ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

ROAD PODCAST (Reflections Of A DJ)

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.

Episodes

Episode 362: RASHAD SMITH (Pt.2): "Bad Boy's First Hitman & His Fallout With Biggie"

August 6, 2025 • 114 mins
Episode 362: RASHAD SMITH (Pt.2): "Bad Boy's First Hitman & His Fallout With Biggie" In Part 2 of our deep dive with legendary producer @Rashad_Ringo_Smith, the @RoadPodcast crew uncovers even more behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the sound of hip-hop and R&B.Rashad kicks things off by breaking down the making of the iconic “One More Chance” and its different versions (00:01), before opening up about the intense, high-stakes ...
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Episode 362: RASHAD SMITH (Pt.1): "The Mystery Beatmaker for Rakim, Uptown Records & Busta Rhymes"

July 30, 2025 • 134 mins
Episode 362: RASHAD SMITH (Pt.1): "The Mystery Beatmaker for Rakim, Uptown Records & Busta Rhymes" This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down for Part 1 of an epic two-part conversation with legendary producer @Rashad_Ringo_Smith — the mastermind behind tracks for @TheNotoriousBIG, @BustaRhymes, @JayZ, @Beyonce, @TheGodRakim, and more. You may not know his name, but you definitely know his sound. Rashad kicks things off by refl...
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Episode 361: JASON JANI "The Wedding DJ Who Built a Private Event Powerhouse"

July 23, 2025 • 150 mins
Episode 361: JASON JANI "The Wedding DJ Who Built a Private Event Powerhouse" This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew chops it up with @JasonJani — DJ, entrepreneur, and founder of @SCEEventGroup — as he shares his journey from New Jersey club nights to redefining private events. Jason recalls how he got his start in 1995, spinning at local spots like Deco Lounge and DJing on the Shore (2:30, 14:30). He talks about learning from setba...
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Episode 360: BOBBITO GARCIA "B-Ball, Hip-Hop & Sneakers — Where the Love Still Lives?"

July 16, 2025 • 82 mins
Episode 360: BOBBITO GARCIA "B-Ball, Hip-Hop & Sneakers — Where the Love Still Lives?" This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with the legendary @KoolBobbLove a.k.a. Bobbito Garcia — DJ, author, and cultural icon. At 00:55, Bobbito breaks down the inspiration behind his new book “Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!”, touching on caregiving, basketball, and his writing process. He and @DJcrooked reminisce about growing up in...
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Episode 359: BRAD LEBEAU "From the Early Days of Disco to a Record Promo Dynasty"

July 9, 2025 • 149 mins
Episode 359: BRAD LEBEAU "From the Early Days of Disco to a Record Promo Dynasty" This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with legendary music marketer, DJ, and founder of @promotion1983, Brad LeBeau, for an unfiltered conversation on the evolution of dance music, the hustle behind hit records, and the personal cost of chasing legacy in the industry. With his company “PRO MOTION” celebrating 42 years at the forefront of reco...
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Episode 358: SNIPS "Living Proof—Connecting Brooklyn & UK Hip-Hop"

July 2, 2025 • 157 mins
This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew chops it up with UK DJ and producer @snipsmusic, founder of London’s legendary “Living Proof” party. Snips breaks down how he got his name (01:41), his early love for house music, and the influence of UK genres like Lovers Rock, Jungle, and Drum & Bass. He shares wild stories from the London scene — including the time they accidentally booked a fake MF DOOM — and reflects on the rise and fall of ...
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Episode 357: CLUB 1BD "The Viral Apartment Party That Took Over Your Feed"

June 25, 2025 • 111 mins
Episode 357: CLUB 1BD "The Viral Apartment Party That Took Over Your Feed" This week, we’re joined by @ItsDavidTheDJ and @ArtyFurtado—the creator and curator behind the viral sensation @Club1BD. We kick things off with the origin story of Club 1BD and how it all began with a breakout viral moment (00:55). David shares his journey from wedding DJ to internet phenomenon, and how a chance meeting with Arty at NYU sparked their creati...
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Episode 356: SCOOP DEVILLE "Crafting Classics for Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, & Snoop"

June 18, 2025 • 106 mins
Episode 356: SCOOP DEVILLE "Crafting Classics for Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, & Snoop" In this week’s episode of @Roadpodcast, we sit down with legendary producer, DJ, and rapper @scoopdeville, who has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including @kendricklamar, @drdre, @snoopdogg, @bustarhymes, and @fatjoe. The crew kicks things off with Scoop’s early ties to Las Vegas meeting @eddiemaclv, sharing stories of hustling CD...
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Episode 355: INDO WAREHOUSE “Bringing South Asia To Coachella, and Creating ‘IndoHouse’”

June 11, 2025 • 132 mins
Episode 355: INDO WAREHOUSE “Bringing South Asia To Coachella, and Creating A New Genre ‘IndoHouse’” In this episode, DJ Crooked sits down with @Indo.Warehouse founders @KunalMerchant and @KahaniMusic to talk about the rise of Indo-House — a genre fusing South Asian musical heritage with house and dance music. What started as a passion project has grown into a global movement, with Indo Warehouse delivering immersive live shows at...
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Episode 354: JAMES HYPE "EDM Beefs And Real DJing"

May 28, 2025 • 126 mins
Episode 354: JAMES HYPE "EDM Beefs And Real DJing" This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with premier EDM DJ/Producer and one of England’s finest, @JamesHype. They discuss his @ZoukGroupLV residency (01:36) and break down the differences between U.S. and European dance music markets (03:35). James reflects on his DJ roots in England (09:45), shares his thoughts on spinning with @Serato vs. @RekordboxOfficial (20:30), and r...
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Episode 353: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY “The ‘Club Yacht Rock’ Mixshow”

May 21, 2025 • 97 mins
Episode 353: THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY “The ‘Club Yacht Rock’ Mixshow” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by @TheCapts to discuss their new radio show on @SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock channel (1:07). They dive into why they chose Yacht Rock, citing its unique vibe and @Questlove’s take on it as “the best sitting down dancing music” (10:05), and introduce a star-studded guest DJ lineup including @DJAngieVee, @DJ...
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Episode 352: DJ MOMA “The Grind Behind EveryDayPPL And The Cost Of Legacy”

May 14, 2025 • 152 mins
Episode 352: DJ MOMA “The Grind Behind EveryDayPPL And The Cost Of Legacy” On this week’s episode, the crew is joined by the ever-insightful @DJMoma, who dives deep into his recent creative process and thoughts on the global music scene. Moma compares the energy and music cultures of Cape Town and Johannesburg (01:33). He shares how he’s been drawing music in South Africa (14:10), collaborating with local artists and cooking up ne...
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The ROAD 10: Junior Sanchez

May 7, 2025 • 20 mins
The ROAD 10: Junior Sanchez The 'ROAD 10' is a bonus segment featuring a curated set of 10 questions inspired by the 'Proust Questionnaire.' These consistent, reflective, and often revealing questions are asked to every guest at the end of their appearance on the Road Podcast (Reflections of a DJ). True to its name, the 'ROAD 10' offers a unique glimpse into each guest's personality, values, and preferences, blending humor, intros...
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Episode 351: JUNIOR SANCHEZ

April 30, 2025 • 149 mins
Episode 351: JUNIOR SANCHEZ On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by record producer, DJ, and record executive, New Jersey house legend @JuniorSanchez. Junior discusses the close connection between hip hop and house music, a bond that’s not as strong today (04:10), and how homophobia in hip hop contributed to the separation of the scenes (06:10). He also shares his journey into DJing (15:10) and his gra...
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Episode 350: LORD FINESSE

April 23, 2025 • 139 mins
Episode 350: LORD FINESSE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with the legendary @LordFinesseDITC to discuss his career, production, and the evolution of hip-hop. Finesse reflects on attending the @DJJazzyJeff's #PlaylistRetreat and shares his thoughts on AI’s impact on the music industry (01:10), emphasizing that artists should be notified if their work is used in AI prompts (04:10). He breaks down the ...
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Episode 349: Leaders Of The New School

April 16, 2025 • 151 mins
Episode 349: Leaders Of The New School On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome four of the top DJs in open format on the east coast, ‘Leaders of the New School’, @Flygerian, @Milhousenyc, @DJKendollaz and @Shwcase with guest co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC. The crew speak on their favorite parties in Brooklyn like @SouthHouseNYC (08:10), the process of throwing their own parties (37:01) and the whole crew curate a...
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Episode 348: ROB SWIFT (PART 2): " The Origin Of The X-Ecutioners"

April 9, 2025 • 46 mins
Episode 348: ROB SWIFT (PART 2): " The Origin Of The X-Ecutioners" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome back hip hop DJ, turntablist and original member of the turntablist group The X-Ecutioners, Rob Swift (@brolicarm) for the second half of his interview with guest co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC. Rob Swift speaks on joining the X Men (02:04), the rivalry between Superman and X Men (13:30) and how @DJClarkKent ...
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Episode 348: ROB SWIFT (PART 1): " The Origin Of Hip Hop"

April 1, 2025 • 128 mins
On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome hip hop DJ, turntablist and original member of the turntablist group The X-Ecutioners, Rob Swift (@brolicarm) with guest co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC. Rob discusses the inspiration behind his latest book ‘The City of Hip-Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting’ (02:28) and poses the question “what race started hip hop?” (23:20). He discusses the connection betwee...
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Episode 347: DJ KASH "How ‘Bamba Tuesdays’ And Amapiano Redefined My DJ Career"

March 25, 2025 • 121 mins
Episode 347: DJ KASH "How ‘Bamba Tuesdays’ And Amapiano Redefined My DJ Career" On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome producer, DJ, and creator of @BambaTuesdays, DJ Kash (@DJKashATL). Kash reflects on his journey from attending BeatStreet, where he was inspired by Goldfinger's (@DJGoldfingerNYC) DJ skills (01:10), to adjusting to life in Atlanta and starting his own party, #BambaTuesdays (04:50). He discu...
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Episode 346: J. PERIOD “The DJ Storyteller”

March 18, 2025 • 115 mins
Episode 346: J. Period “The DJ Storyteller” On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Brooklyn-based mixtape DJ, remixer, and hip-hop producer J.Period (@jperiodbk), with guest host @DJGoldfingerNYC. J.Period reflects on his journey in the music industry, starting with his early mixtapes in the 2000s (00:31), and discusses the creation of iconic projects like "Best of Nas" (9:31). He credits pivotal moments,...
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