Reflections Of A Dj

Episode 162: Velveeta On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, The fellas debate on what makes a good Mac And Cheese consist of (00:46) and recap the @MikeTyson and @RoyJonesJROfficial fight (12:50). @DJCrooked ask if celebrity boxing events can bring back life into the sport of Boxing (21:50), and deliberate how the @UFC became more popular (35:20). The crew speaks on the backlash @MeganRyte and @IAmWill received for their recent song “Culture” (44:05), and the recent video of @FunkFlex getting Liposuction (54:30). Finally, they speak on the steady incline of fame @DoggFace208 has had since his viral moment (1:24:40) and pay tribute to the CEO of @Zappos @DowntownTony after his untimely death (1:30:15).

Episode 161: Friendsgiving On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas host their first #Friendsgiving with @EliEscobarNYC, @DJGoldFingerNYC, @Roctakon, @DJMoma, @DJRossOne, @DJEddieMac, @Dza3000, and @Raulizm. The crew gets feedback on their last episode with @JoeMaz debating @SheckyGreenLV (11:03) and discuss the latest app #ClubHouse (33:20). Eli Escobar breaks-down the benefits of using @BandCamp (43:40) and explains how catching Covid-19 resulted in the making of his latest album “There Are Ghosts Everywhere In New York City” (51:05). The crew speaks on the @VerzuzTV battles (1:01:47) and potential #NYE DJ gigs (1:16:05). Finally, they discuss the reasons why some have chosen not to Livestream their DJ sets (1:22:44) and everyone hopes @DNice will start a DJ agency in light of his breakout year (2:01:25).

Episode 160: The Great Debate feat. Joe Maz + Jonathan Shecter On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew host a debate between @JoeMaz and @SheckyGreen to settle politic differences that initiated on Twitter. Joe explains why he voted for @RealDonaldTrump (4:30) and Shecky speaks on Trump’s failure to concede and his claims of election fraud (10:05). @DJCrooked asks Joe how he finds credible sources for research (23:30) and Shecky gives some back history on how he thinks Trump got elected (32:05). Joe voices his disapproval for Covid-19 lockdowns and masks (44:55) and Shecky explains why masks are so effective to defeating the pandemic (59:01). Joe talks about his wife contracting Covid-19 (1:06:15), questions the PCR Tests and reported death count (1:18:01) and Shecky speaks on America’s mishandling of the pandemic compared to other countries (1:27:06). Joe questions why nightlife is labeled super spreaders but not air travel (1:36:02) and Shecky defends the vaccine (1:44:10). The fellas clear up

Episode 159: We Did It, Joe... On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew talk about their reactions to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris winning the 2020 presidential election (12:55) and joke about @DJDMiles being the new official @WhiteHouse DJ (18:03). The fellas ask if #JoeBiden’s win was as monumental as @BarackObama’s in 2008 (25:30) and stan on #KamalaHarris’s congratulation phone call to Joe (28:20). The fellas speak on the reopening of @TheRhinoLV (32:35), as well as #Nevada dragging their feet on the final ballot-count (45:10). Finally, they touch on the rise of #Covid19 cases and “Robbing Season” approaching the Holidays (56:55).

Episode 158: COSMO BAKER On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with South Philly’s finest @CosmoBaker. Cosmo and @DJCrooked reminisce on their Philly road trips from NYC in the early 2000s (00:45) and speak about Philly’s tight Hip-Hop community emerging in the early ’90s with @QuestLove, @BlackThought, and @DJAMLives (18:41). The fellas discuss racial tensions and the temperamental political climate in Philly (24:22) as Cosmo expands on his verbal interaction with @JoeMaz on Twitter (29:55). Cosmo later explains how the infamous @ItsTheRub party in Brooklyn started with co-founders @DJAyres and @DJEleven (1:03:35) and their legendary Mash-Up Compilation #ItsTheMothafuckingRemix feat. @MarkRonsom @Diplo @LowBeezy (1:08:20). The crew express how grateful they are for the culture of #HipHop and how it’s impacted every DJ's life (1:22:01). Finally, Cosmo speaks on DJing the @Do_Over for the first time (1:44:55) and his deep dive discovery into the amazing music of the mysteriously anonymo

Episode 157: Death To Record Pools? On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks on Las Vegas Casinos installing metal detectors due to increased crime on the Strip (3:13), and @DJCrooked shares his first voting experience (13:50). The fellas talk about @IceCube’s #PlatinumPlan (19:55) and @JoeBudden leaving @Spotify to launch his new media network @JoeBuddenNetwork (25:15). The crew discuss @LA_Reid selling all of his songwriting and publishing catalog at the same time @NileRodgers sells his classic car collection (38:50). Finally, the fellas connect with @DJStylesDavis from @DJCity/@BeatsourceOfficial to discuss their new streaming platform for DJs #BeatsourceLINK that just launched on @Serato last week (55:30). They ask if this was motivated by the recent crackdown from Record Labels targeting Digital Record Pools (1:00:10) and ask if this will be the start of the inevitable end for MP3’s and Digital Record Pools for DJs (1:13:15).

Episode 156: "Welcome To Marvel" feat. Alain Uy + DJ Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with actor/director @AlainUy, one of the new stars from @Marvel’s upcoming new @Hulu show @OfficialHelstrom (with special guest host @DJRossOne). The fellas explain meeting Alain in 2010 through his production company @ThemToo (4:50) and their amazing videography work with @HakkasanLV, @SkamArtist, and @DJRossOne’s #KeepItMoving video series (15:57). Ross and Alain recap the filming for his first #KeepItMoving video when he spun the star-studded opening of @MarqueeLV on #NYE 2010 with guest performances from #JayZ, #KanyeWest, #Rihanna and more (22:35). @DJCrooked explains the difference between DJing a club and DJing a celebrity event (31:40). Alain breaks down how he got the role for #Marvel’s new #Helstrom series (39:40) and further explains how the success of movies like #Parasite and #CrazyRichAsians has shifted Hollywood to cast more Asian actors and produce more Asian content (1:0

Episode 155: Blame The Raiders On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew ask @DJDMiles about spinning a Las Vegas rally for @KamalaHarris (1:13), discuss the opening of @TAOLasVegas this weekend (09:50), question the rise in crime on The Strip to the @Raiders (15:20) and speak about some venues taking advantage of DJs (26:20). They discuss the new @RuffRyders documentary series on @BET and how Crooked almost signed to them as a rapper in the late 90’s (49:01). Finally, the crew gives their take on banning all @ToryLanez music (1:05:20) and speak more about @DJCrooked’s recent therapy sessions on @BetterHelp (1:26:10).

Episode 154: SCRAM JONES On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with Grammy-nominated Producer/DJ/Rapper and New Rochelle’s finest @ScramJones. Scram talks about juggling both DJing and producing (2:10) and explains producing the latest collaboration with @TheLox and @DMX (5:10). He shares his experience working with @Eminem (15:55) as well as @Diddy, @50Cent, and @Saigon_NYC which were included in the opening lines of his song “Black Sheep” (21:40). The crew ask Scram about “Loyalty vs Opportunity” in the record business, his break out single “No No No” with @JaeMillz (18:35), working with @MariahCarey thanks to @TheRealNoreaga (30:10), and doing production for both 50 and @FatJoe @RemyMa while they were beefing in New York (46:50). Scram speaks on his son getting into music production (57:10) and the song that almost happened with #JCole of @Dreamville (1:03:20). Finally, the fellas praise Scram for keeping NY Hip-Hop alive (1:12:40) and delve into his more recent production work with

Episode 153: Masta Killa On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJNeva explains his current struggles as a new “Plant Dad” (1:03) and why he returned dead plants to @HomeDepot (6:10). The fellas speak on an increase in crime on the Las Vegas Strip (22:15) and a tweet, by @IAmJeanSean, telling new DJs to practice their craft before rushing to live-stream (32:50). Finally, the crew questions whether the @PioneerDJ CDJ 3000 is still relevant in these times (52:30), and @DJCrooked give his takes on the @TheEllenShow returning for a new season after accusations of sexual misconduct and a “toxic” work environment (1:12:10).

Episode 152: LIL JON On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by the King of Crunk, Grammy-Award winning DJ/Producer @LilJon. Lil Jon addresses an incident with @DJNeva at @SkamArtist’s 2019 Birthday Party in LA (1:27) and explains how he produced “Blow The Whistle” for @TooShort and “Tell Me When To Go” for @E40 in the same week (18:32). The fellas ask about @Saweetie consistently sampling Lil Jon’s records (28:47), his collaboration with #MacDre (30:42), and how “Turn Down For What” became his biggest hit (41:07). Lil Jon breaks down his involvement with the #LMFAO hit “Shots” (50:59) and why he was so accepted in the #EDM world (57:47). He talks about his new song with @YingYangTwins “Twerk on the Mirror” (1:09:20) and his experience with @RealDonaldTrump on @ApprenticeNBC (1:22:40). Finally, Lil Jon expresses his frustrations with opening DJs burning headliners (1:38:40).

Episode 151: Find Your Why On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas celebrate @DJNeva 50th birthday (1:15). @DJCrooked talks about his first therapy session on @BetterHelp and ‘finding his why’ (6:51) and speaks about the ‘worker vs owner’ mentality (37:40). The crew speak about influencers living in @TikTok houses (42:20), #LaborDayWeekend in Las Vegas (50:10) and @Usher’s new 2021 Vegas residency @CaesarsPalace (1:06:55). Finally, the fellas give their opinion on @DrDre’s soon to be ex-wife #NicoleYoung requesting $2 million a month in spousal support (1:13:00) and pay their respects to actor @ChadwickBoseman, Georgetown basketball coach #JohnThompson and the legendary but controversial life of @ErickMorillo (1:29:50).

Episode 150: THEE MIKE B On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with LA’s @TheeMikeB (co-founder of the infamous #BananaSplit Sunday Party in LA). Mike talks about how @RedFoo developed #LMFAO’s sound from the music being played at #BananaSplit (13:30) and his first impression of the song “I’m In Miami Bitch” (25:40). The fellas ask how the #BananaSplit party started and what roles did he, @DJAMLives, and @SteveAoki each play to contribute to the success (43:40). Finally, Mike explains why they never had an anniversary party for #BananaSplit (1:07:55) and shares his experience in New York spinning clubs and working for @StretchArmstrong and @SheckyGreenLV during the late ’90s (1:25:25).

Episode 149: Icon Living On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas pay their respects to @DJShayBSF, @Spicoli, and friend #RalphFarlough (00:40). @DJCrooked speaks on the importance of minorities owning property and not selling (8:55). The crew talk about going to public places in Las Vegas for the first time since March (20:43) and speak about a Covid-19 scare from vaginal fluids at a Strip Club (29:04). @DJCrooked celebrates @JoeBiden’s secret weapon #BraydenHarrington at the #DNC last week (39:50). The fellas discuss which voting methods they’re committing to (53:51) and review the latest @Pharrell song #Entrepreneur feat. #JayZ (1:01:44). Finally they breakdown @Nas’s newest album #KingsDisease and why his releases land on similar dates as Jay-Z (1:10:03).

Episode 148: DJ GETLIVE! On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with Queens finest @DJGetLive. Getlive! remembers digging for vinyl in NY (4:20) and explains his impromptu approach to his DJ streams on @Twitch (14:05). He speaks on the current state of NYC nightlife (24:03) and explains why he never accepts tips while DJing (31:50). Getlive! talks about Brooklyn scene blowing up in the last decade (41:15), spinning the annual @DonutsAreForever party honoring the late great #JDilla (43:38), and hitting a creative wall during the pandemic (50:40). The fellas question what’s the biggest thing they miss about DJing for a crowd (54:40) and ask Getlive! about competing in the @RedBull3Style 2011 US Finals (58:40). Finally, the crew speaks on the approach some DJs should take when livestreaming on Twitch and the financial benefits (1:17:20).

Episode 147: Two Fingers... On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak about @DJDMiles’s experience flying to the east coast to work for @ShowtimeBoxing (2:43) and recap their recent Livestream battle on @Twitch between @DaddyYankee and @DuttyPaul (32:45). They breakdown the last @VerzuzTV battle with @2Chainz and @RichForever (47:26) and discuss @DJCassidy’s #PassTheMic Livestream featuring legendary Hip-Hop’s artists from the ’80s and ’90s (1:10:40). Lastly, the crew shares their thoughts on DJs in unsupportive relationships (1:27:50) and give their thoughts on @IAmCardiB’s song #WAP featuring Meg @TheeStallion (1:44:30).

Episode 146: “Beats, Apps + Rap Tees” feat. Thando1988 + CFLO + Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak with New York’s very own @Thando1988 and @DJCFLO (co-hosted by @DJRossOne). Thando explains juggling local “open format” gigs while producing Dance Music (3:25) and shares his reasons for signing his next single “Questions” to @Atrak’s label @FoolsGoldRecs (10:54). CFLO speaks about his latest “acapella-making” app @StemVerter that’s taken over the DJ community (14:45), as well as his DJ Agency in NYC struggling to collect almost $30k in past due invoices from multiple venues after the pandemic hit (29:01). @DJRossOne talks about the ownership of bars/clubs possibly changing after the pandemic (40:32) and how he’s been focusing on music production w/@PaseRock and making a video series on @Youtube based on his book @RapTees (49:50). The fellas speak on the effectiveness of DJs petitioning against record labels over copyright issues (59:30). Finally, Thando talks about his inspi

Episode 145: Above The Rim On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the latest #RoadTV Livestream battle on @Twitch between @ArmandVanHelden vs @Diplo (00:59). The crew gossip about @WillSmith’s secret love life (17:30), talk about DJing their first gig in 4 months (25:01), and declining DJ work for private events (31:17). @JaimeDaGreat speaks on @LouWillVille getting caught breaking out of the #NBABubble to party at @MagicCityAtlanta with @JackHarlow (37:16). Finally, the crew delves in deeper into #KanyeWest’s bi-polar condition (46:36).

Episode 144: DJ PUFFY On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by 2016 @RedBull3Style World Champion from #Barbados @DeeJayPuffy. Puffy kicks off the episode explaining how the global #Covid19 pandemic has changed his outlook on DJing (3:36) and shares the history of Barbados annual #CropOver celebration (9:44). He explains why Barbadians can be one of the toughest crowds to DJ for (17:40) and how nightlife has been back to normal since Barbados has contained the spread of Covid-19 (26:35). The fellas get a lesson on the many different categories of soca music (41:05) and speculate on @BadGalRiri’s upcoming Caribbean-influenced album (47:20). Puffy speaks on producing his latest EP “Dream In Color“ (34:10), and also speaks about his return to radio @Slam101FM (56:32). Finally, he describes how the #BlackLivesMatter movement has effected Barbados (1:08:10) and if he plans to ever Livestream on #Twitch (1:14:45).

Episode 143: Steagles On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the #4thofJuly weekend in Vegas (1:31) and give their thoughts on why they wouldn’t take a #Covid19 vaccine (10:25). @DJNeva explains why all sports should be canceled until 2021 (18:28) and discuss @RealDonaldTrump’s comments on changing the racist mascots for the @Indians & the @Redskins (25:05). The fellas' review @RealPopSmoke’s latest album “Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon” (40:21) and also debate the next possible @VerzuzTV battle between T.I. (@TroubleMan31) and @50Cent (44:15). Finally, the fellas speak on the fantasy battle they did on @Twitch between @MCHammer and @Pitbull (49:05), as well as their next fantasy battle between @TheRealFaithEvans and @LilKimTheQueenBee (53:45).