ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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Episode 16: Wu-Tang is the greatest Hip-Hop group of all time... Jan 31, 2018

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Episode 16: Wu-Tang is the greatest Hip-Hop group of all time... The crew kicks off the show with an in depth review of the 2018 Grammy's. With her album dropping in 2015, questions arise as to how Alessia Cara wins "Best New Artist". No real surprise that Bruno Mars wins Record of the Year, the fellas still show love to Luis Fonsi and "Despacito" for a record breaking 2017. Crooked elaborates on if Childish Gambino was deserving of a performance at the Grammy's. Is actress Monique out of touch with reality for turning down 3 million? The fellas discuss her recent comments of wanting black people to boycott Netflix. With Metro Boomin and SZA doing a GAP commercial, the fellas break down if artists are still looked at as "selling out". With "Culture II" by Migos dropping last week, everyone chimes in on which tracks they think will end up being a hit. Jaime brings up an intense discussion of who's the greatest rap group of all time.

Episode 15: Is Champagne Papi responsible for the government shutdown Jan 24, 2018

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Episode 15: Is Champagne Papi responsible for the government shutdow. The fellas kick off the show by shedding light on the Women's March this past weekend. With his reputation now being tarneshed, the guys discuss if Aziz Ansari used committed sexual assault or if he was just a really bad date. Jaime reflects on his encounters with the young rapper Fredro Santana who recently passed. Crooked sheds light on the come up of Casanova in New York. Drake drops new music on the same day as the government shut down. Crooked and Neva bust Jaime's balls for questioning this coincidence.

Episode 14: DJ SCOOTER Jan 17, 2018

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Episode 14 - "DJ SCOOTER" A true icon in San Diego nightlife; DJ Scooter joins the R.O.A.D. podcast. He explains the relevance of open format DJ's producing EDM/Twerk remixes and why it works. One half the the infamous due "Scooter and Lavelle", Scooter tells the story of how they started, and held down one of their first residencies in Las Vegas back in the early 2000's. Also why most people assume that, of the duo, he's the "EDM" guy. With there being multiple "DJ Scooters", he elaborates on why it doesn't affect him. Is Drake ovverated? The fellas go into detail on why the youth of Toronto may feel this way. Scooter gives insight on the manipulation of the internet and how certain songs end up being a hit.

Episode 13: DJ FRANZEN Jan 10, 2018

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Episode 13 - "DJ FRANZEN" The Bay Area/Vegas veteran joins the R.O.A.D. podcast and takes us through his 28 year journey. Franzen speaks with the fellas on how he got his start in the DJ game. Shares some never heard before stories, his first time meeting Jay-Z, how he influenced Drake with the "Motto" record, and his relationships with the likes of E-40, Too Short, etc. Franny also evaluates where he feels hip hop is headed in 2018, and also where he stands in bringing Bay Area hip hop to Sin City.

Episode 12: Using CDJ's Is Like Fucking With A Condom... Jan 03, 2018

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Using CDJ's Is Like Fucking With A Condom... Happy New Year!!! The guys sit down for the first time this year and recap their new year festivities. Crooked shares his epic night and how he doesnt remember half of the stuff he said to the fellas via text. Neva explains how he missed an opportunity to DJ overseas for new years. The fellas discuss how underrated 2 chainz is.

Episode 11: Best Of 2017 Dec 27, 2017

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Episode 11: Best Of 2017 This week the fellas sit down and discuss the best of 2017. They begin with top club songs in 2017. They get in a heated argument if bodak yellow by cardi b is better than humble by kendrick lamar (1:57). They also discuss their own top 3 over hyped songs of this year! (15:00). In addition, they also discuss their favorite records this year. (27:00). Lastly, they discuss the best album of the year (43:00).

Episode 10: My President is Black Dec 20, 2017

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Episode 10 - “My President Is Black” After a few drinks, the fellas open up into some great convo. Crooked speaks on his trip home to New York, Neva expresses his disappointment in the new Star Wars movie. After 4 major album releases this week, everyone has very mixed reviews. The crew also questions the timing of the “Plain Jane” remix release, and compares it to Cardi B on G-Eazy’s “No Limit”.

Episode 8: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY Dec 13, 2017

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Episode 8: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY While in LA, the crew interviews this legendary DJ duo. Crooked reflects on the first time meeting Stonerokk in NY, Jaime recalls being a huge fan of their promotion style. Stone & Graham both give insight to the state of the DJ and Nightclub industry. 18:00 - Stonerokk trying to kill people off and Graham saves the day 20:00 - The history of Captains of Industry 26:00 - Stonerokk refuses to teach a famous persons son to DJ 47:00 - Grammy nominations 52:00 - Old white men should die 1:12:25 - Stonerokk take on Virgil Abloh the "DJ" 1:43:25 - The thoughts on CDJ's 1:58:00 - The Captains of Industry marketing machine 2:13:00 - Are the Captains of Industry still in love with DJing?

Episode 9: Ghostwriting Dec 05, 2017

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Episode 9: Ghostwriting Jaime comes in this week excited because Darren made him his famous omelette! The fellas discussed opening DJ's and what their role should be. They get into the beef between Cam'ron and Mase. They also get into ghostwriting and their credibility. Darren and Jaime get into a heated discussion about Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Lastly,they discuss keaton jones and the bullying taking place in America.

Episode 7: Virgil "The DJ" Nov 19, 2017

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Episode 7: Virgil "The DJ" The crew discusses the Rolling Stone Top 50 albums of 2017, and where hip hip and R&B artists stacked up on the list. Also go into details with thoughts on Virgil Abloh’s perception on what is DJing. With extensive fashion design experience, Crooked digs deeper by comparing Virgil’s DJing to the way he approaches fashion. 00:45 - Black Thanksgiving 5:00 - Rolling Stones top 50 albums 22:00 - fake it till you make it 33:00 - Virgil Abloh the "DJ" 1:15:25 - Social Media exposing people

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