ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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).

Episode 118: BILL SPECTOR + RAULIZM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of the pioneers in NYC Nightlife Marketing/Promotions @BillSpector (co-hosted by Miami’s finest @Raulizm). Bill explains growing up in Queens with the notorious “Supreme Team” (4:25) and how the mixture of multicultural groups from various classes and professions intermingling at his parties created a different experience from any other party in New York (8:40). He speaks about his close relationship with another pioneer in NYC Nightlife @Jrosenblum1 (12:40) and recalls how he met @StretchArmstrong (26:22) who would have various Hip-Hop acts in the ’90s perform at his parties for free (32:28). The fellas ask about the infamous @Diddy fight that occurred at “Mac Daddy’s” (35:46) and Bill explains his relationship with  @RocafellaRecords, Dame Dash (@DuskoPoppington), @IamMarkRonson and the late, great @DJAMLives (43:40). The fellas ask how Bill linked up with @Raulizm (53:56) and what motivated them to invade the Las Vegas scene (1:03:17). Bill breaks down the difference between marketing/promotions back in the day with street teams vs. today’s new digital age of social media (1:27:12). The fellas speak on the deteriorating allure of bottle service mega-clubs (1:32:02) and ask Bill about his new restaurant @SushiByBou inside the @VersaceMansionOfficial (1:42:03). Finally, Bill touches on his love for House Music but questions the ethics of EDM DJs (1:45:07).

Episode 117: I Ain't Sh*t On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas ask @JaimeDaGreat about his experience attending @Diddy’s “50th Birthday Celebration” in LA (9:08). @DJMoma calls in to challenge Jaime to a “Taco Stand-Off” at @CoyoTaco in Miami (29:00). @DJNeva speaks about the new “Universal Hip-Hop Museum” (@UHHMuseum) in the Bronx and shares an interaction with @BustaRhymes at his gig in NYC (36:33). The crew breakdown the recent “DJ Acceptance Speeches” on Instagram (47:06) as well as the “WW3 Memes” that took over Twitter (59:00). The fellas debate on whether #BadBoyRecords or #DeathRowRecords has a more lucrative catalog (1:19:30). Finally, the crew discuss some new music (1:28:25) and share their anticipation for #Aaliyah’s complete musical catalog finally being available on streaming platforms (1:39:15).

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Miami’s very own @DJJessicaWho. Jessica speaks on how excessive traveling as a DJ has taken a toll on her (5:25). She explains how she first started DJing (15:20), her early influences in Miami (26:55) and the pressure DJs experienced at @LIVMiami with owner @DaveGrutman’s “Do Not Play List” (31:12). The crew speaks on dealing with anxiety (39:18) and Jessica talks about signing to her former management @SkamArtist and later transitioning to her current management @WeAreRichGroup (47:52). She recalls competing in a @RedBull3Style (54:55) and explains the upside/downside of being a woman DJ (1:12:12). Jessica speaks on her party @EmoNiteMiami (1:27:08) and breaks down what it’s like dating a DJ (1:30:55).

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the last decade of music from 2010-2019. See below for the list of topics and questions they went through. ROAD'S DECADE RECAP (2010-2019): 1. Top 5 Club Hits (7:40) 2. Top 5 Worst Songs (23:05) 3. Top 5 Personal Favorite Songs (48:25) 4. Top 5 Artists (57:28) 5. Top 5 Worst Artists (1:25:10) 6. Top 5 Most Overrated Artists (1:42:37) 7. Top 5 Best Albums (2:03:50) 8. How have yall evolved as a DJ in the last 10 years? 9. Biggest regret this past decade? 10. The most valuable lesson you've learned this past decade? (2:11:30)

Episode 114: MR MAURICIO On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of Miami’s premier club/radio DJs @MrMauricio. Mauricio speaks on the history of Miami DJs (1:15) and remembers traveling to NYC to hear legends like @KoolDJRedAlert and @DJClarkKent spin (5:37). He elaborates on the diverse music scene in Miami (22:10) and explains spinning at Club Liquid for the first time thanks to @ChrisPaciello (13:30). Mauricio recalls working for @TheRomanJones and spinning in the same rooms alongside @DJKhaled and @Irie (41:08). He shares his battle with depression and gambling (1:11:01) and his close friendship with @DJAMLives (48:25). He breaks down the relationships he’s built with artists like @XXXtentacion, @RaeSremmurd and @Pitbull (1:30:20) and how Westcoast music only impacts Miami every 5 years (1:39:52). Mauricio explains the influence that @FatJoe and @ScottStorchOfficial had on the city and how some celebs can become “victims of South Beach” (1:48:03). Lastly, he speaks about some new music he’s got coming with @ToryLanez and @Anuel_2Blea (1:53:01).

Episode 113: Tote Bag Boyz On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap their trip to Miami (00:35) and @DJCrooked rants about DJs recently using Tote Bags instead of Backpacks (27:08). They run through new music from @TheWeeknd, @ToryLanez, @FatJoe, @MyFabolousLife, @LosAngelesConfidential (34:19) and discuss if Meg @TheeStallion will ever make a crossover hit record (1:04:04). The fellas deliberate on 2019’s “Artist of the Year” (1:13:27) and dissect @Wack100’s comments on why @NipseyHussle shouldn’t be considered a musical legend (1:28:52). Finally, the fellas speak on the untimely death of @JuiceWRLD999 (1:38:24).

Episode 112: DJ LAZ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with a Miami Legend and the “King Of Bass” @DJLaz. Laz breaks down the history of Miami Bass (4:40) and describes his first time meeting @Pitbull (13:05). He speaks about being born with a birth defect and doctors telling his mother he would never be able to sit up, stand or walk (33:05). Laz shares his thoughts about his son @_JMendzzz_ becoming a DJ (52:08) and the importance of building a brand as a DJ (45:43). He talks about his time on the radio and recalls moving to LA to work for #Latino963 and his reasons for leaving @Power965 after 22 years (1:02:36). Laz reminisces on his older brother who unfortunately passed from Melanoma Cancer #RIP (1:11:16). The fellas play some of Laz’s greatest hits from his Miami Bass discography (1:54:06) and explains why @BennyBenassi never cleared the sample for his club banger #MoveShake featuring @Pitbull and @Official_Flo (2:00:44). Laz lists his “Top 5 Miami Bass Songs” and “Top 5 Miami Strip Clubs” (2:22:55). Finally, he explains what it was like living in Miami in the ’90s when @UncleLukeReal1 and the @TheOfficial2LiveCrew changed the music industry forever (2:34:33).

Episode 111: SPINSER TRACY On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with DC’s finest @SpinserTracy of @ThatFeelGoodCrew. Spinser explains his reasons for moving to Miami, the differences in DJ rates amongst various cities on the East Coast (00:40), his experience touring with acts like @Goldlink and @FreddieGibbs (17:21) and his college life at @Howard1867 (28:00). He describes his transition from drumming in a band to spinning parties (31:55) and speaks on the importance of going out to hear other DJs (35:55). Spinser speaks on the value of creating your own parties/movements (49:46) and credits one of DC’s finest @JeromeBaker3rd for helping him develop his DJ style (53:45). He recalls winning the @RedBull3Style regional in DC (55:17) and explains the advantages that opening DJs have over headliners (1:12:10). Lastly, Spinser explains the launch of @ShellCorpINTL, an exciting new collaborative project involving some of the best DJ’s and parties from New York, LA and Miami (@DJMoma of @EverydayPPL, @DJSeanG of @Shabbaaaaa.la, @SilentAddy of @Bashment.tv and @DZA3000 of @PeachfuzzParty) (1:16:51).

Episode 110: SEAN CHRISTIE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of Las Vegas’s most influential figures, @SeanMChristie, the President of Events/Nightlife for @MGMResortsIntl. They discuss why Millennials don’t gravitate to bottle service (5:34) and how this affects the concepts for new venues like @OnTheRecordLV, @DrinkMamaRabbit, and @TheMayFairLV (14:50). Sean speaks on the importance of “Industry Nights” in Vegas (23:05), losing DJ’s to other competitors (30:53) and the value of having great resident DJs like @JewcyJHoffman and @DJMightyMi, who were instrumental in his clubs’ successes (43:22). They deep dive into Sean being one of the first to lead the EDM movement at @EncoreBeachClub and the bidding wars he went through for DJ’s like @SteveAoki, @Avicii, @MarkRonson and @DJAMLives (54:32). Sean empathizes on the recent closing of @KAOSVegas (1:08:03), shares some similar challenges he faced with @IntrigueVegas (1:35:40) and formerly apologizes to @DJJazzyJeff for pulling him off the decks at @XSLAsVegas almost 10 years ago (2:01:01).