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ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

Welcome to the R.O.A.D. Podcast. The show gives you unfiltered opinions from the eyes and ears of 3 seasoned DJs from the Las Vegas nightclub industry. DJ Crooked and DJ Neva come to us by way of New York; Manhattan and The Bronx respectively. Both relocated to Vegas in the early 2000s to open, what was then, Light and Jet Nightclub. Crooked is known for his workhorse mentality, and high-energy DJ sets, but has never been one for the industry politics. While DJ Neva has earned his OG status due

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Episode 389: RICH MEDINA (Pt.2): "DJing with Q-Tip &...

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2026/10/07

Episode 389: RICH MEDINA (Pt.2): "DJing with Q-Tip & the End of NYC’s APT Era"In part 2 of our conversation with @RichMedina on @RoadPodcast, the crew goes deeper into Rich’s journey, starting with his formative years in Philadelphia and his obsession with conquering New York City nightlife. Rich recounts meeting @KoolBobLove and @StretchArmstrong at Cornell and how that opened endless doors in NYC (10:20). The conversation covers the cultural importance of the barbershop, sneaker store, and

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01:41:52

Episode 389: RICH MEDINA (Pt.1): "From DJ to Owner,...

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2026/09/30

Episode 389: RICH MEDINA (Pt.1): "From DJ to Owner, Building Dante’s HiFi Vinyl Community"In part 1 of this 2 part episode of @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with legendary DJ, producer, and @Dante’sHiFi creative director @RichMedina, starting with a discussion on booking strategies and high-volume weeks in Miami at (01:44). Rich dives into his approach to embedding himself in the local community at (06:10), before breaking down the resident DJs and the sonic difference between vinyl and

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01:28:26

Episode 388: BRUCIE B “The Soundtrack To The 80’s in...

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2026/09/09

Episode 388: BRUCIE B “The Soundtrack To The 80’s in Harlem”On this episode of @RoadPodcast, while visitng New York, we are joined by the King Mixtapes, Hip Hop Royalty, Harlems FInest, The World Famous Burcie B! (@TWFBrucie_B)reflects on learning to blend records from DJ Starchild and entering the lifestyle, before opening up about how serving time in prison shaped his style (08:21). He explains how he became the Mixtape King at Disco Fever (13:10) and shares stories of Alpo Martinez and Azie

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01:37:55

Episode 387: DEVIN HYPE "The Journey & Evolution of a...

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2026/08/19

Episode 387: DEVIN HYPE "The Journey & Evolution of a Modern Turntablist"On this week's episode of @RoadPodcast we sit down with @DevinHype. The episode begins with Devin Hype detailing his use of social media for professional leverage and brand deals (01:20). Devin reflects on his touring history with @Yelawolf, his early radio career, and the evolution of his aesthetic from a "DJ uniform" to a style reflecting his true self (05:23). The group discusses the "DJ peak" occurring in one's 30s

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01:38:01

Episode 386: DJ SHARAD "The Evolution of South Asian...

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2026/08/05

Episode 386: DJ SHARAD "The Evolution of South Asian Sound in Hip-Hop"In this episode of the ROAD Podcast, we’re joined by the founder of @DJUSAEvents, a memeber of the world famous @HeavyHitter's Crew, Queen's very own @DJSharad! The episode kicks off with Sharad reflecting on growing up in Queens and Long Island, and discovering Hip Hop (01:12). He details his entry into DJing and bootlegging Kid Capri mixtapes (03:55) The crew examines 1990s NYC club dynamics, venue segregation, and how early

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01:07:56

Episode 385: CLUB 1BD "From Living Room DJ Sets to...

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2026/07/22

Episode 385: CLUB 1BD "From Living Room DJ Sets to National Tours" Feat. Hunny BeeThis episode of the ROAD podcast features an in-depth conversation with @DJHunnyBee, @ArtyFurtado, and @itsDavidTheDJ of the @Club1BD crew. The convo starts with a look at the origins of their collaborative relationship, the unique soundscapes of their events, and the welcoming atmosphere they foster within the LGBTQ community (01:30). Then the team shuts down fabrications surrounding "paid actor" allegations, while

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01:49:47

Episode 384: CFLO "Serato’s Mad Scientist on Building...

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2026/07/08

Episode 384: CFLO "Serato’s Mad Scientist on Building a DJ Tech Empire" In this episode of @ROADpodcast, the crew sits down with the mastermind behind the revolutionary stem-separation software, Stemverter, and the founder and owner of DJ agency @DowntownTalent: the one and only @CFLOinc! The episode kicks off with CFLO’s history in the industry and his transition into developing tech solutions for DJs (04:10). The discussion shifts to the evolution of his agency, @DowntownTalent, and his strategic

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01:19:54

Episode 383: JOE LOBEL "The UK’s Wordplay King & The...

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2026/06/10

Episode 383: JOE LOBEL "The UK’s Wordplay King & The Battle of Content vs. Craft"In this episode of @ROADpodcast, the crew sits down with UK-based DJ and wordplay innovator @Joe.Lobel to unpack the complexities of building a career in the modern digital age. The conversation begins at (01:10) with Lobel’s journey from the UK to the US for his Memorial Day run, his perspective on the UK nightlife scene, and the process of securing a US work visa. The discussion shifts to how a "Hip Hop DJ" is

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01:37:57

Episode 382: MANNY MARROQUIN “Famed Mixing Engineer...

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2026/05/26

Episode 382: MANNY MARROQUIN “The Famed Mixing Engineer Who Crafted Classics for Kanye, John Mayer and Alicia Keys”The Road Podcast crew is in LA for the NAMM show and have a sit down with multi-Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer @MannyMarroquin whose career spans over two decades, defining the sonic landscape for artists like @KanyeWest, @AliciaKeys, and @JohnMayer. Manny joined the @ROADpodcast to break down the delicate balance between technical precision and emotional resonance in modern

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02:08:38

Episode 381: DJ CUTSO "The DNA of the Bay — From...

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2026/05/06

Episode 381: DJ CUTSO "The DNA of the Bay — From Banning Hyphy to DJ Mustard Adopting the Sound" The legendary @Cutso joins the ROAD Podcast to break down the DNA of the Bay Area scene, the evolution of turntablism, and the reality of balancing a high-level DJ career with a corporate tech job. We dive into his viral "ROAD Talk" interview from NAMM 2026 (2:55), where he addresses the entitlement of new DJs and a social media culture that causes artists to focus on the wrong metrics. Cutso reflects

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01:48:15

Episode 380: DJ HABIBEATS: "The Palestinian Pioneer...

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2026/04/22

Episode 380: DJ HABIBEATS: "The Palestinian Pioneer of Arabic Club Music"In this episode of the ROAD podcast, the crew welcomes @DJHabibeats for a deep dive into his meteoric rise and the evolution of the global Arab club scene. The conversation begins with a recap of his recent milestones (1:45) and a look at his expanding international tour schedule, including his highly anticipated set at the @Coachella @TheDoLab. Habibeats addresses his infectious energy behind the decks and explains how he

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01:26:20

Episode 379: RICHARD VISSION (Pt.2): "Epic B2Bs w/Bad...

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2026/03/25

Episode 379: RICHARD VISSION (Pt.2): "Epic B2Bs w/Bad Boy Bill + LA's Underground Rave Revival"The Road Podcast crew is in LA for the NAMM show and sits down with LA-born and raised house/dance music legend Richard Vission. Part 2 picks up with @RichardVission reflecting on LA nightlife in the 2000s, from 60,000-person events to a Grammy nomination (05:44) and the rave era of “Together as One” with @PasqualeRotella. He talks about landing multiple number one Billboard remixes for artists like

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01:13:58

Episode 379: RICHARD VISSION (Pt.1): "The Architect...

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2026/03/18

Episode 379: RICHARD VISSION (Pt.1): "The Architect of L.A. Dance Culture"The Road Podcast crew is in LA for the NAMM show and sits down with 1/2 of the duo #TheHouseConnection with @DJBadBoyBill, the Founder of the historic radio show @Powertools, LA-born and raised house/dance music legend, @RichardVission! The episode kicks off with Richard breaking down the early LA dance scene, starting with The Dome and The Arena (01:57), and how his first techno group, The Movement, led him to DJ Bad Boy

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01:41:56

Episode 378: DJ ZIMMIE "Why DJs Need the 'Level Up'...

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2026/03/04

Episode 378: DJ ZIMMIE "Why DJs Need the 'Level Up' Conference?"This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew welcomes back returning guest @DJZimmie! The crew discusses how having a camera operator during Club DJ Sets has now become mandatory, how that increases costs, and how it affects how much money a DJ can make (01:55). Crooked shares how @DJNugget saved him one night in Pittsburgh by taking a punch for him (05:01). Zimmie breaks down what “Level Up For DJs” has to offer (13:40) and speaks on a moving

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01:51:21

Episode 377: THE STEREOTYPES "Crafting Life Saver...

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2026/02/18

Episode 377: THE STEREOTYPES "Crafting Life Saver Hits For Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber"This week on @RoadPodcast features an in-depth conversation with The @StereotypesTV (@JonYip + @JermBeats + @RayRomulus), charting their rise from interns and studio rats to Grammy-winning producers behind era-defining records. Crooked opens by giving them their flowers as true DJ “life savers,” praising their ability to balance vibe, storytelling, and music that unites people in the middle (02:33), before Ray

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01:46:16

Episode 376: HICKIES + DRYHUMPS "The SoCal Party That...

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2026/02/04

Episode 376: HICKIES + DRYHUMPS "The SoCal Party That Became a Filipino Movement" Feat. EsentrikThis episode of Road Podcast features @JulzDelaPena and @Esentrik breaking down how real DJ careers evolve, from Julz getting into weddings and understanding presentation (02:05). The conversation touches on the reality of DJ promo culture, online bravado, and mentorship (07:03). The crew then speaks on DJ friendships, leaving retail to focus on parties, and changing economics (10:10). Julz revisits the

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02:06:30

Episode 375: "How Vinyl DJs Are Redefining NYC...

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2026/01/21

Episode 375: "How Vinyl DJs Are Redefining NYC Nightlife” Feat. DJ Snips, Karl Brisseaux, Svpply, and MoochieThis week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with @Moochie, @DJSvpply, @Snipsmusic, and @KBrissy to talk about @RecordRoom and vinyl parties. The episode begins with Crooked reflecting on his first time attending Record Room and what immediately stood out (03:20), before the crew breaks down why vinyl sets earn more trust from audiences, from the visual curiosity of watching a DJ work to

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01:29:35

Episode 374: BUCKWILD "On Producing for Biggie,...

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2026/01/07

Episode 374: BUCKWILD "On Producing for Biggie, D.I.T.C., and Shaping the NY Sound"This week on @RoadPodcast, we sit down with legendary producer @buckwild_ditc as he traces his full arc as a producer, starting with how he met Goldfinger at (01:14) and how tracks like Rakim’s “You Got Soul” at (05:10) pushed him toward beat making. The crew dives into the Roosevelt Room record convention at (13:10), where Pete Rock, Large Pro, Q Tip, Capri and others found the records that shaped classic hip hop,

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03:01:57

Episode 373: 2025 WRAP-UP “Reviewing the Year's Best...

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2025/12/17

Episode 373: 2025 WRAP-UP “Reviewing the Year's Best & Worst in Music & DJing”This week on @RoadPodcast we're joined by @Kazi, @Shwcase and @DJMarcoPenta to close out 2025 with a full wrap up of what actually mattered this year, breaking down Top 5 Club Bangers before diving into why songs are taking longer to connect, the lack of label support, and whether release dates should move back to Tuesdays so audiences can learn records before the weekend (14:13). The crew gives @Kehlani her flowers and

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01:52:41

Episode 372: LAIDBACK LUKE “Discovering Avicii, DJing...

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2025/12/03

Episode 372: LAIDBACK LUKE “Discovering Avicii, DJing on an iPhone, and the Rise of Pre-Recorded Sets”This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with @LaidbackLuke for a rare deep dive into his Vegas roots, the peak of EDM, and what keeps him inspired after three decades behind the decks. He recalls returning to Las Vegas and the opening of Hakkasan in 2012, a moment he calls the “we won” era of dance music when pop stars like @Pitbull and @IAmWill jumped on the EDM wave (01:66). Luke breaks

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