ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Episode 198: Shut Up + Drum On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew recaps the latest @VerzuzTV between @TheLOX and #Dipset (3:30) and discuss the difference between a Rapper and an MC (24:15). The fellas speculate a #Verzuz between @50Cent’s #GUnit and @FatJoe’s #TerrorSquad (28:01) and argue what’s the “Club Song Of The Summer” for 2021 (38:40). Finally review the newest updates fro...

Episode 197: DJ E-ROCK On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes SF’s finest @DJErock. The fellas recap E-Rock’s first heated encounter with @DJCrooked in Vegas (5:48) and being labeled the “Hyphy Guy” on MTV2’s #SuckerFreeSundays with @CiphaSounds and @DJWhooKid (29:37). E-Rock speaks bout DJing for the @SFGiants and @49ers during his Vegas residency at #HazeNightclub (37:41)...

Episode 196: Return Of The Throne On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew celebrates their @LasVegasWeekly “Best DJ Podcast Of 2021” award (00:10) and recap @JaimeDaGreat’s latest gig at @MomsBarLA with @DJBossaNova (9:10). They speak about the ongoing ignorance surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine and how’s it’s comparable to the miseducation of the A.I.D.S. epidemic in the 80’s/90’s (17...

Episode 195: "Company Man" Feat. DJ Flight On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes @FlightDJ, @ZoukGroupLV’s new resident at @AyuDayClub in @ResortsWorldLV. Flight shares how moving to Playa Del Carmen in Mexico changed his life (7:50) and how he got recruited to spin at @OmniaLosCabos owned by @HakkasanGroup (17:02). In Cabo, he explains his role as a “Company Man”, dealing...

Episode 194: The 5 Elements On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas recap their Sunday night at @MoneyBabyLV’s newest party “At Sunset” featuring @Soulection’s @JoeKay and @SashaMvrie (1:20). The crew discuss the widespread reaction from DJs across the country to @DJCrooked’s recent @BadBunny video clip (6:32) and speak about the “I Already Played Bad Bunny” stickers and merch being...

Episode 193: "Road To Recovery" Feat. DJ Audio1 On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back their favorite Bay-Area native @DJAudio1 who recently suffered from a stroke in late December 2020. The fellas speak about the importance of “consistency” especially during the pandemic (4:08) and applaud Audio1 for building his @Twitch channel from the ground up (11:40). Audio1 openl...

Episode 192: “First Day Out” Feat. Four Color Zack On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back their first in-person guest, @Redbull3Style World Champ and Seattle’s very own @FourColorZack. @DJCrooked recaps Zack’s first night back in Vegas at @MarqueeLV with @Spydatek (3:40). Zack speaks about his hesitancy to DJ live venues again (21:32) and explains why he signed to @Skam...

Episode 191: Welcome Back Neva On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back @DJNeva after his time off in NY dealing with his mother's passing (00:20) and also discusses the cities that are known to gas up certain food spots (3:55). @DJCrooked brings up his latest favorite show “Alone” on Netflix (30:35), as well as new venues/hotels opening in Vegas like @ResortsWorldLV, @Mo...

Episode 190: "The Return Of Everyday PPL" Feat. DJ Moma + DJ Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with NYC’s finest @DJMoma (co-founder of @EverydayPPL) and @DJRossOne (author of @RapTees). The fellas speak about #EverydayPPL’s new curated playlist “House Party” on @Spotify (1:50), LA’s #Saadiq party at @TheHighlightRoom (4:02) and DJ’s reaching out to “homies” for b...

Episode 189: Rihanna's Ultimatum On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speaks on the “Stripper Shortage” in Vegas (6:20) and @JaimeDaGreat recaps @Quincy’s 30th Birthday Celebration in LA with @DJCarisma and @TheRealDJStacks (13:30). @DJCrooked breaks down the "Rihanna Ultimatum" (25:02) and speaks about the recent tweets shaming DJs for playing the same "Afrobeats Songs" (43:50). F...

Episode 188: DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew speak with Philly bred EDM DJ/Producer/Rapper “Dances With White Girls” (@DancesLife) (with special guest host @Spydatekzilla). Dances recaps the 2000’s nightlife scene in New York City (4:10) and explains how he ended up being part of @Pitbull’s hit record “Don’t Stop The Party” (11:32). He talks about getti...

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). T...

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 J...

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...

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 h...

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...

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 n...

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...

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 advic...

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 inspir...

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...

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...

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 Governo...

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...

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 fin...