This episode of BEATS WORKING features multi-talented DJ, EDM producer, and employee benefits executive Justin Murta. Hosts Alysse Bryson and Libby Sundgren dive into Justin’s unique journey balancing a global music career and corporate leadership, his experiences performing in 34 countries, and practical insights into work-life balance, family, and creativity. Justin even spits a freestyle rap for listeners and discusses his latest projects and tech obsessions. 

Timestamps:  

[00:00 ] – Freestyle raps and aging tech 

[03:00 ] – The best DJ headphones and favorite gear 

[05:12 ] – Ray-Ban's Meta glasses: Music, audio, and live POV experiments 

[08:40 ] – Touring 34 countries: favorite places, wildest gigs, and event tech setup 

[13:08 ] – Justin’s origin story: From rapper to globetrotting DJ & benefits executive 

[17:26 ] – Connecting entertainment skills to employee benefits and corporate success 

[23:55 ] – Family life: Involving kids in the “family business” of DJing and traveling 

[30:50 ] – Biggest and smallest events: From 110,000 fans in Vietnam to intimate gigs 

[33:08 ] – Event fails and saving shows: Rolling with typhoons and on-stage surprises 

[34:08 ] – The Hip Hop Handbook: Bringing hip hop education to schools & latest book 

[44:03 ] – Justin’s freestyle rap sign-off & where you can find him online 

Resources & Links: 

-Justin Murta: LinkedIn, Instagram & Instagram  

-DJ Justin Murta: Website, Instagram, Facebook 

-Book: Hip Hop Handbook Volume 2: Art of DJing 

-Ray-Ban Meta Glasses 

-Alysse & Libby: Bios & LinkedIn 

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