DJ Billy Bill joins the Capital City Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about his journey through North Carolina’s hip-hop culture—from learning to DJ in Durham to becoming a key figure at the legendary Mr. Freeze Records in Raleigh.

Billy Bill shares stories from the golden era of mixtapes, earning a residency at Kamikaze’s, working alongside Mr. Freeze, building one of the Triangle’s longest-running Black-owned record stores, and helping preserve vinyl culture for a new generation. He also discusses the rise and fall of the mixtape business, the return of records, teaching the next generation of DJs, and why adapting to change has been the key to his success.

Whether you’re a DJ, music lover, vinyl collector, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about North Carolina history, this episode is packed with untold stories, industry insight, and valuable lessons from one of the state’s most respected DJs.

In this episode:

• Billy Bill’s introduction to DJing in Durham
• Landing a residency at the legendary Kamikaze’s nightclub
• Behind the scenes at Mr. Freeze Records
• The mixtape era and how DJs built their careers
• Why vinyl is making a powerful comeback
• The business of running a record store for more than 20 years
• Teaching the next generation of DJs
• Supporting Black-owned businesses and preserving music culture

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