Episode 240: DJ RI5E

Episode 240: DJ RI5E On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas welcome DC’s finest @DJRi5e. Ri5e and @DJCrooked speak on DJ’ing @TheParkat14th in the early 2010s (1:15), praise @DJQuickSilva for his crowd control magic (4:55), and shine a light on the original godfather of nightlife in DC @TheMarcBarnesDC (14:30). @DJCrooked gives props to DJs like @JeromeBaker3rd for creating unique parties and crowds, the fellas also speak on the “just do you” phrase when getting booked at parties thrown by other DJs (26:05). The crew speaks on the lack of afro beats being played on the west coast, debate whether DJs are still tastemakers (35:47) and Ri5e explains how DC nightlife doesn’t get the credit it deserves (1:01:02). Finally, Crooked clears up a Twitter exchange with @AdoboMV’s co-founder over comments about El Alfa (@ElAlfaElJefe) (1:05:59).