Episodes

  • Episode 330: DJ T MARQ “The Jersey Club Remix Prince”

    Episode 330: DJ T MARQ “The Jersey Club Remix Prince”
    Aug 14 2024
    Episode 330: DJ T MARQ “The Jersey Club Remix Prince” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New Jersey’s finest @DJTMarq and guest co-host @ShowcaseMontana. T Marq speaks on making edits at 10 years old (00:57), opens up about his Radial Clubhand not holding his skills back when DJing (8:10), and reveals the huge culture behind Jersey Club remixes (8:21). He reminisces on looking up to @DJEnuff and @DJCamillo growing up (18:10) and going viral for his routine for @BurnaBoyGram’s “Last, Last” Challenge (24:01). Finally, T Marq speaks on openers playing his edits before his set (56:40).
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 329: DJ SIR CHARLES DIXON “The Unsung Pioneer Of The Record Industry”

    Episode 329: DJ SIR CHARLES DIXON “The Unsung Pioneer Of The Record Industry”
    Aug 7 2024
    Episode 329: DJ SIR CHARLES DIXON “The Unsung Pioneer Of The Record Industry” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome legendary Syndicated Mixer, Radio Programmer and Record Promoter @DJSirCharles. Charles speaks on his DJ crew “Technicians” (04:11), recalls creating the first version of open format radio mixing (35:55), and remembers conference calls that had 400 plus DJs to make a record hot (42:01). He talks about pushing @Amerie’s first record “Why Don't We Fall in Love” with #RichHarrison (44:01), describes sending @Beyonce the “Crazy In Love” demo (59:01) and explains why #Amerie wasn’t given the beat (1:13:00). Charles describes discovering his talent of pushing records with his first label position at Tommy Boy Records (1:30:00), talks Pioneer (@pioneerdjglobal) Vs. Numark (@numark_dj) (2:01:20) and speaks on how impactful DC’s sound has been in the music business (2:35:01). Finally, he recalls a conversation with Matthew Knowles that planted a seed for a @DestinyChild’s reunion in the mid-00s (2:45:10).
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    2 hrs and 59 mins
  • Episode 328: DJ MONEY "DC's Finest DJing for Wale & Mac Miller"

    Episode 328: DJ MONEY "DC's Finest DJing for Wale & Mac Miller"
    Jul 31 2024
    Episode 328: DJ MONEY "DC's Finest DJing for Wale & Mac Miller" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome A&R, Grammy Nominated Producer, and DC’s finest @DJMoney. DJ Money speaks on becoming friends with @SkillzVA (00:45), explains that people never give proper flowers to the DMV (6:30), and admits that DC crowds are the hardest to please (11:26). Money talks about Obama getting elected while @Jeezy “My President Is Black” (Remix) Feat. @Nas & @JayZ was trending in the clubs (25:55) and discusses what he learned from performing with @MacMiller (38:20). Money lists his five top #GoGo records (55:40), speaks on being @Wale’s DJ (1:15:01) and hidden gem R&B songs like Dru Hill’s “Beauty” (@DruHill4Real) (1:26:01). Finally, the crew discusses R. Kelly songs that would light up a party (1:37:01).
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Episode 327: DJ SOUL “The Last Taste Maker”

    Episode 327: DJ SOUL “The Last Taste Maker”
    Jul 24 2024
    Episode 327: DJ SOUL “The Last Taste Maker” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJSoulNYC. Souls speaks on getting his start in nightlife (02:24), details the early sighting of blends which encouraged him to sell his own (18:22) and reminisces on working with his DJ peers @IAmMarkRonson @DJNeva @DJEricLaPeau and @DJGoldfingerNYC (38:30). He remembers hand writing his first mixtapes (1:06:01), landing a residency at #Bungalow8 (1:13:01) and talks working in music journalism for @MassAppeal (1:43:22). Soul explains why he boycotted @BadBoyEnt after a beef with @Diddy (1:53:50), his mixtape ‘Assorted Donuts’ getting nominated by @VibeMagazine x @VH1 for Mixtape Of The Year (2:05:10) and how he got involved with Santos and @JustBlaze via Q-Tip (@QTipTheAbstract) (2:16:40). Finally, he speaks on programming @snsbar.nyc for @sneakersnstuff in New York (2:40:01).
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    3 hrs and 10 mins
  • Episode 326: DJ BABU From Dilated Peoples & The Beat Junkies

    Episode 326: DJ BABU From Dilated Peoples & The Beat Junkies
    Jul 17 2024
    Episode 326: DJ BABU From Dilated Peoples & The Beat Junkies On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DJ Babu (@DJBabuforeal) from @TheBeatJunkies and @DilatedPeoples. Babu talks about being cocky as a young battle DJ (3:10), remembers how he met #TheBeatJunkies (13:10) and talks joining #DilatedPeople (24:40). He explains why he enjoyed working with #KanyeWest (52:17) and his experience recording at D&D studios (1:09:02). Finally, Babu reveals that teaching has been the most gratifying part of my career so far (1:26:10).
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Episode 325: ERICK LA PEAU “NYC’s Hidden Gem”

    Episode 325: ERICK LA PEAU “NYC’s Hidden Gem”
    Jul 10 2024
    Episode 325: ERICK LA PEAU “NYC’s Hidden Gem” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome New York’s finest @DJErickLaPeau with special co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC and @JamesHwang42. Erick speaks on linking up with Mark Ronson (@IAmMarkRonson) (01:45), reflects on his favorite DJs that influenced him (13:01) and describes the eccentric experience at one of his residencies @TheBoxNYC (23:01). He talks about switching his scenery by moving to Miami (34:01), shares memories of hanging with #DJAM (42:01) and discusses the current state of NYC nightlife (53:01). Finally, Erick speaks on his celebrity encounters (1:11:01).
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 324: JOAQU.N + SUPERNOVA From Pangea Sound

    Episode 324: JOAQU.N + SUPERNOVA From Pangea Sound
    Jul 3 2024
    Episode 324: JOAQU.N + SUPERNOVA From Pangea Sound On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome @DJSuperNova and @Joaqu.n, co-founders of one of LA's premier parties @PangeaSound. Nova and Joaquin speak on the origins of creating #PangeaSound with their partners and co-founders @Falcons and @DJSleepyJoe (06:45). They recount their exciting @BoilerRoomTV sets (17:33) and expose the difficulties of throwing parties in Los Angeles (26:01). Nova shares some of his favorite #Bachata artists (38:50) and Joaquin speaks on the signature sounds of Venezuela (47:12). Finally, the crew talk about other countries they would like to take Pangea Sound to (1:07:10).
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 323: TECHNICIAN THE DJ “Why Every Artist Needs A Good DJ”

    Episode 323: TECHNICIAN THE DJ “Why Every Artist Needs A Good DJ”
    Jun 26 2024
    Episode 323: TECHNICIAN THE DJ “Why Every Artist Needs A Good DJ” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome famed tour DJ for @TheLox, New York’s finest @TechnicianTheDJ with special co-host, legendary A&R for #Rocafella Record, Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua (@1978HipHop). Technician speaks on the impact he had on #TheLox's win against #Dipset on @VersuzTV (01:45), reveals how he met his food friend @DJChubbyChub (4:01) and explains how he connects with artists to enhance their performance as a tour DJ (18:33). He reminisces on the viral moments from #TheLox #Verzuz #Dipset battle (34:01) and DJ’ing the major awards show circuit for #HipHop50 including the #Grammys and the #BETawards (53:41). Finally, Technician shares memories from working with @Aayliah (1:11:40) and discusses how his DJ rates changed after Verzuz (1:15:30). 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!
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    1 hr and 39 mins