ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 51: DJ KONFLIKT This week the fellas are joined by Miami's very own DJ Konflikt also known as “My Favorite DJ” on social media platform( @myfavoritedj ). Crooked starts off by giving praise to Konflikt for his extreme level of discipline as a DJ. Konflikt talks about growing up in Miami, and having the likes of DJ's such as Mr. Mauricio ( @mrmauricio ) for an influence. Konflikt also discusses Miami nightlife in the mid 2000s as he was coming up, and the politics involved, however the Miami native still manages to play all across the country. Konflikt speaks on DJ management, and how he and Louis Rich (owner of @WeAreRichGroup ) met and developed a working relationship. The fellas discuss the pros and cons of Serato DJ Pro with Konflikt, and also which program is his go to for club gigs. Konflikt addresses his experiences while battling in the Redbull 3Style ( @redbullmusic3style ) competition, and some lessons he learned in the process. Konflikt also sheds light on adjustments made when DJing in Vegas, as opposed to Miami and most other cities. The fellas talk with Konflikt about his podcast titled “My Favorite DJ” where he discusses the business of DJing as well as answers questions sent in by listeners.

Episode 50: DJ SOURMILK This week the fellas sit down with LA based DJ, and one half of the "LA Leakers" DJ Sour Milk. Sour Milk starts off telling the crew how he was really big into underground hip-hop, which also led to him getting his name. He also talks about DJing for a certain celebrity to help get his name out, which led to him getting the opportunity to mix on-air for Power 106. Before being a DJ on Power, Milk talks about paying his dues by being on the radio station's street team, and what DJ's inspired him. Sour Milk discusses the LA Leakers, when and where it started, and how they came up with the name. Milk speaks about being on the road as a tour DJ for the likes of Tyga, Nippsey Hussle, Chris Brown, etc. Crooked brings up the story of how him and Sour Milk met years ago in Vegas.

Episode 49: DJ ROSS ONE 2.0 Ross One rejoins the crew on the R.O.A.D. podcast. The fellas reflect as Ross One was one of the first guests on the podcast almost a year ago. Ross talks about doing production, as well as his infamous video "Keep It Moving", in which Crooked stated "Changed the way DJs make videos". Ross goes on to express his opinion on the Fatman Scoop/Crooklyn Clan situation. Crooked does a live call-in with DJ Sizzahandz in response to Scoop. Ross One discusses the current state of New York hip hop, and the buzz generating in the city. The crew evaluates the new Lil' Pump and Kanye West single "I Love It". Ross gives his opinion on the Nicky Minaj vs Cardi B beef, as he was there in attendance during New York fashion week. The crew also breaks down with Ross One the "Bobby Brown" special, and his place in music history.

Episode 48: FATMAN SCOOP The legendary Fatman Scoop sits down with the crew this week. Eddie McDonald joins in as a co-host in place of D-Miles. Fatman Scoop comes through to tell his story of how he came up in Harlem, NY as well as how he got started in the music industry. Before it all he was in line to intern for Puff Daddy at UpTown Records however he went another direction to intern at a smaller record label named Chemistry. In a direct response to DJ Sizzahandz joining the fellas on Episode 42, Scoops gives the fellas his version of events that transpired while himself, along with Crooklyn Clan (DJ Sizzahandz and DJ Riz) all co-wrote and produced the timeless hip hop break “Be Faithful”. Scoop tells the fellas the real meaning why he wanted to do records and what was his real motive behind it all.

Episode 47: Best of Summer ‘18 DJ Neva starts off the podcast talking about a very special birthday tribute private party he DJ'd during the week for one of the all time legends in pop music, which included a heavy list of celebrity guests and DJs. With Summer 2018 coming to an end, each member of the crew takes time to reflect on the last 3-4 months of music. Which records held down the clubs, which ended up being flops, surprise artists, etc. Categories included (1) Top 5 Club Anthems (2) Top 5 Over-hyped Songs (3) Top 5 Summer Let Downs (4) Top 5 Albums and (5) Personal Favorites. Between the crew there was a general consensus on a few records, while Crooked and Neva both have some unexpected entries on their list. Jaime da Great surprises the crew with a couple of different genres on his list as well. The fellas all agree on where this summer ranks as far as strength of music is concerned.

Episode 46: DJ ZIMMIE This week the fellas sit down with @DJZIMMIE ! The episode kicks off with Zimmie sharing his stories from the mid 2000’s and how he used to come check out Crooked’s marathon sets in Las Vegas and also how his friendship began with Neva and Crooked. Zimmie shares stories on how it was growing up in Pittsburgh and how he always felt outta place, and even though living in one of the biggest sports cities in the Country, he was still never a fan of sports. He also explains his current living situation in Portland, Oregon and how the night life and hip hop scene is in the northwest. Then the fellas explore Zimmie’s life as a working tech for the world famous @DJJazzyJeff and how his life has changed since being involved with Jeff. He then also explains his latest experience at @playlistretreat and how crazy it was. Finally, zimmie paints us a visual to his on going current project @soundtrackdjdoc which is microscopic lens into the history of DJs and explained in depth on how far it has come to the present day.

Episode 45: SADAT X (Brand Nubian) Co-Host Mark Da Spark This week the fellas sit down with the legendary New York rapper and 1/4 of the group Brand Nubian, Sadat X. The fellas kick it off by going back to Sadat’s earliest days as a teenager and his upbringing with this week’s cohost and childhood friend Mark Da Spark. X speaks on linking up with Grand Puba and Lord Jamar, and explains how the group first formed, as well as the groups trials and tribulations. He also speaks about his college life while playing basketball and how he managed to get by during those years away from New York. He dives into the tragic story of the day Big L passed away and how he had spoken to him hours prior to his death. Sadat X speaks on meeting Tupac and hanging out with Mark in LA, as well as the reception they had on the west coast during the 90’s. While still in his prime he met actress Regina Hall, dated her for roughly 8 years, snd helped her attend acting school and also saw her flourish into her first couple of acting roles. Now, Sadat X is a teacher in New York and uses hip hop in his curriculum and helps kids lead into the right paths in life.

Episode 44: DJ AUDIO 1 The fellas begin the show listening to and reviewing Kanye West' new track entitled "XTCY". Bay Area DJ/Producer Audio 1 joins the R.O.A.D. Podcast. Audio 1 tells the crew about his come up in Hayward, CA just outside of San Jose. Audio 1 currently serves as an in house producer/editor for Direct Music Service record pool, aka DMS. Audio 1 tells the crew who he credits as the top producers on DMS in his opinion. He speaks of how he connected with Kevin Scott, their 12-year friendship and how he became a part of DMS. Audio 1 educates the fellas and how you can make a living making edits as a DJ. Audio 1 also talks about how he used his editing skills to network and build relationships in the industry. Audio 1 speaks on coming up in the rave scene in the bay, and what inspired him to produce.

Episode 43: Nate Dogg Vs. Ty Dolla $ign The fellas discuss in detail the new Travis Scott album "Astroworld". The crew also talks Adidas and the Yeezy brand possibly being worth 1 billion. The fellas debate on who ended the relationship between Drake and Adidas. Jaime asks Crooked what's the best way, as a DJ, to get your pay rates increased. With the new YG album dropping, Jaime and D-Miles discuss which records have the potential to be hits in the club. The fellas have a lengthy conversation on Nate Dogg vs Ty Dolla $ign vs T-Pain; who has had the best run to date. Jaime does a quick review of Mac Miller's music.

Episode 42: DJ SIZZAHANDZ East Coast legend and one half of the infamous "Crooklyn Clan"; New York's very own DJ Sizzahandz ( @sizzahandz ) joins the R.O.A.D. podcast.   To start, Crooked tells of a great story on how he and Sizzahandz first met in New York.  Sizzahandz goes on to talk about his 4 year residency at The Tunnel in the late 90's.  Sizzahandz also talks about growing up in Brooklyn, how he met DJ Riz ( @djriznyc ), and how he fell in love with producing prior to becoming a DJ.  Crooked and Neva both credit Sizzahandz for coining the New York open format club sound.  Neva and Sizzahandz go on to debate what was the first official DJ party break.  Sizzahands tells the story of how he and Fatman Scoop ( @fatmanscoop ) met, and how they created the legendary "Be Faithful" break.  Sizzahandz also gives some history on the name "Crooklyn Clan", and also how their digital download website www.crooklynclan.net was the first of its kind.  Sizzahandz also sheds some light on his particular political views that shocks the crew.