ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 25: Strangling Reflex This week on the R.O.A.D. Podcast the crew discusses if they’re feeling the newly upgraded Serato DJ Pro. D-Miles reviews most of the changes to the software, and gives a few pros and cons, after using the program for the first time. Crooked reflects on his crazy DJ schedule, in which he played seven days straight in multiple cites, and how that helped him be refreshe...

Episode 24: "CIPHA SOUNDS" This week the R.O.A.D. Podcast crew make their way to L.A. to interview New York legend Cipha Sounds. The Bronx native starts out by discussing how he found his love for DJing, and recalls his first gigs as an opener for Funk Master Flex at the legendary Tunnel. He goes on to tell us how he became Flex's intern at Hot 97, and spent the next 5 years in that role. Upon mak...

Episode 23: DJ MOMA This week the fellas have the honor of interviewing one of New York's finest, and Queen's native, DJ Moma. Crooked starts off by describing Moma as someone who served as a mentor to him, as well as putting on one of the best parties in New York, "Everyday People". Moma explains how he got his start in DJing, how he created his following, which in turn helped build his brand and...

Episode 22: MICHAEL MAYEDA aka "DJ MEGA MAN" This week the fellas sat down with Michael Mayeda aka “DJ Mega Man” and learn about his DJ career, his current production career and his thoughts about life and pain. They begin discussing Mayeda’s upbringing, growing up in Oxnard, CA and learning how an abusive care taker experience made him turn to music in order to cope with the pain. Mayeda explains...

Episode 21: Rick Ross...Heart Problem or Gas Problem? This week the fellas sit down and start the show discussing Oscar winners, Jordan Peele and Guillermo Del Toro. The fellas review DJ Khaled's new single "Top Off" with Jay-Z, Beyonce and Future. With rumors of Drake leaving Jordan Brand and going to sign a deal with Adidas, the fellas debate on how this will effect the rapper and both competiti...

Episode 20: FOUR COLOR ZACK This week the fellas sit down with Seattle native, Redbull Thre3style World Champion and 1/2 of the renowned DJ duo 2¢, Four Color Zack. Zack discusses his early years of juggling DJ gigs all while launching his own design agency. He also discusses how he linked up with DJ Craze to collaborate on a mixtape which later evolved into their group 2¢. Zack elaborates on how...

Episode 19 - “Bloods, Crips & Slam Poetry” The fellas recap NBA All Star Weekend and the controversy over Fergie performing the National Anthem. Neva speaks on the YG x Tekashi 6ix9ine beef, and the diss record YG put out over 6ix9ine coming to LA. D-Miles and Jaime break down the gang culture in LA, and how most celebrities pay for their services. Jaime recalls incident the happened involving gan...

Episode 18 "Could "Black Panther" be the best hip-hop movie soundtrack ever?l" Post Superbowl, the crew discusses the game as well as the halftime performance by Justin Timberlake. Neva insists that if Prince were still alive, he'd never share the stage with Timberlake. Jaime explains the significance of the Jordan 3 collab that Timberlake was wearing during his performance. Neva and Jaime break d...

Episode 17 - JONATHAN SHECTER aka "SHECKY GREEN" Philadelphia born, Harvard graduate, and Source Magazine founder Shecky Green joins the crew on the R.O.A.D. podcast. With over 30 years in the music industry, Shecky takes us though his journey, where it all started in Philly. From the first time he heard "Rappers Delight", to interning at the local radio station just to be apart of the culture. Sh...

Episode 16: Wu-Tang is the greatest Hip-Hop group of all time... The crew kicks off the show with an in depth review of the 2018 Grammy's. With her album dropping in 2015, questions arise as to how Alessia Cara wins "Best New Artist". No real surprise that Bruno Mars wins Record of the Year, the fellas still show love to Luis Fonsi and "Despacito" for a record breaking 2017. Crooked elaborates on...

Episode 15: Is Champagne Papi responsible for the government shutdow. The fellas kick off the show by shedding light on the Women's March this past weekend. With his reputation now being tarneshed, the guys discuss if Aziz Ansari used committed sexual assault or if he was just a really bad date. Jaime reflects on his encounters with the young rapper Fredro Santana who recently passed. Crooked shed...

Episode 14 - "DJ SCOOTER" A true icon in San Diego nightlife; DJ Scooter joins the R.O.A.D. podcast. He explains the relevance of open format DJ's producing EDM/Twerk remixes and why it works. One half the the infamous due "Scooter and Lavelle", Scooter tells the story of how they started, and held down one of their first residencies in Las Vegas back in the early 2000's. Also why most people assu...

Episode 13 - "DJ FRANZEN" The Bay Area/Vegas veteran joins the R.O.A.D. podcast and takes us through his 28 year journey.   Franzen speaks with the fellas on how he got his start in the DJ game.  Shares some never heard before stories, his first time meeting Jay-Z, how he influenced Drake with the "Motto" record, and his relationships with the likes of E-40, Too Short, etc.  Franny also evaluates...

Using CDJ's Is Like Fucking With A Condom... Happy New Year!!! The guys sit down for the first time this year and recap their new year festivities. Crooked shares his epic night and how he doesnt remember half of the stuff he said to the fellas via text. Neva explains how he missed an opportunity to DJ overseas for new years. The fellas discuss how underrated 2 chainz is.

Episode 11: Best Of 2017 This week the fellas sit down and discuss the best of 2017. They begin with top club songs in 2017. They get in a heated argument if bodak yellow by cardi b is better than humble by kendrick lamar (1:57). They also discuss their own top 3 over hyped songs of this year! (15:00). In addition, they also discuss their favorite records this year. (27:00). Lastly, they discuss t...

Episode 10 - “My President Is Black” After a few drinks, the fellas open up into some great convo. Crooked speaks on his trip home to New York, Neva expresses his disappointment in the new Star Wars movie. After 4 major album releases this week, everyone has very mixed reviews. The crew also questions the timing of the “Plain Jane” remix release, and compares it to Cardi B on G-Eazy’s “No Limit”.

Episode 8: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY While in LA, the crew interviews this legendary DJ duo. Crooked reflects on the first time meeting Stonerokk in NY, Jaime recalls being a huge fan of their promotion style. Stone & Graham both give insight to the state of the DJ and Nightclub industry. 18:00 - Stonerokk trying to kill people off and Graham saves the day 20:00 - The history of Captains of Industr...

Episode 9: Ghostwriting Jaime comes in this week excited because Darren made him his famous omelette! The fellas discussed opening DJ's and what their role should be. They get into the beef between Cam'ron and Mase. They also get into ghostwriting and their credibility. Darren and Jaime get into a heated discussion about Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Lastly,they discuss keaton jones and the bullying...

Episode 7: Virgil "The DJ" The crew discusses the Rolling Stone Top 50 albums of 2017, and where hip hip and R&B artists stacked up on the list. Also go into details with thoughts on Virgil Abloh’s perception on what is DJing. With extensive fashion design experience, Crooked digs deeper by comparing Virgil’s DJing to the way he approaches fashion. 00:45 - Black Thanksgiving 5:00 - Rolling Stones...

Episode 6: I Can Live Without Eminems Music For The Rest Of My Life Crooked reflects on Latin Grammy week, watching Bad Bunny perform. Neva discusses his new vegetarian lifestyle. Also their take on Chance the Rapper hosting SNL, the state of Eminem’s performance and music career in the current state of hip hip. Also the fake beef between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, and the “new age rapper” and who t...

Episode 5: Kevin Spacey Tried To Take Me Home DJ Neva reflects on his marathon training, eating burgers days before, and run ins with Kevin Spacey. D-Miles and Jaime Da Great attend and review the first ever SneakerCon in Las Vegas. They also discuss all sexual allegation of the men in Hollywood and how it will affect the shift in power moving forward. 1:16 - DJ Neva running the Las Vegas marathon...

Episode 4: Black Groceries In the new age of social media, Crooked dissects the matter. How artist antics get in the way of their music. And how it’s translating to the rest of our society. Also, the thought that minorities need to have more of their own. BTW we still didn't have name for this podcast lol! 4:00 - Internet stars / IG celebrities 20:00 Music labels and Televisions are a dying breed...

Episode 3: I Fukin Hate Adidas Still without a name, The fellas review The Weeknd concert in Las Vegas. Also get into the state of what’s considered “HypeBeast” fashion, apparel and sneakers. And the ongoing war between Nike and Adidas. Also, what were the fashion trends growing up, New York and LA respectively. 2:00 - Weeknd concert recap 21:14 - The problem with hypebeast 33:00 - How Nike works...

Episode 2: DJ ROSS ONE “Behind The Scenes”, “BTS Boyz”, just a couple of names for the show that were considered but still didn’t feel right up til this point. Ross One discusses his love for Fly Fishing, growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. And the struggles of keeping up with hip hop culture in the Midwest in the early 90s. And also developing a passion for Rap Tees in the process. 1:00 - Fishing Vs...

Episode 1: Trial and Error A brief introduction into the fellas trying to figure out if they have any sorts of chemistry, and in the process of trying to give this a name. Aka “The Demo Stage”. The guys discuss at one point are you considered “a working DJ”. Also discuss briefly their backgrounds and where they came from. BTW We didn't know what the name of the podcast was going to be yet. lol