ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 300: DJ KEVIN SCOTT “My Friend DJ AM” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Orange County’s finest @DJKevinScott (curator of @DJAMLives). Kevin recounts his legendary pool parties in the 2000's (1:21), speaks on his musical beginnings with his first vinyl pressings (11:01), and remembers first meeting #DJAM (21:30). He talks about the creation of #Deckstar (43:55) and the barriers DJ AM broke with his TV/Movie collaborations (48:21). Kevin explains how he became responsible for @DJAMLives (57:01), speaks on how the documentary ‘As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM’ came together (1:02:00) and breaks down the newly unreleased documentary footage launching in 2 parts: “The Artist” focusing on AM's DJing and “The Addict” deep diving into Adam's addition (1:05:45). He details the aftermath of the AM and @TravisBarker South Carolina plane crash and discusses how the @MTV show “Gone Too Far” effected AM (1:22:44). Finally, Kevin reveals his up-and-coming app for DJs (1:39:20) and spills on who has DJ AM’s laptop today (1:55:56).

Acclaimed DJs/Producers/Editors TRAYZE and SPYDATEK discuss the oversaturation of Amapiano edits, their production process for the Play Bad Bunny party break, and review viral DJ Tweets. They also cover topics such as mastering audio levels, creating content during DJ sets, making edits and remixes, challenges of uploading remixes, DJ jokes, emulation, having a supportive team, the wedding DJ trick, engaging the crowd for open format DJs, the success of throwback songs, and the impact of a popular song and the role of openers.

Episode 298: EDDIE MCDONALD "Anderson .Paak's Vinyl Curator" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back owner/founder of @MacAgencyLV and Vinyl Curator for @DJPee.Wee, Las Vegas's finest @EddieMacLV. Eddie explains his role on the road as a "Vinyl Stylist" for @DJPee.Wee (04:01) and shares some of the transporting issues for a Vinyl DJ in 2023 (23:43). He explains how @Anderson._Paak started spinning with him at the @SilkSonic afterparties at @OnTheRecordLV (37:23) and how he balances operations at @MACAgencyLV while on the road with Pee Wee (1:00:02). Finally, Eddie talks about launching the first vinyl DJ agency “Mac Vinyl Collective” under the Mac Agency umbrella (1:15:10).

Episode 297: DJ BELLA FIASCO "The LA x NY Connection" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back LA’s finest @BellaFiasco. The crew discuss regional DJ’ing and Bella questions if there is any room for West Coast DJs in New York (3:12). Bella speaks on the inspiration behind her 444 party (23:02), addresses a controversial tweet @DJCrooked brings up (37:44), and shares a nightmare headliner story from earlier in her career (1:00:23). Finally, the squad wonder if main character syndrome is to blame for their negative experiences with new openers (1:13:25) and speak honestly about therapy (1:40:03).

Las Vegas hotels getting hacked, @LifeIsBeautiful festival, working on @Serato face, @DJGoldfingerNYC's set at @VIBEMagazine's 30th Anniversary party, @FlavorFlavOfficial bum-rushing DJ booth, @Usher performing at @NFL's 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show, debate of #JayZ records between @Timbaland and @Pharrell, Neva and Crooked exchanging drunken war stories.

Episode 295: DJ KAOS "What Club Bookers Are Looking For In DJs" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome San Diego's finest @DJKaosSD. Kaos speaks on entering a booker role at venues like @SideBarSD @ElChingonSD (7:01), having parents unsupportive of his DJ career (26:01) and taking positive steps to seek help with therapy (41:01). He opens up about feeling forever indebted to the community after the immense support he got during the passing of his daughter (52:10). Finally, Kaos talks about having to turn down your friends as a booker (1:06:22) and @DJCrooked praises the lighting crew as the unsung heroes of the nightclub (1:29:00).

Episode 294: DJ MELLSTARR “50 Years Of Hip Hop” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back Harlem's finest @DJMellStarr. Mellstarr explains why he hates the term “Old School” when referring to Hip-Hop music (5:34), gives his recap of the "50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop" concert at Yankee Stadium (13:10) and speaks about his “Mellstarr And Friends” event with @Official_SugarHillGang at @DJXShowOfficial (24:01). The crew examines how new music takes longer to translate in the clubs nowadays (38:00), discuss the best time length for a DJ set (44:35) and give tips for mic work in the club (103:01). Finally, the fellas' debate which "Clean" versions of songs sounded better than the original "Dirty" version and discuss the best Remix ever made (1:17:17).

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).

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).

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).