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Melo D Talks West Coast Style of DJing on ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’
Melo D, from the legendary Beat Junkies crew, was featured on this week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast. The Los Angeles native broke down the West Coast style of DJing and how it compares with the East Coast style.
Melo D also discussed J Rocc’s role in founding the Beat Junkies, the crew’s Institute of Sound DJ school, and more.
Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.
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If DJing Wasn’t Your Career, What Would You Be Doing?
If DJing wasn’t your career, what would you be doing?
Z-Trip, Skratch Bastid, Trayze, and others answer at the 2018 Playlist Retreat.
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Boogie Blind Remembers Roc Raida on ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’
Boogie Blind, a member of the X-Ecuctioners and Heavy Hitters crews, sat down with the R.O.A.D. Podcast this week. The veteran turntablist and party rocker remembered his former crew member, the late and great Roc Raida.
Boogie also discussed his early DJs with the X-Men, how party rocking is his foundation, East Coast vs. West Coast scratching, and more.
Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.
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‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’ Hosts Discuss Rising Demand for Female DJs
On this week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew discusses the changes in nightlife noted by the 2018 International Music Summit Business Report. The report points out that while the rates for DJs are decreasing, there is a rising demand for female DJs.
In addition to the IMS Business Report, the guys talk about Meek Mill‘s incident in Las Vegas, Nipsey Hussle‘s clothing store, Wu-Tang Clan‘s recently released documentary, and more.
Watch the excerpt below and the full episode here.
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What’s One Piece of Advice You Would Give to Your Younger Self?
What’s one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
Skratch Bastid, Melo-D, Trayze, and others answer at the 2018 Playlist Retreat.
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DJ Big Ben Talks Art of Quick Mixing on ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’
On this episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew travels to New York City to sit down with DJ Big Ben.
The veteran DJ discussed topics such as quick mixing, which he’s known for, working with the legendary Mister Cee at Hot 97, and the impact that rappers like Nipsey Hussle and 6ix9ine had on New York.
Watch the excerpt below and the full episode here.
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Related Post: When Should DJs Retire? J. Espinosa Discusses With ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’
When Should DJs Retire? J. Espinosa Discusses With ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’
J. Espinosa at the Red Bull Music 3Style World Finals in Taipei, Taiwan on Jan. 26, 2019. (Credit: Jasmine Chang / Red Bull)
J. Espinosa, the Red Bull Music 3Style world champion, sat down with the R.O.A.D. Podcast this week. The renowned Bay Area DJ talked about his experience competing in 3Style, what it’s like being the official DJ for the Oakland Raiders, plus more. At one point, Espinosa and the crew pondered the question: when should DJs retire?
Watch the excerpt below and the full episode here.
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R.O.A.D. Podcast: Does Marshmello Have a Clone?
On this week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew discusses a variety of current issues in the DJ and nightlife industries. One of the topics discussed is the rumor that Marshmello uses stand-ins for his live shows.
Watch the excerpt above and the full episode here.
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Jerome Baker III Talks Go-Go, B-More and Jersey Club Music on ‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’
Jerome Baker performs at Lounge 247 in New York. (Source: Instagram)
Jerome Baker III, a DJ based out of Washington, D.C., talks about regional club music and more on this week’s episode of Reflections of a DJ a.k.a. R.O.A.D. Podcast.
In addition to a long career in nightlife, Baker runs Rock Creek Social Club, a creative agency that also hosts a monthly day party. He is involved in the local Broccoli City music festival, and has performed for the Washington Wizards and Washington Redskins.
In the interview, Baker and the crew also discuss his upbringing in Arizona, his own podcast, and DJing with Phase.
Watch the excerpt below and the full interview here.
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Watch the ‘Beyond the Music Retreat’ Documentary
In March, DJcity and DJ/producer Vice joined forces to host the inaugural Beyond the Music Retreat in Black Hawk, Colorado.
The conference, which took place over two days, featured some of the brightest minds in the industry. The panelists included Chuckie, A-Trak, Z-Trip, Justin Credible, Miles Medina, and DJ Spider.
The retreat made an impact on its attendees, including A-Trak, who took to Twitter to reflect on the experience.
Those who didn’t attend can now watch a mini-documentary that includes interviews with panelists and attendees.
Watch below.
Related: Watch DJ Vice’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set
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