ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 243: House Vs. EDM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome a collective of Las Vegas heavyweights @SheckyGreenLV, @EddieMacLV, @DJLema, and @Spydatekzilla to expand on a previous discussion (from Episode #237) which sparked a major debate online "House vs EDM" (1:20). They discuss the birth of Electronic/Dance Music and how EDM became a “bad word” (8:14). They speak about the “death of disco” (22:34), ghost producing in EDM (46:55) and annoying "Clock DJs" (1:06:15). Shecky explains that during times of economic hardships, people listen to music with faster BPMs (1:08:20) and Eddie Mac recounts a frustrating interaction opening for @DavidGuetta (1:12:37). The fellas discuss local DJs in Las Vegas conforming to a dated formula that venues have been following (1:41:42). Finally, Crooked shares his desire to spin longer sets (1:47:15) and recaps a recent experience with an opener (1:49:42).

Episode 242: Play My Mama's Song On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas discuss a viral video of @WizKhalifa aggressively confronting MC @OmgItsTron & DJ @Mikey_Danger at @Poppy nightclub during his album release party (1:58). The crew speak on @KidCapri101’s and Rob Swift's (@BrolicArm) reaction to the Wiz's "disrespectful" behavior (33:32) and @DJCrooked asks the guys how they would have responded if they had been the DJ that night (35:02). Finally, @DJNeva and @JaimeDaGreat recap their encounter with @Usher, @RealEvanRoss, and @JermaineDupri at @OnTheRecordLV (1:02:13).

Episode 241: “Mixer Wars” Feat. Neek Lopez + The Rub On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are back with a special guest host, LV's own @NeekLopez of the @5on5Podcast. Neek and @DJCrooked speak on their first awkward encounter at @OmniaNightclub (2:10). Neek speaks about his local Disco Party in DTLV @ParadiseFeverDisco and his residency at the new ice cream inspired 3-room nightclub @WeAllScreamDTLV (15:25). The fellas admit to secretly shazaming songs and nightclub staff memorizing DJ’s set when they don't switch it up (27:12). The crew call @DJEleven and @DJAyres to congratulate them on the 20th anniversary of @ItstheRub poppin' off in Brooklyn July 30th with @DJMoma and @DJGetLive at @BellhouseNY (40:20). Finally, the fellas discuss a tweet from LA's finest @DJRtistic referring to Pioneer's S9 and 900 Mixer as a "Hip-Hop vs EDM thing" (58:37). Rest in Peace to our fellow DJ @WhoIsNyce. Any and all donations to help with his funeral costs are appreciated and could be found at the link below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/alburto-bryant?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Episode 240: DJ RI5E On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DC’s finest @DJRi5e. Ri5e and @DJCrooked speak on DJ’ing @TheParkat14th in the early 2010’s with @DJQuickSilva (1:15) and shine light on the original godfather of nightlife in DC @TheMarcBarnesDC (14:30). Crooked gives props to DJs like DC's own @JeromeBaker3rd whose unique DJ style helps shape the local nightlife scene in his city and the fellas speak on the “just do you” phrase when spinning guest spots (26:05). The crew speak on the lack of Afrobeats being played on the Westcoast, debate whether DJs are still tastemakers (35:47) and discuss how DC nightlife doesn’t get the credit it deserves (1:01:02). Finally, the fellas speak on the @AdoboDMV Latin Party and address a recent Twitter exchange regarding El Alfa (@ElAlfaElJefe) being the crossover star for Dew Bow (1:05:59).

Episode 239: “Live at Beyond The Music Retreat” feat. The 20 Podcast with DJ Spider On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew present a live interactive podcast recorded on June 15th, 2022 at @BeyondTheMusicRetreat (a DJ conference organized by @DJVice @DJCity @BeatsourceOfficial) with @DJSpider and #The20Podcast. Spider talks about collaborating with the @DJCrooked (5:25) and shares their legendary story of “Bone Island” (8:20). The fellas engage with the live audience in attendance and ask “which panel spoke to them the most?”: @DJDmiles mentioned the “Check Ya Self” panel (12:40), @JaydensVengence highlights “Start Your Own Party” and @Fashen speaks on the “Wellness” panel (16:10). @DJKA5 asks the guys “Where do you see DJ culture going?” (35:23), @DJRican317 asks “How do you deal with anxiety while being a working DJ?” (38:55) and @DJHapaBoy speaks on the positive networking benefits of #BeyondTheMusicRetreat (48:55) . Finally, @CariBBeats inquires about the retreat providing more financial advice for DJs (52:55) while @MuzikAddik and @Vlatz would like to see more info on the metaverse and NFTs next year (1:12:24).

Episode 238: CLEVELAND TERRY On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome the "Bar Mitzvah King" and famed DJ Youtuber @ClevelandTerry_. Cleveland discusses the negative comments he received on a recent video with @DJQbert (6:11). He talks about partnering up @DJParisPaul to create their own successful events company @CheckOne2Ent (25:45). Cleveland opens up about converting to Judaism (45:10) and how his events company started small but now works 500 bar mitzvahs a year and staffs 80+ employees (56:20). He admits to being overextended and struggling to delegate early with his company (1:15:12) and breaks down how @Mojaxx helped him connect to the right DJ equipment companies to expand his Youtube channel (1:20:45). Finally, Cleveland addresses a video he made countering the Road podcast’s “views” on Twitch DJs (1:40:40).

This is a parody mash-up remix produced by Crooked (@djcrooked) and Trayze (@trayze) featuring DJ Neva (@djneva), DJ D-Miles (@djdmiles), Jaime Da Great (@jaimedagreat), and Crooked as well. Premiered on ROAD podcast Episode 237: “Unfortunately I’m Sorry”. For a high-quality version of the song with extended intros please visit: https://www.djtrayze.com/djs To find more of Trayze’s edits and remixes please visit: https://www.patreon.com/trayze Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the music being used in this mash-up.

Episode 237: Unfortunately I'm Sorry In this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew wish @JaimeDaGreat and @NudiaOnAir a Happy Birthday (00:15). The fellas speak on Drake’s new Album “Honestly, Nevermind” being categorized as a dance album (6:12) and discuss the history of black and Latin influence in house music (14:02). The crew talk about @Beyonce's new single "Break My Soul" and the recent debate circulating on Twitter about Bey "bringing dance music back" (22:22). The fellas debut their own 'Road Podcast Remix' of Beyonce’s “Break My Soul” (38:10) produced by @DJCrooked and @Trayze (to receive a free MP3 download, signup at www.djtrayze.com/djs). The crew reminisce on some of the best R&B dance remixes of the 2000's (1:02:30) and the importance of having a DJ in the process of developing an artist (1:09:10).

Episode 236: EASY MO BEE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Grammy-Award winning DJ/Producer and Hip-Hop Legend @EasyMoBee. Easy Mo Bee shares his early days in production with “Pause Tapes” (3:55) and how DJ’ing is his first love thanks to his Father (6:30) . He addresses rumors of him “hating serato” and recaps his all vinyl set at @OnTheRecord with @DJPee.Wee (aka @Anderson._Paak) and @EddieMacLV (12:40). Easy speaks on his IG Live stream “TMS (Time Machine Session) Weekends” (16:20) and his rap group #RappinIsFundamental which led to producing records for @OfficialBigDaddyKane (26:35). He breaks down his recording process with @MilesDavis which was similar to @2pac (31:45). Easy shares his memories of recording “Runnin From The Police” featuring 2Pac and @TheNotoriousBig (42:32) and describes the intense ‘90s ‘East Coast vs. West Coast’ beef while working with @DrDre and @SnoopDogg (50:36). He finally opens up about tensions between him and @Diddy (1:16:16) which almost resulted in not being included on Biggie's 2nd album #LifeAfterDeath and how "Going Back To Cali" was intentionally made to mend the Eastcoast vs Westcoast beef (1:23:12). Finally, Easy Mo Bee addresses Biggie's unreleased music (1:43:10), which Hip-Hop producer he feels most competitive with @DJPremier or @RealPeteRock (1:45:52) and which artist he'd want to work with in 2022 (1:59:55).

“Best Of Road Vol 4: Producer Stories” Feat. Nudia On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew go back into the studio and revisit some of the best conversations told on the podcast with legendary producers. In episode 152, @LilJon speaks on making @TooShort’s ‘Blow the Whistle’ and @E40’s ‘Tell Me When to Go’ in the same week (00:41). In episode 177, @SalaamRemi breaks down the production work and vocal direction on the #TheFugees “Nappy Heads (Remix)” (7:41). In episode 167, @DJWS clears up some of the rumors that surfaced when he first linked up with @LadyGaga for her ‘Born This Way’ album (15:43). In episode 154, @ScramJones speaks on a time he gave @MyFabolousLife and @JimJonesCapo the same beat (23:29). In episode 97, @FelliFel explains how he made his hit record ‘Get Buck in Here’ featuring @Diddy, @Akon, @Ludacris, and @LilJon (27:15). In episode 112, @DJLaz breaks down why @BennyBenassi never cleared the sample for his club banger ‘Move, Shake, Drop; featuring @Pitbull and @Official_Flo (35:49). In episode 45, Sadat X retells how a mix-up with @Diddy got him cut from @TheNotoriousBig’s album (40:57). Finally, in episode 13, @FrandalayBay shares how he influenced Drake’s ‘Motto’ record (46:09).