Wednesday, January 22, 2025

R.O.A.D. Podcast – DJ JAZZY JOYCE: Hip-Hop’s Eleanor Roosevelt

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are excited to welcome the legendary DJ and the Bronx’s finest, @DJJazzyJoyce, alongside guest host @DJGoldFinderNYC. Jazzy Joyce discusses her legacy, acknowledging she wasn’t fully aware of the historical impact she was making at the time (02:34). She reflects on her early experiences, including playing clubs by age 16 (9:33), recounts battling major acts like Cash Money (@TheRealDJCashMoney) (17:55), and remembers working on the track “It’s My Beat” with Sweet Tee (17:55). Jazzy talks about how hip hop has changed (33:01), breaks down her time on @VH1’s Master of the Mix (43:01), and discusses the dynamics of being a female DJ and battling unwanted sexual attention (57:10). She speaks on her career in radio (1:13:20) and emphasizes the importance of documenting your history within your DJ career (1:35:40). Finally, Jazzy reflects on her contributions to Digable Planets’ (@PlanetsDigable) Blowout Comb (1:49:01) and remembers her mentor, DJ Whiz Kid (1:56:01).

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