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Very pleased to present DJ Wally Sparks on the podcast as we chat about his 20+ years of experience in multiple facets of the entertainment industry. From DJing in college spinning parties, it led to opportunities at local nightclubs which led to work in radio eventually granted him the opportunity to travel as a tour DJ. We chat about his 10,000 hour journey and land on THE GROOVE, which is his current endeavor revealing a dance party where only R&B music is played. Enjoy the tale! Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens
Episode 060 of The Personal Party Podcast has Big Krit come through for a classic dialogue. Krit shares meeting Smoke and Johnny Shipes on his first visit to NYC (5:55), the creation of legendary Krit records (15:30), becoming a baseball athlete (25:23) and which athlete represents Krit's musician ship (29:45). The Personal Party get into Big Krit's view towards Hip Hop coming from Mississippi (32:55), Memphis Bleek reaching out and inquired about signing Krit (39:20), what it was like to have Bun B on “Country Shit” (41:55), and his experience at Def Jam (49:35). Afterward, Big Krit explain how he manage to grab a BB King feature (57:45), Big Krit's unforgettable dinner with Spike Lee (1:03:15), 2011's elite XXL Freshman Class (1:10:03), and an incredible Smoke DZA story starring Big Krit (1:15:02). Later, talks about DJ Wally Sparks (1:22:01), how Krit became the performer he is today (1:33:13), and meeting Nipsey Hussle (1:40:35). Smoke DZA bigs up Big Krit's latest album “Digital Roses Don't Die” album (1:43:38), Smoke DZA & Big Krit speak on their joint album with Wiz Khalifa called “Full Court Press” coming soon (1:51:00), recalls working at Blockbuster during Netflix's surge (1:55:25), and Gem of The Day (1:58:30) and much more! SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldnd Spotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8yc Amazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTz Google - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpm iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkG Youtube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6By WATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpv FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rq Twitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqi Follow The Team on Instagram: Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtw Co Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3s Producer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1t Camera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu #ThePersonalPartyPodcast #BigKrit #SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway
Episode 060 of The Personal Party Podcast has Big Krit come through for a classic dialogue. Krit shares meeting Smoke and Johnny Shipes on his first visit to NYC (5:55), the creation of legendary Krit records (15:30), becoming a baseball athlete (25:23) and which athlete represents Krit's musician ship (29:45). The Personal Party get into Big Krit's view towards Hip Hop coming from Mississippi (32:55), Memphis Bleek reaching out and inquired about signing Krit (39:20), what it was like to have Bun B on “Country Shit” (41:55), and his experience at Def Jam (49:35). Afterward, Big Krit explain how he manage to grab a BB King feature (57:45), Big Krit's unforgettable dinner with Spike Lee (1:03:15), 2011's elite XXL Freshman Class (1:10:03), and an incredible Smoke DZA story starring Big Krit (1:15:02). Later, talks about DJ Wally Sparks (1:22:01), how Krit became the performer he is today (1:33:13), and meeting Nipsey Hussle (1:40:35). Smoke DZA bigs up Big Krit's latest album “Digital Roses Don't Die” album (1:43:38), Smoke DZA & Big Krit speak on their joint album with Wiz Khalifa called “Full Court Press” coming soon (1:51:00), recalls working at Blockbuster during Netflix's surge (1:55:25), and Gem of The Day (1:58:30) and much more!SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalPartyPodcast #BigKrit #SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway
DJ Wally Sparks, Jeremy Avalon, & Xavier BLK pop in to talk about that magic that is THE GROOVE. Get your tickets for The Groove at TheGrooveATL.com/Live #ATLSalute Goes To: DJ Hourglass Summer Jo Atlantucky Controllerise Inkorporated Tattoo Parlor What's On TAP?: Bourbon Barrel Coconut Porter 2021 - Imperial/Double Porter - Cherry Street Brewing 8.8%ABV 85th Street - American IPA - Torched Hop Brewing Company - 6.6% Damebier Reserve - Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy - Cherry Street Brewing 12%ABV
Dripping with charisma and Southern charm, Wally Sparks is THE most electrifying man in audio entertainment. The Chattanooga, Tennessee native is a veteran DJ with over 20 years of experience in radio, global festivals, on tour(with Big K.R.I.T.), and party rocking (most notably with Atlanta’s “The Groove ATL”). Behind the boards, Wally Sparks was a staple of hip hop’s “Blog Era” with mixtapes and compilations featuring everyone from Southern legends UGK to Talib Kweli. In this interview, Wally talks about how he made the switch from dancing at parties to becoming the DJ, Southern roller skating culture and how he’s adjusted through Covid and DJing on Twitch. You can follow DJ Wally Sparks on all social media at @djwallysparks and catch him on Twitch at twitch.tv/djwallysparks. --- Opening Set is a podcast about DJing and nightlife culture hosted by King Most and produced by Jon Reyes. You can follow them on Instagram at @openingset and e-mail any questions/feedback at openingsetpodcast@gmail.com. The show is produced with love from the Bay Area. Yee.
Nobody can do what Wally Sparks do! Wally Sparks takes us on a journey throughout his life. From being known as the Preacher's kid that played the drums to playing a key role in the introduction of Big Krit! The creator of one of the most talked-about parties in Atlanta "The Groove" reminds us of the values needed to sustain in the music industry and in life.
On this episode of the Sum'n To Say podcast we are joined by the incomparable DJ Wally Sparks to talk about his roots here in Atlanta and his epic R&B party The Groove. Wally also opines about the nature of "fickle" music fans. Is NYC still the mecca of hip-hop? Can meccas move? We dive into that topic as well. Also, Soulja Boy is a political activist (not really, but kinda?)
On this weeks Wrasslerap, Emilio Sparks is joined by DJ Wally Sparks they reminisce about Starcade 87. Get really in-depth about how "Being the Elite" might be the best wrestling “TV” program. Plus sprinkles of Braun Strowman, The Miz and more. This episode is sponsored by HIMS, our listeners get a trial month of HIMS for just $5 today right now while supplies last. See website for full details. This would cost hundreds if you went to the doctor or a pharmacy! Go to For Hims dot com slash wrassle. That’s F-O-R-H-I-M-S dot com slash wrassle. For Hims dot com slash wrassle. Follow us on social media! https://twitter.com/emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks/ https://twitter.com/RealLifeKaz https://www.instagram.com/reallifekaz/ https://twitter.com/DJWallySparks https://www.instagram.com/DJWallySparks https://twitter.com/WrassleRap https://www.instagram.com/wrasslerap/
DJ Wally Sparks has been successful as a DJ in every arena possible. From radio to clubs, mixtapes to concerts, he’s done it all. The Chattanooga, TN native has worked with Ludacris, The Clipse, Rick Ross, Yo Gotti and Big K.R.I.T. to name a few. Now he currently hosts one of the hottest parties in the country— “The Groove”—an all R&B party that has added a new wrinkle to nightlife. 3:00 Early 1990’s inspiration. 17:00 Wally starts spinning college parties. 29:50 Discovering Big K.R.I.T.’s music. 37:48 Working on 4Eva is a Mighty Long Time 41:26 How Wally came up with the idea for “The Groove.” 54:20 Maurice gives his book of the week suggestion. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and CLNS Mobile Media app. Twitter @day1radio
Ryan sat down with DJ Wally Sparks to discuss old WCW stories, Barry Windham memories, Ric Flair, the current state of WWE, what we think will come from the brand spilt, and so much more.