Podcasts about roctakon

"Best Of Road Vol.3” Feat. Nudia On this week's episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew goes “Inside The Industry” to revisit some of the best moments from nightlife's industry leaders. In Episode 118, @BillSpector shares a story about an infamous brawl that occurred at his party “Mac Daddy's” with Hip-Hop mogul @Diddy (00:41). In Episode 92, Sujit Kundu shares his personal thoughts on DJs leaving his agency @SkamArtist like @Roctakon and @DJVice (12:09). In Episode 56, @KonstantineD speaks about signing @TheWeeknd and @ChrisBrownOfficial to their first Las Vegas residencies, creating the @DraisLV format and bringing Hip-Hop to the Strip (24:20). In Episode 110, @SeanChristie gives his thoughts on the mega-club @KaosLasVegas closing and addresses @SheckyGreenLV from Episode 17 recounting the viral moment when @DJJazzyJeff got pulled during a #DJAM tribute (48:13).

"Best Of Road Vol.2” Feat. Nudia This week on the @RoadPodcast, the fellas revisit some of the most inspiring moments from the past 200 episodes with the help of Las Vegas radio personality @NudiaOnAir. In Episode 112, @DJLaz shares a touching story about his Mom and being born physical disabled (0:55). In Episode 75, @TinaT speaks about becoming a foster parent (10:20). In Episode 22, @MichaelMayeda talks about being physically abused as a child and music saving his life (19:05). In Episode 26, @Roctakon opens up about walking away from DJ'ing at the height of his career (27:04). In Episode 24, @CiphaSounds speaks about the depression he battled during his career (41:52). In Episode 86, @DJCrooked reflects on one of the biggest lessons he learned with @BoogieBlind (53:59).

Episode 161: Friendsgiving On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas host their first #Friendsgiving with @EliEscobarNYC, @DJGoldFingerNYC, @Roctakon, @DJMoma, @DJRossOne, @DJEddieMac, @Dza3000, and @Raulizm. The crew gets feedback on their last episode with @JoeMaz debating @SheckyGreenLV (11:03) and discuss the latest app #ClubHouse (33:20). Eli Escobar breaks-down the benefits of using @BandCamp (43:40) and explains how catching Covid-19 resulted in the making of his latest album “There Are Ghosts Everywhere In New York City” (51:05). The crew speaks on the @VerzuzTV battles (1:01:47) and potential #NYE DJ gigs (1:16:05). Finally, they discuss the reasons why some have chosen not to Livestream their DJ sets (1:22:44) and everyone hopes @DNice will start a DJ agency in light of his breakout year (2:01:25).

Episode 127: Quarantine Chronicles feat. Roctakon + DJ Moma + DJ Ross One On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is disbanded as @DJCrooked explains why they decided to practice self-isolation and record remotely during the coronavirus pandemic (0:53). Crooked offers some advice on how to downsize and decrease personal/business expenses while everyone is out of work (7:51). @Roctakon, @DJMoma, and @DJRossOne join Crooked as they speak on everyone’s current status (19:13) and how the pandemic will affect our society as a whole (32:23). Moma speaks on @EveryDayPPL’s tour being canceled and when it’ll return (35:48). Crooked ask the fellas how they’ll stay productive during this potential 8-month lockdown (44:32), and how this break will change the landscape for nightclub DJs (56:44). Finally, Crooked speaks with @DJNeva, @DJDMiles, and @JaimeDaGreat to wrap up the episode and see how their first weekend of not DJing has been (1:04:25).

Episode 107: DJ REACH On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with NYC’s finest @DJReach! Reach explains how he was inspired by @SteveAoki’s approach to marketing (3:16) and why he sees @Diddy as the first “Black President” (13:05). He recalls @DJAMLives admiring his mic skills in the club (22:22) and @Roctakon being responsible for putting him onto @Serato (25:55). Reach speaks about auditioning for the @CarsonDaly Show (42:45) and how maintaining a professional appearance with collar shirts and blazers helped open doors for him and even inspired others like @DNice (51:30). He regrets not spending more time in Vegas during his @TaoLasVegas residency (1:19:30) and explains how he finessed the clubs to expand his guestlist and ended up creating a promotional company (1:37:15). Reach talks about @SKAMArtist and starting his own agency in New York (1:56:25) and spinning #JayZ’s #HangarTour for the #KingdomCome album release (2:28:55).

Episode 94: SERATO On this week’s nerdiest episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with @Serato’s Artist Relations team @Kutcorners and @MrSonnyJames and offer a few solutions to some technical issues that DJ’s frequently encounter with their groundbreaking software (4:27). Kutcorners addresses a rumor that DJ Konflikt (@MyFavoriteDJ) shared on a previous episode regarding #SeratoDJ launching primarily for the “sync” feature (15:20). The fellas discuss Serato’s reasons for discontinuing software updates on #ScratchLive (17:50), the infamous “Wifi Latency Bug” in #SeratoDJPro (23:45) and future software developments like new music streaming options provided by @Beatsource, a new DJ music service merger founded by @Beatport and @DJcity (34:27). Kutcorners remembers @Ztrip initiating the “Practice Mode” feature at @DJJazzyJeff’s @PlaylistRetreat (42:22) and Sonny speaks about his Philly roots (pun intended), coming up with Philadelphia’s own @Diplo and @LowBudget (aka #Hollertronix) and spinning for “True Honey Buns” rapper @QueenBahamadia (54:30). Kutcorners speaks on the Hip-Hop scene in New Zealand (1:06:38) and his appreciation for @ItsTheRub aka @DJAyres and @DJEleven (1:14:42). The fellas speak about DJ unity, the misperception of Social Media representing actual talent (1:16:55), the evolution of club promoters becoming DJs (1:26:27) and the incredible line-up of DJ guests who appeared on Sonny and Kut’s #SeratoUnscripted podcast (1:31:55). Kutcorners shares how he got @Crazearoni and @Atrak to switch over to Serato (1:34:30), touches on the @Roctakon vs. A-Trak situation on twitter (2:02:40) and speaks about the occasional disappointment in meeting your heroes (2:07:40).

Episode 92: SUJIT KUNDU (SKAM ARTIST) On this weeks episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew link up with Sujit Kundu, owner of @SkamArtist and former Senior VP for @UniversalMusicGroup and @EpicRecords. Sujit breaks down his work with @HitcoMusic (founded by @LA_Reid) and his instrumental role in Record Promotions for artists like @DJKhaled @FrenchMontana @Tyga (4:02). He explains the difference between a booking agent and a manager (17:44) and talks about his transition as a teenager promoting Rave parties to attending @UCSantaBarbara and booking Hip-Hop acts like #MobbDeep, @KeithMurrayRap @RedManGilla (31:00). Sujit remembers the release of his 1st record “Where I Wanna Be” by @ShadeSheist feat #NateDogg (35:50), creating the name for his DJ agency and the marketing plan behind the “I Am A Skam Artist” promotional campaign (42:15). He touches on tour managing for @AfroJack and @Pitbull (57:50), shares his thoughts on “Influencer DJs” (1:03:42), breaks down how DJing is a lifestyle and not a job (1:31:47) and explains representing producers turned DJ’s like @LilJon (1:33:55) and expanding his agency to performers/personalities like @AmberRose @BlacChyna (1:38:09). Finally, Sujit shares his personal thoughts on DJ’s leaving Skam Artist like @Roctakon and @DJVice (1:49:55).

Episode 88: CIPHA SOUNDS + ROCTAKON + STEVE1DER On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas sit down with an eclectic and immensely talented group of DJ’s @CiphaSounds @Roctakon @DJSteve1der! Cipha explains a comedy bit he performs with @SNL’s @CheThinks involving White people singing the “N” word (4:11) and introduces a new method of speech called “Loose Talk” (6:44). They explore @DJJEspinosa’s tweet regarding the Eastcoast/Westcoast definition of the word “cock” (34:48) and speak about The Bay’s reaction to @LilJon’s new single with Mac Dre “Ain’t No Tellin” (45:27). Cipha blames Drake (@ChampagnePapi) @DirectorX and Vince Carter (@Vinsanity25) for “ruining” Toronto’s biggest secret (55:06) and sheds some light regarding the feud between Tyler The Creator (@FeliciaTheGoat) and @DJKhaled (1:07:20). @DJNeva brings up @Hot97’s lukewarm line-up at this year’s #HOT97SummerJam and asks Cipha if he remembers the @RealGhostFaceKillah saying “Fuck Hot97” in 1997 (1:31:50). The fellas question the original members of @WuTangClan and discuss if “Watch The Throne” helped Jay-Z out of a writing slump (1:50:53).

Episode 76: CRAZE On this week’s episode, the crew sits down with turntablist legend and trailblazer @Crazearoni ! He takes us back to his humble beginnings, listening to @DJQbert and dealing with anxiety attacks after winning his 3rd straight World Champion title for the @DMC_World (00:09:52). Craze addresses his altercation on Twitter with @Roctakon in defense of close friend @Atrak (00:24:37) and discusses the unspoken beef of “Turntablist vs. Club DJ” (00:28:42). He shares his admiration for @FourColorZack and why he approached him to start @WeAre2Cents (00:47:52). Craze speaks about his experience DJing for @KanyeWest’s “Glow In The Dark Tour” (01:18:40) and the fellas discuss Craze’s despise for President Trump and the negative influence he had on music and social media (1:29:05). Finally Craze expands on the “Good DJing Is Important” message and how “branding” should never take priority over being a good dj (1:51:10).

Episode 74: A-TRAK + ROCTAKON: The Disconnect On this week’s episode, the fellas recruit the help of Hip-Hop Guru @SheckyGreenLV (founder of the Source Magazine, Former Talent Director for XS Nightclub) to discuss the recent uproar on twitter between @Atrak @Roctakon addressing the struggles of working class DJs in open format. The crew makes a call to @Atrak (14:35) to further expand on his tweets and touched on the changes in nightlife/music after @DJAM passed (23:46), the vast difference in pay between certain headliners and openers (39:06) and the Agents/Managers ultimately having a hand as the “nexus of power” between the clubs and the DJ’s (53:27). They later make a call to @Roctakon (1:06:41) to explain his dilemma with Atrak’s tweets and why he questions the Canadian DJ’s intentions (1:14:50). Roctakon also speaks on @Crazearoni coming to Atrak’s defense which ultimately escalated the exchange on twitter (1:37:16). The crew wrap-up both calls (1:58:44) and discuss the recent Michael Jackson documentary on HBO “Leaving Neverland” (2:11:51). Crooked summarizes his experience last week at the @BeyondTheMusicRetreat organized by @DJcity and @DJVice (3:17:39).

Episode 26: DJ ROCTAKON While in Hollywood, the crew sits down with New York legendary DJ Roctakon. Born and raised in Alexandria, just outside of DC, Roctakon explains his path which led to him having a passion for DJing. After commuting back and fourth from DC to New York, Roctakon elaborates on his move to New York to further advance his DJ career. Shortly after, Roctakon feels the need for management. After considering all options, he decides to sign with S.K.A.M. Artist. After hitting a crossroads in his life, Roctakon talks about how he no longer wanted to DJ, and the struggles that came along with it.

On Small Talk #7, DJ Ayres and Roctakon talk about Hare Krishnas, Chief Keef, white trap music, Girls, beef with Team Canada, Morrisey, and masturbating in public.