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 city’s dancehall and reggae circuits (8:08 ). He shares stories from his early career, including the challenge of opening for headliners at venues like #TheTunnel and #Limelight (23:30 ) and the rise of dancehall and reggae in the mid-2000s (34:19 ). Max recounts memorable moments, such as premiering Jay-Z and Nas diss tracks in the club for the first time in 2001 (52:10 ), and details the foundation of starting the Federation Sound system with @CiphaSounds (1:31:39 ). Max also talks about working and touring with a young Rihanna (@BadGalRiri) (1:34:10 ) and encourages tour DJs to understand the landscape to ensure they are properly compensated (1:50:40 ). Finally, he discusses his working relationships with Sean Paul (@DuttyPaul) (1:58:45 ) and Vybz Kartel (@VybzKartel) (2:30:01 ).