I’m excited to share that I am the featured guest on this week’s episode of the Road Podcast. Hosted by DJ Crooked and co-host DJ GoldFinger, I discussed with them the inspiration behind my latest book, The City of Hip-Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and A...
Do You Know These 5 Trailblazing Female DJs? While DJ enthusiasts often highlight the male pioneers of the craft, it’s essential to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who have broken down gender barriers in the world of DJing. In celebration of Women’s...
The current DJing landscape is polluted by grifting, with many operating with impunity. The increasing reliance on AI for basic DJ tasks is eroding the cultural integrity of this art form. While some may argue that as long as a DJ keeps the crowd happy and dancing,...
TikTok has a massive user base, and as a result, it has turned the music industry upside down. As one of the most influential social media platforms to reshape how music is discovered, consumed, and popularized, the app has influenced how artists make the music their...
Brolic Army student DJ Crobar introduced me to a new word this week: Shokunin. Shokunin is a Japanese word that translates to “craftsman” or “artisan” in English. Shokunins are passionate about their craft and approach it with a deep sense of respect, morality, and...
