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Episode 299: “DJ Twitter Ridiculousness” Feat. TRAYZE + SPYDATEK Oct 18, 2023

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Episode 299: “DJ Twitter Ridiculousness” Feat. TRAYZE + SPYDATEK On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back acclaimed DJs/Producers/Editors @Trayze and @SpydaTekZilla. The crew discuss the oversaturation of Amapiano edits being released (06:10) and Spydatek shares his reluctance to launch a Patreon right now (10:02). Crooked and Trayze discuss the production process for their “Play Bad Bunny” party break (18:51) and the fellas review some recent “DJ Tweets” that went viral in the community (42:40).

Episode 298: EDDIE MCDONALD "Anderson .Paak's Vinyl Curator" Oct 11, 2023

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Episode 298: EDDIE MCDONALD "Anderson .Paak's Vinyl Curator" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back owner/founder of @MacAgencyLV and Vinyl Curator for @DJPee.Wee, Las Vegas's finest @EddieMacLV. Eddie explains his role on the road as a "Vinyl Stylist" for @DJPee.Wee (04:01) and shares some of the transporting issues for a Vinyl DJ in 2023 (23:43). He explains how @Anderson._Paak started spinning with him at the @SilkSonic afterparties at @OnTheRecordLV (37:23) and how he balances operations at @MACAgencyLV while on the road with Pee Wee (1:00:02). Finally, Eddie talks about launching the first vinyl DJ agency “Mac Vinyl Collective” under the Mac Agency umbrella (1:15:10).

Episode 297: DJ BELLA FIASCO "The LA x NY Connection" Oct 04, 2023

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Episode 297: DJ BELLA FIASCO "The LA x NY Connection" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back LA’s finest @BellaFiasco. The crew discuss regional DJ’ing and Bella questions if there is any room for West Coast DJs in New York (3:12). Bella speaks on the inspiration behind her 444 party (23:02), addresses a controversial tweet @DJCrooked brings up (37:44), and shares a nightmare headliner story from earlier in her career (1:00:23). Finally, the squad wonder if main character syndrome is to blame for their negative experiences with new openers (1:13:25) and speak honestly about therapy (1:40:03).

Episode 296: The New Face Of Las Vegas Sep 27, 2023

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Episode 296: The New Face Of Las Vegas On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas break down Las Vegas’ hotels getting hacked (0:55) and speak about @LifeIsBeautiful (7:01). @DJNeva realizes he needs to work on his @Serato face (5:20) and @DJCrooked gives flowers to @DJGoldfingerNYC’s set at @VIBEMagazine's "30th Anniversary" party in NYC (18:10). The crew speak about @FlavorFlavOfficial bum-rushing the DJ booth (33:46) and deep dive into @Usher performing at the @NFL's 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show (51:05). Finally the crew debate who produced better #JayZ records between @Timbaland and @Pharrell (55:01) and Neva and Crooked exchange drunken war stories (1:03:50).

Episode 295: DJ KAOS "What Club Bookers Are Looking For In DJs" Sep 20, 2023

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Episode 295: DJ KAOS "What Club Bookers Are Looking For In DJs" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome San Diego's finest @DJKaosSD. Kaos speaks on entering a booker role at venues like @SideBarSD @ElChingonSD (7:01), having parents unsupportive of his DJ career (26:01) and taking positive steps to seek help with therapy (41:01). He opens up about feeling forever indebted to the community after the immense support he got during the passing of his daughter (52:10). Finally, Kaos talks about having to turn down your friends as a booker (1:06:22) and @DJCrooked praises the lighting crew as the unsung heroes of the nightclub (1:29:00).

Episode 294: DJ MELLSTARR “50 Years Of Hip Hop” Sep 13, 2023

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Episode 294: DJ MELLSTARR “50 Years Of Hip Hop” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back Harlem's finest @DJMellStarr. Mellstarr explains why he hates the term “Old School” when referring to Hip-Hop music (5:34), gives his recap of the "50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop" concert at Yankee Stadium (13:10) and speaks about his “Mellstarr And Friends” event with @Official_SugarHillGang at @DJXShowOfficial (24:01). The crew examines how new music takes longer to translate in the clubs nowadays (38:00), discuss the best time length for a DJ set (44:35) and give tips for mic work in the club (103:01). Finally, the fellas' debate which "Clean" versions of songs sounded better than the original "Dirty" version and discuss the best Remix ever made (1:17:17).

Episode 293: JAZLYN RICH "The Princess Of Las Vegas" Sep 06, 2023

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Episode 293: JAZLYN RICH "The Princess Of Las Vegas" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome their youngest guest ever, up-and-coming local Las Vegas DJ @JazlynRich aka the 'Princess of Las Vegas'. Jazlyn speaks on how she linked up with @SimpCityLV (4:01) and discusses her own pop throwback music party @SincerelyNostalgia (5:11). The crew debate on the last year Hip Hop music dominated the clubs (8:10), question why young DJs don't band together more (12:38) and explain you can learn more from a "bad DJ" (18:00). They discuss the "2023 Song Of The Summer" (36:45) and discuss the importance of DJ showmanship (46:20). Jazlyn talks about the struggles of being a young DJ playing high profile events and large venues (55:40) and explains how she obtained the name the “Princess of Las Vegas” (1:11:44). Finally, the crew analyze if @SexyyRed has the song of the summer (1:22:39).

Episode 292: DJ MARCO PENTA “The DJ Fantasy Of Joining An Agency” Aug 30, 2023

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Episode 292: DJ MARCO PENTA “The DJ Fantasy Of Joining An Agency” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJMarcoPenta. Marco speaks on his role with @Yay3DayWeekend (7:01) and clarifies the rumors about DJ rates increasing in New York (13:13). The fellas debate why older DJs have had longevity in nightlife (17:20) and reflect on the newness of DJs creating their own edits during the mash-up era (37:02). Finally, they discuss "Lazy DJs" asking for song suggestions on Twitter (46:32) deep dive into the "DJ fantasy" of joining a DJ agency (1:01:10).

Episode 291: JAYCEEOH Aug 23, 2023

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Episode 291: JAYCEEOH On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DJ/Producer and champion of @VH1′s #MasteroftheMix @Jayceeoh. He speaks on how he created @GorillaPies pizza with his brother during the pandemic (1:15), comments on competing with @DJMoma at the @Redbull3Style Battle in Brooklyn (18:01) and reflects on his “Super 7” mixtape series (24:01). Jayceeoh shares how being a "technically good DJ" can be hindering in the EDM circuit (37:01), talks about winning #MasteroftheMix season 3 (55:10) and explains why he changed his creative direction for his new project “Twilight Nine Album” (1:06:23). Finally, he speaks on working with Redman (@RedmanGilla (1:03:01) and explains why he funds his own projects after being on multiple record labels (1:327:01).

Episode 290: DJ MOMA “Moma Moments” Aug 16, 2023

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Episode 290: DJ MOMA “Moma Moments” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas bring back NYC’s finest DJ/Producer @DJMoma (co-founder of @EveryDayPPL). The fellas speak on corporations exploiting Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary (00:53), recap Moma's opening set for Drake’s (@ChampagnePapi) #ItsAllABlur tour in Quebec (5:10) and talk about #EverydayPpl becoming a pop culture reference (14:55). Moma speaks on the current popularity of #AfroBeats and #Amapiano music (35:01) and explains his thoughts on "American DJs" playing the same, obvious Amapiano songs (52:01). The crew thinks @Serato Stems leave USB Stick DJs at a temporary disadvantage (59:00) and ask Moma about a recent tweet expressing his frustration with DJ Agents (1:16:01). Finally, Moma talks about one of his most exciting recent opportunities with the @Arsenal football club (1:35:05).

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