
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

Apr 10, 2024 • 2h 41min
Episode 313: DJ RIZ + DJ ECLIPSE "30 Years of Hip-Hop & Friendship"
Episode 313: DJ RIZ + DJ ECLIPSE "30 Years of Hip-Hop & Friendship"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York Hip-Hop Legends DJ Riz (@DJRizNYC) and DJ Eclipse (@DJEclipseRSC) with special guest co-host Brooklyn’s Finest @DJGoldFingerNYC (From #BeatstreetRecords). They discuss their 30 years of friendship (1:27), the importance of New York underground hip hop college radio shows like @StretchAndBobbito (8:10) and explain why HomeBase in the 90's was Riz's favorite club to DJ in NYC (12:30). Eclipse speaks on @FatBeats being the mecca for underground hip-hop (15:10) and Riz talks about his infamous ‘Live From Brooklyn’ mixtape (41:30). Riz explains how the @CrooklynnClan party breaks were developed from his quick-mixing DJ sets (1:02:10) and the fellas share how their @SiriusXM show @RapIsOuttaCntrl started 15 years ago with @DJPremier (1:38:01). Eclipse believes @Serato is a retirement package for DJs that have paid their dues (1:49:10) and explains how 9/11 was the turning point in NYC for @FatBeats and New York nightlife (2:19:40). Finally, Riz and Eclipse share what they have enjoyed most about DJ’ing throughout their extensive careers (2:33:00).

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
Episode 312: DJ R-TISTIC “The Millennial D-Nice"
Episode 312: DJ R-TISTIC “The Millennial D-Nice"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome LA’s finest @DJRtistic with special guest host DJ Spydatek (@Spydatekzilla). R-Tistic speaks on mega nightclubs in LA disappearing (1:22) and being called the millennial @DNice (7:10). The fellas debate R-Tistic’s previous tweet about Hip-Hop Mixers vs EDM Mixers (12:55) and @DJCrooked clarifies ROAD’s reel about DJs missing canceled artists’ music (39:20). Finally, R-Tistic speaks on his past experience DJ'ing #Diddy's large celebrity events in LA and getting denied access to Puffy's private “Club Love” room (50:01).

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 38min
Episode 311: RICK WONDER “The Hardest Working DJ in NYC”
Episode 311: RICK WONDER “The Hardest Working DJ in NYC”
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @RickWonder (with special guest co-host @ChachiOfficial + @MartyRock). Rick speaks on getting his start in DJ’ing 22 years ago (1:45) and talks about being a one man band with his social and digital marketing skills (18:00). @DJCrooked expresses his belief that editors are saving DJs when it comes to new music (30:00) and the crew debate whether open format is dying in the clubs (43:00). The group share past horrible gig micro-managing stories (59:00) and finding spaces where they are valued for their talent (1:06:00). Finally, Rick shares his favorite rooms to DJ and nerve wrecking situations during his sets (1:27:01).

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 25min
Episode 310: JCU3 "How The Kardashian Curse Affected Latin Music"
Episode 310: JCU3 "How The Kardashian Curse Affected Latin Music"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome LA’s finest @Jcu3. Jcu3 speaks on growing up Salvadorian in South Central Los Angeles (01:45), DJ’ing while being enlisted in the United States Army (@USArmy) and wishing he could play more Eastcoast Latin Music on the Westcoast (14:00). The fellas talk about how new music in Hip-Hop and Reggaeton aren’t in high demand (16:20), debate Spanglish microphone game at Latin Music themed parties (24:00) and discuss Jcu3 being typecast as solely a Latin DJ. Jcu3 credits the @BadBunnyPR #KardashianCurse for a decline in Latin parties (50:00) and insists that Latin people don’t buy bottles or like spending money at the club (52:00). Finally, the crew discuss some current trending reggaeton crossover songs (1:14:15).

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 38min
Episode 309: DJ NEIL JACKSON "Most Likable DJ On The Eastcoast"
Episode 309: DJ NEIL JACKSON: "Most Likable DJ On The Eastcoast"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @NeilJackson. Neil speaks on being from LA and living in NY (1:57) and DJ’ing cypher battles in Pomona running into Will.i.am (@IAmWill), @ThePharcyde, and @DJVice in the early 2000s (6:45). @DJCrooked talks about record lugging problems (13:55) and the cab driver racism issues that plagued NYC in the late 90s (18:55). Neil remembers being the “On Call DJ” early in his career (32:01), speaks on New York being busier post-pandemic (46:00) and breaks down the difference between the Manhattan and Brooklyn nightlife scenes (56:01). The crew discuss how the younger generation of DJs are playing in a true open format style (1:04:00). Finally, Neil talks about his coffee company @BRLCoffeeco (1:26:01).

Mar 6, 2024 • 2h 19min
Episode 308: MOJAXX "The Bill Nye Of DJ Tech"
Episode 308: MOJAXX "The Bill Nye Of DJ Tech"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome UK’s finest and one of the most recognizable voices in DJ tech for @DJCity @BeatsourceOfficial, @Mojaxx. Mojaxx opens up about his incredible weight loss journey (2:10), explains why @PioneerDJGlobal launched #AlphaTheta with their wireless, bluetooth #OmnisDuo controller (7:10) and shares his honest opinion when reviewing tech (15:23). He expresses his disdain for early "Stems" programs (24:00), his take on the worst piece of DJ equipment (51:00) and challenges the worst era for DJ technology (1:00:00). Mojaxx talks about taking pride in being a great local resident DJ (1:17:00), explains why he started creating DJ tech review videos (1:21:55) and his process for creating videos out of the @DJCityUk offices (1:30:00). Finally, he speaks on the poor economic climate of the nightlife industry (1:37:00) and the current rate problem for UK DJs (1:53:01).

Feb 28, 2024 • 2h 31min
Episode 307: DJ CHACHI "Artist Management vs DJ Agencies"
Episode 307: DJ CHACHI "Artist Management vs DJ Agencies"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcome New York’s finest DJ/Producer and co-owner of @4AMNYC, @ChachiOfficial with guest and CEO of 4AM @MadBack. Chachi speaks on his career in the early 2000s with residencies at mur.mur Mondays in Atlantic City and Stereo and Tenjune in New York City (02:55). He explains how he followed his Father's financial advice as a young DJ and invested in @ShrineFoxwoods (23:01). Chachi remembers learning from other older DJ’s mistakes (33:55) and discusses the unstable financial income of being a DJ (1:03:00). He talks about @TheChainsmokers being on the original #4AM roster and taking over the operations at the company with @MadBack (1:12:45). Chachi discusses wanting to do the right thing for DJs with #4AM (1:41:55) and breaks down the difference between his artist management company vs other DJ agencies (2:00:00). Finally, Chachi addresses never having “the cool factor” to get booked in certain cities (2:03:24).

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 44min
Episode 306: MAD SKILLZ "The Go-To Voice For Hip-Hop"
Episode 306: MAD SKILLZ "The Go-To Voice For Hip-Hop"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew bring back Grammy nominated-songwriter, ghostwriter, rapper and DJ, Mad Skillz (@SkillzVA). Skillz speaks on @BustaRhymes’ encouragement during his @BETAwards ‘Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Wrap Up’ (8:45), explains ‘Sync Approval’ in the music business (13:55) and warns young writers and record producers of predatory publishing deals (22:01). Skillz speaks on partnering with @Nas & @MassAppeal for the “Hip Hop Till the Infinity” installation currently in LA till March 18th 2024 (29:20) and breaks down his current projects including his EP ‘The Bop Gods’ and his spoof group “Nodeci” (35:56). Finally, the fellas debate when R&B changed from ‘I Love You’ energy to it's current ‘F*** You!’ toxicity (48:00).

Feb 14, 2024 • 2h 30min
Episode 305: ESENTRIK
Episode 305: ESENTRIK
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome famed New York Remixer, Editor, Producer & DJ @Esentrik. Esentrik speaks on his early career, getting his 2011 ‘Over’ Drake edit (@ChampagnePapi) featured on @OVOSound’s blog (2:01) and being inspired by #TheNeptunes’ @ChadHugo, a fellow Filipino-American producer/musician, to start DJing (9:21). He talks about his love for early 2000's pop music (25:55), how he met @DJBenzi (33:02) and formed the EDM DJ duo @WeAreTWRK (40:36). Esentrik gets candid about producing his viral remix of @Beyonce’s “Cuff It X Wetter” (48:55), encountering another "DJ" attempting to claim his remix (1:00:00) and getting the call from #Beyonce’s camp to make the remix official (1:06:20). He remembers feeling famous while #TWRK was touring all over the world (1:20:00) and recalls his “dark days” feeling lost after TWRK ended (1:30:00). Esentrik explains how he regained his confidence after seeing DJs playing his edits on @Twitch during the pandemic (1:34:16) and gaining support from celebrities including @SnohaAlegra @JanetJackson @SZA (1:53:54). Finally, he speaks on the nick name “Ego-sentrik” ( 2:17:01).

Feb 7, 2024 • 2h 4min
Episode 304: BRYAN-MICHAEL COX
Episode 304: BRYAN-MICHAEL COX
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Grammy Award winning record producer, songwriter and DJ @BryanMichaelCox.Bryan speaks on the excitement of @Usher landing the @NFL #SBVIII #AppleMusicHalftime show and how he predicted #Usher being chosen (04:32). He reflects on his early career from making 20-25 songs with Jagged Edge (@Official_JE) in 3 weeks (12:55) to his iconic first year working with @Aaliyah, @ToniBraxton, @JermaineDupri and @MariahCarey (17:00). Bryan remembers working with a young @DestinysChild @Beyonce in high school (30:10) and states that he believes church is missing from R&B music nowadays (50:01). He talks about being on @Diddy’s #MakingTheBand helping form @DanityKane and @Day26 (1:04:12), the process of writing Usher’s #Confessions album (1:13:01) and how 2001 was a fun "party year" that inspired records like Jagged Edge’s ‘Where the Party At’ and Nivea’s (@ThisIsNivea) ‘Don’t Mess with My Man’ (1:33:04). Finally, Bryan opens up about feeling pressured to make EDM records during the EDM era in the early 2000’s (1:41:00).