ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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Episode 154: SCRAM JONES Sep 30, 2020

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Episode 154: SCRAM JONES On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with Grammy-nominated Producer/DJ/Rapper and New Rochelle’s finest @ScramJones. Scram talks about juggling both DJing and producing (2:10) and explains producing the latest collaboration with @TheLox and @DMX (5:10). He shares his experience working with @Eminem (15:55) as well as @Diddy, @50Cent, and @Saigon_NYC which were included in the opening lines of his song “Black Sheep” (21:40). The crew ask Scram about “Loyalty vs Opportunity” in the record business, his break out single “No No No” with @JaeMillz (18:35), working with @MariahCarey thanks to @TheRealNoreaga (30:10), and doing production for both 50 and @FatJoe @RemyMa while they were beefing in New York (46:50). Scram speaks on his son getting into music production (57:10) and the song that almost happened with #JCole of @Dreamville (1:03:20). Finally, the fellas praise Scram for keeping NY Hip-Hop alive (1:12:40) and delve into his more recent production work with @WuTangClan, @Jadakiss, @StylesP, and @JimJonesCapo (1:16:30).

Episode 153: Masta Killa Sep 23, 2020

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Episode 153: Masta Killa On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJNeva explains his current struggles as a new “Plant Dad” (1:03) and why he returned dead plants to @HomeDepot (6:10). The fellas speak on an increase in crime on the Las Vegas Strip (22:15) and a tweet, by @IAmJeanSean, telling new DJs to practice their craft before rushing to live-stream (32:50). Finally, the crew questions whether the @PioneerDJ CDJ 3000 is still relevant in these times (52:30), and @DJCrooked give his takes on the @TheEllenShow returning for a new season after accusations of sexual misconduct and a “toxic” work environment (1:12:10).

Episode 152: LIL JON Sep 16, 2020

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Episode 152: LIL JON On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by the King of Crunk, Grammy-Award winning DJ/Producer @LilJon. Lil Jon addresses an incident with @DJNeva at @SkamArtist’s 2019 Birthday Party in LA (1:27) and explains how he produced “Blow The Whistle” for @TooShort and “Tell Me When To Go” for @E40 in the same week (18:32). The fellas ask about @Saweetie consistently sampling Lil Jon’s records (28:47), his collaboration with #MacDre (30:42), and how “Turn Down For What” became his biggest hit (41:07). Lil Jon breaks down his involvement with the #LMFAO hit “Shots” (50:59) and why he was so accepted in the #EDM world (57:47). He talks about his new song with @YingYangTwins “Twerk on the Mirror” (1:09:20) and his experience with @RealDonaldTrump on @ApprenticeNBC (1:22:40). Finally, Lil Jon expresses his frustrations with opening DJs burning headliners (1:38:40).

Episode 151: Find Your Why Sep 09, 2020

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Episode 151: Find Your Why On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas celebrate @DJNeva 50th birthday (1:15). @DJCrooked talks about his first therapy session on @BetterHelp and ‘finding his why’ (6:51) and speaks about the ‘worker vs owner’ mentality (37:40). The crew speak about influencers living in @TikTok houses (42:20), #LaborDayWeekend in Las Vegas (50:10) and @Usher’s new 2021 Vegas residency @CaesarsPalace (1:06:55). Finally, the fellas give their opinion on @DrDre’s soon to be ex-wife #NicoleYoung requesting $2 million a month in spousal support (1:13:00) and pay their respects to actor @ChadwickBoseman, Georgetown basketball coach #JohnThompson and the legendary but controversial life of @ErickMorillo (1:29:50).

Episode 150: THEE MIKE B Sep 02, 2020

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Episode 150: THEE MIKE B On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with LA’s @TheeMikeB (co-founder of the infamous #BananaSplit Sunday Party in LA). Mike talks about how @RedFoo developed #LMFAO’s sound from the music being played at #BananaSplit (13:30) and his first impression of the song “I’m In Miami Bitch” (25:40). The fellas ask how the #BananaSplit party started and what roles did he, @DJAMLives, and @SteveAoki each play to contribute to the success (43:40). Finally, Mike explains why they never had an anniversary party for #BananaSplit (1:07:55) and shares his experience in New York spinning clubs and working for @StretchArmstrong and @SheckyGreenLV during the late ’90s (1:25:25).

Episode 149: Icon Living Aug 26, 2020

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Episode 149: Icon Living On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas pay their respects to @DJShayBSF, @Spicoli, and friend #RalphFarlough (00:40). @DJCrooked speaks on the importance of minorities owning property and not selling (8:55). The crew talk about going to public places in Las Vegas for the first time since March (20:43) and speak about a Covid-19 scare from vaginal fluids at a Strip Club (29:04). @DJCrooked celebrates @JoeBiden’s secret weapon #BraydenHarrington at the #DNC last week (39:50). The fellas discuss which voting methods they’re committing to (53:51) and review the latest @Pharrell song #Entrepreneur feat. #JayZ (1:01:44). Finally they breakdown @Nas’s newest album #KingsDisease and why his releases land on similar dates as Jay-Z (1:10:03).

Episode 148: DJ GETLIVE! Aug 19, 2020

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Episode 148: DJ GETLIVE! On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with Queens finest @DJGetLive. Getlive! remembers digging for vinyl in NY (4:20) and explains his impromptu approach to his DJ streams on @Twitch (14:05). He speaks on the current state of NYC nightlife (24:03) and explains why he never accepts tips while DJing (31:50). Getlive! talks about Brooklyn scene blowing up in the last decade (41:15), spinning the annual @DonutsAreForever party honoring the late great #JDilla (43:38), and hitting a creative wall during the pandemic (50:40). The fellas question what’s the biggest thing they miss about DJing for a crowd (54:40) and ask Getlive! about competing in the @RedBull3Style 2011 US Finals (58:40). Finally, the crew speaks on the approach some DJs should take when livestreaming on Twitch and the financial benefits (1:17:20).

Episode 147: Two Fingers... Aug 12, 2020

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Episode 147: Two Fingers... On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak about @DJDMiles’s experience flying to the east coast to work for @ShowtimeBoxing (2:43) and recap their recent Livestream battle on @Twitch between @DaddyYankee and @DuttyPaul (32:45). They breakdown the last @VerzuzTV battle with @2Chainz and @RichForever (47:26) and discuss @DJCassidy’s #PassTheMic Livestream featuring legendary Hip-Hop’s artists from the ’80s and ’90s (1:10:40). Lastly, the crew shares their thoughts on DJs in unsupportive relationships (1:27:50) and give their thoughts on @IAmCardiB’s song #WAP featuring Meg @TheeStallion (1:44:30).

Episode 146: “Beats, Apps + Rap Tees” feat. Thando1988 + CFLO + Ross One Aug 05, 2020

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Episode 146: “Beats, Apps + Rap Tees” feat. Thando1988 + CFLO + Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with New York’s very own @Thando1988 and @DJCFLO (co-hosted by @DJRossOne). Thando explains juggling local “open format” gigs while producing Dance Music (3:25) and shares his reasons for signing his next single “Questions” to @Atrak’s label @FoolsGoldRecs (10:54). CFLO speaks about his latest “acapella-making” app @StemVerter that’s taken over the DJ community (14:45), as well as his DJ Agency in NYC struggling to collect almost $30k in past due invoices from multiple venues after the pandemic hit (29:01). @DJRossOne talks about the ownership of bars/clubs possibly changing after the pandemic (40:32) and how he’s been focusing on music production w/@PaseRock and making a video series on @Youtube based on his book @RapTees (49:50). The fellas speak on the effectiveness of DJs petitioning against record labels over copyright issues (59:30). Finally, Thando talks about his inspiration behind his first single “Your Love” (1:00:55) and shares some advice to up-and-coming DJs who wanna focus on production (1:14:01). StemVerter has given all our listeners a 25% discount when purchasing the app, just use promo code “ROAD” at the time of your check out to receive your discount.

Episode 145: Above The Rim Jul 29, 2020

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Episode 145: Above The Rim On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the latest #RoadTV Livestream battle on @Twitch between @ArmandVanHelden vs @Diplo (00:59). The crew gossip about @WillSmith’s secret love life (17:30), talk about DJing their first gig in 4 months (25:01), and declining DJ work for private events (31:17). @JaimeDaGreat speaks on @LouWillVille getting caught breaking out of the #NBABubble to party at @MagicCityAtlanta with @JackHarlow (37:16). Finally, the crew delves in deeper into #KanyeWest’s bi-polar condition (46:36).

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