ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 283: DJ LADY SHA On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome LA’s finest @DJLadySha. Lady Sha talks her early years connecting with DJs at @DJCheapShot’s “Fire Poo” events (5:19), speaks on her current LA residencies (9:45), and the crew debate on playing music from "canceled artists" like @ToryLanez and @WizKhalifa (14:23). @DJCrooked praises Sha’s quick mixing (32:01) and they debate the difference approaching New York and LA sets (39:01). Finally, Sha gives her advice on how to tap into the LA "private events" market (1:05:10) and her thoughts on no "Women DJs" being absent from Road Podcast’s "Top 5 DJs of 2022" last year (1:29:10).

Episode 282: CHARLIE "CAPTAIN DISCO" ANZALONE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast welcomes Buffalo's finest, New York Disco DJ Charlie Anzalone aka "Captain Disco" (@DiscoDJ53) with special guest host @EddieMacLV. Charlie remembers when "beat matching" first emerged in the 1970’s (6:30), speaks on the "Disco Sucks" era leading into the 1980’s (20:21) and reminisces on some crazy stories with @RickJames (36:20). He reflects on attending #Studio54 (46:10) and talks about breaking classic records like ‘Disco Inferno’ and 'Planet Rock' (58:10). The crew question if Hip-Hop, like Disco, is nearing a nostalgia phase (1:16:00). Finally, Charlie explains why he rejected a Vegas DJ Residency (1:24:41), gives some life advice on transitioning thru the later years in your career (1:32:04).

Episode 281: KNOWPA SLAPS FROM “R&B AND RIBS” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcome Bay Area’s finest @KnowpaSlaps (Founder of @RnBnRibs). Knowpa admits to feeling the pressure when DJs fly in just to attend #RnBnRibs (1:44) and speaks on collaborations with other parties like @HickiesandDryHumps in SD (4:40). He reminisces on being a professional chef before DJ’ing (8:20), starting his own party in a restricted San Francisco nightlife scene (17:02) and fulfilling his dream of booking @DJJazzyJeff for #RnBnRibs (23:45). The crew speak on how special the venue @ElRioSF is for #RnbAndRibs (29:40), ask Knowpa the secrets to a successful party (35:20) and debate on proper DJ etiquette when in the booth (51:40). Finally, Knowpa speaks on where he would want to see the party in the next few years (59:10).

Episode 280: DJ TAY JAMES On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome the DMV's very own @DJTayJames, day one DJ, and A&R for @JustinBieber. Tay breaks down the difference between “Baltimore club” and “DC club” music (4:17), shares his early aspirations to be like @ChrisBrown’s DJ @BabeyDrew in college (12:34), and explains how he became #JustinBieber’s DJ after graduation (23:23). He admits that being a popstar's DJ doesn’t always guarantee club gigs (29:10) or getting paid fairly while touring (35:40). Finally, Tay addresses the 'cultural appropriation' accusations regarding Justin singing on @WizkidAyo’s ‘Essence’ and @LuisFonsi’s ‘Despacito’ (1:07:07)  and discusses his LA party @DayHangParty (1:20:23).

Episode 279: THE TRASH PANDAS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Vegas’ finest @The.TrashPandas (@DJPDot @AndyOowops). Trash Pandas speak on the post pandemic boom of nightlife in Downtown Las Vegas (11:32), the fellas discuss a viral DJ Twitter thread from patrons labeled “DC DJs Suck” (17:30) and debate whether the new generation of club goers know club etiquette (41:52). @DJCrooked talks DJ curated parties like @AlturaPresents @SimpCityLV @RnBandRibs offering a more musically focused and enjoyable experience than some mega-nightclubs (27:01). The crew debate if @SexyyRed’s #PoundTown is the song of the summer (58:01) and speculate if any artists have had immediate success in their career like @IceSpice (1:00:01). Finally, PDot breaks down some of the technical issues in the DJ market like the unreliability of the CDJ 3000s (1:17:01).

Episode 278: THE BLACK AMIGO On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Atlanta’s finest @TheBlackAmigo. Black Amigo clarifies he’s not affiliated with Black Amigo Gang (0:55), discusses who the "Mayor of Atlanta" is (12:45) and recaps an unfortunate incident that discouraged him from DJ’ing for 10 years (18:01). The fellas break down the first “Snap Era” songs to cross over in the 2000's (22:55), minority communities supporting each other in ATL (29:01) and the emergence of dance music in Atlanta (34:01). Black Amigo speaks about his relationship with @Tpain (37:01), the DJ skills of celebrity DJs like @SickickMusic and @DJPaulyD (52:20) and breaking the “Atlanta DJ” label (1:15:45). Finally, Amigo discusses the cut throat DJ rates in Atlanta (1:23:40).

Episode 277: The Dark Side Of Vegas On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome their anonymous guest Rico to discuss the dark side of Las Vegas. Rico describes his job in nightlife as a “feeder” (6:20), breaks down paid female companionship like atmosphere models, escorts to sex workers (17:02) and ranks the best selling drugs in partying (28:10). Rico suspects the pressure of being a nightclub VIP host may have led to the overuse and sometimes overdose of illegal narcotics (37:21), he speaks on the redundancy of the DJs being booked and acknowledges some of his favorites (52:20) and suggests repetitive headlining DJs may deter interest in spending from high rollers (59:02). Finally, the fellas discuss rumors of large sex trafficking activity in the city (1:11:51) and @DJNeva recaps his time at @LoversandFriendsFest (1:21:02). On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome their anonymous guest Rico to discuss the dark side of Las Vegas. Rico describes his job in nightlife as a “feeder” (8:20), breaks down paid female companionship levels explaining the difference between atmosphere models and sex workers (17:10) and ranks the hottest drugs in nightlife currently (31:30). Rico explains the pressures of VIP Hosts which have led to an up spike in accidental overdoses and suicides (42:01), acknowledges @DJLema has one of the best parties in the city with his night @MarqueeLV [low]KEY (1:02:20) and speaks on his picks for the next wave of Vegas DJs including @JohnSummit, @DomDolla and @PeggyGou_ (1:24:02). Finally, the fellas address sex trafficking in the city (1:30:01) and @DJNeva recaps his time at @LoversandFriendsFest (1:43:02).

Episode 276: DJ ANGIE VEE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back LA’s finest @DJAngieVee. Angie reflects on her success from last being on the podcast (1:21), DJ’ing for the @Raiders (7:35) and her old school party @YerNotDown (28:10). She describes the difference between Mexican and Chicano culture in Los Angeles (32:00), getting to showcase Mexican music on @Twitch (36:20) and giving herself an ultimatum to not be a club opener anymore (48:20). Angie explains why mic presence is more difficult for women over men (1:00:01), speaks on her trust with God (1:08:20) and exceeding her career expectations in the last 3 years (1:21:01). Finally, @DJCrooked gives feedback on how new headliners can avoid gassing out after their first hour (1:27:20)

Episode 275: PETER ROSENBERG On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome radio legend from @HOT97’S #EbroInTheMorning and NY’s finest @RosenbergRadio.Peter explains how Marley Marl (@DJMarleyMarl) his DJ name "DJ PMD” in college (2:45), gives his hot take on #HowardStern (@SternShow) (8:45) and explains how young aspiring radio talent don’t want to invest in internships anymore (15:01). He speaks on DJing clubs to make money to pay his bills while working in radio for free (21:01) and his legendary mixtapes “What’s Popping?” “The NY Renascence” with original songs from @KendrickLamar, #OddFuture (@OFWGKTA), and #ActionBronson (@BamBamBaklava) (32:01). Peter reflects on some of his project failures including a @Complex show (35:40). not prioritizing @JuanEpisLife with @CiphaSounds (42:20), and his celebrity feuds with @NickiMinaj (47:01) and Chuck D (@MrChuckD_PE) (57:02). Finally, Peter and @DJNeva face off on a hip-hop trivia made by @SheckyGreenLV (1:05:45) and Peter addresses people calling him a #CultureVulture (1:30:37).

Episode 274: KALIKA MOQUIN FROM BLACKOUT ARTISTS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome @BlackoutArtist Founder @KalikaMoquin. Kalika speaks on being in Las Vegas nightlife for 20 years (1:25), working at the famous #IceNightclub during it’s prime (3:02) and reminisces on her time as marketing director for #LightGroup (@BarePool #JetNightclub #TheBank etc) creating concept parties like “PolePalooza,” “Butter Face,” and “Gold Digger” (11:02). She talks being the only woman in marketing meetings (20:01), the difficulties of working in nightlife (25:24) and starting Blackout Artists after being inspired to work with local DJs (29:30). The crew discuss the drama @JackColton’s nightlife awards caused (36:20), @DJNeva talks getting rejected from Blackout (41:02) and Kalika clears up rumors about her undercutting other DJ rates (48:53). Finally, Kailka speaks on a time Blackout Artists joined forces with @SkamArtists (57:40) and expanding her company with Blackout Live to include festivals and country artists (1:05:22).