Interview

Monday, May 3, 2021

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Are Clubs Booking Twitch DJs?

'R.O.A.D. Podcast': Are Clubs Booking Twitch DJs?

Sujit Kundu, the owner of the SKAM Artist booking agency, sat down with the R.O.A.D. Podcast last week. During the convo, Kundu explained why he doesn’t believe that streaming Twitch DJs will be in demand at nightclubs.

Kundu, who’s a former SVP of promotion at Universal Music Group and Epic Records, also addressed concerns about the safety of his DJs traveling and working out of town.

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Are DJ Rates Going Down?

'R.O.A.D. Podcast': Are DJ Rates Going Down?

Sujit Kundu, the owner of the SKAM Artist booking agency, sat down with the R.O.A.D. Podcast this week. During the convo, Kundu explained why he believes that DJ pay rates will return to normal when clubs go back to operating at full capacity.

Kundu, who’s a former SVP of promotion at Universal Music Group and Epic Records, also spoke about how COVID-19 affected operations at his current company, SKAM Artist.

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: DJ Carisma on Her Role in Bringing Hip-Hop Back to LA Radio

'R.O.A.D. Podcast': DJ Carisma on Her Role in Bringing Hip-Hop Back to LA Radio

On this week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew spoke to Power 106‘s DJ Carisma. The Los Angeles native and Young California co-founder explained her role in bringing hip-hop back to LA radio by breaking local artists like the Cali Swag District, New Boyz, Rej3ctz, and YG during the 2010s EDM era.

Carisma also shared how she was convinced by Nick Cannon to join his new morning show after her decision to leave radio in 2017.

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Monday, March 22, 2021

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Salaam Remi on Blending Reggae With Hip-Hop Classics in the 90s

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Salaam Remi on Blending Reggae With Hip-Hop Classics

On last week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew and guest co-host DJ mOma sat down with Grammy-nominated producer Salaam Remi. The legendary Queens representative explained what inspired him to start blending reggae with hip-hop classics in the 90s, which led to his iconic remix of the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze.

Salaam also shared stories of carrying records for DJ Chuck Chillout with Funkmaster Flex.

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Salaam Remi Breaks Down His Remix of ‘Nappy Heads’ by the Fugees

'R.O.A.D. Podcast': Salaam Remi Breaks Down His Remix of 'Nappy Heads' by the Fugees

On this week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew and guest co-host DJ mOma spoke to Grammy-nominated producer Salaam Remi. The legendary Queens representative broke down the production and vocal work on his timeless remix of “Nappy Heads” by the Fugees, which helped the iconic group develop a new sound for their second album, The Score.

Salaam also shared stories of working with artists like Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, Miguel, and Nas.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: DJ Icy Ice on the Struggles of Being an Asian DJ in the 90s

'R.O.A.D. Podcast': DJ Icy Ice on the Struggles of Being an Asian DJ in the 90s

On last week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew sat down with DJ Icy Ice of the World Famous Beat Junkies. The legendary Los Angeles DJ explained the obstacles he experienced as an Asian DJ trying to enter the LA nightclub scene in the 90s.

DJ Ice Ice also spoke about starting the first Asian hip-hop party in Los Angeles called “The Source.”

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