
ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)
Welcome to the R.O.A.D. Podcast. The show gives you unfiltered opinions from the eyes and ears of 3 seasoned DJs from the Las Vegas nightclub industry. DJ Crooked and DJ Neva come to us by way of New York; Manhattan and The Bronx respectively. Both relocated to Vegas in the early 2000s to open, what was then, Light and Jet Nightclub. Crooked is known for his workhorse mentality, and high-energy DJ sets, but has never been one for the industry politics. While DJ Neva has earned his OG status due to his countless years of experience in the DJ game. In 2007, they brought a piece of home with them by founding KNYEW (an acronym for “Keeping New York Every Where), a successful clothing brand, the first of its kind to be seen in Las Vegas. Similarly, Jaime Da Great grew up in LA. Jaime, while making a huge name for himself in the sneaker industry, has shifted his focus to becoming a full-time DJ.
Latest episodes

Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 50min
Episode 215: DJ KA5
Episode 215: DJ KA5
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas sit down with Miami’s own @DJKa5. He introduces the guys to #Cubaton (10:50) and artists like @ChocolateTheKing1 and ElUnikoDeCuba (16:35). Ka5 speaks on the #Miami party scene during COVID (28:42), breaks down #Wynwood and #SouthBeach (35:43), shares stories spinning for @Pitbull on tour (46:12) and talks about signing to @RockwellTalent (1:03:41). Finally, Ka5 reminisces on his early days at Mansion Nightclub opening for Konflikt (@MyFavoriteDJ) in the 2000’s (1:16:16) and opens up about being overlooked as headliner years ago (1:31:20).

Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 29min
Episode 214: Pinky Ring
Episode 214: Pinky Ring
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak about the @Raiders making the playoffs, @LilJon, and @DJAngieVee performing the half-time show, and the impressive @WynnFieldClub (00:42). @JaimeDaGreat recaps @Deorro’s set at @MarqueeLV (19:24). @DJCrooked shares tech issues he encountered at a gig with @Serato but lated fixed thanks to @KutCorners (24:10). @DJNeva reminisces on the money he spent for jewelry in the 2000s (41:20) and the group discuss the @VideoMusicBox documentary on @Showtime. Finally, @NudiaOnAir talks DJ’ing @MenofVegas male revue, and @DJDmiles shares his first experience at a Gay Nightclub (1:05:20).

Jan 5, 2022 • 1h 31min
Episode 213: DJ R-TISTIC
Episode 213: DJ R-TISTIC
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with LA’s finest @DJRtistic. R-Tistic speaks on his early music career, producing for #TheGame (@TheGoat) and #BlackWallStreet (8:28) while attending @FAMU_1887, where he sculpted his DJ style, juggling both Westcoast and Down South music (23:10). The fellas speak about Southern records having a big presence in LA during the 2000’s (29:45) and the difficulties of breaking into Hollywood nightclubs (39:41). Finally, R-Tistic speaks on the “Black Hollywood” scene, working with @InsecureHBO’s @IssaRae (48:36) and breaks down the art of spinning celebrity events in Hollywood (57:02).

Dec 29, 2021 • 2h 7min
Episode 212: 2021 Recap
Episode 212: 2021 Recap
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the last year in music with help from guest host @DJExile. See below for the 2021 “Top 5” list and topics on this episode.
ROAD'S 2021 RECAP:
1. Top 5 Club Hits (3:20)
2. Top 5 “Over-Hyped” Songs (25:10)
3. Top 5 “Oh Shit That Worked” Songs (47:20)
4. Top 5 “Personal Favorite” Songs (1:03:00)
5. Top 5 Artists (1:17:15)
6. Most Disappointing & Favorite Moment of 2021 (1:38:45)
7. Most Valuable Lesson You've Learned in 2021 (1:56:00)

Dec 22, 2021 • 1h 57min
Episode 211: Road Holiday Party
Episode 211: Road Holiday Party
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew throw an intimate “Holiday Party” with some of the local Las Vegas DJ/Nightlife community. Before the guests arrive, @DJCrooked, @DJNeva, @DJDmiles, @JaimesDaGreat, and @NudiaOnAir exchange gifts for “Secret Santa” but with a twist (00:45). Nudia plays some pre-recorded “Warm Holiday Wishes” from @Justin_Credible, @DJLaz, and @DJAudio1 (18:30). The party begins with a game of “Drunk Fishbowl” and first up in the hot seat is Sam Bracamontes (@Corporate_Entrepnuer) from @DeleonTequila (21:42), followed by @DJExile (27:56), @EddieMacLV from @MacAgency (30:54), @DJWizdumb (34:10), @DJMikeCarbonell (40:40), @SheckyGreenLV (43:25), @Spydatekzilla (49:10), @DJMellStarr (53:33) @DJBonics (1:01:10), @NeekLopez (1:06:53), @DJJKrazy_ (1:17:20) and @YoQuieroSilla (1:21:35), @RomeoReyes1 and @OzzyCholo from @DraisLV (1:23:33) and finally NYC’s own @DJMightyMi (1:40:23).

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 52min
Episode 210: DJ LEMA
Episode 210: DJ LEMA
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with one of Las Vegas’s premier House/EDM DJs, @MarqueeLV and @LavoLV resident @DJLema. Being from Miami, Lema talks about leaving the MIA party scene to find sober living in Las Vegas (06:31). He speaks about getting his first DJ gig at @GhostbarLV (11:22) and explains the difficulties of being a house DJ in an open format world (18:43). Lema recalls falling off the sober wagon (31:56), still being nervous to work big room nightclubs (35:15) and shares why he gave up porn (43:52). The crew share their personal views on marriage (50:03) and microdosing on shrooms instead of drinking (57:25). Lema talks about starting his new house party #LowKey in @MarqueeLV’s “Library” (1:07:38) and explains how his “need to be famous” steered his career in the wrong direction (1:27:48). Finally, the guys share their “big spenders stories” of #JhoLow and infamous gambler @TheReal_DonaldJohnson dropping hundreds of thousands of dollars in Las Vegas clubs (1:39:54).

Dec 8, 2021 • 59min
Episode 209: The DJ/Producer Dilemma Feat. SpydaT.E.K
Episode 209: The DJ/Producer Dilemma Feat. SpydaT.E.K
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by multi-talented DJ & Producer @Spydatekzilla. Spydatek opens up about how he splits his time between DJing live gigs, streaming on Twitch, and producing music (5:50). @DJCrooked asks if DJ/Producers focus too much on producing for other DJs instead of the masses (10:41) while Spydatek talks about the #EDM world-embracing people of color (20:55). The group discuss the “mash-up era” re-emerging in the past year (36:01) and DJs changing their live sets at gigs to impress other DJs instead of playing for the room (48:55).

Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 21min
Episode 208: 4 Year Anniversary
Episode 208: 4 Year Anniversary
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew celebrate their “4 Year Anniversary” by recapping how the podcast got started (00:55). @DJNeva admits to not wanting to be a part of the podcast (8:40) and @DJDMiles shares a rough period when he wanted to quit Road (19:20). The crew talk about some of their favorite episodes (31:55) and remember the intense beef between @fatmanscoop and @sizzahandz (35:22). Finally, everyone shares how they’ve changed over the past 4 years (41:15) and @JaimeDaGreat expresses his gratitude for the DJ community finally embracing him (57:24).

Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 16min
"Best Of Road Vol.3” Feat. Nudia
"Best Of Road Vol.3” Feat. Nudia
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew goes “Inside The Industry” to revisit some of the best moments from nightlife’s industry leaders. In Episode 118, @BillSpector shares a story about an infamous brawl that occurred at his party “Mac Daddy’s” with Hip-Hop mogul @Diddy (00:41). In Episode 92, Sujit Kundu shares his personal thoughts on DJs leaving his agency @SkamArtist like @Roctakon and @DJVice (12:09). In Episode 56, @KonstantineD speaks about signing @TheWeeknd and @ChrisBrownOfficial to their first Las Vegas residencies, creating the @DraisLV format and bringing Hip-Hop to the Strip (24:20). In Episode 110, @SeanChristie gives his thoughts on the mega-club @KaosLasVegas closing and addresses @SheckyGreenLV from Episode 17 recounting the viral moment when @DJJazzyJeff got pulled during a #DJAM tribute (48:13).

Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 59min
Episode 207: DJ BONICS
Episode 207: DJ BONICS
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas sit with @DJBonics (day one DJ for @WizKhalifa and Director of Partnerships for @Jardin_LasVegas). Bonics recounts his first meeting with @DJCrooked at @RhinoLV post-pandemic and talks about working on radio in Minnesota when #GeorgeFloyd was killed (00:33). He shares his preparations for “Life After DJing” (6:45) and experiencing a heart attack after his first tour with Wiz (11:55). Bonics addresses Crooked about recent drunk tweet he shared about opening DJs burning headliners (30:42) and breaks down the rates for shows, TV appearances and afterparties while working on tour (54:46). The crew talk about “missed opportunities” when @DJNeva was forced to decline gigs from @DaveChapelle (1:00:45) and Bonics speaks about “big risk, big reward” when he left his top rating radio show to tour with a relatively unknown new artist at the time, Wiz Khalifa (1:10:55). Finally, the group give their own opinions on the recent tragedy of @TravisScott’s #AstroWorld fest (1:41:12).