ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 128: Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 2 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, with select cities in the country on lockdown and the crew approaching 7 days of isolation,@DJCrooked reaches out to DJs/Club Owners @DJEvilOne from Portland, @DJNugget from Pittsburgh and @ClakSaarb from San Francisco as they share their individual experiences shutting down their venues to stop further spread of the Coronavirus Covid-19 (3:20). With major hotels/casinos and nightclubs on the Vegas Strip temporarily shutdown, Crooked speaks to local nightclub bartender “Belle”, who was recently laid off, to see how she and her peers were affected (31:05). Crooked ventures off the strip to speak with “Tiffany”, an exotic dancer from a well known Vegas Strip Club, who was also laid off, to see what her plans for survival are during this massive shutdown (40:10). @DJNeva @DJDMiles & @JaimeDaGreat join Crooked (54:05) to speak on @DNice’s #IGLive DJ sessions going viral and impacting the world (1:01:00) as well as the importance of DJs being active on social media right now (1:15:10). Finally, Crooked and Neva give @DJGoldFingerNYC & @DJChrisLandry a call to honor and celebrate the life and career of NYC’s iconic MC/Host @FrankJugga (1:35:40).

Episode 127: "Quarantine Chronicles" feat. Roctakon + DJ Moma + DJ Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is disbanded as @DJCrooked explains why they decided to practice self-isolation and record remotely during the coronavirus pandemic (0:53). Crooked offers some advice on how to downsize and decrease personal/business expenses while everyone is out of work (7:51). @Roctakon, @DJMoma, and @DJRossOne join Crooked as they speak on everyone’s current status (19:13) and how the pandemic will affect our society as a whole (32:23). Moma speaks on @EveryDayPPL’s tour being canceled and when it’ll return (35:48). Crooked ask the fellas how they’ll stay productive during this potential 8-month lockdown (44:32), and how this break will change the landscape for nightclub DJs (56:44). Finally, Crooked speaks with @DJNeva, @DJDMiles, and @JaimeDaGreat to wrap up the episode and see how their first weekend of not DJing has been (1:04:25).

Episode 126: Reset On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked explains how the #CoronaVirus has affected Las Vegas (2:10) and predicts the potential detriment it will have on multiple industries in the city (11:20). The fellas speak on their upcoming “unofficial” @SXSW event at @TipsyAlchemist.ATX on March 18th with @DJCity (24:47) and address the possible rise in local businesses due to festival cancellations and decrease in travel (29:30). The crew pays homage to @1OAKLV closing at the end of March 2020 (49:20) and discuss what it means to “RESET” your career (57:30). Crooked asks the fellas how they’d keep busy if there was a 6-month shutdown in Vegas from the pandemic (1:06:01). The crew discuss how new crossover hits have been coming from @TikTok (1:22:35) and review new music from @DojaCat, @CookieeKawaii, @JackHarlow, @LilUziVert, @BadBunnyPR, @Rosalia.tv, @JheneAiko and @TheeStallion (1:44:06).

Episode 125: DJ BUCK RODGERS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with the 2018 @GoldieAwards Beat Battle Champion and Austin's very own @DJBuckRodgers. Buck speaks on the pioneers of “Finger Drumming” like @DJEnferno, @AraabMuzik, @JeremyEllisLive and more (2:28). He explains how he linked up with the legendary @ZTrip and started performing exclusive showcases (07:04). He speaks on how he plans to design his own Drum Machine (16:55) and performs a live #FingerDrumming set for the crew (26:40). Buck talks about his experience at @DJJazzyJeff’s infamous @PlaylistRetreat in 2019 (39:09) and shares his current take on the @Redbull3Style DJ Competition (44:05). The fellas chat about the upcoming @SXSW Festival approaching in a couple of weeks (59:10) and Buck sheds some light on Austin's nightlife scene (1:11:45). Finally, Buck speaks on his preparation and experience winning @Atrak’s 2018 #GoldieAwards (1:18:18).

Episode 124: Busters & Douglas On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJNeva shares his latest visit to the dentist (0:40) and  @DJCrooked speaks on his experience spinning @KnowpaSlaps’s party @RNBAndRibs in SF (7:34). The crew talks about performance anxiety while DJing (16:45) and @DJDMiles recalls having an episode when he spun alongside @IAmJamieFoxx (22:07). Crooked and Darren recap @AndrewYang2020’s campaign stop in Las Vegas (28:37) and the fellas speak on the @NBAAllStar (44:10), as well as @DwayneWade’s 12-year-old son becoming transgender (1:01:55). They discuss the manufacturing nightmare overseas due to the #CoronaVirus outbreak (1:20:30) and the ever-changing reselling business affecting brands like @SupremeNewYork, @Nike and @Jumpman23 (1:31:51).

Episode 123: DZA + RAULIZM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Miami’s finest, and co-founders of @PeachFuzzParty, @DZA3000 & @Raulizm. DZA & Raul speak on how “PeachFuzz” the party and concept came together (1:44). The fellas learn about DZA’s upbringing in France/Miami and how he got into DJ’ing (12:02). @DJCrooked brings up the impact that Latin music has had both in the mid-’00’s and in the present day (32:23). DZA speaks on his residency at @LIVMiami (40:57), and his new skateboard brand @AndrewDowntown (1:04:45). The crew speaks on the lack of interest crowds have for the talent of DJ’s nowadays (1:21:00), and how crowds choose the local bar/party over the high-end mega-clubs (1:11:15). The fellas speak on how social media impacts DJ bookings and how it's based on the number of followers a DJ obtains (1:37:15). Finally, DZA speaks on the influence “Peach Fuzz” has had in the independent party circuit (1:57:25), and his friendships with DJ’s like @Diplo, @WalshyFire, and @MajorLazer as a collective (2:25:10).

Episode 122: Demons, Diablas, + Parasites On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the @Oscars and speak on a historic night for @ParasiteMovie and director #BongJoonHo (0:45), the lack of Black films being nominated (18:50) and @Eminem’s performance (34:18). The crew speaks on the nightclub staff noticing how DJ’s are all playing the same edits and remixes (54:15) and touch on the recent passing of @KobeBryant and @DJNeva’s father (1:03:00). Everyone shares their #ValentinesDay plans (1:28:40) and discuss women who “borrow” clothing when they sleepover (1:34:25). Finally, the fellas talk about the recent closing of the #HardRockHotelLasVegas and pay homage to some of the groundbreaking parties that emerged from that property (1:42:10).

Episode 121: DJ LAZYBOY On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Bay Area’s finest and the current @RedBull3Style US National Champion @DJLazyBoy. LazyBoy speaks on his approach for the winning set at Redbull’s US Finals in San Francisco (4:20) and talks about being adopted and discovering his ancestry through @23AndMe DNA genetic testing (10:01). He recalls being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14 (26:15) and speaks about his current battle with cancer due to a sudden recurrence last year (33:10). Lazyboy explains his recent operation and shares some of the mental anguish he’s been going through during the recovery process (40:50). He voices concerns about not having the time/strength to practice for the Redbull World Finals approaching in April cause his health has been his main priority (1:09:30). Finally, Lazy Boy talks about @DJQBert visiting him after his operation (1:30:00) and his “Pre-Op/Last Supper Send-Off Party” in September 2019 which was the last time he was able to eat regular food (1:31:08).

Episode 120: The Help On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @JaimeDaGreat recaps his visit to @TheNAMMShow and discusses the new @Phase_DJ firmware update syncing with @Serato (2:30), the @RaneDJ 70 mixer (8:40) and @DJQbert experimenting new scratches (12:50). @DJDMiles shares an experience facing discrimination while DJing a friend’s wedding (18:25). The fellas speak about Biggie Smalls and Whitney Houston being inducted to the @RockHall (33:03), new music from @Eminem, @Macmiller, @StretchAndBobbito feat. @TheM19sBand, @NezSoRidiculous feat. @GroovyQ, @Carnage, @Diplo and more (40:50). @DJNeva gives his take @DiRealShaggy auditioning for @BadGalRiri’s new album (1:25:35) and @DJCrooked shares a late-night discussion he had with @FourColorZack regarding Turntablists selling downloadable MP3 versions of the DJ routines they post for free on Social Media (1:33:20).

Episode 119: SILENT ADDY (FT. PASE ROCK + ROSS ONE) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Miami’s finest, Dancehall DJ/Producer @SilentAddy (co-hosted by Cincy’s own @PaseRock & @DJRossOne). Addy speaks about growing up in Kingston, Jamaica (6:10), the huge impact Sean Paul (@DuttyPaul) made in mainstream America during the mid-2000s (14:43) and why there hasn’t been another major crossover dancehall artist/record since (21:35). He talks about his mother being unsupportive of his DJing when he first started (29:31), the affordability of learning on DJ controllers nowadays (34:40) and having the right OG’s when growing up (39:32). Addy explains the @ShellCorpIntl, a collective partnership with @DJMoma @DZA3000 @SpinserTracy @DJSeanG (49:20), and speaks about his infamous party @Bashment.TV (56:03). The fellas ask Addy about his latest project with @VybzKartel (1:09:00), discuss the lack of Caribbean culture on the Westcoast (1:04:51), and he explains how @MajorLazer changed his life & what business lessons he learned from @Diplo (1:24:30). Addy educates the fellas on “Skin Bleaching” in Jamaica (1:17:47) and the amount of preparation and labor he puts into the sound for his events (1:27:15). Finally, the fellas speak on the new generation of DJ’s and their unique approach to mixing without BPMs (1:47:17).