April 3, 2025
🍦R.O.A.D. Podcast – Flavor Of The Month (April 2025)
Flavor of the Month is your cheat code for new DJ edits, remixes and bootlegs handpicked by the ROAD Podcast. Every month, the crew shouts out their favori...
Thursday, April 24, 2025
R.O.A.D. Podcast – LORD FINESSE: Digging In The Crates With B.I.G, Dr. Dre & Big L
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with the legendary @LordFinesseDITC to discuss his career, production, and the evolution of hip-hop. Finesse reflects on attending the @DJJazzyJeff’s #PlaylistRetreat and shares his thoughts on AI’s impact on the music industry (01:10), emphasizing that artists should be notified if their work is used in AI prompts (04:10). He breaks down the outdated nature of artist contracts that never accounted for streaming (17:40) and details his journey releasing three classic albums on different labels (17:55). He reminisces on growing up in the Bronx and influencing #BigL’s rap style (27:01). Finesse also discusses producing #Biggie’s “Suicidal Thoughts” (43:20) and working with @DrDre on The Chronic 2001 (1:16:01).). Later, he dives into the challenges of today’s music industry, and not receiving proper credit for his work (1:37:00). Finally, he shares his love for DJing (1:46:10), his favorite Debarge record (1:36:01), and his performance anxieties (2:00:10).
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