ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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).

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).