Reflections Of A Dj

Episode 121: DJ LAZYBOY On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Bay Area’s finest and the current @RedBull3Style US National Champion @DJLazyBoy. LazyBoy speaks on his approach for the winning set at Redbull’s US Finals in San Francisco (4:20) and talks about being adopted and discovering his ancestry through @23AndMe DNA genetic testing (10:01). He recalls being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14 (26:15) and speaks about his current battle with cancer due to a sudden recurrence last year (33:10). Lazyboy explains his recent operation and shares some of the mental anguish he’s been going through during the recovery process (40:50). He voices concerns about not having the time/strength to practice for the Redbull World Finals approaching in April cause his health has been his main priority (1:09:30). Finally, Lazy Boy talks about @DJQBert visiting him after his operation (1:30:00) and his “Pre-Op/Last Supper Send-Off Party” in September 2019 which was the last time he was able

Episode 120: The Help On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, @JaimeDaGreat recaps his visit to @TheNAMMShow and discusses the new @Phase_DJ firmware update syncing with @Serato (2:30), the @RaneDJ 70 mixer (8:40) and @DJQbert experimenting new scratches (12:50). @DJDMiles shares an experience facing discrimination while DJing a friend’s wedding (18:25). The fellas speak about Biggie Smalls and Whitney Houston being inducted to the @RockHall (33:03), new music from @Eminem, @Macmiller, @StretchAndBobbito feat. @TheM19sBand, @NezSoRidiculous feat. @GroovyQ, @Carnage, @Diplo and more (40:50). @DJNeva gives his take @DiRealShaggy auditioning for @BadGalRiri’s new album (1:25:35) and @DJCrooked shares a late-night discussion he had with @FourColorZack regarding Turntablists selling downloadable MP3 versions of the DJ routines they post for free on Social Media (1:33:20).

Episode 119: SILENT ADDY (FT. PASE ROCK + ROSS ONE) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Miami’s finest, Dancehall DJ/Producer @SilentAddy (co-hosted by Cincy’s own @PaseRock & @DJRossOne). Addy speaks about growing up in Kingston, Jamaica (6:10), the huge impact Sean Paul (@DuttyPaul) made in mainstream America during the mid-2000s (14:43) and why there hasn’t been another major crossover dancehall artist/record since (21:35). He talks about his mother being unsupportive of his DJing when he first started (29:31), the affordability of learning on DJ controllers nowadays (34:40) and having the right OG’s when growing up (39:32). Addy explains the @ShellCorpIntl, a collective partnership with @DJMoma @DZA3000 @SpinserTracy @DJSeanG (49:20), and speaks about his infamous party @Bashment.TV (56:03). The fellas ask Addy about his latest project with @VybzKartel (1:09:00), discuss the lack of Caribbean culture on the Westcoast (1:04:51), and he explains how @MajorLazer changed his l

Episode 118: BILL SPECTOR + RAULIZM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of the pioneers in NYC Nightlife Marketing/Promotions @BillSpector (co-hosted by Miami’s finest @Raulizm). Bill explains growing up in Queens with the notorious “Supreme Team” (4:25) and how the mixture of multicultural groups from various classes and professions intermingling at his parties created a different experience from any other party in New York (8:40). He speaks about his close relationship with another pioneer in NYC Nightlife @Jrosenblum1 (12:40) and recalls how he met @StretchArmstrong (26:22) who would have various Hip-Hop acts in the ’90s perform at his parties for free (32:28). The fellas ask about the infamous @Diddy fight that occurred at “Mac Daddy’s” (35:46) and Bill explains his relationship with  @RocafellaRecords, Dame Dash (@DuskoPoppington), @IamMarkRonson and the late, great @DJAMLives (43:40). The fellas ask how Bill linked up with @Raulizm (53:56) and what motivated them to

Episode 117: I Ain't Sh*t On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas ask @JaimeDaGreat about his experience attending @Diddy’s “50th Birthday Celebration” in LA (9:08). @DJMoma calls in to challenge Jaime to a “Taco Stand-Off” at @CoyoTaco in Miami (29:00). @DJNeva speaks about the new “Universal Hip-Hop Museum” (@UHHMuseum) in the Bronx and shares an interaction with @BustaRhymes at his gig in NYC (36:33). The crew breakdown the recent “DJ Acceptance Speeches” on Instagram (47:06) as well as the “WW3 Memes” that took over Twitter (59:00). The fellas debate on whether #BadBoyRecords or #DeathRowRecords has a more lucrative catalog (1:19:30). Finally, the crew discuss some new music (1:28:25) and share their anticipation for #Aaliyah’s complete musical catalog finally being available on streaming platforms (1:39:15).

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Miami’s very own @DJJessicaWho. Jessica speaks on how excessive traveling as a DJ has taken a toll on her (5:25). She explains how she first started DJing (15:20), her early influences in Miami (26:55) and the pressure DJs experienced at @LIVMiami with owner @DaveGrutman’s “Do Not Play List” (31:12). The crew speaks on dealing with anxiety (39:18) and Jessica talks about signing to her former management @SkamArtist and later transitioning to her current management @WeAreRichGroup (47:52). She recalls competing in a @RedBull3Style (54:55) and explains the upside/downside of being a woman DJ (1:12:12). Jessica speaks on her party @EmoNiteMiami (1:27:08) and breaks down what it’s like dating a DJ (1:30:55).

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap the last decade of music from 2010-2019. See below for the list of topics and questions they went through. ROAD'S DECADE RECAP (2010-2019): 1. Top 5 Club Hits (7:40) 2. Top 5 Worst Songs (23:05) 3. Top 5 Personal Favorite Songs (48:25) 4. Top 5 Artists (57:28) 5. Top 5 Worst Artists (1:25:10) 6. Top 5 Most Overrated Artists (1:42:37) 7. Top 5 Best Albums (2:03:50) 8. How have yall evolved as a DJ in the last 10 years? 9. Biggest regret this past decade? 10. The most valuable lesson you've learned this past decade? (2:11:30)

Episode 114: MR MAURICIO On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of Miami’s premier club/radio DJs @MrMauricio. Mauricio speaks on the history of Miami DJs (1:15) and remembers traveling to NYC to hear legends like @KoolDJRedAlert and @DJClarkKent spin (5:37). He elaborates on the diverse music scene in Miami (22:10) and explains spinning at Club Liquid for the first time thanks to @ChrisPaciello (13:30). Mauricio recalls working for @TheRomanJones and spinning in the same rooms alongside @DJKhaled and @Irie (41:08). He shares his battle with depression and gambling (1:11:01) and his close friendship with @DJAMLives (48:25). He breaks down the relationships he’s built with artists like @XXXtentacion, @RaeSremmurd and @Pitbull (1:30:20) and how Westcoast music only impacts Miami every 5 years (1:39:52). Mauricio explains the influence that @FatJoe and @ScottStorchOfficial had on the city and how some celebs can become “victims of South Beach” (1:48:03). Lastly, he speaks about

Episode 113: Tote Bag Boyz On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap their trip to Miami (00:35) and @DJCrooked rants about DJs recently using Tote Bags instead of Backpacks (27:08). They run through new music from @TheWeeknd, @ToryLanez, @FatJoe, @MyFabolousLife, @LosAngelesConfidential (34:19) and discuss if Meg @TheeStallion will ever make a crossover hit record (1:04:04). The fellas deliberate on 2019’s “Artist of the Year” (1:13:27) and dissect @Wack100’s comments on why @NipseyHussle shouldn’t be considered a musical legend (1:28:52). Finally, the fellas speak on the untimely death of @JuiceWRLD999 (1:38:24).

Episode 112: DJ LAZ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with a Miami Legend and the “King Of Bass” @DJLaz. Laz breaks down the history of Miami Bass (4:40) and describes his first time meeting @Pitbull (13:05). He speaks about being born with a birth defect and doctors telling his mother he would never be able to sit up, stand or walk (33:05). Laz shares his thoughts about his son @_JMendzzz_ becoming a DJ (52:08) and the importance of building a brand as a DJ (45:43). He talks about his time on the radio and recalls moving to LA to work for #Latino963 and his reasons for leaving @Power965 after 22 years (1:02:36). Laz reminisces on his older brother who unfortunately passed from Melanoma Cancer #RIP (1:11:16). The fellas play some of Laz’s greatest hits from his Miami Bass discography (1:54:06) and explains why @BennyBenassi never cleared the sample for his club banger #MoveShake featuring @Pitbull and @Official_Flo (2:00:44). Laz lists his “Top 5 Miami Bass Songs” and “Top 5 Miam

Episode 111: SPINSER TRACY On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with DC’s finest @SpinserTracy of @ThatFeelGoodCrew. Spinser explains his reasons for moving to Miami, the differences in DJ rates amongst various cities on the East Coast (00:40), his experience touring with acts like @Goldlink and @FreddieGibbs (17:21) and his college life at @Howard1867 (28:00). He describes his transition from drumming in a band to spinning parties (31:55) and speaks on the importance of going out to hear other DJs (35:55). Spinser speaks on the value of creating your own parties/movements (49:46) and credits one of DC’s finest @JeromeBaker3rd for helping him develop his DJ style (53:45). He recalls winning the @RedBull3Style regional in DC (55:17) and explains the advantages that opening DJs have over headliners (1:12:10). Lastly, Spinser explains the launch of @ShellCorpINTL, an exciting new collaborative project involving some of the best DJ’s and parties from New York, LA and Miami (@DJMoma of @

Episode 110: SEAN CHRISTIE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of Las Vegas’s most influential figures, @SeanMChristie, the President of Events/Nightlife for @MGMResortsIntl. They discuss why Millennials don’t gravitate to bottle service (5:34) and how this affects the concepts for new venues like @OnTheRecordLV, @DrinkMamaRabbit, and @TheMayFairLV (14:50). Sean speaks on the importance of “Industry Nights” in Vegas (23:05), losing DJ’s to other competitors (30:53) and the value of having great resident DJs like @JewcyJHoffman and @DJMightyMi, who were instrumental in his clubs’ successes (43:22). They deep dive into Sean being one of the first to lead the EDM movement at @EncoreBeachClub and the bidding wars he went through for DJ’s like @SteveAoki, @Avicii, @MarkRonson and @DJAMLives (54:32). Sean empathizes on the recent closing of @KAOSVegas (1:08:03), shares some similar challenges he faced with @IntrigueVegas (1:35:40) and formerly apologizes to @DJJazzyJeff for pull

Episode 109: CRAIG ANTHONY aka DJ HOMICIDE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA’s very own, @CraigAnthony_ (aka DJ Homicide). Craig explains the difference between the “Hollywood” and “LA” (4:58) and delves into his history in the sneaker game and the legendary #AirMacksCrew with @BenBaller and the late @DJAMLives (14:23). Craig explains how he joined the band #SugarRay and breaks down how he co-produced all their songs and established their initial sound with the hit song “Fly” (31:05). He also reveals how #SugarRay’s last hit “When It’s Over” was originally intended for @RevWon of @RUNDMC (42:41) and how he foresaw the EDM emergence and told @IAmWill to hop on that Electronic Music wave with @BEP (56;50). He speaks on DJ AM’s passing and their last conversation (1:06:01). Craig explains why he changed his name from “DJ Homicide” (1:19:56) and how he accumulated almost a million followers with his new Instagram account @Urban.Siko (1:30:52). The fellas converse on the curre

Episode 108: Holocryptics On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas speak about a new Hologram DJ system called @Holocryptics (5:45), @DJCrooked losing his @TSA Precheck status (18:17). They review the new @Gangstarr @DJPremier album (35:40) and Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King" (1:04:10). The crew recaps their weekend at @DayNVegas2019 hip-hop festival in Las Vegas (1:24:53) and @DJCrooked and @DJDmiles give props to the fellas who volunteered in Meg @TheeStallion’s twerk competition (1:34:10).

Episode 107: DJ REACH On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with NYC’s finest @DJReach! Reach explains how he was inspired by @SteveAoki’s approach to marketing (3:16) and why he sees @Diddy as the first “Black President” (13:05). He recalls @DJAMLives admiring his mic skills in the club (22:22) and @Roctakon being responsible for putting him onto @Serato (25:55). Reach speaks about auditioning for the @CarsonDaly Show (42:45) and how maintaining a professional appearance with collar shirts and blazers helped open doors for him and even inspired others like @DNice (51:30). He regrets not spending more time in Vegas during his @TaoLasVegas residency (1:19:30) and explains how he finessed the clubs to expand his guestlist and ended up creating a promotional company (1:37:15). Reach talks about @SKAMArtist and starting his own agency in New York (1:56:25) and spinning #JayZ’s #HangarTour for the #KingdomCome album release (2:28:55).

Episode 106: Top 10 Most Impactful Albums On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas discuss rumors of a Vegas residency for @PostMalone (11:57) along with @ChampagnePapi’s new @Delilah restaurant and @WelcomeOVO store opening in @WynnLasVegas (13:15). The crew debates which American sport attracts the most groupies (23:28) and delve into the “Top 10 Most Impactful Album Challenge” that DJ’s have been indulging in on social media (35:33). After being nominated by NYC’s own @DJGoldfingerNYC, the crew decides to share their own “Top 10” list with @JaimeDaGreat first (36:00), @DJDMiles second (43:48), @DJCrooked third (1:04:15) and finally @DJNeva last (1:23:36). With the new @WuTangClan show on @Hulu, the fellas talk about @RZA’s career as a producer (1:59:40) and speak about the latest OS updates from @Apple effecting @Serato (2:06:42).

Episode 105: LOW BEEZY (HOLLERTRONIX) On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with Philly’s own @LowBeezy from the famed #Hollertronix! The fellas speak about how Philly breeds such talented DJ’s (6:18), Low’s first interaction with @Diplo (14:45), the #Hollertronix Mixtape “Never Scared” being praised by the @NYTimes (21:52), the growth of Baltimore music in the mid 2000’s (24:12) and how the #Hollertronix party started (28:35) and later evolved into a community called the “Hollerboard” (51:30). Crooked asks about rumors regarding Low allegedly “ghost producing” for @MIAmatangi’s first solo project (37:49). Low breaks down some Philly terms like #Jawn and #Chumpy (59:37), how he met Spank Rock aka @NaeemJuwan (1:04:09) and the nightlife scene in Philly (1:26:32). Lastly, Low shares some of his personal struggles with addiction (1:48:38) and rant with the fellas on some crazy requests in the club (1:52:17).

Episode 104: Las Bay-Gas This week the fellas celebrate their 2-year anniversary of the @RoadPodcast! The episode kicks off with a reflection down memory lane (0:30) and Neva shares his newfound healthy lifestyle (4:46). The crew announce new @Serato X @DJCity workshops in Las Vegas, Oakland, Hollywood and Los Angeles for the new @SeratoStudio production program during late October (7:37). They discuss the recent contract issues between @KAOSVegas and @MarshmelloMusic (11:35), as well as the @Athletics possibly moving to Vegas (21:15). @DJCrooked tells us about his latest gig in Portland with @DamianLillard (28:15). The fellas review new albums from @DaBaby and @YoungMa (36:34) and speak on @TylerPerry’s new Movie Studio in Atlanta (50:41). Finally, the crew answer questions from listeners submitted over the weekend (1:36:15).

Episode 103: DJ MILLIE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with LA’s own @DJMillie! They ask about her Millie’s father, Bryson Miller (@PsychoBass1), the legendary bass player for Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, @CarlosSantana, and @ChrisBrownOfficial (5:15). Millie tells us how she started DJ’ing and learned personally from @PattyClover (13:10). @DJCrooked has a theory that a majority of Women DJ’s learn to spin from their ex-boyfriends (15:30). She speaks on signing with @WilhelminaModels (26:25) and shares some of the insecurities that come with modeling (32:40). Millie explains how lucrative Social Media advertisements and sponsorships can be (41:06) and @DJCrooked asks Millie how she feels about being categorized as an “Influencer DJ” or a “Model DJ” (46:28). Millie shares her pick for “The Song Of The Summer” (1:14:45) and speaks on the LA party scene (1:10:08).

Episode 102: DJ DYNAMIX On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with 5 time @RedBull3Style US finalist and LA’s own @Dynamixif2! The fellas discuss Dynamix’s upbringing in Echo Park (9:09), the LA gangs in his neighborhood and the recent @6ix9ine testimonies (15:23). @DJCrooked talks about his new favorite show @TopBoyNetflix (27:08). Dynamix explains why people call him the “King Of LA” (32:28) and speaks about his time teaching at @ScratchLA (35:58). The fellas expand on their previous conversation regarding Eastcoast and Westcoast styles of DJing (38:25). Dynamix talks about the pressure he faces when spinning in clubs (1:11:34) and shares his experience at last years @Redbull3Style finals in Philly when his @Serato crashed (1:01:48). He speaks about competing on @MasterOfTheMix with @Jayceeoh and @DJTinaT (1:16:20) and they discuss the recent technical issues occurring with the revered @Phase_DJ (1:27:48). The crew speaks about @DJNeva’s Birthday at @TheLightVegas and @JaimeDaGreat