ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 187: No Communication On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak on a possible @NYKnicks vs @LALakers match-up in the @NBA finals (2:35) and discuss the the current wave of celebrity boxing (7:09). The fellas give @DJDMiles an intervention regarding his chronic “cancelling” (18:20) and breakdown the lack of applicants applying for nightclub positions in Las Vegas (23:45). The fellas speak on the upcoming @VerzuzTV battle between #BowWow (@ShadMoss) and @SouljaBoy (41:20) and Twitter exposing a “producer” named @PXVCE for fake-finger-drumming and stealing beats from other DJ/Producers (53:05). Finally, @JaimeDaGreat opens up bout the new lifestyle journey he’s bout to start (1:04:05) and the crew pay homage to the late great @ChiModu and #PaulMooney (1:14:00).

Episode 186: BOI JEANIUS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by Chicago’s finest  & @Redbull3Style Regional Champ @BoiJeanius. Boi Jeanius shares how @Twitch has shifted the culture and liberated DJs to control and build their own universe (8:22). The fellas address Boi Jeanius’s outspoken nature on #Twitter and address some comments he made about #ClubDJs (27:07). Boi Jeanius explains his relationship with the late great @DJTimBuck2 and his importance to the city of Chicago (20:01). The crew address the recent @TikTok videos of DJ’s performing “Sample Routines” and compare it to Boi Jeanius’s party #TheseAreTheBreaks (43:01). Finally, Boi Jeanius explains why he charged 100 dollars for his #HipHop X #Cumbia edits on @Bandcamp (51:29) and how Cumbia has been gaining more of a presence in a lot of DJ’s playlists (1:01:04).

Episode 185: "Hip Hop Uncovered" Feat. Rashidi Harper + Robert Benavides On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks with @HipHopUncoveredFX Director/Producer Rashidi Haper (@HarperVille) and Cinematographer Robert Benavides (@BennyFloats). Rashidi speaks on their first day of shooting with @BigU1 which happened to be the same day as #NipseyHussle’s murder (6:01) and admitted that @JPrinceRespect was also supposed to be involved with the docu-series (18:01). The fellas talk about the mythical folk tales of #HatianJack and rumors of his involvement in @2Pac’s shooting at @QuadStudiosNYC (22:40). Rashidi and Rob share how @Debra4Mizay had a tough time opening up to the cameras and break down how the illegal drug game influenced the US pharmaceutical business (53:41). Finally, Rob speaks on his experience working on the “Beats, Rhymes, & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest” documentary with @MichaelRapaport (1:02:43) and Rashidi expands on his time filming #EarthWindAndFire on tour and developing a possible documentary (1:09:22).

Episode 184: Subway Face On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked recaps an odd incident at a recent gig (6:20) and the fellas discuss @TAOGroup’s latest acquisition of @HakkasanGroup and the @SanManuelCasino purchasing @ThePalms in Las Vegas (30:18). The crew share their deep convo regarding DJs in relationships at @TheRhinoLV during the @Jardin_LasVegas #420 event (51:35) and pay homage to the late great #ShockG of #DigitalUndergound (1:07:20). Finally, the fellas discuss the new “Hot Tub Meta” that’s taken over #Twitch and speak about a fellow Las Vegas DJ who’s on @OnlyFans (1:15:13).  Link for...Vibe Magazine's "Shock G Breaks Down Digital Underground's Entire Catalogue, 2Pac & More" written by Keith Murphy http://fatcapmagazine.blogspot.com/2010/12/shock-g-breaks-down-digital.html Link for....DJ Beatnick "Vacation Mix Pt.2 (Baecation Edition) https://www.mixcloud.com/djbeatnick/dj-beatnick-vacation-mix-pt-2-baecation-edition/ Link for..."Fresh Era Podcast" presented by Stupid Fly https://www.instagram.com/fresherapodcast/ Link for...Silent Addy & Bombocat feat. Beach Boii "Brace" https://youtu.be/mKUXXoxzZSo 

Episode 183: SUJIT KUNDU (SKAM ARTIST) 2.0 On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew link with Sujit Kundu, owner of @SkamArtist and former Senior VP for @UniversalMusicGroup and @EpicRecords. Sujit speaks on how COVID-19 has effected operations at his company SKAM (2:20) and addresses concerns about the safety of his DJs traveling and working out of town (11:59). The fellas discuss the decrease in DJ pay rates (15:20), the importance of DJs staying active on @Twitch (24:50) and if streaming DJs will be in demand at the clubs (28:50). Finally, Sujit speaks on his upcoming #SKAMSummer Music Summit taking place on August 22nd - 23rd in Los Angeles (35:35).

Episode 182: The Curse On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak on the current increase of people taking the COVID 19 vaccine (00:24), as well as paying tribute to the late great Hip-Hop icons @DMX and @TheRealBlackRob (10:05). @DJCrooked raises the question if #DMX was the closest version of an artist we would get to a modern-day #Tupac? (16:02), and also reminisce on the NY nightlife scene when #BlackRob dropped his hit record #Whoa (23:40). @DJNeva speaks on the #BadBoyRecords “Curse” (38:40), and also explains how he used to get promo vinyl from record labels like #LoudRecords and #DefJam in the early ’00s (33:35). Finally, the crew speaks on the current attack the #TikTok DJs like @SickickMusic, @DjHabiBeats, and @ThisIsFortunes are receiving from the “Millennial DJs” (56:15), and also deep dive into #SickickMusic musical background (1:13:01).

Episode 181: “Inspiration Vs Biting” feat. Boogie Blind On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with Harlem’s finest @DJBoogieBlind of @TheXecutioners regarding accusations against @TedSmooth stealing blends/remixes from other DJs/Producers @ScramJones, @DJMellstarr as well as Blind himself (2:12). Blind breaks down the history of the “Love On Top X Keezo Kane (Remix)” that was originally performed by @DJMellStar live but later released by @TedSmooth (12:50). Finally, the fellas speak on the proper DJ etiquette of crediting your inspirations/references and question the code of ethics within the DJ community (25:20). DJ Boogie Blind "Definitive D.I.T.C." (Mixtape, 2007) Disc 2.

Episode 180: Roaring 20's On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew give their feedback on the latest @VerzuzTV battle featuring @EarthWindAndFire, @TheIsleyBrothers, and @IamSteveHarveyTV (00:42). They speak on @DMX’s contributions to Hip-Hop (5:50) and explain why last week's episode featuring @DJCarisma had to be taken down and re-edited (11:02). The crew give some warnings and advice before traveling to Vegas (15:32) and review @MrEddieHuang’s new @BoogieMovie (23:03) and the #WoodyAllen vs #MiaFarrow docuseries on @HBO (31:17). With Vegas nightclubs slowly opening and DJs going back to work, the fellas speak on being physically and mentally ready for the nightlife grind (41:45) and predict 2021 to mirror the “Roaring 20’s” 100 years ago after the Spanish Flu (47:55).

Episode 179: DJ CARISMA On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by LA’s finest @DJCarisma (co-founder of @YoungCalifornia and DJ for @NickCannonMornings on @Power_106). Carisma explains her role in bringing Hip-Hop back to LA Radio in the 2010s during the EDM movement by breaking local artists like #NewBoyz, @YG, #CaliSwagDistrict, and more (2:35). Carisma shares what inspired her to start @YoungCalifornia with @DJAmen3000 (26:44) and breaks down why it’s important for artists not to limit their outreach by depending too much on local fame (34:45). Finally, Carisma speaks about the Underground Strip Club Parties in LA (43:05) and the difficulties that gang-affiliated artists have separating themselves from the streets 57:25).

Episode 178: The Do-Not-Play List On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak about a big DJ Guest ghosting a Zoom interview with them and discuss Hip-Hop Pioneer @DJFlash4Eva’s infamous “Do Not Play” lists for openers at clubs (10:13). They talk about Las Vegas opening to 50% capacity (21:35) and question the recent break-ups emerging as the country opens back up (27:05). The crew share their thoughts on the recent #Grammys (46:50), speak about new music (41:04), and discuss @DJCrooked’s new #WarZone obsession (1:07:30).

Episode 177: SALAAM REMI On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with legendary Grammy-nominated producer and Queens representative @SalaamRemi (with special guest host @DJMoma). Salaam shares his first production credit for @KurtisBlow at the age of 14 (8:56) and carrying records for @DJChuckChillOut with @FunkFlex (23:55). He speaks on what inspired his No.1 Billboard Hot 100 Hit “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by @IniKamoze (28:20) and breaks down the production work and vocal direction on the #TheFugees “Nappy Heads (Remix)” which helped find the group’s new sound for their 2nd album “The Score” (39:55). Salaam shares his ability to generate a safe environment for artists like @AmyWinehouse and @Miguel to create (1:01:40) and reminisces about @BizMarkie DJ’ing with @FunkFlex and @DJClarkKent at #ThePalladium in NYC in the ’90s (1:10:00). Finally, Salaam admits that @Nas’s “Made You Look” was originally intended for @RickyMartin (1:12:01), explains working on the #GodsSon album while #Nas was beefing with #JayZ and @Hot97 (1:15:45) and answers if he’ll ever work with #Hov in the future (1:25:40). “Sweetest Thing (Mahogany Mix)” by Refugee Camp All-Stars feat. Lauryn Hill Prod. By Salaam Remi

Episode 176: Jiminy Crooked On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak about the increased crime in Atlanta during the NBA All-Star Weekend (03:40), and @DJCrooked talks about the origin of his DJ name (23:19). The fellas discuss @AsiansWithAttitudes fighting back against the recent rise in crimes against Asians in California (43:02) and mention canceling gigs in Texas when Governor Abbott lifted the #MaskMandate (37:20). The crew reviews the series finale of @WandaVision, #Coming2America and the latest @TheNotoriousBig documentary  #IGotAStoryToTell on @Netflix (57:47).

Episode 175: DJ ICY ICE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA’s legendary @DJIcyIce of the @TheBeatJunkies. Ice touches on LA’s Asian gang culture in the ’90s (7:45) and gives the crew a history lesson on LA’s Hip-Hop club scene from #UncleJammsArmy and #ClubUnity to the #RockTheBellsFestival (14:10). He speaks on spinning the first Asian Hip-Hop party in LA called “The Source” (23:16) and explains how his @SnapBack_Live party emerged in LA during the late 2000’s EDM era and recently transitioned to a successful live stream on @Twitch (35:20). Lastly, Ice explains the obstacles he experienced as an Asian DJ (52:10) and speaks on touring with rap icon @Teacha_KRSOne (59:50).

Episode 174: Civil War (Streamers vs Club DJs) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sends love to their Bay Area fam @DJAudio1 who’s been recovering from a recent stroke (4:50), and share their positive reviews on the new @HipHopUncoveredFX docu-series (26:35). The fellas address the civil war brewing on Twitter between Streaming DJs and Club DJs (46:50) and speak with Austin’s finest @DJCRG regarding the recent Winter Storm that devastated Texas last week (1:09:53). Lastly, the crew pays their respects to the late great @PrinceMarkieDee from the #FatBoys who passed over the weekend (1:34:24).  All Donations for @DJAudio1: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/djaudio1

Episode 173: DJ KU On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by @Redbull3Style Alumni and Tampa Bay’s finest @DJKU. Ku explains how the mayor of #TampaBay switched her stance on Covid-19 safety protocols during #SuperBowl week (6:47) and shares his frustration dealing with anti-maskers in Florida(20:30). They discuss a recent tweet from @DJBellaFiasco about disgruntled DJs bashing streaming DJs on @Twitch (31:45) and swap stories on racism in Florida nightlife (44:01). Ku shares his nightmare DJ story with #MichaelJordan & #DerekJeter (50:30) and talks about the depression he experienced during the early days of the pandemic lockdown (1:05:10). Finally, the fellas touch on DJs migrating to Florida and Texas for DJ gigs (1:08:35) and ask if streaming DJs can adapt in a club setting (1:15:48).