ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 138: Where Do We Go… On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down and speaks on the events that have transpired since the tragic murder of #GeorgeFloyd (1:32) and also compare the 92 #LARiots to the Riots that are occurring now (4:10). @DJCrooked explains why small businesses should see the riots vandalism as collateral damage (10:01), and also gives his thoughts on @BobbyHundreds post about his #Fairfax store being vandalized (13:23). The fellas speak on the level of expectation people have for celebrities to give a statement on social injustice (19:50), as well as people trying to cancel @VirgilAbloh for only donating 50 dollars towards protesters bail funds (33:40). Crooked breaks down the lack of leadership in America (41:17), and question why people keep championing the wrong people (52:17). The fellas speak on Officer #DerekChauvin only being charged with a 3rd-degree murder (54:49), and explain how the #BlackLivesMatter message is being overshadowed by all the rioting & looting that is going on (1:09:50). @DJNeva brings up a potential second wave of the #Coronavirus (1:28:45). Finally, The fellas speak on the #GeorgeFloyd’s autopsy (1:50:41), and how this year has exposed the government (2:06:50).

Episode 137: SOSUPERSAM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with the co-founder of the infamous R&B party @143WorldWide, LA’s very own @SoSuperSam. Sam explains how the Quarantine has helped reinvigorate her love of music (1:15) and despite the disappointing cancelations of DJ gigs, tours and festivals, she’s been enjoying playing different sets on @Twitch (10:15). The crew discusses the anxiety from some creatives to “stay relevant” on social media during Quarantine (16:10). Sam gives a brief history of how #143WorldWide came to life (27:25) and how some labeled it as an “Asian Party” (48:05). They breakdown the difference between LA & Hollywood (56:40) and also speak on Sam’s time living and djing in NYC (1:00:05). The fellas ask Sam about her singing career and possibly dropping more original music (1:09:50). Sam shares her experience touring the #143WorldWide party to different cities (1:17:01) and speaks about some unique approaches to streaming on @Twitch (1:26:10). Finally, the crew asks why Sam transitioned from @Serato to #RekordBox (1:29:15) and talk about some of the new features on @BeatSourceOfficial, a new streaming record pool for DJs (1:37:20).

Episode 136: First DJ On The Moon On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew records together in person for the first time in 2 months. The fellas speak on Las Vegas’s Phase 1 reopening (6:45), select casinos on the Strip taking reservations for June 1st (17:52), the @NBA, and @NHL possibly coming to town to finish their seasons (23:10) and Vegas Nightclubs staying closed till Fall 2021 (26:55). The crew proclaims @Dnice as the “Biggest DJ In The World”, poke fun at his never-ending winning streak and give a brief history on his rap career with #BoogieDownProductions and @Teacha_KRSOne (43:33). They breakdown the @ChicagoBulls @Jumpman23 10-part documentary #TheLastDance while @DJCrooked claims “there’s a little bit of #JerryKrause in all of us” and asks the fellas “which player they most related to”? (1:01:50). Lastly, the fellas speak on #MichaelJordan’s infamous #FluGame (1:44:38) and pay their respects to the late great @AndreHarrell (1:55:26).

Episode 135: DJ E-MAN On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA radio legend @DJEMan (the current Program/Content Director for @Power_106, @935KDay, and @Cali939LA). E-Man speaks on the difference between Westcoast DJs & Eastcoast DJs and how radio DJs had a big influence on Cali’s more technical style (1:21). He explains @TheBakaBoyz giving him his first opportunity to spin on the radio for their #FridayNiteFlavas show (7:58). E-Man describes growing up in Long Beach, CA around ganglife (10:59) and going to high school with @SnoopDogg (12:09). E-Man speaks about why he never became an official member of @TheBeatJunkiez (20:45) and why he decided to stay at @Power_106 after @BigBoy left the station in 2015, thus ending a 20+ year work relationship (25:34). E-Man explains how @NickCannon approached him to take over the morning slot at #Power106 with @NickCannonMornings (47:20) and the impact that @LALeakers freestyles have on a rapper’s careers (54:10). He speaks on his close friendship with @MariahCarey and touring with her thanks to @RandyJackson (1:03:05). E-Man explains his duties as a Program/Content Director for 3 stations and how he chose to prioritize his career in radio over DJing full-time (1:08:30). He beaks down the importance for artists to have their songs played on the radio (1:19:45) and why Power 106, a predominantly Hip-Hop station, incorporated EDM music into their rotation in the early 2010s (1:25:35). Finally, E-Man speaks on some hostile encounters with @Chingy and @2Pac’s group @TheOutlawzOfficial (1:38:45).

Episode 134: DJ ANGIE VEE + LADY SHA + BELLA FIASCO On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA’s finest @DJAngieVee, @DJLadySha, and @DJBellaFiasco. With the birth of her new baby, Lady Sha shares some of the challenges she faced DJing in clubs while pregnant (4:01). The ladies break down some of the scrutiny some women DJs encounter (more so than men) when they take chances musically at gigs (17:15). Angie and Bella explain how they each curated their sets and marketing for Instagram Live (20:38). The ladies express their restlessness during the quarantine and look forward to getting back to “H.O.E.” life when the lockdown is over (31:15). They discuss finding alternative methods of making money outside of DJing (41:09) and Angie Vee shares how live streaming, sponsorships and merch have helped to pay bills (46:45). The ladies share which DJs they looked up too in LA (55:05) and Lady Sha explains the fear of losing gigs and becoming irrelevant when she was planning her maternity leave (1:04:41). Finally, the crew speaks on the ups and downs of the DJ dating scene (1:11:28).

Episode 133: JOE MAZ + KONFLIKT On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with renowned DJ/Producer @JoeMaz accompanied by @DiscotechMusic partner DJ Konflikt (@MyFavoriteDJ). Joe addresses some of his comments on Twitter regarding the COVID-19 pandemic (1:35) and Konflikt discusses the current copyright issues DJs have been confronting on #InstagramLive (18:25). Joe explains how it’s the worse time for artists to release music (26:08) and breaks down his approach to remixing new music (22:08). They discuss the future of “Big Room” nightclubs post-pandemic (31:35) and the question of safety as the US slowly allows parks, beaches, and small businesses to re-open (43:05). Joe speaks on artist management and bouncing around agencies from @DeckStar, @SkamArtist to his final home with @WeAreRichGroup (59:50). Lastly, the fellas predict how DJ rates will be when venues reopen (1:09:45).

Episode 132: DJ FRANZEN 2.0 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Bay Area Legend and @DraisLV’s famed resident DJ @FrandalayBay. Franny speaks on his 5-year residency at #DraisLV (1:15) and his infamous afterparty events with @ChampagnePapi (7:30). He shares his opinion on new artists sampling club hits from the 2000s (34:30) and runs through the big Hip-Hop anthems he plays at his weekly industry party #SunDrais (40:45). The fellas' breakdown #BottleRats (46:45) and how the nightclubs closing in Vegas will affect the local DJs (56:01). Franzen explains his love for all #RnB, new and old (1:16:55), and clears the rumors about a beef between #NotoriousBIG & @E40 (1:29:10). Finally, the fellas discuss the new TikTok era of music (1:40:10) and Franny recalls the time he got in trouble for playing Jay-Z and @Pharrell’s “I Just Wanna Love U” on @106KMEL in SF (1:55:50).

Episode 131: SHELL CORP. (MOMA + DZA + SEAN G + SILENT ADDY + SPINSER TRACY) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with @ShellCorpIntl, a DJ crew comprised of @DJMoma of @EverydayPPL, @DJSeanG of @Shabbaaaaa.la, @SilentAddy of @Bashment.tv, @DZA3000 of @PeachfuzzParty and @SpinserTracy of @ThatFeelGoodCrew. The group discusses if a low viewership on IG LIVE can hurt a brand (8:57) and how appropriate it is to solicit tips while streaming (14:05). Sean G gives a brief history behind his successful Reggae/Dancehall party in LA @Shabbaaaaa.la (29:54) and Addy explains why riddims aren’t as popular now as they were in the ’90s/’00s (38:38). The crew gives debate on the@Verzuz.TV “Beat Battle” between @ScottStorchOfficial and @Manniefresh (43:01) and the upcoming battle with @TeddyRiley1 vs @BabyFace  @LA_Reid (1:01:20). Finally, the Shell Corp. share how they’ve been staying productive during the Covid-19 lockdown (1:21:23).

Episode 130: "Livestream DJs" feat. Four Color Zack + J. Espinosa On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked speaks with@Redbull3Style World Champions @FourColorZack and @DJJEspinosa (1:51). Zack & Espinosa share their excitement to start livestreaming on @Twitch (3:43) and elaborate on how streaming can benefit DJs (11:45) and break the repetitive, formulaic mainstream club sets (30:05). Espinosa shares how the recent #RedBull tour in Russia helped him find a new direction musically (33:33) and speaks on his and Zack’s experience DJing with @WinkyWiryawan912 in Jakarta, Indonesia (38:22). Crooked speaks on the anxiety and loss of identity that some working DJs have developed during the quarantine with venues closing nationwide (58:47). The crew speaks on @KidCapri101’s and @DJScratch’s take on DJs soliciting tips while streaming on Instagram LIVE (1:05:11). Zack & Espinosa recap the latest @Do_Over in Hawaii (1:22:48) and talk about the current health benefits they’re experiencing by not traveling and being in toxic nightlife environments (1:56:21).

Episode 129: DJ MELL STARR On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with New York’s very own @DJMellStarr (with special Co-Host @DJEdMcDonald from @MacAgencyLV). Mell Starr speaks on his friendship with the late great @LoveBugStarski (1:10) and explains how his nickname “Mr.No Headphones” was from the 9/11 attacks causing permanent deafness in his left ear (04:20). The fellas talk about a new generation of DJ’s focusing more on music selection than developing their technical skills (23:10). The crew discusses how the 9/11 attacks impacted NYC nightlife (36:01) as Mell Starr expands on the Harlem club scene (42:41). He speaks on his father's legacy as a ghostwriter for some major Motown artists (53:50) as well as the differences in DJing a Las Vegas vs. New York crowd (1:12:01). Finally, Mell Starr shares his experience DJing for #JayZ, @BarackObama and the US troops in Iraq (1:20:04).