Episode 280: DJ TAY JAMES

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome the DMV's very own @DJTayJames, day one DJ, and A&R for @JustinBieber. Tay breaks down the difference between “Baltimore club” and “DC club” music (4:17), shares his early aspirations to be like @ChrisBrown’s DJ @BabeyDrew in college (12:34), and explains how he became #JustinBieber’s DJ after graduation (23:23). He admits that being a popstar's DJ doesn’t always guarantee club gigs (29:10) or getting paid fairly while touring (35:40). Finally, Tay addresses the 'cultural appropriation' accusations regarding Justin singing on @WizkidAyo’s ‘Essence’ and @LuisFonsi’s ‘Despacito’ (1:07:07)  and discusses his LA party @DayHangParty (1:20:23).

Episode 280: DJ TAY JAMES

Welcome to the R.O.A.D. Podcast.  The show gives you unfiltered opinions from the eyes and ears of 3 seasoned DJs from the Las Vegas nightclub industry. DJ Crooked and DJ Neva come to us by way of New York; Manhattan and The Bronx respectively. Both relocated to Vegas in the early 2000s to open, what was then, Light and Jet Nightclub.   Crooked is known for his workhorse mentality, and high-energy DJ sets, but has never been one for the industry politics.  While DJ Neva has earned his OG status due to his countless years of experience in the DJ game. In 2007, they brought a piece of home with them by founding KNYEW (an acronym for “Keeping New York Every Where), a successful clothing brand, the first of its kind to be seen in Las Vegas. Similarly, Jaime Da Great grew up in LA. Jaime, while making a huge name for himself in the sneaker industry, has shifted his focus to becoming a full-time DJ.

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Episode 317: "International Club King" DJ CAMILO

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome the International Club King, Queen's finest @DJCamilo with special guest host @DJGoldfingerNYC. Camilo speaks on his favorite countries to DJ in (1:15), managing 4 gigs in one day (15:20) and @DJEnuff giving him his first shot on @Hot97 (40:01). He talks about the PPM analytic politics of radio (50:00), his pizza spot @Slice_LIC getting a high rating from #DavePortnoy (@stoolpresidente) (1:11:00) and recalls the last time he DJ’ed with @DJMisterCee (1:17:01). Camilo reveals he connected his son with @RiotUSA to learn how to produce (1:25:20) and explains why he thinks DJ Mixtapes on @Youtube is the best platform to grow (1:37:10). Finally, Camilo shows love to NYC's next generation of parties @The9AMBanger and @PizzaZooNYC (2:02:50).

Episode 317: "International Club King" DJ CAMILO

Episode 316: DJ CLARK KENT

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome "Brooklyn's Finest", the legendary DJ, Producer, Taste Maker and Pioneer @DJClarkKent with special co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC. Clark opens the podcast giving Goldfinger his flowers (0:55), shares his belief that DJs should love music not "DJing" (9:12) and clarifies that Hip-Hop is a culture not a music genre (15:00). He speaks on the difficulty of working at record labels that would pass up great rappers like #JayZ (18:55), breaking Westcoast Hip-Hop records before anyone in NYC (37:22) and explains how he started creating shoes with @Nike (41:50). Clark Kent speaks on making his first hit record “Spread My Wings (Remix)” by Troop (50:40), producing “Sky’s The Limit” by Biggie (@thenotoriousbig) (1:31:01) and shares that his dream collaboration with #JayZ and #Biggie on “Brooklyn’s Finest” (1:50:10). He shares his favorite @DJMisterCee moment (2:00:05) and speaks on how “The Originals” (@TheOriginals_NYC) were formed (2:15:10). Finally, Clark explains how he’s always looked out for DJs and looks back on trying to start a DJ Union (2:32:10).

Episode 316: DJ CLARK KENT

ROAD PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT!!

On this week’s brief episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked, and @JaimeDaGreat announce their new @Patreon membership with a bonus episode and exclusive new content every month. Paid subscribers will have early and immediate access to next week's episode #316 with "Brooklyn's Finest", New York's legendary DJ, Producer, Tastemaker, and Pioneer #DJClarkKent. 

Become a member now at Patreon.com/RoadPodcast

ROAD PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Episode 315: BARSTOOL'S "KFC RADIO" Feat. Kevin Clancy

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Kevin Clancey (@KFCBarstool) from @BarstoolSports’ @KFCRadio with guest host @DJGoldFingerNYC. KFC talks about getting his start at #BarstoolSports (4:24), launching #Barstool's first ever podcast @KFCRadio (8:10) and being a diehard New York Hip-Hop Head (14:10). Goldy reminisces on the most legendary @Hot97 #SummerJam performances (17:45) and the fellas debate “The Big 3” rappers from different era's (29:33). @DJCrooked compares the current J. Cole (@RealColeWorld), Drake (@ChampagnePapi) and @KendrickLamar beef to #GameofThrones (37:14) and the crew talk about some of the best rap beefs of all time (1:11:50). Finally, KFC explains how he deals with the comment sections on socials (1:28:11) and breaks down some of the best #Barstool sports beefs (1:41:01).

This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ's, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code "ROAD". If you're in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!

Episode 315: BARSTOOL'S "KFC RADIO" Feat. Kevin Clancy

Episode 314: THE BEAT JUNKIES Feat. J.Rocc + Mr. Choc + Melo-D

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome LA’s finest crew J.Rocc (@JRocc210), Mr. Choc (@TheRealMrChoc) and Melo-D (@DJMeloD) from @TheBeatJunkies with special guest host @EddieMacLV. The crew talk about bringing The Beat Junkies to Las Vegas’ @OnTheRecordLV for Eddie’s birthday celebration (1:55). The Beat Junkies speak on the importance of teaching how to DJ on vinyl at their school @BeatJunkiesIOS (08:45) and Mr. Choc shares feeling as though he’s taught everyone after 19 years of being an instructor (15:30). J.Rocc discusses the 20 anniversary of The Beat Junkies (20:01) and reveals that @DrDre is one of his biggest radio DJ influences (35:20). J.Rocc admits that his crew makes him nervous at gigs (1:11:33) and Mr. Choc explains how his crew and DJ Muggs (@DJMuggs_The_Black_Goat) helped him out of his dark time after leaving radio (1:33:20). Finally, J.Rocc admits that he was hesitant to add new members to the crew at its inception (1:49:29).

Episode 280: DJ TAY JAMES

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