THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DEEP TROPICS. Deep Tropics is an immersive dance experience in the heart of Music City, Nashville, where party truly meets purpose. Known as the most sustainable festival in North America, Deep Tropics is an energetic celebration of culture, community, and the planet. Catch headliners like…
For a deeper dive into what to do when crisis hits your career - including why every DJ needs business insurance, how to move through setbacks without losing momentum, and the emotional regulation skills that separate successful artists from those who give up - listen to the full episode on…
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DEEP TROPICS. Deep Tropics is an immersive dance experience in the heart of Music City, Nashville, where party truly meets purpose. Known as the most sustainable festival in North America, Deep Tropics is an energetic celebration of culture, community, and the planet. Catch headliners like…
Want to know how to read and control any room, no matter how diverse the crowd? Ms. Mada's unique perspective as both booking operations manager and resident DJ at Space Miami offers insights that most artists never get access to. From handling Miami's most eclectic crowds - mixing Space regulars…
Can't Get Booked? Book Yourself (with Josh Baker) Can't get booked as a DJ? The answer isn't sending more demos—it's building your own stage. In this video, DJ, producer, and entrepreneur Josh Baker breaks down the raw, unfiltered story of how he went from throwing parties in a field with…
Want to expand your music career beyond your home market? Jeff's strategic approach to building Short Circuit across multiple cities offers a blueprint for sustainable geographic expansion. Jeff reveals how he identifies the right partners in each market and creates authentic events that resonate with local scenes while maintaining his…
My 100k Follower Instagram Was DELETED – Why It Didn’t Affect My DJ Career with Hiroko Yamamura Ever wonder what would happen if your entire online presence just... vanished? That's exactly what happened to DJ and meme queen Hiroko Yamamura. Her 100,000-follower Instagram page was deleted overnight, and in this…
Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? Josh Baker's story proves you don't need permission to start building something meaningful in music. Starting with literally nothing - a £20 generator and field parties where people told him to "turn this shit off" - Josh created his own…
Stop Whining About Social Media & Do the Work with Proppa Tired of hearing artists complain about social media? What if the "good old days" of needing big budgets for music videos and magazine placements were actually much harder? In this unfiltered conversation, artist and producer Proppa joins the show…
🎫 PRESALE ALERT: Chicago Music Nexus 2025 presale tickets are now live for 2 weeks only! Last year completely sold out, so don't sleep on this. Get your tickets here: https://posh.vip/e/chicago-music-nexus-2025 Want to know what separates artists who complain about the industry from those who actually change it? This conversation…
Think your local scene holds the key to your DJ success? This conversation with Hiroko Yamamura will change that perspective entirely. Even in a major music city like Chicago, waiting for local validation can be a career-limiting strategy. Hiroko reveals why looking beyond your hometown - even when it's a…
For our milestone 100th episode, we're celebrating in our brand new Chicago studio with someone who's been part of this journey from day one - my brother, Proppa. His recent success with Warner Bros. offers the perfect case study in what it really takes to break through in music. From…
Want to know what it takes to navigate the music industry from both sides of the table? This week's conversation with Mouna Dif offers a unique perspective from someone who's journeyed from singer-songwriter to respected manager and label executive. After experiencing firsthand how artists can be taken advantage of -…
The Spotify & TikTok Trap: Why Platform Diversification is Survival Are you building your music career on rented land? The Spotify & TikTok Trap is real: platforms change, accounts get banned, and YOUR audience can vanish overnight. This video, featuring ex-Spotify & TikTok insider Dan Roy Carter, shows YOU how…
Want to know why most dance music marketing fails? In this eye-opening conversation, former TikTok UK/EU music marketing lead Dan Roy Carter reveals the insider metrics, hidden paid strategies, and fundamental shifts that are reshaping how music is promoted in 2025. From his early days working with Avicii and Tiesto…
The Power of Consistency & Strategy: Why "Unsexy" Work Fuels Decades of Success What is the "unsexy" work, and how does it fuel decades of success in the turbulent music industry? Mark Knight, founder of the legendary Toolroom Records, breaks down the power of consistency and strategy that built his…
Want to know how Mark Knight built Toolroom Records into one of dance music's most enduring empires? In this conversation with the legendary DJ, producer, and label founder, he breaks down the exact blueprint that's kept him at the top of his game for over two decades. While most artists…
In an era obsessed with overnight success, Mary Droppinz offers a radical perspective: give yourself at least 10 years in this industry before you even consider throwing in the towel. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone looking for shortcuts in dance music. From her recent move to Miami…
Artists, Here’s Why You Need Social Media & How to Deal with Haters: James Hype Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be constantly online as an artist? Struggling to cut through the noise? You're not alone. Even top artists like James Hype navigate the complex world of social media strategy…
Want to know how one of dance music's biggest stars built a movement through vulnerability? In this special Miami Music Week episode, James Hype and Tita Lau reveal the counterintuitive strategies behind their massive online communities and why authenticity trumps "cool factor" every time. From being called "cringe" to having…
What happens when you sell your company to Amazon for nearly a billion dollars? For Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, it meant following an unexpected passion - building one of Burning Man's most impressive art installations and launching a music label focused on community. From constructing a 70-foot iceberg with 200,000…
The Day in the Life of a Resident DJ at a Famous Club with E11even Miami Resident DJ: Mister Gray What does it really take to be a resident DJ at a world-famous club? In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, we spend a day in the life with Mister Gray, resident…
Want to know how to read a room when multiple distractions compete for attention? This week's guest, Mister Gray, has mastered this skill during his 11-year residency at E11even, a unique venue that combines the energy of a nightclub with the dynamics of a strip club. From sharing decks with…
Building Your Music Reputation: Play the Long Game (Like Jason Did) Want to build a music career that lasts? It's not about the likes, it's about the legacy. In this engaging interview, we sit down with industry expert Jason Euler to uncover the secrets of cultivating a strong and enduring…