
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

Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 17min
Episode 188: DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS
Episode 188: DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with Philly bred EDM DJ/Producer/Rapper “Dances With White Girls” (@DancesLife) (with special guest host @Spydatekzilla). Dances recaps the 2000’s nightlife scene in New York City (4:10) and explains how he ended up being part of @Pitbull’s hit record “Don’t Stop The Party” (11:32). He talks about getting hit by a car in LA, almost losing his life, and living with a disability (25:25). The fellas speak on divisions in the EDM world (39:02), @TheBlessedMadonna changing her name from #TheBlackMadonna, and the controversy surrounding @DJSqunto tweets (40:05). The crew discuss the worldwide #BLM protests emerging at the same time as @Diplo’s country album release in 2020 (49:55) and whether @Kaytranada’s Grammy wins this year will open more doors for people of color in Dance Music (56:37). Finally Dances schools @DJCrooked on #Nutcrackers and launching his new drink @YerrpLA (1:10:07).

May 26, 2021 • 1h 19min
Episode 187: No Communication
Episode 187: No Communication
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak on a possible @NYKnicks vs @LALakers match-up in the @NBA finals (2:35) and discuss the the current wave of celebrity boxing (7:09). The fellas give @DJDMiles an intervention regarding his chronic “cancelling” (18:20) and breakdown the lack of applicants applying for nightclub positions in Las Vegas (23:45). The fellas speak on the upcoming @VerzuzTV battle between #BowWow (@ShadMoss) and @SouljaBoy (41:20) and Twitter exposing a “producer” named @PXVCE for fake-finger-drumming and stealing beats from other DJ/Producers (53:05). Finally, @JaimeDaGreat opens up bout the new lifestyle journey he’s bout to start (1:04:05) and the crew pay homage to the late great @ChiModu and #PaulMooney (1:14:00).

May 19, 2021 • 1h 34min
Episode 186: BOI JEANIUS
Episode 186: BOI JEANIUS
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by Chicago’s finest & @Redbull3Style Regional Champ @BoiJeanius. Boi Jeanius shares how @Twitch has shifted the culture and liberated DJs to control and build their own universe (8:22). The fellas address Boi Jeanius’s outspoken nature on #Twitter and address some comments he made about #ClubDJs (27:07). Boi Jeanius explains his relationship with the late great @DJTimBuck2 and his importance to the city of Chicago (20:01). The crew address the recent @TikTok videos of DJ’s performing “Sample Routines” and compare it to Boi Jeanius’s party #TheseAreTheBreaks (43:01). Finally, Boi Jeanius explains why he charged 100 dollars for his #HipHop X #Cumbia edits on @Bandcamp (51:29) and how Cumbia has been gaining more of a presence in a lot of DJ’s playlists (1:01:04).

May 12, 2021 • 1h 27min
Episode 185: "Hip Hop Uncovered" Feat. Rashidi Harper + Robert Benavides
Episode 185: "Hip Hop Uncovered" Feat. Rashidi Harper + Robert Benavides
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks with @HipHopUncoveredFX Director/Producer Rashidi Haper (@HarperVille) and Cinematographer Robert Benavides (@BennyFloats). Rashidi speaks on their first day of shooting with @BigU1 which happened to be the same day as #NipseyHussle’s murder (6:01) and admitted that @JPrinceRespect was also supposed to be involved with the docu-series (18:01). The fellas talk about the mythical folk tales of #HatianJack and rumors of his involvement in @2Pac’s shooting at @QuadStudiosNYC (22:40). Rashidi and Rob share how @Debra4Mizay had a tough time opening up to the cameras and break down how the illegal drug game influenced the US pharmaceutical business (53:41). Finally, Rob speaks on his experience working on the “Beats, Rhymes, & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest” documentary with @MichaelRapaport (1:02:43) and Rashidi expands on his time filming #EarthWindAndFire on tour and developing a possible documentary (1:09:22).

May 5, 2021 • 1h 40min
Episode 184: Subway Face
Episode 184: Subway Face
On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked recaps an odd incident at a recent gig (6:20) and the fellas discuss @TAOGroup’s latest acquisition of @HakkasanGroup and the @SanManuelCasino purchasing @ThePalms in Las Vegas (30:18). The crew share their deep convo regarding DJs in relationships at @TheRhinoLV during the @Jardin_LasVegas #420 event (51:35) and pay homage to the late great #ShockG of #DigitalUndergound (1:07:20). Finally, the fellas discuss the new “Hot Tub Meta” that’s taken over #Twitch and speak about a fellow Las Vegas DJ who’s on @OnlyFans (1:15:13).
Link for...Vibe Magazine's "Shock G Breaks Down Digital Underground's Entire Catalogue, 2Pac & More" written by Keith Murphy
http://fatcapmagazine.blogspot.com/2010/12/shock-g-breaks-down-digital.html
Link for....DJ Beatnick "Vacation Mix Pt.2 (Baecation Edition)
https://www.mixcloud.com/djbeatnick/dj-beatnick-vacation-mix-pt-2-baecation-edition/
Link for..."Fresh Era Podcast" presented by Stupid Fly
https://www.instagram.com/fresherapodcast/
Link for...Silent Addy & Bombocat feat. Beach Boii "Brace"
https://youtu.be/mKUXXoxzZSo


Apr 28, 2021 • 58min
Episode 183: SUJIT KUNDU (SKAM ARTIST) 2.0
Episode 183: SUJIT KUNDU (SKAM ARTIST) 2.0
On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew link with Sujit Kundu, owner of @SkamArtist and former Senior VP for @UniversalMusicGroup and @EpicRecords. Sujit speaks on how COVID-19 has effected operations at his company SKAM (2:20) and addresses concerns about the safety of his DJs traveling and working out of town (11:59). The fellas discuss the decrease in DJ pay rates (15:20), the importance of DJs staying active on @Twitch (24:50) and if streaming DJs will be in demand at the clubs (28:50). Finally, Sujit speaks on his upcoming #SKAMSummer Music Summit taking place on August 22nd - 23rd in Los Angeles (35:35).

Apr 21, 2021 • 1h 33min
Episode 182: The Curse
Episode 182: The Curse
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak on the current increase of people taking the COVID 19 vaccine (00:24), as well as paying tribute to the late great Hip-Hop icons @DMX and @TheRealBlackRob (10:05). @DJCrooked raises the question if #DMX was the closest version of an artist we would get to a modern-day #Tupac? (16:02), and also reminisce on the NY nightlife scene when #BlackRob dropped his hit record #Whoa (23:40). @DJNeva speaks on the #BadBoyRecords “Curse” (38:40), and also explains how he used to get promo vinyl from record labels like #LoudRecords and #DefJam in the early ’00s (33:35). Finally, the crew speaks on the current attack the #TikTok DJs like @SickickMusic, @DjHabiBeats, and @ThisIsFortunes are receiving from the “Millennial DJs” (56:15), and also deep dive into #SickickMusic musical background (1:13:01).

Apr 14, 2021 • 44min
Episode 181: “Inspiration Vs Biting” Feat. Boogie Blind
Episode 181: “Inspiration Vs Biting” feat. Boogie Blind
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with Harlem’s finest @DJBoogieBlind of @TheXecutioners regarding accusations against @TedSmooth stealing blends/remixes from other DJs/Producers @ScramJones, @DJMellstarr as well as Blind himself (2:12). Blind breaks down the history of the “Love On Top X Keezo Kane (Remix)” that was originally performed by @DJMellStar live but later released by @TedSmooth (12:50). Finally, the fellas speak on the proper DJ etiquette of crediting your inspirations/references and question the code of ethics within the DJ community (25:20). DJ Boogie Blind "Definitive D.I.T.C." (Mixtape, 2007) Disc 2.

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 180: Roaring 20's
Episode 180: Roaring 20's
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew give their feedback on the latest @VerzuzTV battle featuring @EarthWindAndFire, @TheIsleyBrothers, and @IamSteveHarveyTV (00:42). They speak on @DMX’s contributions to Hip-Hop (5:50) and explain why last week's episode featuring @DJCarisma had to be taken down and re-edited (11:02). The crew give some warnings and advice before traveling to Vegas (15:32) and review @MrEddieHuang’s new @BoogieMovie (23:03) and the #WoodyAllen vs #MiaFarrow docuseries on @HBO (31:17). With Vegas nightclubs slowly opening and DJs going back to work, the fellas speak on being physically and mentally ready for the nightlife grind (41:45) and predict 2021 to mirror the “Roaring 20’s” 100 years ago after the Spanish Flu (47:55).

Mar 31, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 179: DJ CARISMA
Episode 179: DJ CARISMA
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by LA’s finest @DJCarisma (co-founder of @YoungCalifornia and DJ for @NickCannonMornings on @Power_106). Carisma explains her role in bringing Hip-Hop back to LA Radio in the 2010s during the EDM movement by breaking local artists like #NewBoyz, @YG, #CaliSwagDistrict, and more (2:35). Carisma shares what inspired her to start @YoungCalifornia with @DJAmen3000 (26:44) and breaks down why it’s important for artists not to limit their outreach by depending too much on local fame (34:45). Finally, Carisma speaks about the Underground Strip Club Parties in LA (43:05) and the difficulties that gang-affiliated artists have separating themselves from the streets 57:25).