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R.O.A.D. Podcast – CLUB 1BD: The Viral Apartment Party That Took Over Your Feed
This week, we’re joined by @ItsDavidTheDJ and @ArtyFurtado—the creator and curator behind the viral sensation @Club1BD. We kick things off with the origin story of Club 1BD and how it all began with a breakout viral moment (00:55). David shares his journey from wedding DJ to internet phenomenon, and how a chance meeting with Arty at NYU sparked their creative partnership (12:01). We dive into the challenges of copyright in the age of viral content and how it shapes monetization strategies (22:01), followed by a candid discussion a bout backlash to their videos and the criticism surrounding crowd reactions (40:50). They open up about collaborating with guest DJs, expanding the party beyond NYC, and the distinct visual editing style of @BestOfVoguee—all while honoring the deep influence of Black and Queer culture (48:01). At (1:11:01), we talk about why a great mix alone isn’t enough in today’s landscape—you need standout videography to cut through the noise. The crew reflects on the creative obstacles they’ve faced, how they iterate to evolve (1:23:01), and their mission to spotlight women DJs while challenging the stigma around using controllers in DJ culture (1:30:01). We wrap with Arty sharing insights on his company, @FurtadoGlobal, and how it’s pushing the boundaries of event innovation in NYC and beyond (1:39:30).
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R.O.A.D. Podcast – SCOOP DEVILLE: Crafting Classics for Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, & Snoop
In this week’s episode of @Roadpodcast, we sit down with legendary producer, DJ, and rapper @scoopdeville, who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including @kendricklamar, @drdre, @snoopdogg, @bustarhymes, and @fatjoe. The crew kicks things off with Scoop’s early ties to Las Vegas meeting @eddiemaclv, sharing stories of hustling CDs as a teen for his father Kid Frost (01:58). Scoop opens up about growing up around musical royalty like @eazyeofficial, @djtonyg, and @rogertroutmanofficial (06:10). He reveals behind-the-scenes moments from working with @drdre, including an unreleased version of “The Recipe” featuring @damianmarley (20:01). Scoop also talks about how club reactions help him decide what tracks to sample in his productions (46:18). Later, he dives into his experience creating K-Pop with @uarmyhope of @bts.bighitofficial and his time spent in Asia (53:24). He breaks down how “Calm Down” came together with @bustarhymes and @eminem (1:13:01), and finally, he shares how his childhood musical inspirations led to the creation of the iconic “Poetic Justice” (1:24:10).
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R.O.A.D. Podcast – INDO WAREHOUSE: Bringing South Asia To Coachella
In this episode, DJ Crooked sits down with @Indo.Warehouse founders @KunalMerchant and @KahaniMusic to talk about the rise of Indo-House – a genre fusing South Asian musical heritage with house and dance music. What started as a passion project has grown into a global movement, with Indo Warehouse delivering immersive live shows at iconic venues like @Coachella and @BrooklynMirage, and soon, the @F1 Grand Prix in Singapore. Kahani and Kunal share their paths into music (01:15), the moment their creative partnership began (20:43), and how they’ve navigated the tension between cultural authenticity and mainstream appeal (33:10). They discuss building the Indo Warehouse brand while juggling day jobs (46:01), nurturing their audience’s understanding of the genre (1:00:31), and signing with @UnitedTalent to expand their global reach (1:16:20). We also reflect on their game-changing Coachella performance (1:46:20) and close with a conversation about Indo-House’s broader cultural impact – from music to fashion and beyond (1:50:01). Be sure to stay tuned to the R.O.A.D. Patreon for a special Indo-house edit pack curated by Indo Warehouse.
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Related Post: R.O.A.D. Podcast – THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY: Club Yacht Rock + Top 5 Yacht Rock Songs
R.O.A.D. Podcast – THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY: Club Yacht Rock + Top 5 Yacht Rock Songs
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Related Post: R.O.A.D. Podcast – DJ MOMA: The Grind Behind Everyday PPL and the Cost Of Legacy
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On this week’s episode, the crew is joined by the ever-insightful @DJMoma, who dives deep into his recent creative process and thoughts on the global music scene. Moma compares the energy and music cultures of Cape Town and Johannesburg (01:33). He shares how he’s been drawing music in South Africa (14:10), collaborating with local artists and cooking up new Amapiano tracks from scratch in old-school jam sessions (20:00). Moma addresses Everyday People inspired parties (30:00), breaks down his philosophy behind throwing international parties and the cultural risks involved (28:10) and the crew touches on the gatekeeping still present in NYC nightlife (56:01). The crew discuss the value of anniversary parties (1:39:01) and whether YouTube DJ party channels are really profitable (1:55:00). Later, Crooked brings up the rise ofwatered-down Afro house (2:14:00), prompting Moma to call out the “elevator music” version ofthe genre doing a disservice to real producers (2:22:55). Finally, Moma reflects on his last Dreamville Festival experience (2:55:01).
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