Growing up first-generation has its nuances. But do all first gens grow up with the same experiences? DEG Partner Gabriel and But I Know the DJ producer Phil join SNAXS to talk about the similarities in differences between culture and struggle.
On this week’s episode, we welcome Blackie! We don’t really know what he does, but he’s a strong advocate for the service & hospitality industry, having put together numerous events for a multitude of charities, and known for being a loudmouth on social media. After suffering a life-changing illness, Blackie is looking to continue his ride of pleasure. We talk, we argue, we laugh. Tons of good times on this one!
We welcome an heir to Hip Hop royalty and Lil Uzi Vert’s tour DJ P FORREAL! We discuss growing up as DJ/Producer Prince Paul’s son, meeting and performing with Uzi, and how he’s used his success to build new opportunity.
2x Boston Music Awards DJ of the Year, and the only woman to win, L’DUKE stops by the podder to talk about the different scenes in the industry, as well as what to expect when we open back up!
We’ve officially hit 20 Episodes! We welcome Rob Eugene of Team Hennessy to discuss his come-up in the nightlife industry, how it connected him to Hennessy, and the work he’s done with that platform to further the industry and highlight the community!
This episode we welcome the newest member to the Dope Entertainment Group, Ali Rose. We talk about her social media success, building her following on OnlyFans, and her tips around dating during COVID. Ali came and represented the ladies on this one!
We've seen how different the southern states have been reacting to COVID compared to east coast. Our guest Kareem Lyder has made moves to continue his momentum and work down in the ATL. Is it the right move? How is it different? What does it take to grow some a successful business and replicate it in a new market? Kareem breaks it all down!
For this episode we welcome Boston Music Awards 2019 DJ of the Year DJ Real P. A DJ’s DJ with a 20 year career, Real P breaks down how to remain relevant and professional, and how that lead to some unique and career defining opportunities. As a father, Real P explains the sacrifices and experiences he has had to balance two very demanding positions.
Celebrating 2,000 listens of the podder! We wanted to thank our listeners and supporters for helping us along this journey! Host SNAX invites his producer Ado Kawuba to reflect on the last 15 episodes and how they’ve been making the podcast work and grow. How will changes of COVID affect the podder? What are the plans for future guests? Is the market for podcasts becoming over saturated? All these topics are broken down on this internal episode of But I Know the DJ.
For this episode we have DJ Malcolm Xavier discussing his come up as being a premier DJ in the nation’s capital. Malcolm throws some of the most poppin events, plays on the local radio, and has broken some of our favorite records with the plaques to prove it. How has he developed his pro ear for music? How can DJs grow to this stature? How are do DJ/party cities differ? It’s all here, check it out!
On But I Know the DJ we host nothing but legendary talk. For this episode, we have DJ Knife: Party thrower, Venue manager, Beer brewer, and all-around good guy. We discuss his involvement with Boston staple venue Good Life and how he was able to uplift hip hop music and culture through events and programming. DJ Knife breaks down DJ Appreciation Night, his parties PVRPLE & Fresh Produce, and his newest beer available in stores: Strange Brew 7
We start 2021 off strong with 3 DJ guests in the building: DJ STAMZ, Cammmy V and DJ TUMI. Over a bottle of Henny, the DJs discuss the importance of being creative and continuously working towards pushing the art of DJing forward, especially during a pandemic. The boys chat about their memories and how they’ll bounce back. A lot of laughs in this one, check it out!
For today’s episode, we welcome local artist Dorren Pierre and his manager Tyrell Stewart to discuss strategy and networking on the brand new app Clubhouse, developing an artist’s brand, and how to properly support fellow creatives!
We’ve officially hit 10 Episodes! Shout out to the guest listeners for getting us this far! This time, we’ve got SCRAP: Producer, DJ, Visual Artist, Consultant, Brand Owner, and more. SCRAP has multiple million listen tracks he produced, various artists on his management label, and stories on stories about maneuvering through the music industry. A lot of gems in this one, TAP IN!
What’s good guest listeners!!!! We’re coming at you heavily with Episode 9 of But I Know the DJ with JAM’N 94.5’s DJ EL SID! El Sid has been grinding nonstop during COVID with weekly mixes on-air, building his production catalog, and developing musical artists. So much to touch on, so many gems and so many heaps of advice. RAPPERS, SINGERS, and DJs... this is the one for you!
Celebrating 1K listens!!!! Shoutout to everyone listening and sharing the podder, we appreciate you heavily! We’ve got a special edition of But I Know the DJ with not one, but TWO guests: DJ STIX & DJ RICO SUAVE! We chat about all things DJing and the current state of hip hop over a bottle of Jameson. 3 loud latinos screaming at each other for two hours... let’s go.
Nothing but legend talk on But I Know the DJ. Your host snax nicholson interviews nightlife legend Jeff London: 1/3 of 6one7 productions, 20 years in the industry, and all around good Boston bred dude. We talk about all the different celebrities Jeff has hosted and hung out with over the years, how nightlife has changed over decades of throwing parties, and how the most well know and experienced team bounces back from a global pandemic.
Finally, on Episode 6 we welcome the first DJ on the podder. DJ CASE has maintained a 25 year DJ career that has led him to local and satellite radio, weddings, downtown club residencies, concerts, and more. Find out how he was able to grow such an illustrious career while being able to invest in himself and his future, despite a worldwide pandemic!
Wow, Episode 5! We’ve got a great one too. In Boston, the government has put a new 9:30PM curfew on all restaurants, bars, and businesses due to another coronavirus spike. Special guest, Jason “ODOGG” DiBenedetto, General Manager of bar, lounge, and restaurant Bodega Canal, discusses how the industry has been adjusting to COVID-19, what makes a great venue, and booming DJs from the management perspective.
Welcome to Episode 4 of But I Know the DJ! Sorry for the delay, but we were able to get a young legend on the podder this week and it was worth the wait! With COVID-19 still crushing our souls, we hopped on Zoom with Simon Chasalow, creative director and entrepreneur from Boston who has toured all over the world shooting media for Rolling Loud, EDC, Ultra, Coachella, and more! Follow us on Instagram: @butiknowthedj Follow the host on Instagram: @gimmesnax Follow the guest: @simonchasalow Follow ...
3 Episodes down baby! Let’s keep the ball rolling and dive into bottle service life. We have the beautiful Tori bless us with some knowledge inside nightlife breaking down bottle girl life, which celebrities are the best & worst tippers, and what it takes to work in bottle service.
Welcome to Episode 2! We are so happy with the feedback we’ve been getting with this new podcast. We finally welcome our first guest: Darius Benders. An entrepreneur, head promoter, and nightlife guru. Listen as we discuss bookings, managing multiple venues and events, and dating in nightlife.
Introducing But I Know the DJ podcast! SNAX sets the tone with the podcast vision, segments, and the current state of COVID DJing.
