How do DJ careers actually get built — beyond DMs, reposts, and shortcuts? In this episode of Tiny Table Radio, NYC-based DJ, producer, and event curator MAFIA B joins host Cory Bradburn for a wide-ranging conversation about discipline, presence, and the real-world decisions that shaped his path through the underground. From growing up immersed in New York City culture, to discovering house music through taekwondo training, to DJing 21+ clubs at just 18 years old, MAFIA B reflects on the moments that quietly changed his confidence as an artist — and why showing up in person still matters. He shares the story of flying cross-country with no plan or guarantee to attend a label conference in Los Angeles, a decision that led to direct conversations with the team at mau5trap and helped open the door to releasing music at a higher level. We talk about: Why in-person connection still outweighs online outreach The difference between talent and professionalism in getting booked Teaching producers and how mentorship shaped his growth The moment a stranger requested his own track in a club Building Decoded, his NYC-based event brand How DJs actually get booked in New York — and what most people misunderstand This conversation is for DJs, producers, and creatives looking for a clearer picture of how careers are built over time — through consistency, initiative, and being present where the culture actually happens. Mafia B (Bryan Fein) is an NYC-based DJ, producer, and musician whose sound blends tech house and techno influences with roots in rock, hip-hop, classical music, and electronica. After years DJing across New York City — including Marquee, Cielo, Output, Analog BKNY, Highline Ballroom, and Sankeys — he expanded into music production, teaching, and community-building. His debut release was signed to Elektrobeats Records and featured on The Techno Compilation, which reached #1 on Traxsource charts. Today, MAFIA B continues to build across DJing, production, mentorship, and events, grounded in a hands-on, real-world approach to the craft. 🎵 About MAFIA B Mafia B (Bryan Fein) is an NYC-based DJ, producer, and musician whose sound blends tech house and techno influences with roots in rock, hip-hop, classical music, and electronica. After years DJing across New York City — including Marquee, Cielo, Output, Analog BKNY, Highline Ballroom, and Sankeys — he expanded into music production, teaching, and community-building. His debut release was signed to Elektrobeats Records and featured on The Techno Compilation, which reached #1 on Traxsource charts. Today, MAFIA B continues to build across DJing, production, mentorship, and events, grounded in a hands-on, real-world approach to the craft. 🎙️ About Tiny Table Radio Tiny Table Radio shares the stories and sounds from the creative underground.House music, culture, and community — live from Brooklyn, NYC. Follow Tiny Table Radio for more conversations with the people shaping underground music. Follow MAFIA B: Instagram → https://instagram.com/djmafiab SoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/decodedofc Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mzpx6SbecuMgaltdIaxtY Follow Tiny Table Radio: Instagram → https://instagram.com/tinytableradio YouTube → https://youtube.com/@TinyTableRadio Listen to MAFIA B’s late-night tech house DJ set recorded live with Tiny Table Radio: https://youtu.be/_C4Y_uP4p9M