ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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Episode 104: Las Bay-Gas Oct 09, 2019

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Episode 104: Las Bay-Gas This week the fellas celebrate their 2-year anniversary of the @RoadPodcast! The episode kicks off with a reflection down memory lane (0:30) and Neva shares his newfound healthy lifestyle (4:46). The crew announce new @Serato X @DJCity workshops in Las Vegas, Oakland, Hollywood and Los Angeles for the new @SeratoStudio production program during late October (7:37). They discuss the recent contract issues between @KAOSVegas and @MarshmelloMusic (11:35), as well as the @Athletics possibly moving to Vegas (21:15). @DJCrooked tells us about his latest gig in Portland with @DamianLillard (28:15). The fellas review new albums from @DaBaby and @YoungMa (36:34) and speak on @TylerPerry’s new Movie Studio in Atlanta (50:41). Finally, the crew answer questions from listeners submitted over the weekend (1:36:15).

Episode 103: DJ MILLIE Oct 02, 2019

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Episode 103: DJ MILLIE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA’s own @DJMillie! They ask about her Millie’s father, Bryson Miller (@PsychoBass1), the legendary bass player for Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, @CarlosSantana, and @ChrisBrownOfficial (5:15). Millie tells us how she started DJ’ing and learned personally from @PattyClover (13:10). @DJCrooked has a theory that a majority of Women DJ’s learn to spin from their ex-boyfriends (15:30). She speaks on signing with @WilhelminaModels (26:25) and shares some of the insecurities that come with modeling (32:40). Millie explains how lucrative Social Media advertisements and sponsorships can be (41:06) and @DJCrooked asks Millie how she feels about being categorized as an “Influencer DJ” or a “Model DJ” (46:28). Millie shares her pick for “The Song Of The Summer” (1:14:45) and speaks on the LA party scene (1:10:08).

Episode 102: DJ DYNAMIX Sep 25, 2019

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Episode 102: DJ DYNAMIX On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with 5 time @RedBull3Style US finalist and LA’s own @Dynamixif2! The fellas discuss Dynamix’s upbringing in Echo Park (9:09), the LA gangs in his neighborhood and the recent @6ix9ine testimonies (15:23). @DJCrooked talks about his new favorite show @TopBoyNetflix (27:08). Dynamix explains why people call him the “King Of LA” (32:28) and speaks about his time teaching at @ScratchLA (35:58). The fellas expand on their previous conversation regarding Eastcoast and Westcoast styles of DJing (38:25). Dynamix talks about the pressure he faces when spinning in clubs (1:11:34) and shares his experience at last years @Redbull3Style finals in Philly when his @Serato crashed (1:01:48). He speaks about competing on @MasterOfTheMix with @Jayceeoh and @DJTinaT (1:16:20) and they discuss the recent technical issues occurring with the revered @Phase_DJ (1:27:48). The crew speaks about @DJNeva’s Birthday at @TheLightVegas and @JaimeDaGreat’s horrible #SwagSurf attempt (1:42:21). Finally they speak on Filipinos starting dance crews instead of joining street gangs (1:48:50) and how Crooked used to make homemade weapons to protect himself while growing up in NYC (1:53:48).

Episode 101: PASE ROCK Sep 18, 2019

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Episode 101: PASE ROCK On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Cincinnati’s finest and @RocNation’s own @PaseRock! Pase speaks on his early DJ days in Cinci (1:45), his 2003 solo rap album “Bullshit As Usual” with the late great Japanese producer #Nujabes (8:30) and his new publishing deal with Roc Nation (15:57). He shares his his integral involvement in the legendary #ScribbleJam festival (31:47) and how @DJRossOne "saved his life” and urged Pase to venture outside his comfort zone in Cincinnati (27:02). Pase speaks about the Miami club scene (48:30) and delves into his process of production and song writing (53:54). He recalls an awkward encounter with @SnohAalegra (1:20:28), working with @JorjaSmith_ (1:22:45), connecting with @SteveAoki and signing with @DeckStar (1:29:55). The fellas debate on who’s the bigger artist: @PostMalone or @TravisScott (1:37:10)? Pase speaks on his friendship with @DJAMLives and how his passing affected him (1:57:40). Lastly, he talks about touring with @NaeemJuwan aka #SpankRock in the Mid-2000’s and recalls his groundbreaking music, amazing live performances and tremendous influence on the culture at the time (2:09:10).

Episode 100: "MikiDZ Show" Live Stream with Special Guests Sep 11, 2019

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Episode 100: "MikiDZ Show" Live Stream with Special Guests On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast the crew celebrates their 100th episode with @DJcity's "MikiDZ Show" (@heymikiwar @djdainjazone @djrell12) and special guests @djmoma @roctakon @stonerokk @grahamfunke @scooterdj @jayceeoh @djbellafiasco @djladysha @djnitrane @djbutch. The live stream episode kicks off with a "2019 Summer Recap" discussion about the "Song Of The Summer" and more (06:15). With the DJ market growing more and more, the panel speaks on a serious issue of declining DJ rates hitting certain cities like New York (1:18:56). Finally a heated argument ensues between @DJCrooked and the MikiDZ Show hosts regarding Eastcoast vs Westcoast DJ styles (2:00:30).

Episode 99: DJ NEVA Sep 04, 2019

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Episode 99: DJ NEVA On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down to honor their very own, Bronx Bred, Native New Yorker and Las Vegas’s finest @DJNeva aka Black Panda. The fellas recap Sujit Kundu’s (@SkamArtist) recent birthday bash in LA where they spun with @LilJon and @IamJamieFoxx (1:31). They discuss @KingJames’s trademark for “Taco Tuesday” and the current appropriation and exploitation of Mexican culture in hip-hop (10:45). Neva talks about growing up in the Bronx during the early park jams (30:35) and interacting with hip-hop icons @KoolDJRedAlert and @LoveBugStarski (33:10). He recalls going to clubs like the Palladium and Studio 54 during the Golden Age of hip-hop (37:00) and remembers getting robbed and shanked in the back (57:50). Neva talks about his grandfather buying his first turntables (01:01:00) and earning his first dj residencies with legendary NYC promoter @BillSpector and #TonyMontana (01:12:03). Nev recalls @IAmMarkRonson approaching him in New York to spin his parties (01:14:00), shares stories of djing the Hamptons, explains his big move to Las Vegas (01:31:30) and how he helped @DJCrooked get his start in LV at Jet Nightclub (1:44:20).

Episode 98: SPYDAT.E.K Aug 28, 2019

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Episode 98: SPYDAT.E.K On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with the immensely talented and premier producer/dj @SpydaTekZilla! Spydatek tells us how he got into music production and making beats for “Reality TV” (2:20). He explains why he prefers @FLStudio_Official over @Ableton (6:55) and shares his expertise on negotiating music contracts (17:32). The fellas deep dive into the @Twitter world (30:50) and @DJCrooked shares his experience losing gigs from tweeting at “Celebrity DJs” (39:30). Spydatek explains his views on the EDM world and how there is a racial bias to people of color (46:05). He explains how he linked up with @Crazearoni and formed a new production duo called @MeteManoMusic (1:01:15). Spyda tells us how he sought after @Diplo (1:05:20) and later earned a production deal with @MadDecent (1:12:40). He breaks down the “Point System” and how points are distributed when releasing music with multiple artists (1:21:45).

Episode 97: DJ FELLI FEL Aug 21, 2019

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Episode 97: DJ FELLI FEL On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with @DJFelliFel from @Power_106 and @TheHeavyHitters! Felli plugs @NickCannon’s new morning show @NickCannonMornings on Power 106 (3:15), describes Kanye West’s 2018 listening party for “YE” in Wyoming (8:50) and his experience working with Kanye on his song “Finer Things” (13:58). He explains his friendship with @TPain and breaking the “I’m Sprung” record on LA radio (18:19). The fellas discuss streaming effecting radio listeners/ratings (23:40), the similar music markets in Dallas and LA (52:47) and Felli’s early years in radio (1:04:30). He explains how he made his hit record “Get Buck In Here” featuring @Diddy, @Akon, @Ludacris, and @LilJon (1:18:01) and how his deal with @JermaineDupri changed his life (1:32:15). Felli shares how he convinced @TPain that “Up Down” would be his next hit (1:47:55) and how he juggles being a club dj vs an on-air radio personality (1:56:05).

Episode 96: DJ ZO Aug 14, 2019

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Episode 96: DJ ZO On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of LA’s finest DJ ZO (@Zomanno) with special Co-Host @DJEdMcDonald from @MacAgencyLV. Zo speaks about linking up with @Dumbfounded and his early interests in the battle rap scene like #GrindTimeNow, @KOTDTV, and @URLTV (1:35). @DJCrooked recalls an incident with @IAmMCJin in front @FatBeats in NY (13:45). Zo speaks on tour life with @DumbFoundead and @Anderson._Paak (22:36) as well as meeting @ChefRoyChoi (31:40). He explains the birth of nightlife in K-Town during the early 2010’s with venues like @TheLineHotel and @LockAndKeyLA (34:35). Zo talks about dj’ing Solange’s (@SaintRecords) birthday and gives his take on @Beyonce’s “Before I Let Go” cover (45:20). The fellas rank the top “cook-out anthems”(47:40) and talk about @Awkwafina’s “Hollywood Glo-Up” and her youtube hit “My Vag” (1:17:04). The fellas speak on Korean music in the US market, non-Asian K-Pop fans (1:32:50), nightmare stories while traveling internationally (1:38:25) and Zo’s encounters with @JonFavreau (1:57:25).

Episode 95: DJ NITRANE Aug 07, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA’s own @DJNitrane, official tour dj for @Bas and @TheFiends (with special guest host @DJMoma from @EverydayPPL). Nitrane & Moma speak about the recording sessions with @RealColeWorld for @Dreamville’s “Revenge Of The Dreamers 3” in Atlanta (2:00) and Nitrane breaks down his time working with @HitBoy and @AudioPush (13:30). He talks about spinning strategically for “instagram moments” (26:38), transplants invading LA and NY (31:48) and his involvement with the @LALeakers and @DrDre’s show on @Beats1Official (39:02). Nitrane shares how he became Bas’s official tour DJ (57:45) and how he started spinning celebrity parties for the likes of @IAmJamieFoxx @KourtneyKardash @KylieJenner and @BarackObama (1:27:02). The fellas close the episode speaking about Nitrane’s upcoming album that he’s currently working on (2:01:15).

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