ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)
Welcome to the R.O.A.D. Podcast. The show gives you unfiltered opinions from the eyes and ears of 3 seasoned DJs from the Las Vegas nightclub industry. DJ Crooked and DJ Neva come to us by way of New York; Manhattan and The Bronx respectively. Both relocated to Vegas in the early 2000s to open, what was then, Light and Jet Nightclub. Crooked is known for his workhorse mentality, and high-energy DJ sets, but has never been one for the industry politics. While DJ Neva has earned his OG status due to his countless years of experience in the DJ game. In 2007, they brought a piece of home with them by founding KNYEW (an acronym for “Keeping New York Every Where), a successful clothing brand, the first of its kind to be seen in Las Vegas. Similarly, Jaime Da Great grew up in LA. Jaime, while making a huge name for himself in the sneaker industry, has shifted his focus to becoming a full-time DJ.
Latest episodes
Dec 27, 2017 • 52min
Episode 11: Best Of 2017
Episode 11: Best Of 2017
This week the fellas sit down and discuss the best of 2017. They begin with top club songs in 2017. They get in a heated argument if bodak yellow by cardi b is better than humble by kendrick lamar (1:57). They also discuss their own top 3 over hyped songs of this year! (15:00). In addition, they also discuss their favorite records this year. (27:00). Lastly, they discuss the best album of the year (43:00).
Dec 20, 2017 • 1h 6min
Episode 10: My President is Black
Episode 10 - “My President Is Black”
After a few drinks, the fellas open up into some great convo. Crooked speaks on his trip home to New York, Neva expresses his disappointment in the new Star Wars movie. After 4 major album releases this week, everyone has very mixed reviews. The crew also questions the timing of the “Plain Jane” remix release, and compares it to Cardi B on G-Eazy’s “No Limit”.
Dec 13, 2017 • 2h 27min
Episode 8: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY
Episode 8: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY
While in LA, the crew interviews this legendary DJ duo. Crooked reflects on the first time meeting Stonerokk in NY, Jaime recalls being a huge fan of their promotion style. Stone & Graham both give insight to the state of the DJ and Nightclub industry.
18:00 - Stonerokk trying to kill people off and Graham saves the day
20:00 - The history of Captains of Industry
26:00 - Stonerokk refuses to teach a famous persons son to DJ
47:00 - Grammy nominations
52:00 - Old white men should die
1:12:25 - Stonerokk take on Virgil Abloh the "DJ"
1:43:25 - The thoughts on CDJ's
1:58:00 - The Captains of Industry marketing machine
2:13:00 - Are the Captains of Industry still in love with DJing?
Dec 5, 2017 • 1h 21min
Episode 9: Ghostwriting
Episode 9: Ghostwriting
Jaime comes in this week excited because Darren made him his famous omelette! The fellas discussed opening DJ's and what their role should be. They get into the beef between Cam'ron and Mase. They also get into ghostwriting and their credibility. Darren and Jaime get into a heated discussion about Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Lastly,they discuss keaton jones and the bullying taking place in America.
Nov 19, 2017 • 1h 26min
Episode 7: Virgil "The DJ"
Episode 7: Virgil "The DJ"
The crew discusses the Rolling Stone Top 50 albums of 2017, and where hip hip and R&B artists stacked up on the list. Also go into details with thoughts on Virgil Abloh’s perception on what is DJing. With extensive fashion design experience, Crooked digs deeper by comparing Virgil’s DJing to the way he approaches fashion.
00:45 - Black Thanksgiving
5:00 - Rolling Stones top 50 albums
22:00 - fake it till you make it
33:00 - Virgil Abloh the "DJ"
1:15:25 - Social Media exposing people
Nov 7, 2017 • 1h 30min
Episode 6: I Can Live Without Eminems Music For The Rest Of My Life
Episode 6: I Can Live Without Eminems Music For The Rest Of My Life
Crooked reflects on Latin Grammy week, watching Bad Bunny perform. Neva discusses his new vegetarian lifestyle. Also their take on Chance the Rapper hosting SNL, the state of Eminem’s performance and music career in the current state of hip hip. Also the fake beef between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, and the “new age rapper” and who the youth is following. WE FINALLY GOT A NAME!
13:00 - Crooked thinks Khalid need a stylist
36:00 - Is Chance the next up?
40:00 Can you live without Eminem music?
42:00 - Safaree rapping
47:00 - Nicki Minaj magazine cover
Nov 2, 2017 • 1h 23min
Episode 5: Kevin Spacey Tried To Take Me Home
Episode 5: Kevin Spacey Tried To Take Me Home
DJ Neva reflects on his marathon training, eating burgers days before, and run ins with Kevin Spacey.
D-Miles and Jaime Da Great attend and review the first ever SneakerCon in Las Vegas. They also discuss all sexual allegation of the men in Hollywood and how it will affect the shift in power moving forward.
1:16 - DJ Neva running the Las Vegas marathon
18:00 - FREE MEEK MILL
31:45 - Kevin Spacey tried to take me home
54:00 - Dj Crooked got booed off for playing R. Kelly
BTW we still didn't have name for this podcast lol!
Oct 25, 2017 • 1h 41min
Episode 4: Black Groceries
Episode 4: Black Groceries
In the new age of social media, Crooked dissects the matter. How artist antics get in the way of their music. And how it’s translating to the rest of our society. Also, the thought that minorities need to have more of their own. BTW we still didn't have name for this podcast lol!
4:00 - Internet stars / IG celebrities
20:00 Music labels and Televisions are a dying breed
43:00 - A 16 year old kid asking jaime about compton because of rap music
46:00 - Los Angeles Gentrification
Oct 18, 2017 • 1h 24min
Episode 3: I Fukin Hate Adidas
Episode 3: I Fukin Hate Adidas
Still without a name, The fellas review The Weeknd concert in Las Vegas. Also get into the state of what’s considered “HypeBeast” fashion, apparel and sneakers. And the ongoing war between Nike and Adidas. Also, what were the fashion trends growing up, New York and LA respectively.
2:00 - Weeknd concert recap
21:14 - The problem with hypebeast
33:00 - How Nike works
52:00 When lil wayne played bape out
Oct 9, 2017 • 1h 42min
Episode 2: DJ ROSS ONE
Episode 2: DJ ROSS ONE
“Behind The Scenes”, “BTS Boyz”, just a couple of names for the show that were considered but still didn’t feel right up til this point.
Ross One discusses his love for Fly Fishing, growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. And the struggles of keeping up with hip hop culture in the Midwest in the early 90s. And also developing a passion for Rap Tees in the process.
1:00 - Fishing Vs Djing
10:00 How old folks saw music videos
1:10:25 Vintage gear
1:28:25 Bootleg vintage t shirts
