
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

Oct 28, 2020 • 2h 22min
Episode 158: COSMO BAKER
Episode 158: COSMO BAKER
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with South Philly’s finest @CosmoBaker. Cosmo and @DJCrooked reminisce on their Philly road trips from NYC in the early 2000s (00:45) and speak about Philly’s tight Hip-Hop community emerging in the early ’90s with @QuestLove, @BlackThought, and @DJAMLives (18:41). The fellas discuss racial tensions and the temperamental political climate in Philly (24:22) as Cosmo expands on his verbal interaction with @JoeMaz on Twitter (29:55). Cosmo later explains how the infamous @ItsTheRub party in Brooklyn started with co-founders @DJAyres and @DJEleven (1:03:35) and their legendary Mash-Up Compilation #ItsTheMothafuckingRemix feat. @MarkRonsom @Diplo @LowBeezy (1:08:20). The crew express how grateful they are for the culture of #HipHop and how it’s impacted every DJ's life (1:22:01). Finally, Cosmo speaks on DJing the @Do_Over for the first time (1:44:55) and his deep dive discovery into the amazing music of the mysteriously anonymous band @SaultGlobal (2:06:30).

Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 42min
Episode 157: Death To Record Pools?
Episode 157: Death To Record Pools?
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks on Las Vegas Casinos installing metal detectors due to increased crime on the Strip (3:13), and @DJCrooked shares his first voting experience (13:50). The fellas talk about @IceCube’s #PlatinumPlan (19:55) and @JoeBudden leaving @Spotify to launch his new media network @JoeBuddenNetwork (25:15). The crew discuss @LA_Reid selling all of his songwriting and publishing catalog at the same time @NileRodgers sells his classic car collection (38:50). Finally, the fellas connect with @DJStylesDavis from @DJCity/@BeatsourceOfficial to discuss their new streaming platform for DJs #BeatsourceLINK that just launched on @Serato last week (55:30). They ask if this was motivated by the recent crackdown from Record Labels targeting Digital Record Pools (1:00:10) and ask if this will be the start of the inevitable end for MP3’s and Digital Record Pools for DJs (1:13:15).

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 37min
Episode 156: "Welcome To Marvel" feat. Alain Uy + DJ Ross One
Episode 156: "Welcome To Marvel" feat. Alain Uy + DJ Ross One
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with actor/director @AlainUy, one of the new stars from @Marvel’s upcoming new @Hulu show @OfficialHelstrom (with special guest host @DJRossOne). The fellas explain meeting Alain in 2010 through his production company @ThemToo (4:50) and their amazing videography work with @HakkasanLV, @SkamArtist, and @DJRossOne’s #KeepItMoving video series (15:57). Ross and Alain recap the filming for his first #KeepItMoving video when he spun the star-studded opening of @MarqueeLV on #NYE 2010 with guest performances from #JayZ, #KanyeWest, #Rihanna and more (22:35). @DJCrooked explains the difference between DJing a club and DJing a celebrity event (31:40). Alain breaks down how he got the role for #Marvel’s new #Helstrom series (39:40) and further explains how the success of movies like #Parasite and #CrazyRichAsians has shifted Hollywood to cast more Asian actors and produce more Asian content (1:06:44). Finally, the fellas discuss Alain’s latest Kung-Fu indie film @_ThePaperTigers set to release in 2021 (1:14:00) and question whether @KingJames deserves to have his @Lakers jersey retired after his recent @NBA championship win (1:28:03).

Oct 7, 2020 • 1h 42min
Episode 155: Blame The Raiders
Episode 155: Blame The Raiders
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew ask @DJDMiles about spinning a Las Vegas rally for @KamalaHarris (1:13), discuss the opening of @TAOLasVegas this weekend (09:50), question the rise in crime on The Strip to the @Raiders (15:20) and speak about some venues taking advantage of DJs (26:20). They discuss the new @RuffRyders documentary series on @BET and how Crooked almost signed to them as a rapper in the late 90’s (49:01). Finally, the crew gives their take on banning all @ToryLanez music (1:05:20) and speak more about @DJCrooked’s recent therapy sessions on @BetterHelp (1:26:10).

Sep 30, 2020 • 1h 26min
Episode 154: SCRAM JONES
Episode 154: SCRAM JONES
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with Grammy-nominated Producer/DJ/Rapper and New Rochelle’s finest @ScramJones. Scram talks about juggling both DJing and producing (2:10) and explains producing the latest collaboration with @TheLox and @DMX (5:10). He shares his experience working with @Eminem (15:55) as well as @Diddy, @50Cent, and @Saigon_NYC which were included in the opening lines of his song “Black Sheep” (21:40). The crew ask Scram about “Loyalty vs Opportunity” in the record business, his break out single “No No No” with @JaeMillz (18:35), working with @MariahCarey thanks to @TheRealNoreaga (30:10), and doing production for both 50 and @FatJoe @RemyMa while they were beefing in New York (46:50). Scram speaks on his son getting into music production (57:10) and the song that almost happened with #JCole of @Dreamville (1:03:20). Finally, the fellas praise Scram for keeping NY Hip-Hop alive (1:12:40) and delve into his more recent production work with @WuTangClan, @Jadakiss, @StylesP, and @JimJonesCapo (1:16:30).

Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 39min
Episode 153: Masta Killa
Episode 153: Masta Killa
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJNeva explains his current struggles as a new “Plant Dad” (1:03) and why he returned dead plants to @HomeDepot (6:10). The fellas speak on an increase in crime on the Las Vegas Strip (22:15) and a tweet, by @IAmJeanSean, telling new DJs to practice their craft before rushing to live-stream (32:50). Finally, the crew questions whether the @PioneerDJ CDJ 3000 is still relevant in these times (52:30), and @DJCrooked give his takes on the @TheEllenShow returning for a new season after accusations of sexual misconduct and a “toxic” work environment (1:12:10).

Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 48min
Episode 152: LIL JON
Episode 152: LIL JON
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by the King of Crunk, Grammy-Award winning DJ/Producer @LilJon. Lil Jon addresses an incident with @DJNeva at @SkamArtist’s 2019 Birthday Party in LA (1:27) and explains how he produced “Blow The Whistle” for @TooShort and “Tell Me When To Go” for @E40 in the same week (18:32). The fellas ask about @Saweetie consistently sampling Lil Jon’s records (28:47), his collaboration with #MacDre (30:42), and how “Turn Down For What” became his biggest hit (41:07). Lil Jon breaks down his involvement with the #LMFAO hit “Shots” (50:59) and why he was so accepted in the #EDM world (57:47). He talks about his new song with @YingYangTwins “Twerk on the Mirror” (1:09:20) and his experience with @RealDonaldTrump on @ApprenticeNBC (1:22:40). Finally, Lil Jon expresses his frustrations with opening DJs burning headliners (1:38:40).

Sep 9, 2020 • 1h 51min
Episode 151: Find Your Why
Episode 151: Find Your Why
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas celebrate @DJNeva 50th birthday (1:15). @DJCrooked talks about his first therapy session on @BetterHelp and ‘finding his why’ (6:51) and speaks about the ‘worker vs owner’ mentality (37:40). The crew speak about influencers living in @TikTok houses (42:20), #LaborDayWeekend in Las Vegas (50:10) and @Usher’s new 2021 Vegas residency @CaesarsPalace (1:06:55). Finally, the fellas give their opinion on @DrDre’s soon to be ex-wife #NicoleYoung requesting $2 million a month in spousal support (1:13:00) and pay their respects to actor @ChadwickBoseman, Georgetown basketball coach #JohnThompson and the legendary but controversial life of @ErickMorillo (1:29:50).

Sep 2, 2020 • 2h 6min
Episode 150: THEE MIKE B
Episode 150: THEE MIKE B
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with LA’s @TheeMikeB (co-founder of the infamous #BananaSplit Sunday Party in LA). Mike talks about how @RedFoo developed #LMFAO’s sound from the music being played at #BananaSplit (13:30) and his first impression of the song “I’m In Miami Bitch” (25:40). The fellas ask how the #BananaSplit party started and what roles did he, @DJAMLives, and @SteveAoki each play to contribute to the success (43:40). Finally, Mike explains why they never had an anniversary party for #BananaSplit (1:07:55) and shares his experience in New York spinning clubs and working for @StretchArmstrong and @SheckyGreenLV during the late ’90s (1:25:25).

Aug 26, 2020 • 1h 40min
Episode 149: Icon Living
Episode 149: Icon Living
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas pay their respects to @DJShayBSF, @Spicoli, and friend #RalphFarlough (00:40). @DJCrooked speaks on the importance of minorities owning property and not selling (8:55). The crew talk about going to public places in Las Vegas for the first time since March (20:43) and speak about a Covid-19 scare from vaginal fluids at a Strip Club (29:04). @DJCrooked celebrates @JoeBiden’s secret weapon #BraydenHarrington at the #DNC last week (39:50). The fellas discuss which voting methods they’re committing to (53:51) and review the latest @Pharrell song #Entrepreneur feat. #JayZ (1:01:44). Finally they breakdown @Nas’s newest album #KingsDisease and why his releases land on similar dates as Jay-Z (1:10:03).