ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)
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.
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Oct 20, 2021 • 1h 33min
Episode 203: Mr. Stoute
Episode 203: Mr. Stoute
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recap the first two weeks of @JaimeDaGreat’s new weekly party @DanceWithMe_LA in Santa Monica (1:45). @DJDMiles speaks on DJing @TrillerFightClub and experiencing the @Supercat_Dondada and @WyclefJean live at the @BarclaysCenter (15:15). The crew review the recent @Verzuz with @Teacha_KrsOne vs. @OfficialBigDaddyKane and breakdown the impromptu battle between @DJScratch and @Kidcapri101 (29:02). @DJCrooked recaps the #Vegas @RealColeWorld concert and shares how proud he is of the @Dreamville camp (36:40), and describes an altercation he had with a rapper at a recent gig (47:50). Finally, the crew discuss @Nelly’s “Do Not Play List” at the @BlendedFest in San Diego (1:15:44) and talk about costume ideas for Halloween (1:23:30).
Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 29min
Episode 202: “Tacos Y Cerveza” Feat. DJ Moma + DJ Dana Lu
Episode 202: “Tacos Y Cerveza” Feat. DJ Moma + DJ Dana Lu
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks with NY's finest @DJMoma (co-founder of @EveryDayPPL) and @DJDanalu (co-founder of @TacosYCerveza). Moma and Dana Lu recap their Summer 2021 (2:20), speak about reopening venues, and comment on the backlash “Everyday PPL” received from anti-vaxxers (15:03). Dana speaks on her party “Tacos Y Cervesa” (28:03) and lists her ‘Top 5 Jersey Club” songs (34:32). Finally, they discuss why spinning marathon sets have become more difficult for younger gen DJs to do (48:25) and address @Kaytranda’s tweet about @FatJoe’s “Whats Luv” record that had working DJs in an uproar on Twitter (1:03:20).
Oct 6, 2021 • 1h 31min
Episode 201: We Back!
Episode 201: We Back!
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas return from their one-month hiatus. @DJCrooked speaks on his recent health changes (5:30) and getting his first colonic (15:57). @DJDMiles explains becoming an official DJ for @TrillerFightClub (21:27) and @DJNeva shares his experience doing a silent disco for @LifeIsBeautiful (28:12). @JaimeDaGreat promotes his new party in LA @DanceWithMe_LA with @DJBossanova (34:10). The fellas review Drake’s (@ChampagnePapi) #CertifiedLoverBoy and @KanyeWest’s #Donda (40:40). The crew discuss the transition from your 30’s into your 40’s (55:40) and share how ego and pride should never hinder you from working (1:11:55).
Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 1min
"Best Of Road Vol.2” Feat. Nudia
"Best Of Road Vol.2” Feat. Nudia
This week on the @RoadPodcast, the fellas revisit some of the most inspiring moments from the past 200 episodes with the help of Las Vegas radio personality @NudiaOnAir. In Episode 112, @DJLaz shares a touching story about his Mom and being born physical disabled (0:55). In Episode 75, @TinaT speaks about becoming a foster parent (10:20). In Episode 22, @MichaelMayeda talks about being physically abused as a child and music saving his life (19:05). In Episode 26, @Roctakon opens up about walking away from DJ’ing at the height of his career (27:04). In Episode 24, @CiphaSounds speaks about the depression he battled during his career (41:52). In Episode 86, @DJCrooked reflects on one of the biggest lessons he learned with @BoogieBlind (53:59).
Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
"Best Of Road Vol.1" Feat. Nudia
"Best Of Road Vol.1" Feat. Nudia
This week on the @RoadPodcast, the fellas revisit some of their best moments from the past 200 episodes with the help of Las Vegas radio personality @NudiaOnAir. In Episode 100, @DJNeva speaks about working in the Bronx Housing Projects before becoming a successful DJ (0:36). In Episode 129, @DJMellStarr speaks about losing his hearing in 9/11 (08:24). In Episode 48, @FatManScoop talks about working with @CrooklynClan to make ‘Be Faithful’ (16:17). In Episode 29, @DJVice shares his reasons for becoming sober (27:52). In Episode 17, Shecky Green remembers how he managed to get @DJAMLives his first million dollar contract in Las Vegas (38:37). And lastly in Episode 65, @DJCrooked explains the Las Vegas legend of #JhoLow (47:54).
Sep 1, 2021 • 2h 1min
Episode 200: DJ FIVE
Episode 200: DJ FIVE
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas celebrate their 200th episode with Las Vegas’s very own @DJFive, co-founder of @HeadlinerMusicClub and 1/2 of @WeAreFAED. Five reminisces about the early 2000s, working at @DJPizzo’s and @Warren702’s legendary #HipHopSite (10:20), bombing at a try-out for Light Nightclub in the Bellagio (13:40), and missing “DJ Dinners” with “the homies” (18:08). He talks about learning an Eastcoast style of DJing in the clubs (24:15), recalls a funny confrontation with @DJCrooked, @DJMoma, and Andrew Sasson at Jet Nightclub (31:10), explains how #AbeFromanShowmen birthed open format DJ agencies (44:41) and shares what motivated him to finally lose weight (54:10). Finally, the crew recap @SkamArtist’s #SkamSummer (1:04:55) and Five breaks down how @EricDLux and himself created @WeAreFAED (1:39:12).
Aug 25, 2021 • 1h 25min
Episode 199: Egoless
Episode 199: Egoless
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked recaps his latest visit to NYC after being away for over 20 months (2:23). The fellas speak on the Delta Variant spreading thru the DJ community in LA (18:40) and also explain the “Egoless” business motto for @EverydayPPL (28:50). The crew give "Thotty Dee" @DJDMiles an intervention (34:00) and discuss @Awkwafina getting canceled by Black Twitter (49:10).
DJ Wundrkut Funeral Expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-eric-cardeno-home
DJ Sadako Cancer Recovery Expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/contribute-to-saras-battle-and-recovery?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer
Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 31min
Episode 198: Shut Up + Drum
Episode 198: Shut Up + Drum
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recaps the latest @VerzuzTV between @TheLOX and #Dipset (3:30) and discuss the difference between a Rapper and an MC (24:15). The fellas speculate a #Verzuz between @50Cent’s #GUnit and @FatJoe’s #TerrorSquad (28:01) and argue what’s the “Club Song Of The Summer” for 2021 (38:40). Finally review the newest updates from @BeatSourceOfficial with the help of @DJcity’s @DJStylesDavis (1:01:45).
Aug 4, 2021 • 1h 48min
Episode 197: DJ E-ROCK
Episode 197: DJ E-ROCK
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes SF’s finest @DJErock. The fellas recap E-Rock’s first heated encounter with @DJCrooked in Vegas (5:48) and being labeled the “Hyphy Guy” on MTV2’s #SuckerFreeSundays with @CiphaSounds and @DJWhooKid (29:37). E-Rock speaks bout DJing for the @SFGiants and @49ers during his Vegas residency at #HazeNightclub (37:41) and bringing Vegas style nightlife to SF as the Music Director at #InfusionLounge (43:50). The crew ask about his new DJ management group @Yay3DayWeekend with @JustinZotts and @MattMiera (58:49) and his 25+ year career in radio in SF alongside his mentor @FrandalayBay (01:20:55). Finally, E-Rock speaks about moving to LA and dealing with the “Giants vs Dodgers” baseball rivalry on his syndicated radio show @Radio_Bassment (01:30:58).
Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 26min
Episode 196: Return Of The Throne
Episode 196: Return Of The Throne
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew celebrates their @LasVegasWeekly “Best DJ Podcast Of 2021” award (00:10) and recap @JaimeDaGreat’s latest gig at @MomsBarLA with @DJBossaNova (9:10). They speak about the ongoing ignorance surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine and how’s it’s comparable to the miseducation of the A.I.D.S. epidemic in the 80’s/90’s (17:15). The fellas discuss a possible rough Fall/Winter for nightlife (29:50), review @KanyeWest’s listening event for the #DONDA album (39:05) and speculate if @DaBaby’s offensive behavior at @RollingLoud was a reaction to artists like @TheeStallion and @LilNasX dominating the charts (1:00:58). Finally, the crew pay their respects to Hip-Hop’s iconic rapper/dj/pioneer @OfficialBizMarkie (1:09:30).
