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Episode 319: SHOWCASE + FLYGERIAN “How The Largest Juneteenth Party Almost Didn’t Happen“

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome New Jersey’s finest @ShowcaseMontana and @Flygerian. The duo speak on the humble beginnings of their first @JuneteenthNJ party in 2020 (01:15), explain the logistics of dealing with a large crowd of 15,000 (07:10) and reveal the unfair politics from the city that forced their 2023 Juneteenth to be canceled (19:10). They discuss their current partnership with @LiveNation (32:01) and their individual parties @CulturCave and @JaiyeGlobal (51:01). Finally, the crew discuss the benefits of having a full time corporate job while DJ’ing (1:15:50).

New Episode #318: “The Rap Beef War Council”

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome @KFCBarStool (from @BarstoolSports's @KFCRadio), Brooklyn's finest @DJGoldfingerNYC and the Bronx's very own @MartyRock for a deep dive discussion on the current state of the #KendrickLamar and #Drake "Rap Beef". The crew examine if #NotLikeUS is @KendrickLamar’s first club hit (2:37), question why the industry hates #Drake (@ChampagnePapi) (9:01) and share @CiphaSounds’ tweet pushing for Drake to jump on ‘Not Like Us’ (21:40). They speak on stealing other peoples beats during rap beefs (30:32) and speculate that "women" are always at the center of rappers beefing (53:01). Finally, the fellas discuss some of the best rap battles of all time (1:05:01).

Episode 317: DJ CAMILO "International Club King"

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast’s, the fellas welcome the International Club King, Queen's finest @DJCamilo with special guest host @DJGoldfingerNYC. Camilo speaks on his favorite countries to DJ in (1:15), managing 4 gigs in one day (15:20) and @DJEnuff giving him his first shot on @Hot97 (40:01). He talks about the PPM analytic politics of radio (50:00), his pizza spot @Slice_LIC getting a high rating from #DavePortnoy (@stoolpresidente) (1:11:00) and recalls the last time he DJ’ed with @DJMisterCee (1:17:01). Camilo reveals he connected his son with @RiotUSA to learn how to produce (1:25:20) and explains why he thinks DJ Mixtapes on @Youtube is the best platform to grow (1:37:10). Finally, Camilo shows love to NYC's next generation of parties @The9AMBanger and @PizzaZooNYC (2:02:50).

Episode 316: DJ CLARK KENT

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome "Brooklyn's Finest", the legendary DJ, Producer, Taste Maker and Pioneer @DJClarkKent with special co-host @DJGoldfingerNYC. Clark opens the podcast giving Goldfinger his flowers (0:55), shares his belief that DJs should love music not "DJing" (9:12) and clarifies that Hip-Hop is a culture not a music genre (15:00). He speaks on the difficulty of working at record labels that would pass up great rappers like #JayZ (18:55), breaking Westcoast Hip-Hop records before anyone in NYC (37:22) and explains how he started creating shoes with @Nike (41:50). Clark Kent speaks on making his first hit record “Spread My Wings (Remix)” by Troop (50:40), producing “Sky’s The Limit” by Biggie (@thenotoriousbig) (1:31:01) and shares that his dream collaboration with #JayZ and #Biggie on “Brooklyn’s Finest” (1:50:10). He shares his favorite @DJMisterCee moment (2:00:05) and speaks on how “The Originals” (@TheOriginals_NYC) were formed (2:15:10). Finally, Clark explains how he’s always looked out for DJs and looks back on trying to start a DJ Union (2:32:10).

ROAD PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT!!

On this week’s brief episode of the @RoadPodcast, @DJCrooked, and @JaimeDaGreat announce their new @Patreon membership with a bonus episode and exclusive new content every month. Paid subscribers will have early and immediate access to next week's episode #316 with "Brooklyn's Finest", New York's legendary DJ, Producer, Tastemaker, and Pioneer #DJClarkKent.

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Episode 315: BARSTOOL'S "KFC RADIO" Feat. Kevin Clancy

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome Kevin Clancey (@KFCBarstool) from @BarstoolSports’ @KFCRadio with guest host @DJGoldFingerNYC. KFC talks about getting his start at #BarstoolSports (4:24), launching #Barstool's first ever podcast @KFCRadio (8:10) and being a diehard New York Hip-Hop Head (14:10). Goldy reminisces on the most legendary @Hot97 #SummerJam performances (17:45) and the fellas debate “The Big 3” rappers from different era's (29:33). @DJCrooked compares the current J. Cole (@RealColeWorld), Drake (@ChampagnePapi) and @KendrickLamar beef to #GameofThrones (37:14) and the crew talk about some of the best rap beefs of all time (1:11:50). Finally, KFC explains how he deals with the comment sections on socials (1:28:11) and breaks down some of the best #Barstool sports beefs (1:41:01).

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