ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 341: RALPH MCDANIELS “Inside Video Music Box” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome famed music video director, VJ, and co-creator of the longest-running music video show, #VideoMusicBox, Ralph McDaniels (@videomusicbox). Ralph discusses his experiences and pivotal moments in the history of hip hop and music videos, starting with a memorable birthday celebration wh...

Episode 340: DJ MARTY PLAY + LB1 "Inside 1Oak and the Underground Pandemic Parties” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJMartyPlay and @DJLB1. LB1 discusses recording @DJCrooked's set without Crooked's consent (01:10), and the crew reminisces about their legendary DJ nights in NYC (09:18). LB1 and Marty get candid about DJing the underground party sce...

Episode 339: DJ JAZZY JOYCE “Hip-Hop's Eleanor Roosevelt” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are excited to welcome the legendary DJ and the Bronx’s finest, @DJJazzyJoyce, alongside guest host @DJGoldFinderNYC. Jazzy Joyce discusses her legacy, acknowledging she wasn’t fully aware of the historical impact she was making at the time (02:34). She reflects on her early experiences...

Episode 338: MAX GLAZER "Celebrating 25 Years Of Federation Sound" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are excited to welcome DJ, producer, and New York’s finest, @MaxGlazer, along with guest host @DJGoldFinderNYC. Max reflects on his journey in the NYC music scene (2:20), from working at iconic record stores like #FatBeats and #8Ball Records to becoming a prominent DJ in the ci...

Episode 337: DANCES "Why No One Dances At Festivals" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are excited to welcome iconic vocalist, EDM DJ, and producer Dances (@DancesLife). Dances shares his educational insights on medical and street drugs (00:55) and opens up about his chronic pain after a car accident and his road to recovery (5:10). He announces plans to release more new songs...

Episode 336: NINA SKY " Celebrating The 20th Anniversary For 'Move Ya Body' " On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are excited to welcome the Nuyorican music duo Nina Sky (@NinaSkyOfficial). Nina Sky discusses celebrating the 20th anniversary of their hit "Move Ya Body," its impact, and their involvement in the reggaeton movement with tracks like "Oye Mi Canto" (1:40). They talk...

Episode 335: BALLADS "How A Viral Remix Changed My Life" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome music producer and DJ @BalladsMusic with guest co-host @DJPDot. Ballads speaks on his hectic year with his first US Tour (1:33), discusses losing his job the same day he put out his “Family Ties” edit (3:40), and talks about his early production days (8:50). He opens up about str...

2024 Wrap-Up On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recaps the last year in music. See below for the Top 2024 categories on this episode. 1. Top 5 Club Hits - 01:30 2. Top 5 Edits - 28:27 3. Top 5 Editors - 48:31 4. Top 3 Overrated Tracks - 1:17:02 5. Top 3 Underrated Tracks - 1:52:51 6. Top 3 Artists - 2:12:50 7. Top Live DJ Sets - 2:17:07  8. Favorite Moments - 2:24:10 9. Most valu...

Christmas Came Early Yall! On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas bring you a live episode from @DJJazzyJeff’s 6th annual #PlaylistRetreat24. Jeff explains why he created the retreat (3:30) and expands on the new blood within the invitees this year as opposed to previous years (10:30). He speaks on his frustrations with the nightlife industry (14:50), talks about DJs starting their...

Episode 333: DJ MIKE NASTY "How To Make It In Brooklyn" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJMikeNasty with guest co-host @Showcasemontana. Mike Nasty speaks on how moving to #NewYork from #Atlanta changed his life (01:44) and remembers the golden era of the #ATL during the early days of artists like @SummerWalker (21:40). He gives his opinion that hi...

Episode 332: DJ SNS "From Biggie Mixtapes To Leaking Nas’s Illmatic" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome “The Great Show” and Harlem’s Legendary @DJSNS and guest co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC. SNS speaks on how he got his name (2:15), shows his admiration for #DJHollywood teaching him “it ain’t the records, it’s the guys who play the records” (10:40) and talks about working w...

Episode 331: ESTELLE + DJ MOMA On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome guest co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC as they speak on the future releases of new episodes moving forward (00:55). Grammy award winning singer Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) stops by to share her latest record ‘Oh I’  and discusses finding her joy again (03:55). She shares her admiration for DJs (21:33), remembers p...

Episode 330: DJ T MARQ “The Jersey Club Remix Prince” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New Jersey’s finest @DJTMarq and guest co-host @ShowcaseMontana. T Marq speaks on making edits at 10 years old (00:57), opens up about his Radial Clubhand not holding his skills back when DJing (8:10), and reveals the huge culture behind Jersey Club remixes (8:21). He reminisces on...

Episode 329: DJ SIR CHARLES DIXON “The Unsung Pioneer Of The Record Industry” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome legendary Syndicated Mixer, Radio Programmer and Record Promoter @DJSirCharles. Charles speaks on his DJ crew “Technicians” (04:11), recalls creating the first version of open format radio mixing (35:55), and remembers conference calls that had 400 plus DJs t...

Episode 328: DJ MONEY "DC's Finest DJing for Wale & Mac Miller" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome A&R, Grammy Nominated Producer, and DC’s finest @DJMoney. DJ Money speaks on becoming friends with @SkillzVA (00:45), explains that people never give proper flowers to the DMV (6:30), and admits that DC crowds are the hardest to please (11:26). Money talks about Obama gett...

Episode 327: DJ SOUL “The Last Taste Maker” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJSoulNYC. Souls speaks on getting his start in nightlife (02:24), details the early sighting of blends which encouraged him to sell his own (18:22) and reminisces on working with his DJ peers @IAmMarkRonson @DJNeva @DJEricLaPeau and @DJGoldfingerNYC (38:30). He remembers h...

Episode 326: DJ BABU From Dilated Peoples & The Beat Junkies On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DJ Babu (@DJBabuforeal) from @TheBeatJunkies and @DilatedPeoples. Babu talks about being cocky as a young battle DJ (3:10), remembers how he met #TheBeatJunkies (13:10) and talks joining #DilatedPeople (24:40). He explains why he enjoyed working with #KanyeWest (52:17) and hi...

Episode 325: ERICK LA PEAU “NYC’s Hidden Gem” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJErickLaPeau with special co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC and @JamesHwang42. Erick speaks on linking up with Mark Ronson (@IAmMarkRonson) (01:45), reflects on his favorite DJs that influenced him (13:01) and describes the eccentric experience at one of his residencies @TheBoxNY...

Episode 324: JOAQU.N + SUPERNOVA From Pangea Sound On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome @DJSuperNova and @Joaqu.n, co-founders of one of LA's premier parties @PangeaSound. Nova and Joaquin speak on the origins of creating #PangeaSound with their partners and co-founders @Falcons and @DJSleepyJoe (06:45). They recount their exciting @BoilerRoomTV sets (17:33) and expose th...

Episode 323: TECHNICIAN THE DJ “Why Every Artist Needs A Good DJ” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome famed tour DJ for @TheLox, New York’s finest @TechnicianTheDJ with special co-host, legendary A&R for #Rocafella Record, Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua (@1978HipHop). Technician speaks on the impact he had on #TheLox's win against #Dipset on @VersuzTV (01:45), reveals how he me...

Episode 322: DAMION ‘DAMIZZA’ YOUNG "Hip-Hop's Most Powerful Ally In Radio" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome multi-platinum producer and renowned hip-hop radio programmer @Damizza. Damizza speaks on retiring at the peak of his success to take care of his grandmother (02:24), walking away from working with @MariahCarey (13:12), and his role in helping break #JayZ on...

Episode 321: DJ NU-MARK "I Dont Read Crowds, They Read Me" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome Turntablist, Producer and DJ for @TheJurassic5, LA’s finest @DJNuMark. He speaks on his love for rare #Ethiopian records (02:10), crate digging with @CutChemist (07:44) and reminisces on how he got into #TheJurassic5 (31:55). Nu-Mark explains why he constantly switches to new...

Episode 320: DJ SEVERE "The #1 DJ In MLB" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome Los Angeles @Dodgers official DJ for 15 years @TheRealDJSevere. Severe talks how he became the Dj for the @Dodgers (6:01), breaks down his top favorite rappers (09:40) and explains how he breaks records at #DodgersStadium (19:40). He shares the "Top 5 Songs" to play to hype up #DodgerNation (...

Episode 319: SHOWCASE + FLYGERIAN “How The Largest Juneteenth Party Almost Didn’t Happen“ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome New Jersey’s finest @ShowcaseMontana and @Flygerian. The duo speak on the humble beginnings of their first @JuneteenthNJ party in 2020 (01:15), explain the logistics of dealing with a large crowd of 15,000 (07:10) and reveal the unfair politics...

New Episode #318: “The Rap Beef War Council” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome @KFCBarStool (from @BarstoolSports's @KFCRadio), Brooklyn's finest @DJGoldfingerNYC and the Bronx's very own @MartyRock for a deep dive discussion on the current state of the #KendrickLamar and #Drake "Rap Beef". The crew examine if #NotLikeUS is @KendrickLamar’s first club hit (2:37), quest...