A DJ’s Journey Ep. 12 drops now — featuring the legendary Sporty-O (@sportyowingman), the international wingman himself.

From hustling mixtapes in Atlanta to performing on the main stage at EDC, Sporty-O’s story is one of hustle, reinvention, and relentless love for music. We talk about his early days as a hip-hop MC, his move to LA and writing music for TV, connecting with Keith MacKenzie through MySpace, and finding his true voice in electronic music.

Now stepping into DJing while still producing and performing, Sporty-O reflects on evolution, staying creative, and how dance music opened up a global world of sound and possibility.

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🔊 Hosted by Deckard
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ShowNotes

00:00 The Musical Roots of Sporty-O

13:06 From Hip-Hop to Dance Music

24:37 Navigating the Music Business

31:48 Opportunities in Los Angeles

32:34 The Breakbeat Scene and Guest List's Impact

34:50 Transitioning from Hip Hop to Dance Music

38:02 The Moment of Realization in Dance Music

41:2 Unique Contributions to Electronic Music

44:26 Navigating Production in Dance Music

48:59 Collaborations and Touring with Keith

53:31 The Birth of Tequila Rageface

01:00:23 Returning to Atlanta and Building Community

01:02:32 The Journey of Music and Community

01:06:42 Evolving as an Artist in Dance Music

01:14:12 Navigating Challenges in DJing

01:22:45 The Future of Performance and Collaboration

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