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Thursday, August 6, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – 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 member of the world famous @HeavyHitter’s Crew, Queen’s very own @DJSharad!
01:12 The episode kicks off with Sharad reflecting on growing up in Queens and Long Island, and discovering Hip Hop.
03:55 He details his entry into DJing and bootlegging Kid Capri mixtapes.
22:50 The crew examines 1990s NYC club dynamics, venue segregation, and how early Bhangra parties often ended in lost bookings.
33:36 Sharad explores building his fanbase, @PanjabiMC, and South Asian influence in Hip Hop, before breaking down the term “Desi,” 2000s @Timbaland/@JustBlaze production, and representation vs. appropriation.
42:20 The crew discusses Bollywood’s global reach, @NAS and @RocNation investing in India, and key leaders like @DiljitDosanjh and @VivianAkaDivine.
43:01 Sharad then covers making money handing out mixtapes at party doors, founding DJ USA, focusing on audiences over peer approval, and partnering with @FatFingaz.
1:20:15 Finally, he touches on joining @TheHeavyHitters, earning co-signs from legends like @BoogieBlind, working with Clark Kent and top brands, and scaling down post-COVID.
 
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Monday, August 3, 2026

Meta Glasses + DJing = The Ultimate POV?

 

It’s always a challenge to capture great video clips of yourself DJing, without the assistance of someone else. So on the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx looks at the latest version of Meta’s AI glasses, to find out if their POV video capability could help DJs create dynamic, engaging performance footage for social media.

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Monday, July 27, 2026

Does This Teenage Engineering DJ Mixer Flip The Script? EP-136 K.O. Sidekick Review

 

Teenage Engineering are a company who very much do things their own way. Until now, their products have been largely focused on the music production space, but that’s now changed, with the new EP-136 K.O. Sidekick.

This diminutive 2 channel mixer might not have been specifically designed for DJ use, but it certainly promises to perform very well in that arena.

The question is, does their innovative design style actually suggest that the big DJ gear manufacturers have got lazy? That’s what Mojaxx asks on the new episode of Beatport Tech…

Learn more about the K.O. Sidekick: https://teenage.engineering/products/ep-136

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – CLUB 1BD: From Living Room DJ Sets to National Tours Feat. Hunny Bee

 
This episode of the ROAD podcast features an in-depth conversation with @DJHunnyBee, @ArtyFurtado, and @itsDavidTheDJ of the @Club1BD crew.
01:30 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.
05:37 Then the team shuts down fabrications surrounding “paid actor” allegations, while emphasizing the significance of their partnership with @AllovusLV in Las Vegas.
18:45 The crew highlights the importance of basic hospitality for DJs and why, given the inconsistent treatment of artists at venues, more DJs should take ownership of their own events.
23:01 The conversation turns to event programming and the debate over whether every event requires a dedicated opening DJ or if curated playlists serve the crowd better.
44:01 Hunny Bee breaks down the viral success of her @lilBieber “Yukon” edit.
52:01 The dialogue turns to the cultural landscape, specifically addressing the growing “cancelled artist” list, the controversy surrounding playing artists like Nicki Minaj or R Kelly, and the difficulty of maintaining a musical “safe space”.
1:01:00 Finally, the crew debates the shifting career trajectories between DJing and music production, concluding with a call to action for labels and artists to better recognize the vital role DJs play in breaking new music.
 
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Monday, July 20, 2026

Laptop-Free DVS Is Here! NAP Works Devious Pocket Review

 

DVS, or digital vinyl systems, have been a fixture in the DJ world for almost a quarter of a century at this point. But truly replicating the vinyl experience with digital music files has always required the use of an existing laptop, desktop or mobile device – until now.

The Devious Pocket, from NAP Works, is a tiny device which handles all the DVS trickery internally, which means all you need to use it is a turntable, a mixer, and any USB drive – no laptop needed. On the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx gives it a full, in-depth review.

Learn more about Devious Pocket: https://nap.works/

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

AlphaTheta XDJ-AN Review: The New Entry Point Into Rekordbox Standalone

 

The existing entry point into the standalone rekordbox ecosystem, the XDJ-RR, was released in 2018, so is based on technology that is basically prehistoric at this stage.

It’s finally being replaced with something new – the AlphaTheta XDJ-AN, which brings things fully up to date, but also comes with a few quirks all of it’s own.

On the new episode of Beatport Tech over on YouTube, Mojaxx breaks down everything you need to know about the unit – the good, the bad, and the stuff which has him scratching his head.

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