of @WeAreFAED. Five reminisces about the early 2000s, working at @DJPizzo’s and @Warren702’s legendary #HipHopSite (10:20), bombing at a try-out for Light Nightclub in the Bellagio (13:40), and missing “DJ Dinners” with “the homies” (18:08). He talks about learning an Eastcoast style of DJing in the clubs (24:15), recalls a funny confrontation with @DJCrooked, @DJMoma, and Andrew Sasson at Jet Nightclub (31:10), explains how #AbeFromanShowmen birthed open format DJ agencies (44:41) and shares what motivated him to finally lose weight (54:10). Finally, the crew recap @SkamArtist’s #SkamSummer (1:04:55) and Five breaks down how @EricDLux and himself created @WeAreFAED (1:39:12).

Episode 199: Egoless On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked recaps his latest visit to NYC after being away for over 20 months (2:23). The fellas speak on the Delta Variant spreading thru the DJ community in LA (18:40) and also explain the “Egoless” business motto for @EverydayPPL (28:50). The crew give "Thotty Dee" @DJDMiles an intervention (34:00) and discuss @Awkwafina getting canceled by Black Twitter (49:10). DJ Wundrkut Funeral Expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-eric-cardeno-home DJ Sadako Cancer Recovery Expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/contribute-to-saras-battle-and-recovery?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

Episode 198: Shut Up + Drum On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recaps the latest @VerzuzTV between @TheLOX and #Dipset (3:30) and discuss the difference between a Rapper and an MC (24:15). The fellas speculate a #Verzuz between @50Cent’s #GUnit and @FatJoe’s #TerrorSquad (28:01) and argue what’s the “Club Song Of The Summer” for 2021 (38:40). Finally review the newest updates from @BeatSourceOfficial with the help of @DJcity’s @DJStylesDavis (1:01:45).

Episode 197: DJ E-ROCK On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes SF’s finest @DJErock. The fellas recap E-Rock’s first heated encounter with @DJCrooked in Vegas (5:48) and being labeled the “Hyphy Guy” on MTV2’s #SuckerFreeSundays with @CiphaSounds and @DJWhooKid (29:37). E-Rock speaks bout DJing for the @SFGiants and @49ers during his Vegas residency at #HazeNightclub (37:41) and bringing Vegas style nightlife to SF as the Music Director at #InfusionLounge (43:50). The crew ask about his new DJ management group @Yay3DayWeekend with @JustinZotts and @MattMiera (58:49) and his 25+ year career in radio in SF alongside his mentor @FrandalayBay (01:20:55). Finally, E-Rock speaks about moving to LA and dealing with the “Giants vs Dodgers” baseball rivalry on his syndicated radio show @Radio_Bassment (01:30:58).