ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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 struggling with his mental health as a producer and asking for help (18:10). Finally, Ballads talks about seeing @Skrillex and #FredAgain play his edits (39:10) and explains why #NYC was his favorite stop on his US tour (53:50).

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 valuable lessons learned - 2:36:41

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 own parties (21:30) and how he recruits the guestlist for the Playlist Retreat (31:40). Finally, Jeff answers ROAD’s rapid fire questions and explains why he “will always try to pay back what was paid for me” (40:22).  Executive Producer: Lynette Townes Video Production: RomeDigs Reyes Audio: Kelo Saunders Audio Mastering: Distinct Mastering

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 hip hop DJs shouldn’t be on sticks (38:00), talks about lifestyle DJs (45:30) and opens up about being an introvert as a DJ (1:02:09). The crew discuss New York crowds being the most difficult to play for (1:10:10) and the predictable recipe for R&B parties (1:19:50). Finally, Mike speaks on the politics of the house music scene (1:23:10). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

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 with  @Diddy (28:00). He describes paying engineering interns for unreleased records (43:30), admits to leaking @Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ album possibly affecting it’s national record sales (1:03:10) and questions why urban DJ box themselves instead of making music like @Tiesto or @Diplo (1:19:50). He shares how he is still so tapped in at his age (1:37:20), talks about getting spanked by @OfficialBizMarkie at a gig (1:51:01) and shares he had information of a #Tupac and #Biggie collaboration album that never happened (2:28:09). Finally, SNS calls Kid Capri (@KidCapri101) live on the podcast to ask about his @Serato settings (2:47:10). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

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 performing ‘Purple Rain’ with #Prince (32:40) and hosting over 500 episodes of @TheEstelleShow on @AppleMusic (37:40). Then, @DJMoma joins the show to share news about @EverydayPpl on @AppleMusic (43:10), his views on the song of the summer (1:17:40), and explains @Tyla addressing she’s not an #afrobeats artist at the @MTV @Vmas was important to correct in the music industry (1:56:05). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

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 looking up to @DJEnuff and @DJCamillo growing up (18:10) and going viral for his routine for @BurnaBoyGram’s “Last, Last” Challenge (24:01). Finally, T Marq speaks on openers playing his edits before his set (56:40). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

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 to make a record hot (42:01). He talks about pushing @Amerie’s first record “Why Don't We Fall in Love” with #RichHarrison (44:01), describes sending @Beyonce the “Crazy In Love” demo (59:01) and explains why #Amerie wasn’t given the beat (1:13:00). Charles describes discovering his talent of pushing records with his first label position at Tommy Boy Records (1:30:00), talks Pioneer (@pioneerdjglobal) Vs. Numark (@numark_dj) (2:01:20) and speaks on how impactful DC’s sound has been in the music business (2:35:01). Finally, he recalls a conversation with Matthew Knowles that planted a seed for a @DestinyChild’s reunion in the mid-00s (2:45:10). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

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 getting elected while @Jeezy “My President Is Black” (Remix) Feat. @Nas & @JayZ was trending in the clubs (25:55) and discusses what he learned from performing with @MacMiller (38:20). Money lists his five top #GoGo records (55:40), speaks on being @Wale’s DJ (1:15:01) and hidden gem R&B songs like Dru Hill’s “Beauty” (@DruHill4Real) (1:26:01). Finally, the crew discusses R. Kelly songs that would light up a party (1:37:01).

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 hand writing his first mixtapes (1:06:01), landing a residency at #Bungalow8 (1:13:01) and talks working in music journalism for @MassAppeal (1:43:22). Soul explains why he boycotted @BadBoyEnt after a beef with @Diddy (1:53:50), his mixtape ‘Assorted Donuts’ getting nominated by @VibeMagazine x @VH1 for Mixtape Of The Year (2:05:10) and how he got involved with Santos and @JustBlaze via Q-Tip (@QTipTheAbstract) (2:16:40). Finally, he speaks on programming @snsbar.nyc for @sneakersnstuff in New York (2:40:01).

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 his experience recording at D&D studios (1:09:02). Finally, Babu reveals that teaching has been the most gratifying part of my career so far (1:26:10).

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 @TheBoxNYC (23:01). He talks about switching his scenery by moving to Miami (34:01),  shares memories of hanging with #DJAM (42:01) and discusses the current state of NYC nightlife (53:01). Finally, Erick speaks on his celebrity encounters (1:11:01).

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 the difficulties of throwing parties in Los Angeles (26:01). Nova shares some of his favorite #Bachata artists (38:50) and Joaquin speaks on the signature sounds of Venezuela (47:12). Finally, the crew talk about other countries they would like to take Pangea Sound to (1:07:10).

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 met his food friend @DJChubbyChub (4:01) and explains how he connects with artists to enhance their performance as a tour DJ (18:33).  He reminisces on the viral moments from #TheLox #Verzuz #Dipset battle (34:01) and DJ’ing the major awards show circuit for #HipHop50 including the #Grammys and the #BETawards (53:41). Finally, Technician shares memories from working with @Aayliah (1:11:40) and discusses how his DJ rates changed after Verzuz (1:15:30). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

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 hip hop radio in the west coast (22:12). He recalls helping @DrDre break @Eminem (46:12), the current major record label A&R layoffs happening in the music industry (1:00:00) and California's first #AI Bill passed by the State Senate (1:20:01). Finally, Damizaa speaks on what's wrong with the current state of radio 1:51:01.

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 passions (46:55), opens up about his new travel and cookbook ‘Amu Nu’ (55:01) and gives his biggest advice to new DJs choosing their name (1:03:10). He speaks on why he doesn’t read crowds when DJing (1:09:10) and the crew talk about the impending effects #AI will have on all creative industries (1:54:01). Finally, Numark speaks on his infamous "toy set" and the mechanic behind executing it (2:11:01).

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 (35:55), opens up about all the unseen work of an in-game DJ (42:55) and shares balancing his DJ schedule while juggling a high level corporate job (1:09:01). Finally, Severe discusses being the co-founder of @RoseCitySound_ agency (1:12:10) and alleges he is the first official DJ in @MLB (1:21:06).

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 from the city that forced their 2023 Juneteenth to be canceled (19:10). They discuss their current partnership with @LiveNation (32:01) and their individual parties @CulturCave and @JaiyeGlobal (51:01). Finally, the crew discuss the benefits of having a full time corporate job while DJ’ing (1:15:50). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

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), question why the industry hates #Drake (@ChampagnePapi) (9:01) and share @CiphaSounds’ tweet pushing for Drake to jump on ‘Not Like Us’ (21:40). They speak on stealing other peoples beats during rap beefs (30:32) and speculate that "women" are always at the center of rappers beefing (53:01). Finally, the fellas discuss some of the best rap battles of all time (1:05:01).

Episode 317: DJ CAMILO "International Club King" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome the International Club King, Queen's finest @DJCamilo with special guest host @DJGoldfingerNYC. Camilo speaks on his favorite countries to DJ in (1:15), managing 4 gigs in one day (15:20) and @DJEnuff giving him his first shot on @Hot97 (40:01). He talks about the PPM analytic politics of radio (50:00), his pizza spot @Slice_LIC getting a high rating from #DavePortnoy (@stoolpresidente) (1:11:00) and recalls the last time he DJ’ed with @DJMisterCee (1:17:01). Camilo reveals he connected his son with @RiotUSA to learn how to produce (1:25:20) and explains why he thinks DJ Mixtapes on @Youtube is the best platform to grow (1:37:10). Finally, Camilo shows love to NYC's next generation of parties @The9AMBanger and @PizzaZooNYC (2:02:50). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ’s, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you’re in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!