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Road Warrior Status
By Arturo Martinez and Damian BastarMusic
Road Warrior Status episodes
- Pedro “Dro” Genao: Def Jam, Shady Records & the Business of Hip-Hop | Road Warrior Status - EP 8
We’re talking:
The feud between Quincy Jones and the Michael Jackson Estate
Cinco De Mayo Concert
A Remembrance of Aumaud Arbery who tragically passed away ,Special Guest:
Pedro “Dro” Genao, we want you to remember this name because after this interview I think you will have a hard time forgetting it. Though his uear as A&R agent for Def Jam Recods, Dro takes us down his history of working with Shady Records and Eminem, lots stories from the road and the streets. And a very interesting tale about a guy named Kendrik Lamar.
Archive note: Originally recorded and published May 7, 2020, as part of Road Warrior Status.
Music by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinez
Damian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar1 hr 45 min - Noah Assad: Bad Bunny, Rimas Entertainment & "The Rhythm" | Road Warrior Status Ep. 7
In this 2020 Road Warrior Status interview, Noah Assad- CEO of RIMAS Entertainment and manager of Bad Bunny- joins Damian and Arturo to talk about the music business, artist management, the state of live music, culture and the rhythm behind building a career in entertainment.
originally published April 28, 2020. restored and metadata updated for improved discoverability.
Music by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinez
Damian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar#NoahAssad #RimasSports #RoadWarriorStatus #BadBunny
1 hr 13 min - Radel Ortiz: Comedy, Social Media & "Chico & The man" | Road Warrior Status Ep.6
Radel Ortiz joins Road Warrior Status for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, social media, building an online audience, Puerto Rican culture, and the path behind his success. At the time of this 2020 interview, Radel had built an audience of nearly 700,000 (currently more than 2.3 million) followers on Instagram and was known for his comedic content and larger-than-life personality.
In this episode, Arturo Martinez and Damian Bastar talk with Radel about his career, creativity, humor, and the experiences behind “Chico & The Man.”
Originally published April 23, 2020.
Archive note: Following this interview, Arturo Martinez went on to work with Radel Ortiz as his manager.
Music by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinez
Damian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar1 hr 13 min - Tony Touch: Hip Hop, DJ Culture| Road Warrior Status Ep.5
Legendary DJ, producer and hip-hop figure Tony Touch joins Road Warrior Status for a conversation about DJ culture, New York hip-hop, Latin music, touring and the evolution of the music business. Recorded during the 2020 pandemic period, this episode captures Tony Touch reflecting on his career, culture and the world around him at a unique moment in time.
Archive note: Originally recorded and published in 2020 as part of Road Warrior Status.
Music by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinez
Damian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar#TonyTouch #TonyToca #50Mcs
1 hr 1 min - Season 1. Ep 4: "All thr33 of you..... :)"
After a short hiatus we’re back again to make your morning drive, your afternoon podcast or nightcap show a pleasant one.
We're talking:
We’ll dive into Easter Concerts
Live Music Concerts in countries abroadWe’ll review and talk about Coachella’s 20 Year DocumentaryArturo and Damian discuss the meaning of the work “Compai”As well as Bobby Bonilla DayMusic by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinezDamian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar55 min - Season 1. Ep 3: "Still Teenin'" with Special Guests Lino Grumiro and Steven Oquendo
We’re talking:
The Quarantine has made come up with our own name for the staying put in one placeThe sale of Universal Music Group and the impact on the music industryLive Nation initiates a fund to benefit the Crew workersUpcoming ConferencesCharles Dolan’s announcement, we’ll talk WrestleMania and “The Man” Ric FlairAnd of course "Tiger King"Special guests
Lino Grumiro from SkinFama a promoter based in Belgium. Lino give us a glance at the pending festival season in Europe.
Steven Oquendo, Band Leader-Educator-Musician, gives us a glimpse into the life of students during these times and the current state of affairs in NYC
Music by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinezDamian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar1 hr 19 min - Season 1. Ep 2: "Back to basics..."
We’re talking:
This episode is dedicated to all medical staff, emergency workers and frontline employees. We pick up where we left off in Episode 1.
New avenues and paths that will probably take shape in the music industryMarketing advise and ideas for musicians and personnelBelow also find our recommended books and links for assistance and donationsBooks:
The Mailroom - David Rensin
Beastie Boys Book- Michael Diamond & Adam HorovitzThe Agency- Frank RossAssistance Links:
NYC Mayor's office of Nightlife
American Guild of Musical Artists Relief FundArtist Relief Tree:Equal Sound Corona Relief FundMusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief FundMusicians Foundation’s COVID-10 Emergency Aid Grant Program:SoundGirls Coronavirus Relief (for production techs who are now unemployed):Sweet Relief’s COVID-19 FundFunding For Musicians Infected With COVID-19 Who Require Intensive Medical Care:CERF+Additional Resources For Musicians/Industry Professionals:
American Federation of Musicians:
Jazz Foundation’s Musicians’ Emergency FundMusic Health AllianceSmall Business Administration’s Guidance & Loan Resources (COVID-19)Music by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinezDamian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar35 min - Season 1. Ep 1: "Impact 2020" with Special Guests "Rich Corsi, Simon Baptiste and Peter Abraham"
In our ignaugural episode we introduce ourselves to you!
We're talking:
We speak about the state of live entertainment
Where are we in day number 8 of QuarintineOur opinion on artist’s next moveHow will the industry bounce back together with the economySpecial Guests:
Rich Corsi (VP of programming at CAPA),
Simon Baptiste (CEO of Question Mark Entertainment in Trinidad & Tobago)Peter Abraham (Talent Booker of Sony Hall in NYC & Howard Theater in Washington DC).Music by: DJ Reality / Instagram :@WeaProblem / Facebook : (DJ Reality)
Show Production by:
Arturo Martinez -[email protected] Instagram: @TitoBandido Facebook: @ArturoTitoMartinezDamian Bastar- [email protected] Instagram: @DamianBastarFacebook: @DamianBastar1 hr 13 min
About Road Warrior Status
From the publisher's feed
Road Warrior Status was created and hosted in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, by Arturo Martinez and Damian Bastar. The show captured candid conversations about music, touring, entertainment…
and culture at a moment when the industry had suddenly stopped. Guests included Rubén Blades, Noah Assad, Tony Touch, La India, Tito Nieves and more. Today, Arturo leads 410 Grand, while Damian is a director at Loud And Live Management. Revisit the voices of 2020 and see where the road led.