Hosted by DJ Spider, "The 20 Podcast" features inspiring conversations with influential DJs and other music industry professionals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DJ Spider sits down with DJ, Producer and Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy on the latest episode of his podcast. They discuss his journey from living in London, to his 2 years as a teen living in Ibiza and eventually moving to Los Angeles. From being a busboy at SUR in West Hollywood, to becoming a local DJ and star of one of the biggest reality shows watched Taylor Swift and Rihanna, to having a huge DJ residency at LIV Las Vegas and some of the biggest clubs in North America, to music festivals like EDC, Stagecoach, Neon Carnival and beyond. They also discuss his thoughts on Vanderpump Rules returning for another season and his connection to George Michael being his Godfather. He explains what a pumptini is to Spider and tells him the story behind “It's not about the pasta!”, while also discussing his future plans and music production aspirations.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/FacebookInstagram: https://btsrc.dj/InstagramMixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/MixcloudTikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/TwitterYouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with DJ Morse Code this week for his second time on the podcast. He was one of the first people to be on DJ AM's legendary DJ management company Deckstar back in the day along with Spider. Since then he's done everything from Vegas clubs, to Do Over party and everything in between. He's originally from San Francisco but he's been living in LA now for so long he's considered an LA native. He's immersed himself in many styles of music over the years, from Hip-Hop to Rare Grooves to Disco to Dance Music to Rock and much more. He's got an impeccable ear and technical skill that has earned him international acclaim and the respect of many reputable figures in the DJ world. He teaches DJing, has a group called Pools with Thee Mike B, just hit 10k followers on his twitch channel, has a crazy vinyl collection and so much more. On this episode they discuss creating longevity in your Dj career and playing timeless music. They talk about the Twitch DJ program, being versatile in the dj game and tell some hilarious stories. Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/FacebookInstagram: https://btsrc.dj/InstagramMixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/MixcloudTikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/TwitterYouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider talks to legendary LA DJ Thee Mike B for the second time in our LA Studio. There are no shortage of hilarious stories, amazing quotables and inspirational moments on this episode. He discusses how to prevent requests, how Travis Scott bought a majority of his vinyl collection, the pros and cons of boiler room type DJ booths and more. Mike B has an amazing history that involves NYC and LA, connections with Stretch Armstrong and Shecky Green to DJ AM and Steve Aoki. He was the resident at Banana Split since the start, has amazing side projects of all types of music, plays massive music festivals and now has incredible residencies in LA and beyond.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/FacebookInstagram: https://btsrc.dj/InstagramMixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/MixcloudTikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/TwitterYouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with Sarah Harrison aka Lady In The Trap during her recent trip to Los Angeles to discuss DJ culture, music marketing and more. Sarah is a seasoned music and media professional from the UK by way of Malta, who has made some major contributions to hip hop and has been honored with a prestigious "Contribution to Hip-Hop Award" by Nas and Sony Music. She has done some amazing interviews herself with the likes of Pop Smoke, Russ, Pierre Bourne to name a few, has mixes on HOT97, she's spoken at key events, has her own party, consulted with tech companies and more. In this episode Sarah and Spider touch on many important DJ topics and discuss how to connect with brands, the importance of releasing creative projects while not getting caught up in perfection while also sharing some amazing stories.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/FacebookInstagram: https://btsrc.dj/InstagramMixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/MixcloudTikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/TwitterYouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renowned world touring DJ & producer KidCutUp comes back for a second chat with Spider on "The DJ Spider Podcast." The LA based Milwaukee native discusses how touring can be hard mentally, what it's like touring the globe opening for P!NK and Cher, how he puts his sets together for the stadium shows, staying on top of making thousands of edits for Beatsource & DJcity, and how DJs can create something that is unique to them. They also get into topics about making sure you're the right DJ for specific events, connecting with DJs in other cities, changes in touring for open format DJs, how to properly communicate with an audience as a DJ, and little tips and tricks they've learned over the years.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/FacebookInstagram: https://btsrc.dj/InstagramMixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/MixcloudTikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/TwitterYouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The always funky French DJ and producer Dombresky sits down with DJ Spider to discuss going from local Hip Hop & R&B DJ to world touring House Music producer playing the biggest venues & festivals around the world. They discuss his approach to his DJ sets, give advice to upcoming DJs & producers and speak on how saying no can be a powerful tool to guide your career.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/FacebookInstagram: https://btsrc.dj/InstagramMixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/MixcloudTikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/TwitterYouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robb McDaniels, CEO of Beatport returns to the podcast to talk about music technology and the role that Beatport and Beatsource play in music access for DJs.Beatsource is the music streaming service for DJs who play everything. Start your free trial: https://btsrc.dj/streamFollow Beatsource:Facebook: https://btsrc.dj/FacebookInstagram: https://btsrc.dj/InstagramMixcloud: https://btsrc.dj/MixcloudTikTok: https://btsrc.dj/TikTokTwitter: https://btsrc.dj/TwitterYouTube: https://btsrc.dj/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary Seattle DJ/producer/entrepreneur Supreme La Rock sits down with DJ Spider on this episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The veteran DJ has been involved with many aspects of the industry, including co-founding Conception Records, DJing for the Seahawks NFL team, hosting a show on Seattle's legendary KEXP radio station, running a Hi-Fi vinyl bar, plus more. Supreme shares over three decades of knowledge and insights during the nearly two-hour conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rising DJ/producer Nala sits down with DJ Spider on this episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The Los Angeles native, who's worked with Claude VonStroke and DIRTYBIRD, now has her own label, Mi Domina. In recent months, she has gained momentum with her single "Me Me Me," which has received co-signs from some of the biggest names in dance music. Adding to her buzz, Nala was announced as one of the select few Beatport Next 2024 artists, a program that champions exceptional emerging talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary Los Angeles DJ Graham Funke sits down with his old pal DJ Spider on this week's episode of "The DJ Spider Podcast." The veteran party rocker discusses coming up with DJ AM, the current DJ scene, his role at Insomniac, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Knowpa Slaps, the founder of the popular R&b and Ribs party, sits down with "The DJ Spider Podcast." The Bay Area party rocker and chef discusses why he created the event and how he's grown it into one of the most respected DJ parties in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nigeria's DJ OBI sits down with DJ Spider on "The DJ Spider Podcast." The Lagos native discusses his buzzing OBI's House party, which started in Lagos and has spread across the globe, breaking the Guinness World Record for longest DJ set, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Kronic returns to "The DJ Spider Podcast" for his third interview on the show. This time, the Australian producer discusses working on Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show. He also talks about working on Usher and Lil Jon's Las Vegas residency, which led to the Super Bowl opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With a new year upon us, we decided to rename "The 20 Podcast" to "The DJ Spider Podcast" and update the cover art. Don't worry though, our host DJ Spider will continue to deliver engaging conversations with world-class DJs like always! For our first episode of the year, Spider sits down with the legendary African DJ/producer Fully Focus. The Kenya native is credited for helping spread modern African music in the US, notably with his "Africa is the Future" mix series with Major Lazer. Today, Focus continues his mission as an "African Ambassador" by continuing to DJ around the world, and running his own label, Passport Music Group, whose recent single "Mwaki" by Zerb and Sofiya Nzau is currently one of the most Shazamed songs in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider kicks off 2024 by interviewing renowned DJ/producer J.PERIOD. Hailed as a "music guru" by Rolling Stone, the Brooklynite is a prime example of someone who pushes the boundaries of being a DJ. His resume includes producing some of hip-hop's most creative mixtapes, serving as the music supervisor for the Brooklyn Nets, contributing to the Billboard No. 1 album "The Hamilton Mixtape," touring with Black Thought, and most recently, producing the "GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop" concert. The list goes on and on. In the interview, J.PERIOD reflects on his accomplishments and shares valuable insights into building a successful DJ career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider connects with rising African DJ/producer Blaq Pages for the last interview of 2023. The Ghana native recently celebrated the anniversary of his Afrobeats to the World party at Hollywood's famed Avalon nightclub. And just before that, Pages celebrated the anniversary in Miami at the world-renowned Art Basel festival. The celebrations follow years of hard work, growing his Los Angeles parties into an international movement. In the interview, Pages shares his inspirational story of immigrating to the US and embarking on his mission to take African music to the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with Idaho's Eric Rhodes on "The 20 Podcast." The Boise native discusses amassing over two million followers with his viral videos, overcoming the fear of public speaking, raising your DJ rate, balancing family and DJ life, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider reconnects with renowned DJ/producer Jayceeoh on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles native discusses going back to his open-format/club roots, DJing with USB drives vs. Serato, opening a pizzeria with his brother, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider connects with producer/DJ Clayton William on "The 20 Podcast." The Bay Area native made a name for himself in the early 2010s with his originals and remixes and now serves as an in-house producer and mixing engineer at EMPIRE. In the interview, Clayton discusses recording with iconic artists, remixing African hits, EMPIRE's acquisition of the legendary house label DIRTYBIRD, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with Bangarang on "The 20 Podcast." Raised in Kansas City and based in Utah, Bangarang is a resident at one of the Salt Lake City's top clubs, Sky SLC, and the official DJ for the University of Utah football team. He's also talent buyer at LNE Presents, a national event production company. In the interview, Bangarang shares lessons from his versatile DJ background, from mixing on the radio to rocking clubs and booking DJs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with the one and only Dillon Francis on "The 20 Podcast." The two go way back, when Dillon used to do sound and open at clubs in Hollywood. In the interview, Dillon and Spider reminisce over the past and catch up on what's happened since. Dillon discusses producing DJ favorites like “Get Low” and “Bun Up The Dance,” quitting alcohol, his light-hearted approach to marketing, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider reconnects with DJ Tay James on "The 20 Podcast." The DMV native, who's best known as Justin Bieber's DJ and A&R, is involved with many facets of the music industry, including DJing some of the world's top clubs, investing in artists with his publishing company, consulting for fashion brands, plus more. Tay drops a lot of gems for his second interview on the podcast, including his "MMA" approach to DJing, building a successful DJ career, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with artist manager Ryan Thomas on "The 20 Podcast." Ryan is the CEO and co-founder of Space Camp, which represents SIDEPIECE, Wuki, Party Favor, and others. In the interview, Ryan provides valuable insight into what it takes to be a successful DJ/artist, how they can maintain a healthy lifestyle, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider links with renowned Brazilian DJ/producer duo Tropkillaz on "The 20 Podcast." The São Paulo party rockers discuss their new school meets old school sound, joining forces with Marshmello on the "Mellokillaz" EP, mentoring Klean, whose remix of Rihanna's "Rude Boy" blew up after she used it in her Super Bowl performance, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with Los Angeles-based party rocker Brian Henry on "The 20 Podcast." The Baltimore native discusses his popular B-Hen Block Party, how he benefited by attending college before becoming a DJ, balancing his party lifestyle with spirituality, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with Nitrane on "The 20 Podcast." The LA native discusses being the tour DJ for J. Cole and Bas, his R&B party "SaadiQ," being self-managed, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider connects with DJames on "The 20 Podcast." The London native, who won the 2019 Red Bull 3Style UK championship, discusses his role as Beatsource and DJcity's African and Caribbean curator, DJing for Afrobeats stars, focusing on music production, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with veteran party rocker DJ Rashida on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles-based DJ discusses working with Prince, teaching clinics for kids, balancing her career and motherhood, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with DJ Melo-D, a founding member of the world-famous Beat Junkies crew. In light of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, the Los Angeles party rocker and turntablist reflects on his favorite music from the genre's early years, the contributions of hip-hop DJs, his relationship with DJ AM, and the late DJ's influence on open-format culture, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a two-month summer hiatus, DJ Spider returns to "The 20 Podcast" for an interview with Atlantic Records A&R, Bailey Small. The Miami native is originally a DJ and producer, and has been involved with hundreds of releases, including Ty Dolla $ign and Chris Brown's new single, "Motion." In the interview, Bailey gives insight into his process as an A&R and how being a DJ and producer influences him in that role. He also offers valuable advice to up-and-coming music industry professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider reconnects with veteran Los Angeles DJ Fashen on "The 20 Podcast." The Phoenix native, who first appeared on the podcast in 2020, discusses quitting drinking and how it's improved his DJing, the impact of AI on music and DJing, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with legendary hip-hop DJ Franzen on "The 20 Podcast." The San Francisco native discusses helping break iconic rappers like The Notorious B.I.G and JAY-Z, how he became one of Twitch's most streamed DJs, the key to connecting with the crowd, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Khalil, a GRAMMY-winning staff producer at Dr. Dre‘s Aftermath Entertainment, sits down with DJ Spider on Beatsource‘s "The 20 Podcast." The Seattle-born, LA-raised producer started crafting beats for independent hip-hop artists in the '90s, including his duo Self Scientific. In the mid-2000s, Khalil's distinctive, hard-hitting sound caught the attention of Dre, who recruited him to Aftermath. Khalil has since produced for some of music's most prominent artists, including JAY-Z, Drake, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kanye, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Aloe Blacc, and Jon Batiste. In the interview, Khalil discusses the power of Serato Studio, which he used in his recent "Rhythm Roulette" episode, what it's like working with Dr. Dre, how DJing influences his production, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Semtex, the world-renowned hip-hop DJ and radio host, sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Manchester, UK native has hosted shows on the nation's most influential radio stations, including 15 years at BBC 1Xtra and now Capital Xtra. Semtex has also shared the stage with from everyone from Wu-Tang Clan and Nas to Migos and Travis Scott. In the interview, Semtex discusses the responsibility of DJs, challenging yourself to evolve, his book "Hip-Hop Raised Me," and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider connects with DJ Saige on "The 20 Podcast." The New Yorker has gained popularity recently after dropping her remix of Coi Leray‘s hit single “Players,” which is currently No. 2 on Beatsource. In the interview, Saige discusses her background and how her remix and remixes by DJs like Esentrik highlight the influence of DJs in the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider connects with DJ/producer Ben Ruttner aka B-Roc on "The 20 Podcast." Best known for being one half of the duo The Knocks, Ben also records solo under the namer Holiday87. In the interview, Ben reflects on his versatile career, from competing in DMC battles and making underground hip-hop to rocking festivals and producing GRAMMY-nominated records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with in-demand party rocker DJ M.O.S. on "The 20 Podcast." Now based in Los Angeles, the New York native has built a reputation for DJing at some of the most exclusive parties in the US and beyond, including events like the Oscars and Sundance Film Festival and clubs such as 1OAK and LIV. In the interview, M.O.S. shares valuable insights into the business of DJing. He also discusses ChatGPT and what it means for DJs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Veteran UK DJ/producer Fricktion sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The London native has rocked parties across the globe for over two decades, from Los Angeles and New York to Ibiza and Dubai. During that time, Fricktion has established himself as one of London's most acclaimed and sought-after club DJs. He's also an award-winning mixtape DJ, having released projects with icons like Kendrick Lamar and Wu-Tang Clan. In his interview, Fricktion discusses the importance of networking and building relationships, collaborating with legendary artists, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Veteran Los Angeles radio and TV host Yesi Ortiz sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Mexican-American personality is best known for serving as a host at LA's iconic Power 106 for over a decade. Yesi is now an artist manager and represents rising singer-songwriter Calista Del Toro. Yesi is also the co-founder of the LIMA Coalition, which works to equalize Latino/a talent and recognition in the arts and media industries. In the interview, Yesi reflects on her extensive media career, the importance of traveling and mental health, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When it comes to dance music, deadmau5 and Kaskade are among the most influential artists in the genre's history. Despite being in the scene for over two decades, the two artists are as relevant as ever and launched a new group earlier this year, Kx5. On this episode of "The 20 Podcast," DJ Spider connects with mau5 and Kaskade for a rare joint interview, which also features Beatport and Beatsource co-founder Jonas Tempel. The three guests share stories and discuss a range of DJ and production topics, including the best way to learn how to produce, the definition of a bad DJ set, and the industry-wide impact of Kaskade's first Las Vegas residency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beatsource's new country music curator Nate Nelson sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Dallas-based party rocker is a DJ and the director of talent at LeForce Entertainment, one of Texas' top DJ booking and event production companies. In the interview, Nate provides an introduction to country music for DJs, discusses producing world-class events at LeForce, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
California's DJ Kwest connects with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Orange County native tells his inspiring story of becoming the the mixer on REAL 92.3's legendary morning radio show, "Big Boy's Neighborhood." Kwest also discusses DJing on SiriusXM and Pitbull's Globalization channel and producing edits for DJcity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Habibeats sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles-based DJ, producer, and content creator discusses mastering TikTok, where he has amassed nearly one million followers, DJing while going to law school, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Lady Sha sits down with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Iranian-born, Los Angeles-based party rocker discusses her journey from opener to headliner, what it's like being a DJ and a mother, plus more. Sha also shares her perspective on the current protests in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Neptune, one of the most influential DJs in Africa, connects with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Nigeria native is a host on Urban96 FM, one of the country's biggest radio stations. He's also a successful producer, having collaborated with African superstars like Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, among others. On the interview, Neptune discusses the role that DJs have played in spreading African music around the world, the next big artists from the continent, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sak Noel and Dawg (formerly Kronic) have something in common: they both have a reputation among DJs for producing club hits, many of which were initially DJcity Exclusives. But despite their commonality, Sak and Dawg hadn't met until recently. The two hit it off, so we decided to bring them on for a rare joint interview on "The 20 Podcast" with DJ Spider. They discussed the science of producing club tracks, the evolution from DJ to producer, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Las Vegas-based DJ VTECH catches up with DJ Spider on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles native discusses making the most of Twitch, what she's learned from DJing on SiriusXM and Pitbull's Globalization channel, which airs Thursdays at 6 p.m. PST, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with NGHTMRE on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles-based producer/DJ discusses his approach to music production, what he's learned from his Las Vegas DJ residency, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider catches up with Deejay Theory on "The 20 Podcast." The New England native is renowned for his remixes and edits, especially in the reggae and dancehall world, having reworked tracks for heavyweights like Beenie Man, Mavado, and Gyptian. In the interview, Theory discusses the importance of playing the music you love, even if that means starting your own party. He also talks about his upcoming debut album, Everything Is Energy, which will feature the likes of Kabaka Pyramid, Runkus, and others. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider connects with Las Vegas-based DJ/producer Trentino on "The 20 Podcast." A Red Bull 3Style US Champion, Trentino discusses why he switched from Serato to USB sticks, how being a musician has influenced his DJing, plus more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJ Spider sits down with veteran DJ Anthony Valadez on "The 20 Podcast." The Los Angeles native discusses what it's like co-hosting KCRW's world renowned "Morning Becomes Eclectic" show, the secret to being a great DJ, plus more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.