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  • The ROAD 10: Junior Sanchez
    2025/05/07
    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, introspection, and candid moments. Originally exclusive to Road Podcast Patreon subscribers, these interviews are now available on YouTube after a one-month debut on Patreon. The 'ROAD 10' is designed to offer viewers a memorable and intimate connection with each guest.
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    21 分
  • Episode 351: JUNIOR SANCHEZ
    2025/04/30
    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 graffiti background (25:01). Junior highlights his time with @ArmandVanHelden (33:01) and speaks about his experiences traveling the world (1:01:30). The conversation touches on the success of dance DJs like @ErickMorillo (1:25:15) and the rise of dance/EDM DJs (1:26:10). Junior also discusses the advice he gave to @Madonna (1:47:01) and the impact of #JustinTimberlake’s “SexyBack” on the rise of dance music (1:55:00). Finally, Junior dives into the process of multi-tracking and how he got his hands on multi-tracks (2:17:40).
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    2 時間 30 分
  • Episode 350: LORD FINESSE
    2025/04/23
    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 He breaks down the outdated nature of artist contracts that never accounted for streaming (17:40) and details his journey releasing three classic albums on different labels (17:55). He reminisces on growing up in the Bronx and influencing #BigL’s rap style (27:01). Finesse also discusses producing #Biggie’s “Suicidal Thoughts” (43:20) and working with @DrDre on The Chronic 2001 (1:16:01).). Later, he dives into the challenges of today’s music industry, and not receiving proper credit for his work (1:37:00). Finally, he shares his love for DJing (1:46:10), his favorite Debarge record (1:36:01), and his performance anxieties (2:00:10). 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!! Try Beatsource for free: https://btsrc.dj/4jCkT1p Join DJcity for only $10: https://bit.ly/3EeCjAX
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    2 時間 19 分
  • Episode 349: Leaders Of The New School
    2025/04/16
    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 dream party in NYC (1:03:10). The crew debate on missing playing #Diddy songs (1:13:00), training a crowd at a party (1:20:55) and discuss DJ etiquette being the biggest problem within the current industry (1:33:30). Finally, the crew is divided on putting out live mixes (2:00:05). 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!! Try Beatsource for free: https://btsrc.dj/4jCkT1p Join DJcity for only $10: https://bit.ly/3EeCjAX
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    2 時間 32 分
  • Episode 348: ROB SWIFT (PART 2): " The Origin Of The X-Ecutioners"
    2025/04/10
    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 patched it up (19:30). Finally, he reminisces on the surreal experience of #RickRubin wanting to sign The X-Ecutioners (32:01). 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!! Try Beatsource for free: https://btsrc.dj/4jCkT1p Join DJcity for only $10: https://bit.ly/3EeCjAX
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    46 分
  • Episode 348: ROB SWIFT (PART 1): " The Origin Of Hip Hop"
    2025/04/02
    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 between reparations and hip hop (34:01) and the chain reaction that led up to hip hop forming in the Bronx (58:01). Finally, Rob speaks on how ethnicity solely doesn’t make you a part of hip hop (1:27:01). 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!! Try Beatsource for free: https://btsrc.dj/4jCkT1p Join DJcity for only $10: https://bit.ly/3EeCjAX
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    2 時間 9 分
  • Episode 347: DJ KASH "How ‘Bamba Tuesdays’ And Amapiano Redefined My DJ Career"
    2025/03/24
    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 discusses the importance of picking a genre (08:10) and notes the evolution of Atlanta’s nightlife (15:40). The crew discusses @DJCrooked’s theory of ‘USB Stick Delusion’ (38:12), "gentrified Afro-House" diluting cultures (49:01), and Kash’s top 5 Amapiano tracks (1:10:30). Finally, Kash shares the challenges of maintaining passion for music in Atlanta's nightlife and the importance of catering to male audiences in the city’s DJ scene (1:26:05). 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! Try Beatsource for free: https://btsrc.dj/4jCkT1p Join DJcity for only $10: https://bit.ly/3EeCjAX
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    2 時間 2 分
  • Episode 346: J. PERIOD “The DJ Storyteller”
    2025/03/19
    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, such as his Big Daddy Kane and Lauryn Hill mixtapes, with propelling his success (19:01). J.Period also shares insights into his work with Q-Tip and De La Soul (29:01) and reveals that his mixtapes will soon be available on Apple Music (41:01). He reflects on the influence of figures like Questlove and his approach to collaborations (54:01), as well as how he got involved with the 50 Years of Hip-Hop Tribute at the Grammys (1:00:05). The conversation also touches on navigating compensation with artists (1:10:50), learning from mentors like Jazzy Jeff (1:22:40), and the experience of working with Wyclef Jean, culminating in a 20-year musical connection (1:25:10). 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!! Try Beatsource for free: https://btsrc.dj/4jCkT1p Join DJcity for only $10: https://bit.ly/3EeCjAX
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    1 時間 55 分