
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

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 42min
Episode 293: JAZLYN RICH "The Princess Of Las Vegas"
Episode 293: JAZLYN RICH "The Princess Of Las Vegas"
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome their youngest guest ever, up-and-coming local Las Vegas DJ @JazlynRich aka the 'Princess of Las Vegas'. Jazlyn speaks on how she linked up with @SimpCityLV (4:01) and discusses her own pop throwback music party @SincerelyNostalgia (5:11). The crew debate on the last year Hip Hop music dominated the clubs (8:10), question why young DJs don't band together more (12:38) and explain you can learn more from a "bad DJ" (18:00). They discuss the "2023 Song Of The Summer" (36:45) and discuss the importance of DJ showmanship (46:20). Jazlyn talks about the struggles of being a young DJ playing high profile events and large venues (55:40) and explains how she obtained the name the “Princess of Las Vegas” (1:11:44). Finally, the crew analyze if @SexyyRed has the song of the summer (1:22:39).

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 292: DJ MARCO PENTA “The DJ Fantasy Of Joining An Agency”
Episode 292: DJ MARCO PENTA “The DJ Fantasy Of Joining An Agency”
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJMarcoPenta. Marco speaks on his role with @Yay3DayWeekend (7:01) and clarifies the rumors about DJ rates increasing in New York (13:13). The fellas debate why older DJs have had longevity in nightlife (17:20) and reflect on the newness of DJs creating their own edits during the mash-up era (37:02). Finally, they discuss "Lazy DJs" asking for song suggestions on Twitter (46:32) deep dive into the "DJ fantasy" of joining a DJ agency (1:01:10).

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 43min
Episode 291: JAYCEEOH
Episode 291: JAYCEEOH
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DJ/Producer and champion of @VH1′s #MasteroftheMix @Jayceeoh. He speaks on how he created @GorillaPies pizza with his brother during the pandemic (1:15), comments on competing with @DJMoma at the @Redbull3Style Battle in Brooklyn (18:01) and reflects on his “Super 7” mixtape series (24:01). Jayceeoh shares how being a "technically good DJ" can be hindering in the EDM circuit (37:01), talks about winning #MasteroftheMix season 3 (55:10) and explains why he changed his creative direction for his new project “Twilight Nine Album” (1:06:23). Finally, he speaks on working with Redman (@RedmanGilla (1:03:01) and explains why he funds his own projects after being on multiple record labels (1:327:01).

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 43min
Episode 290: DJ MOMA “Moma Moments”
Episode 290: DJ MOMA “Moma Moments”
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas bring back NYC’s finest DJ/Producer @DJMoma (co-founder of @EveryDayPPL). The fellas speak on corporations exploiting Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary (00:53), recap Moma's opening set for Drake’s (@ChampagnePapi) #ItsAllABlur tour in Quebec (5:10) and talk about #EverydayPpl becoming a pop culture reference (14:55). Moma speaks on the current popularity of #AfroBeats and #Amapiano music (35:01) and explains his thoughts on "American DJs" playing the same, obvious Amapiano songs (52:01). The crew thinks @Serato Stems leave USB Stick DJs at a temporary disadvantage (59:00) and ask Moma about a recent tweet expressing his frustration with DJ Agents (1:16:01). Finally, Moma talks about one of his most exciting recent opportunities with the @Arsenal football club (1:35:05).

Aug 9, 2023 • 2h 41min
Episode 289: The History Of Hip-Hop In Las Vegas
Episode 289: The History Of Hip-Hop In Las Vegas
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome an important collective of influential Las Vegas locals who helped bring Hip-Hop to the Las Vegas Strip: DJ Franzen (@FrandalayBay), Jonathan "Shecky Green" Shecter (@SheckyGreenLV) and DJ Warren Peace (@Warren702). Warren speaks on Hip-Hop in Sin City during the ’80s and ’90s with iconic clubs like Utopia and All Star Cafe (9:50), talks about an altercation with #Tupac at #SugeKnight's "Club 662" (27:50), confirms that "RA Nightclub" had the first official Hip-Hop night on the Strip (29:00) and recalls terms like “Open Format” and “Upscale Hip Hop” being used by venues (1:02:20). Franzen speaks about the "OPM / Poetry Nightclub" days and creating a strong presence for Bay Area Hip-Hop in LV ( 1:18:02). The crew credit @Victor_Drais for taking a chance opening the first "All Hip Hop Nightclub" (1:30:01), commend Franzen for staying in the Hip Hop genre during the EDM boom (1:35:01) and discuss nightclubs never championing their resident DJs (1:58:55). Finally, Shecky asks @DJCrooked about his personal thoughts on some of the offensive comments made from a previous episode with #ClintonSparks (2:25:02).

Aug 2, 2023 • 2h 22min
Episode 288: JERMAINE DUPRI
Episode 288: JERMAINE DUPRI
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Grammy award-winning record producer, songwriter, rapper, DJ, and Atlanta’s finest @JermaineDupri. Jermaine speaks on coming to Vegas in the early 2000s as a celebrity open format DJ (2:03), reminisces on his close relationship with Biggie (@TheNotoriousBig) (9:01) and explains why he has a New York accent (15:09). He addresses #SugeKnight’s escalation of the East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry at the 1995 #SourceAwards (22:01) and explains how his records “Damn” by YoungBloodZ (@YoungBloodzATL) and “Never Scared” By Bone Crusher (@TheRealBoneCrusher) changed the landscape of New York radio (27:22). Jermaine talks about his upcoming #Freaknik Documentary (35:01), gives his opinion on why Hip Hop artists aren’t successful in 2023 (50:23) and reflects on creating iconic tracks with @MariahCarey on #TheEmancipationofMimi album (58:01). He reacts to his music catalog being the soundtrack of all the current 2000s themed R&B parties (1:04:26), reveals that “Money Ain’t a Thang” with #JayZ is his biggest record (1:09:28), and talks about who his biggest competition is (1:29:40). Finally, Jermaine explains writing R&B songs like Rap records (1:31:17) and speaks on his personal favorite top R&B songs of all time (1:51:40).

Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 49min
Episode 287: DJ KONFLIKT “Don’t Get Robbed By DJ Agencies”
Episode 287: DJ KONFLIKT “Don’t Get Robbed By DJ Agencies”
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back Miami’s finest DJ Konflikt (@MyFavoriteDJ). The fellas speak on Konflikt’s misunderstood cocky attitude (00:45), reflect on the controversial last time he was on the podcast with @JoeMaz (5:45) and explain out-of-town DJ booking terms (35:38). The crew discuss how to deal with DJ agencies undercutting pay to their talent (46:41) and Konflikt talks about the new DJ agency he’s founded @MyFavoriteDJAgency (58:11). Finally, the group discuss why the new generation of DJs haven’t taken over yet (1:18:01) and debate the origin of the word 'Open Format' (1:38:01).

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 39min
Episode 286: CLINTON SPARKS
Episode 286: CLINTON SPARKS
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes Grammy Nominated Producer, Mixtape Legend, Radio/TV Host, Author, and Boston’s finest @ClintonSparks. Clinton speaks on his famous tagline #GetFamiliar (00:45) and breaks down his lucrative and illegal mixtape operation in the 2000’s (12:43). He reflects on helping Q (@QWorldStar) launch @WorldStar (24:12) and reminisces on his troubled childhood, breaking and entering and being molested (30:21). Clinton shares his work expanding the #ESports market with Hip-Hop investors (50:01), explains how he’s the “first DJ to bring Hip-Hop to the Vegas Strip” (55:37) and debates on whether he abandoned his Hip-Hop roots to pursue EDM (1:04:00). Finally, he shares an encounter with the “Suge Knight of Boston” #Benzino (1:19:00), explains how he avoided prosecution for illegal mixtape distribution unlike @DJDrama and remembers collabing with the late great @DJKSlay (1:24:00).

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 38min
Episode 285: SHORTKUT
Episode 285: SHORTKUT
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome the Bay Area’s finest @ShortKut. ShortKut sets the record straight on how many DJ crews he’s in, including @thebeatjunkies @ispiklz @triplethreatdjs (00:34) and explains the renegade “Sound System Crews” that shaped the Bay Area’s DJ culture (7:45). He talks being friends with legends like @DJQbert and @MixMasterMike (13:01), reflects on his early 2000s @Gap commercial with Rob Swift (@Brolicarm) and @ShanSossamon (23:02) and speaks on his favorite foreign cities to DJ in (31:01). The fellas debate when DJs started getting excluded from Hip Hop records (45:30) and Shortcut talks about falling in love with his girlfriend @Lokanalynn through DJ’ing (57:20). Finally, the crew discuss “biting” or stealing mixes (1:17:01).

Jul 5, 2023 • 2h 1min
Episode 284: A-TRAK
Episode 284: A-TRAK
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome World Champion Turntablist, record label executive, 1/2 of @DuckSauceNYC, and DJ/Producer @ATrak. A-Trak talks about being a child prodigy winning the DMC World Championship (@DMCDJChamps) at 15 years old (5:10), speaks on the discipline it takes to win a title with only 2 years of DJ experience (14:20), and opens up about his big brother relationships with @Dave1, @DJQbert, @Crazeroni and the late, great #RocRaida (28:01). He explains why he started @FoolsGoldRecs (32:30), reflects on his viral debate with @Roctakon on the plight of the “working DJ” (41:55) and explains how he became #KanyeWest’s DJ (49:40). A-Trak speaks on how his album @Mr_Camron came about (1:19:49) and talks about how he makes no money off his triple-platinum remix of the @YeahYeahYeahs’ ‘Heads Will Roll’ (1:31:00). Finally, he states his frustration with the current DJ climate (1:40:01) and addresses past backlash he received for replacing #DJAM (@DJAMLives) in his collaboration project with @TravisBarker for #TRV$DJAM (1:51:01).