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Rebel RadioProximity's Blake Coppelson: From curation to creationBlake Coppelson turned his Proximity YouTube channel into a record label and is now building the company into a lifestyle brand. Want to learn how? First, he built the channel up to 8 million subscribers by posting the hottest EDM tracks each week. Listen to the interview to hear the rest, and where he's planning to take it next, and what he's learning along the way. Then check out some new music at www.youtube.com/proximity. Welcome back to our co-host Ethan Baer who joins us again for this episode. Ethan was a co-host on the interview with Gareth...2020-08-1259 min
Rebel RadioGareth Emery: Never Give UpOn this episode we introduce a new co-host: Ethan Baer. Ethan is SVP and head of electronic music at Create Music Group and was previously co-founder of EDM.com. Ethan is a talented entrepreneur and was a guest on a the show in 2018.
This time he helps me interview British trance god Gareth Emery. Gareth has won the prestigious A State of Trance Tune of the Year award three times and has ranked as high as #7 on the DJ Mag Top 100. He makes funny videos, including the "We Are CVNT5" series, hosts radio shows and pocasts and makes us tired...2020-07-081h 07
Rebel RadioDavid Flores: Get in where you fit in** This episode is part of our long-running Art x Rebels series in partnership with Guerilla One and co-hosted by Eddie Donaldson. To stay up on graffiti and street art, follow Eddie at https://www.instagram.com/guerillaone/ **
David Flores has painted murals all around the world. His art hangs in museums and galleries and covers skate decks. He does private commissions and brand collaborations.
In our first-ever episode from quarantine, David gives us some insight into his approach and how he's influenced by his environment, having recently moved from LA to the mountains of Ojai.
Get into it.
If you...2020-05-2739 min
Rebel RadioC-Minus: It's all in how much you pay attention to the recordC-Minus has been at the center of LA's hip hop scene for many years, from multiple mixshows on POWER106 to behind the wheels at Motown on Mondays to holding it down at BReal.TV.
He also played an important role in the rap-rock explosion in the late 90s, DJing on tour with Korn and Foo Fighters and bringing a rock show to hip hop radio.
We dig into a lot of music in this episode, and talk about the curiosity that has driven him since day one.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Mr. Choc: https...2020-05-121h 30
Rebel RadioDennis White aka Latroit: Is selling out even still a thing?It's another episode of my ongoing debate with Dennis White about everything related to music, business, and culture. This time we're talking abou the issue of selling out, what it means and if it still matters and anyone cares. For once, it seems like we're on the same page.
You can learn more about Dennis, aka Latroit, aka Static Revenger, in our very first episode ever, and also earlier this year when we caught up about his Grammy award and the lastest in his career.
If you liked this one, check out our other interviews with Dennis White aka Latroit:
...2020-04-0823 min
Rebel RadioSteingold: "Everything I've gotten is from being in the mix"Music heads are going to love this one. Steingold is our latest guest representing Detroit.
He's in good company. So far we've had Kenny Larkin, Latroit, Tuxedo, Rude Jude, Josh Glazer, Chris Denson, and I'm sure I'm forgetting some. And yet, Detroit's contributions to culture run so deep, we've barely even scratched the surface.
Steingold is the epitome of doing it for the love. He produces house and techno music, and DJs, often touring with Mike D from the Beastie Boys. He also worked at MySpace early on and co-founded a tech company.
In today's episode, he shares some insights...2020-04-011h 22
Rebel RadioJanet Varney: "Am I a surgeon saving lives? No way."Janet Varney is a boss.
She's an actress on hit TV shows like You're The Worst, The Legend of Korra, and Stan Against Evil.
She's the host of the awesome podcast, The JV Club where she talks to friends and other actors about how their childhoods shaped their adulthoods.
She's co-founder of the SF Sketchfest sketch comedy festival, now in its 20th year.
Plus all the projects she's developing that we didn't even get to.
If reading all that makes you tired, relax here with our interview.
Make sure you check out The JV Club With Janet Varney: https://podcasts...2020-03-241h 21
Rebel RadioJames Andrews: Hip hop is the way we do businessJames Andrews is the definition of a hustler. He moves with ease through music, technology, investment circles — collecting and connecting.
He came through the studio to shed light on the launch of his new venture: The Authenticated, which is part members-only social network, part brand advisor and startup factory. He shares some great stories from his journey and helps us understand how hip hop has impacted business as much as it has culture, and how you can launch a startup the way you would break a record.
Learn more about The Authenticated, and possibly even apply for membership, here: https://th...2020-03-181h 13
Rebel RadioBrent Rollins: I want my work to speak for meBrent Rollins is one of the people responsible for the way our culture looks.
He has been creative director at Complex and Ego Trip (including The White Rapper Show), designed some of your favorite album covers (Black Star?), and worked on iconic films with Spike Lee and John Singleton. Plus Nike. Plus Undefeated. Plus...
He shares some strong opinions on where culture is going and where it's come from, and also gives us some lessons on how to think about creativity and the quality of our work.
Booyah!
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Sacha Jenkins...2020-03-031h 37
Rebel RadioToo $hort: Make it last foreverIf West Coast hip hop had its own Mount Rushmore, Too $hort would definitely be on it.
The living legend was gracious enough to invite us into his studio — an amazing creative compound in DTLA — and share some insights into what it's like being an icon, how he keeps it funky decade after decade, and why being a cool ass person is a solid business strategy.
Make sure you check the latest Too $hort album, The Vault: https://open.spotify.com/album/06kKqnfLrDNcQCsgdUbg5N?si=e0FAR72bTz2m1-6LuotaUg
If you liked this one, check out our interview with...2020-02-251h 16
Rebel RadioRyan Kavanaugh: How to be a player (without playing the game)Ryan Kavanaugh has been a controversial figure in entertainment. He built a very successful business at Relativity — perhaps the largest independent movie studio, plus management businesses in sports, music, and e-sports. He also made some enemies. He was critical of the Hollywood establishment, and took some beatings in the press for his innovations.
Ryan came by the studio to tell us how he's tackling the future of media and culture with Triller, building the next big Hollywood idea with the Entertainment Stock Exchange, and how he's learned to build the kind of company he wants to work for.
Great lessons he...2020-02-191h 24
Rebel RadioTayy Brown: I get DMs talking about "you changed my life"Tayy Brown didn't set out to make music with a message, but sometimes the message finds you.
"I got a DM from somebody, said that they was close to committing suicide, and they said that I helped them. That's when I knew I should be doing this."
Tayy is a singer and rapper from Maryland, making music that bangs from his hood to Rolling Loud, to on tour with Ski Mask The Slump God. He came by the studio to give us the real about how to come up without losing yourself. How to stay focused on what's important. How...2020-01-2952 min
Rebel RadioJohn Lewis: More throttle, less brakeJohn Lewis is what you get when you combine a corporate dude, an entrepreneur, and a motorcyclist. He's passionate, but tempered, realistic.
He rode up to our studio to share some lessons he learned working at Nike, Burton, building his own coffee company, and consulting for the motorcycle industry. He's also probably the first guest who came prepared with notes of lessons he wanted to share. Here are two of the favorites:
1. Swing the bat and go down swinging. Failure is one of the most important things you can do as you go through this process that we call life.
2...2020-01-221h 33
Rebel RadioJunior Sanchez LIVE at ADE: Look how records affect peopleThis episode is a master class in house music.
Junior Sanchez is perhaps the youngest of the house music dons. He's at the tail end of the giants who defined the genre and set the pace for the generations to follow— guys like Kenny Dope and Louie Vega, Armand van Helden, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Harry "Choo Choo" Romero, Kerry Chandler. Junior plays the kid brother, and in that role, he's the one stirring thing up, crossing genres, challenging the status quo. In a room full of rebels, he's the rebel's rebel.
We caught up with Junior at last fall's Am...2020-01-0855 min
Rebel RadioDJ B-Hen: How do you show up for people?DJ B-Hen comes by the studio to show us how it all matters: Not just the work we do, but how we present the work, how we talk about the work, how we sell the work.
This dude has his game tight. He's bringing new dimensions to DJing — more dancing, more fun, exploring music from different places and genres. Lots to learn here.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Mr. Choc: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/mr-choc-how-to-be-a-team-player
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/last-verse-semper Learn more about your ad ch...2019-12-101h 03
Rebel RadioLP Giobbi: Get there soonerLP Giobbi is a busy woman. We were lucky to get a few minutes with her backstage at the Shrine before she opened for Sofi Tukker.
In addition to a national tour, she's still producing and releasing music; and she's a co-founder of Femmehouse, a nonprofit that teaches women to produce electronic music; and she's the North American music director for W Hotels; and she runs the Animal Talk Collective which hosts parties, provides music publishing, and more. Damn, that's a lot!
We cover a lot of ground in a few minutes: hearing stories of her come-up as well as...2019-11-1938 min
Rebel RadioCito featuring Suigeneris: Stay consistent / creativity takes practiceThis week's guest brought a surprise guest.
Cito AKA Cito on the Beat is a producer on the rise. He already has tracks with some of today's biggest names: YG, TyDollaSign, Kevin Gates, Lil Skies, Troy Ave, Tory Lanez, Cardi B. And he's only just begun.
Cito came through the studio and brought his artist Suigeneris aka Suie, a 16 year old trap rapper from San Jose. Suie's first single, "Now" features Lil Skies and he's quickly joining a new generation of artists who release music rapid fire for our streaming pleasure.
They gave me some great insight into a what...2019-10-011h 06
Rebel RadioDaniel Miller: Find the storyDaniel Miller is a journalist at the LA Times.
He's also the creator and host of the Larger Than Life podcast which chronicles the fascinating life of Big Willie Robinson, a leader in LA's street racing culture in the 70s and 80s. A Vietnam veteran Green Beret who stood 6’6” and weighed over 300 pounds, Big Willie was larger than life for real. The podcast takes us from his beginnings to becoming a character who would bring together crips and bloods, celebrities and politicians, and play a key role in the volatile race relations of the time.
It's an amazing listen that we h...2019-09-181h 01
Rebel RadioKevin Allocca: Stay curious LIVE from Cannes LionsKevin Allocca gets paid to do what most of us do for free: Watching YouTube videos.
I caught up with Kevin at the YouTube beach club during Cannes Lions and he took a half hour away from speaking on-stage and advising the world's biggest marketers to tell us about his fascinating job as the head of trends and culture at YouTube. He and his team are responsible for helping their brand clients understand why some things go viral and how to make content that's relevant and gets watched.
He gave us some great insights into the way YouTube has changed...2019-09-1032 min
Rebel RadioDJ Brace: Show and proveThis week we sit down with DMC champion and Juno Award (that's like a Canadian Grammy) winner DJ Brace.
If you look him up online, you'll learn pretty quickly that the term DJ doesn't really do him justice. Sure, he plays records, but he does so much more than that. There's one video where he's working both hands and a foot pedal and basically making up songs as he goes.
He also produces music.
And makes tools for DJs.
And designs turntables.
And plays festivals.
And teaches.
And more.
Check it out.
If you liked this one, check out our...2019-08-071h 11
Rebel RadioDJ Z-Trip: On Taking ChancesJosh sat down with the legendary DJ Z-Trip at the LA Times Festival of Books.
Z-Trip shares his stories about his incredible journey as a DJ, producer, remixer, and some of the creative choices he's made along the way.
We had a lot of fun mixing it up with him in front of a live audience. Check it out!
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Ali Shaheed Muhammad: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/final-ali-shaheed-muhammad
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/mvrs-disstance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...2019-07-1753 min
Rebel RadioBob Moz of Techstars: Give FirstBob Moczydlowsky (aka Bob Moz) runs Techstars Music, a startup accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs solve problems for music.
He sits at the very interesting intersection of music, capital, and technology, finding the talent who will redefine the mechanics — or economics, or social dynamics, or something — of music. "I'm a talent scout. I'm looking for people who are in love with a problem that if they figure out an ingenious way to solve it, their investors make tons of money."
In our studio, Bob talks about how the world is changing, why faster is better, except when it isn't, and he sh...2019-07-021h 03
Rebel RadioFeed Me: The audio and the visualPeople love to talk about how genres don't matter in music anymore. And yet, they do.
Feed Me aka Spor aka Seventh Stitch aka Jon has been making underground hits across multiple genres for over a decade. Among other things, he's learned that a genre is a community — at least the makers but probably extending to the labels, promoters, and even some core fans — and has its own rules and ways of doing things.
Learn about that, as well as how his passion for art and design has affected his approach to making music, and more.
If you liked this one, c...2019-06-251h 03
Rebel RadioJade Catta-Preta: How to find your rhythmJade Catta-Pretta is building a career on two continents. She's a Brazilian-American comedian / actor and she's making it happen in both places.
Hear her talk about how she manages challenges of managing multiple careers, of being a female comic, of working dirty, but not too dirty. You can even hear her tell me to f*ck off in Portuguese. What could be better?
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Kira Soltanovich: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-8-why-is-comedy-like-sex-comedian-kira-soltanovich-shares-the-joys-of-show-business
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/chill/pulzanti-good-people Learn more about your ad...2019-06-031h 15
Rebel RadioSian: Focus on what mattersSeems like we're having a lot of techno these days!
Sian is a DJ, producer, founder of Octopus Recordings. In other words, he's a busy man. Quiet as kept, he's not content with just making people dance. In our interview he talks about his plans to move beyond the standard club and festival route and build a proper touring act.
Join us and find out how he makes it all happen.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Will Clarke: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/dj-will-clarke-how-to-make-sure-people-have-the-best-time-ever
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/ivoryoasis/ecotek-by-your-side2019-05-211h 00
Rebel RadioNathan Bell: Have fun with it and be as honest as possibleNathan Bell is a designer, a gallery artist, and a DJ. He brought some fresh ideas to a stale category when he did a collection for Nike Running earlier this year, applying his sketches and phrases to running shoes, shirts, and jackets.
He gives us some insight into his creative process and also into the way that smart brands make culture part of their business.
Run to get this episode now and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new one.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Eddie Cruz: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/e...2019-05-1557 min
Rebel RadioDetroit techno legend Kenny Larkin: Get back on stageKenny Larkin is considered a master in techno circles, blending soul and technology to push boundaries and make you dance. He's one of those "your favorite DJ's favorite DJ types" that casual fans aren't familiar with but whose impact can be felt across generations.
Kenny let us in on what moves him to keep going and evolving and speaks openly about some of the things he's learned along the way. We also talk about the history of Detroit techno and its impact on the music that followed.
Hit play for a fun interview.
If you liked this one, check out...2019-04-231h 08
Rebel RadioAna Kasparian of The Young Turks: Do something crazy because it feels rightAna Kasparian is a host of The Young Turks — the #1 online news channel — and of her own podcast #NOFILTER. We quickly learned that she's a source of wisdom and incredible energy.
Ana joined us on stage at The Ace Hotel to kick off our new series: Rebel Radio LIVE at the Ace Hotel (clever title, no?).
Joined by friends and fans, we talked about politics, culture, and how she finds the energy to get up everyday and fight for truth. Join us for this one, and make sure you're signed up at www.rebelradio.net to learn about upcoming live taping...2019-04-161h 09
Rebel RadioChace Infinite: How to stay freshChace Infinite is multi-talented: rapper as the face of Self Scientific, manager of A$AP Rocky, marketer, entrepreneur.He takes us through the twists and turns of a career that's taken him around the world, on-stage and backstage, for over two decades. And gives us some insight into how he's approaching his new venture, Harun Coffee.
ALSO, if you're in LA on April 14th, join us for Rebel Radio LIVE at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the USC Campus Los Angeles. Our guest on-stage will be the award-winning global DJ and Producer, DJ Z-Trip.
Schedule and ticket inf...2019-04-021h 11
Rebel RadioSilva: Always make them feel comfortableSilva is an important voice in electronic music, with radio shows on Dash Radio, iHeart, and Wav. She came by the studio to give us some interview tips and tell us how she's built her confidence through experience.
Check out her story here.
ALSO, if you're in LA on April 4th, join us for Rebel Radio LIVE at the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. Our guest on-stage will be Ana Kasparian, host of The Young Turks and one of the most important voices of progressive politics today. You'll learn how little Josh knows about politics and see if can keep...2019-03-261h 06
Rebel RadioLaroussi: How to ReinventLaroussi was making noise in her native Holland. Hit records, awards, all signs pointing to success. But something was missing, so she picked up and moved to the US where she was relatively unknown, and began rebuilding.
Her new single, Lost, is currently #4 on the Billboard club charts, and climbing.
Laroussi came through our studio with her manager, the homie Adrian Miller, to talk about what it's like to start over and give us some insight into the power of the relationship between artist and manager.
Check it out.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Watch t...2019-03-131h 11
Rebel RadioLaura Cathcart Robbins: How to be the only one in the roomLaura Cathcart Robbins writes and tells stories that cut through the bullshit. She's vulnerable and real, revealing things about herself, her insecurities and imperfections, and holding up a mirror for the rest of us. She came by the studio to tell us about her new podcast, The Only One in the Room, which explores what it's like being the "other."
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Catherine Burns: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/catherine-burns-live-from-sxsw
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/dimes-let-it-go-feat-kei-leeza-don-seu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...2019-03-071h 19
Rebel RadioDEFER: How to find the flowThis week we go deep Eddie from Guerilla One and our guest DEFER. From graffiti to eastern philosophy to what it means to have a work ethic in a creative field.
Check it out now.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with RISK: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-be-like-risk-live-breathe-eat-sleep-art
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/88mph-seven-feat-itsonlyha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-02-201h 12
Rebel RadioMatt Orlove: How to create an experienceMatt Orlove is an unlikely party promoter. He runs his business like a business, and that's what's enabled him to grow from one party in one city to over 200 parties a year in America's top clubbing markets.
He gives us some tips of how he channeled his love of the music into a business that works. Check it out.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with Adam12: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-12-dj-adam-12
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/peterpayne/running-back-to-you-ft-acey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...2019-01-301h 10
Rebel RadioYumi: How to work through the fearYumi stops by our studio to brainstorm new business ideas. The singer / model / YouTuber gives us some insights into how she's building a career based on honesty and vulnerability, and how she's overcome — and sometimes still struggles with — confidence and anxiety challenges. She also tells us what it's like being Steve Aoki's niece, as well as being signed to his label Dim Mak.
If you liked this one, check out our interview with R3LL: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-build-core-fans-that-really-support-you
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/chill/tim-schaufert-and-cashforgold-awake Learn more about your ad choice...2019-01-181h 03
Rebel RadioJon Sidel: Why wouldn't you want to be a rock star?Jon Sidel has been a key figure in LA’s club, restaurant, and music communities since the 80s. Along with his partner, the late Matt Dike — co-founder of Delicious Vinyl and producer of the Beastie Boys album Paul’s Boutique — Sidel helped to create LA’s unique nightlife identity and has continued to shape it for more than three decades.
In our interview, he explains how it’s all rock n’ roll to him: "My goal was to be able to tell the man to go fuck off and do my own thing.”
Right on...
Let's a trip back into the archives and...2019-01-021h 09
Rebel RadioLouie Vega: You have to put in the timeWarning: This episode contains a lot of great music.
If you like house music, you owe Louie Vega a debt of gratitude. As a DJ, remixer, producer, label head, and as one half of Masters at Work, Louie has had a big hand in shaping what the world listens to and dances to over the last 30+ years. With a string of Grammy nominations (and a win!), #1 records all over the world, and a long list of top DJs and artists he's influenced, inspired, and helped, few people have left such an indelible mark on culture.
The most striking thing about...2018-12-181h 22
Rebel RadioJean-Michel Jarre: Nothing's impossibleJean-Michel Jarre is a living legend: selling over 80 million records, most of which were probably never played on radio — performing groundbreaking shows all over the world, from Coachella to China and Saudi Arabia — and inspiring many of your favorite electronic artists.
He generously shares some perspectives on art and creativity and gives some insight into how he's built such an enduring and impactful career.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with TAZ: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/taz-how-to-stay-out-of-a-creative-rut-lessons-from-a-master
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/ivoryoasis/rivo-stay-in-our-memories-ft-harley-bird Learn more about your ad choice...2018-12-1148 min
Rebel RadioCypress Hill's DJ Muggs: Slow down and get more doneAnother episode in our Artwork Rebels series in partnership with Guerilla One and co-host Eddie Donaldson.
Few people have has as big an impact on culture as DJ Muggs. His group Cypress Hill not only sold millions of records all over the world, it also played a central role in bringing weed to the forefront of cultural conversation. And it brought rap and rock collaborations further into the mainstream. AND he produced “Jump Around.” Nuff said.
Eddie and I get into it with Muggs at his studio and take lessons from the master.
If you liked this episode, check out our...2018-11-2854 min
Rebel RadioFusicology's Asya Shein: Know what business you're inI love the way Asya knows her business is is super focused. Her site, Fusicology, is about helping you find events to go to if you love global soul music. If you don't she's got nothing for you, and that's just fine.
Sort of feels like her motto would be: Be excellent at something, and don't do anything else.
Check out her story here
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Sharath Cherian: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/hiphopdx-founder-sharath-cherian-hip-hop-doesnt-die-until-the-american-dream-dies
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/firstedition/byor-space-food-get-back Learn more about your a...2018-11-121h 02
Rebel RadioEstevan Oriol: How to get the shotEstevan Oriol is known for capturing the raw essence of street life. He's been documenting street culture for over two decades, co-created the streetwear brand Joker, and has created album covers and music videos for artists including Eminem, Cypress Hill, Blink 182, Snoop Dogg and Xzibit.
He joins us in studio for an episode in our Artwork Rebels series in partnership with Guerilla One.
Estevan shares stories from his, um, storied career, as well as lessons about why it's important to hire people who have no experience, and more.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Slick: https://s...2018-10-301h 23
Rebel RadioANIIML! How to focus on creativityANIIML is back! This time with more exclamation points! The artist formerly known as ANML, formerly known as Lila Rose, is back in our studio to tell us what she learned over the last year: Mainly to delegate some of the business and legal aspects of her career and focus on what she does best —her live show.
We also experiment with a new lightning round format. Send us a comment on Twitter, Facebook, or wherever you like and let us know how we did.
If you liked this episode, check out our first interview with ANIIML: https://soundcloud.com/reb...2018-10-241h 15
Rebel RadioDennis Morris: Walk like Bob Marley; fight like Johnny RottenAnother episode in our Artwork Rebels series in partnership with Guerilla One and co-host Eddie Donaldson.
Dennis Morris has had a fascinating life, spending quality time behind the camera with some of music’s most important revolutionaries, including Bob Marley and The Sex Pistols.
He comes by the studio to tell us how he’s honed his ability to get behind the masks we wear every day.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Patrick Hoelck: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/patrick-hoelck-how-to-tell-your-story
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/jay-maze-everything-lit Learn more...2018-10-101h 17
Rebel RadioGeorgii Speakman: How to be an OUT.LI.ERGeorgii Speakman is a creative, an entrepreneur, a hustler. She hosts a show on Dash Radio called Outlier, where she interviews innovators and entrepreneurs. She was gracious enough to have me on the show and I got interested in her story after talking with her.
So we had her into our studio to tell us how she went from being in business in Australia to an actress in the US to getting involved with media and entertainment.
She teaches us some valuable lessons: like how she learned what she really wants in life, and how to walk away from something...2018-10-031h 01
Rebel RadioWoodies founder Cory Stout: How to build moats around your businessCory Stout is the founder and "captain" of Woodies sunglasses. More than making cool shades, he's found a way to run a business that suits his lifestyle, allowing him to travel whenever he wants (which is most of the time) rather than living in boardrooms and offices.
We caught up with Cory just steps from the sands of Venice Beach to hear his lessons on how he's applying the 4 Hour Workweek and what he's learned along the way.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Ryan Babenzien: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ryan-babenzien
EDM.com Track of t...2018-09-1852 min
Rebel RadioScott Nathan: The storytellerScott Nathan made his bones as a photographer, but after you listen to our interview, you'll agree he should have been a storyteller.
From the crazy capers he got himself into over the years, to the lessons he learned along the way, he has some great things to share. He describes himself as "not an asker," but seems to have a gang of rich and powerful people who want to give him stuff.
Find out how he does it here.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Patrick Hoelck: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/patrick-hoelck-how-to-tell-your-story
EDM.com T...2018-09-111h 17
Rebel RadioDJ Revolution: How to operate under pressureDJ Revolution was the DJ on the World Famous Wake-Up Show for 12 years. He’s an instructor at Scratch Academy, host of The Cut on YouTube, producer, and was a contestant, and then a judge on BET’s Master of the Mix. He’s one of the most respected DJs around.
We dropped by Scratch to cut it up with DJ Rev, learning what drives him to be the best at what he does and how being so driven can be both a blessing and a curse.
Check it out y’all.
Also make sure you check out our sponsors in this...2018-09-051h 17
Rebel RadioBeatie Wolfe: How to change the gameBeatie Wolfe has something to prove — to herself, perhaps, but to all of us — about the way music moves us and about how the way we experience it matters. She’s not content to make music and release it the way everyone else does; her releases are events, whether live streaming from the world’s most silent room or turning a song into a jacket or a set of cards.
We sat down to talk about what drives her to go to such lengths, and why it’s important that you never pay her a compliment.
If you liked this episode, c...2018-08-291h 18
Rebel RadioMICK @ Cannes Lions: I treat my life like a brandMICK (formerly Mick Boogie) is co-creator of my favorite mixtape series, Summertime vols. 1-9, which he produces with DJ Jazzy Jeff. So I was excited to catch-up with him at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity — the annual gathering of the global advertising industry. MICK and I were among the few attendees representing the culture side of things.
In between the yacht parties and the beach parties (MICK was DJing for Twitter, among others) MICK shared some insights into how he makes moves in hip hop as well as tech and corporate circles, and why being nice is just a go...2018-08-2143 min
Rebel RadioSak Pase: How to flowSak Pase is a dope producer. Just ask his clients — Kanye, Jay-Z, Rhianna, Busta Rhymes, TI, the list goes on.
He comes by our studio to share some secrets he's learned in his journey from being discovered in a Yahoo! chat room to earning six Grammy nominations. He tells us how he fights the tendency overthink things and just stay in the flow.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Watch The Duck: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/watch-the-duck
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/kevmomusic/running-up-feat-joey-jewish Learn more about your ad c...2018-08-131h 11
Rebel RadioSophia Bush: How to stand for somethingRebel Radio LIVE at Collision Conference Part 3 of 3: Sophia Bush
I love how ready Sophia Bush is to give us a piece of her mind. And to stand her ground for the things that are important to her. As she tells us in the interview, it's not without a cost.
She gives us some insights into her views on activism and what it means to really stand for something.
If you liked this episode, check out our other interviews at Collision Conference with Jillionaire and Anastasia Ashley:
- https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/jillionaire-you-have-to-put-in-the-work
- https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/a...2018-08-1022 min
Rebel RadioAnastasia Ashley: Keep tryingRebel Radio LIVE at Collision Conference
Part 2 of 3: Anastasia Ashley
Anastasia Ashley has been surfing since she was five years old and did her first competition at six. Today, she’s also a model, pitchwoman, and social influencer.
We caught up with her at the Collision Conference https://collisionconf.com where she was giving a talk on content marketing. In a very short interview, she gave us some insights into what it’s like turning pro as a kid and how she knew when it was time to shift gears.
If you liked this episode, check out part 1 of our inter...2018-08-0133 min
Rebel RadioJillionaire: You have to put in the workRebel Radio LIVE at Collision Conference
Part 1 of 3: Jillionaire
We caught up with Jillionaire at the Collision Conference in New Orleans this spring. He’s one third of the EDM powerhouse Major Lazer, and now a solo artist and label chief at Feel Up Records.
He’s also a minister of rum for Bacardi, and collaborated with his bandmates to create a Major Laser edition rum.
In our short interview, he gave us the rundown on how he continues to infuse Caribbean culture into dance music, and how he’s been able to diversify and create multiple brands. The secret: Never...2018-07-2533 min
Rebel RadioBosko: Know your audience (reUPLOAD)This is part two of my interview with Bosko, the super producer and now tech entrepreneur.
Check out last week’s episode to hear about his history, our history together, and how he made his way as a young man coming up in hip hop culture.
This week he tells us about his new startup, https://www.electrospit.com, which is revolutionizing the talk box (if you don’t know what a talk box is, look it up, people) and how he’s made the transition and gotten the support of folks like Teddy Riley, P-Thugg of Chromeo, among others.
Check...2018-07-1739 min
Rebel RadioBosko: How to coach yourself (or find a coach)So many good lessons in this one. So many that we cut it into two parts.
You may know Bosko from his work with E-40, or Kanye. He’s an old friend and a great producer. I was his manager for a few years in the 90s and we made my first record deal together.
This week, we talk about perfectionism and the power of deadlines. We talk about how hard it is to have open communication, especially when you’re young. We talk about learning to pivot when things don’t go according to plan, and learning when to take t...2018-07-021h 03
Rebel RadioAli Shaheed Muhammad: We're doing our own thingTHREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE:
Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a hero of mine, maybe yours too.
First of all, there’s the music. The music of A Tribe Called Quest. If don’t know Low End Theory, put down this podcast and go listen to that. We’ll wait. Then there’s the music of Lucy Pearl, of D’Angelo, the co-productions with Dilla, and lately the collab with Adrian Younge on the music for Marvel’s Luke Cage.
But then there’s the man himself. Humble, worldly, introspective. As you’ll see in our interview, he has a special combinat...2018-06-251h 09
Rebel RadioJimmy O. Yang: The chase is the excitementJimmy O. Yang returns. Jimmy was on our show a couple years ago, and his career keeps blowing up. We’d like to think we have something to do with that. But it’s probably the hilarious book How to American: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents. Or maybe it’s his character Jian-Yang on HBO’s Silicon Valley, or the roles in The Life of the Party or Crazy Rich Asians. My dude is killing it.
He stops by the studio to throw his success in our faces, and shares some amazing stories from the book. Then we make pl...2018-06-181h 20
Rebel RadioBella Fiasco: How to beat the stereotypesBella Fiasco is a great name for a DJ, and she's a great DJ. Great enough to get the stamp of approval from the World Famous Beat Junkies.
She took a break from playing hot parties and dropping mixtapes to tell us what it's like making her was as a woman in DJ culture. Hint: It ain't easy, but it's gettting better.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Mr. Choc: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/mr-choc-how-to-be-a-team-player
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/j-nolan-evolve Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...2018-06-051h 03
Rebel RadioChris Denson: How to dis somebody without making them feel badChris Denson has had a fascinating career so far — from standup comedy to TV production to helping the world’s largest brands with innovation and hosting the Innovation Crush podcast. His new book, Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules, takes his storytelling to the next level.
Chris came by the studio to tell everyone to buy his book. While we had him, we asked a bunch of questions about how he went from full-time hustler to salary man, and also schooled him about 90s conscious hip hop.
Get yourself schooled here...
If you liked this episode, check out...2018-05-291h 40
Rebel RadioRetna: How to EvolveHow many people can say they’ve created their own alphabet? Retna has. And it’s showing up on walls, billboards, and art galleries all over the world.
We stopped in to Retna’s studio for another episode in our Art X Work X Rebels series, co-hosted by Eddie Donaldson of Guerrilla One. The graffiti legend gives us insights into his journey from the streets to becoming one of the most important figures in art today and openly shares stories about the demons he’s had to conquer along the way.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Roger...2018-05-131h 07
Rebel RadioSteve1der: How to keep it movingSteve1der is a top remixer, DJ, producer, podcaster. He knows what he’s doing behind the tables and in the studio. He’s also incredibly outspoken about the challenges facing DJs today and what it takes to be successful.
Listen up for the realness!
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Jayceeoh: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-collab-and-compete-at-the-same-time
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/trapmusic/ellis-delta-and-dee-lush-hatemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-05-081h 03
Rebel RadioRude Jude: How to boss upRude Jude is one of my favorite people to talk to. He makes me feel like I’m his square cousin — the non-drinker, non-drug user, non-hot head — who I respect and admire but often disagree with. Doesn’t matter that we don’t agree on everything. He’s outspoken, opinionated, and passionate.
If you don’t know Jude, he’s the host of the All Out Show on Shade 45, Sirius XM, and the author of two incredible memoirs. Get them both on audiobook and listen to Jude read them himself. It’s an amazing experience.
He was on our show a couple years ago...2018-04-241h 16
Rebel RadioClint Schaff of the LA Times: How to stay interestedClint Schaff is the homie, and also one of the creative forces behind the Dirty John podcast, NEWSTORY at Festival of Books (which happens to include a LIVE Rebel Radio interview with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, coming soon) and a bunch of other innovation at the LA Times. He stopped by the studio to tell us about how he’s stirring it up at a 100+ year old media company, innovating their business with content and experiences.
For Clint, it’s part of a lifelong journey to explore stories that inspire him. That drive has taken him from embracing hip hop in a ti...2018-04-181h 19
Rebel RadioEDM.com's Ethan Baer: Learn to love learningYou might know that EDM.com is a co-presenter of Rebel Radio. You might have clicked on this episode because they told you to.
This week, co-founder of the site and their label Ethan Baer joins us to put us up on his journey, from discovering electronic music to innovating the music business.
He tells us how artists should be thinking about connecting with fans in a business driven by streaming, and how he’s adapted to the changing demands of leadership as he builds his company.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Dave Weiner: https://sou...2018-04-021h 23
Rebel RadioHipHopDX founder Sharath Cherian: Hip hop doesn’t die until the American dream diesInterviews like this are why I do this show. It starts with some good hip hop stories, old school, new school, and then we get into some amazing insights about business. Sharath is way smarter that you might expect. He’s self-aware, understands the culture surrounding his business, and has a strong vision of what success means to him.
All that and more in this week's episode.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Sacha Jenkins: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/if-you-are-afraid-to-fail-you-are-never-going-to-win-ever
EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/stillhaze/the-other-side Learn more...2018-03-221h 17
Rebel RadioJay Shetty: How to work at the pace of loveJay Shetty took a break from getting millions of video views to come talk to us about making wisdom go viral.
He calls himself a former monk who is now spreading love and wisdom through the internet. He’s actually a former rapper who became a monk.
As you might expect, the wisdom comes nonstop in this episode. Lots of quotes you’re going to want to write down and put on your wall. Here’s one about overcoming failure:
"Every time I fail, I say to myself, 'This is only going to make the story better.'"
Get it here…
...2018-03-051h 05
Rebel RadioThe Captains of Industry: How to keep it funHere’s what I love about Graham Funke and Stone Rokk:
They’re great DJs, even if sometimes I don’t like the selection. “I play bad music well,” Graham says.
They don’t take themselves too seriously, even when being outspoken and controversial. "I have a bit of a sociopath streak in me,” Stone Rokk tells me.
Although they may not want to admit it, they obviously love the game. From painstaking attention to detail in the studio to creative marketing ideas to an upcoming book about their adventures in Hollywood and around the world.
The Captains of Industry are a great ex...2018-02-211h 28
Rebel RadioHelen Feng: There's no such thing as personal successThe third in a series of interviews brought to you LIVE from Beijing. Helen Feng sings under the name Nova Heart and has been called the Blondie of China, especially interesting since she isn't blonde.
What she is, though, is sharp as hell and full of passion and vision. She has a very punk rock perspective on success and was incredibly open with us about her challenges with depression and suicide.
If you liked this episode, check out our Rebel Radio in China interviews with:
- Miao Wong: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/miao-wong-its-got-to-be-steady-accurate-and-hard
- Nathaniel Davis: https://soundcloud.com/r...2018-01-231h 21
Rebel RadioMiao Wong: It's got to be steady, accurate, and hardRebel Radio LIVE in China. This is the first of four interviews with recorded on the road in Beijing. We had the opportunity to catch-up with some of the people building the global cultural footprint of that amazing city.
Miao Wong has been labeled Beijing’s queen of techno. As founder of Acupuncture Records, DOT Records, the Art Rebels Party, and the person responsible for bringing Boiler Room to China, she’s earned that title.
She gives us some insight into what the underground scene is like in Beijing and some of the unique challenges of building that culture in her...2018-01-0356 min
Rebel RadioDave Anthony LIVE at LA Podcast Festival: Don’t let the bass player singThis year Rebel Radio was invited to participate in the LA Podcast Festival. We chose as our guest the founder of the festival, Dave Anthony, who is also a really funny comedian and the host of The Dollop podcast which takes boring facts from American History and turns them into funny stories.
In front of a live audience, Dave takes us through the twists and turns of his career and drops some amazing lessons on us, like these:
On the key to success: Don’t be an asshole
On launching a festival: the amount of work that goes into it is...2017-11-221h 01
Rebel RadioPatrick Hoelck: How to tell your storyPatrick Hoelck is a photographer, filmmaker, music video director, interviewer, podcaster. He combines an eye for beauty with a first-hand experience of street culture, allowing him to tell visual stories that are at the same time raw and romantic.
In addition to directing a feature film, Mercy, he has shot dozens of brand campaigns, celebrity portraits, and music videos for DJ Quik, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Beenie Man, and Josh’s former client, WC, among others.
He came by our studio to give us a history lesson in hip hop music videos, and tell us how he’s been able to b...2017-11-081h 13
Rebel RadioCorey McGuire of Winston House: How to go big without getting too bigAround LA, Winston House has become something of an open secret. Even knowing about it, or better yet, having been, instantly makes you look a whole lot more plugged in. If you do spend an evening inside, you come to understand that being there, being part of the community, sharing the experience, is so much more than clicking Like on the photo.
Reminds us of the old days before everyone was hip to everything and every moment was gone as soon as it happened.
For those who aren’t plugged in, Winston House is actually some dude’s townhouse in Veni...2017-11-011h 05
Rebel RadioAdam 12 and Brian Tarney: How to trust your instinctsWe had Adam 12 on the show a couple years because he’s a great DJ. If you don’t know, he used to DJ for Obama, Prince, and lots of other important people, and also holds down some of our favorite nights out. He shared some insights in exploring creativity and blazing your own path.
Adam’s back with his co-founder Brian Tarney to tell us about their new music festival: Cloak and Dagger. It’s this weekend in Los Angeles and you should go.
We also got some great lessons in creating an experience for people — making them feel safe and a...2017-10-181h 31
Rebel RadioJosh Glazer: How to ask for what you wantJosh Glazer is the host of the Rave Curious podcast, where he’s becoming the Mark Maron of techno.
He came by the Rebel Radio studios to reminisce with Josh about the old days when they worked together at URB Magazine and co-hosted the Loose Tooth parties with Steve Aoki and Franki Chan.
He also schools us on how brands should be thinking about their content and how we all need to get out of our comfort zones every once in a while and ask for something really important.
Make sure you visit our sponsors Audible.com/REBEL and get a F...2017-10-101h 04
Rebel RadioRichard Greene: Part 2 - How to focus on what matters mostIn part one of our interview, Richard shared some insights he picked up as Tony Robbins’s lawyer, and told us about the work he’s doing to improve our political process with 279forchange.us.
If you missed it, check that out here: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/richard-greene-how-to-do-what-you-love-part-1
In the second half, he breaks down his secrets for being an effective public speaker. Not surprisingly, it kind of starts with having something important to say. If you can manage that part, Richard has some simple tips for you to get more out of getting up on stage.
He also tell...2017-09-0744 min
Rebel RadioRichard Greene: Part 1 - How to do what you loveRichard Greene is one of the smartest people you’re likely to come across. A few decades back, as a young lawyer, he attended Tony Robbins’s very first seminar. Moved by what he heard, he approached Tony to thank him and offer his assistance. Tony hired him on the spot as his lawyer, and later his business manager.
Since then, Richard has been tapped by business leaders, politicians, and celebrities to help them become better communicators. He’s written books and delivered a popular TED talk about public speaking, and is now seeking to change the way we choose our el...2017-08-2258 min
Rebel RadioSteve Hofstetter: How to focus on the audienceJosh’s guest Steve Hofstetter knows that when he goes up on stage, his job is to make sure the crowd has a good time. It’s not about getting through his set, telling the jokes he’s worked hard at writing, or destroying the heckler who’s trying to mess things up for him. It’s only about the crowd.
To many of us forget that in life. We focus on the obstacles, the haters, the conditions that stand in the way of our success. Steve is here to teach us how to focus on the outcome.
He’s built a grea...2017-08-091h 22
Rebel RadioSpecial edition: The reverse interview with Dennis WhiteDennis White was my first guest on Rebel Radio when we launched two years ago. He shared some great stories about how he’s built a career making music in various forms, various genres, under various names. It was a great way to kickoff the show.
So on the occasion of our two-year anniversary, I figured I’d check back in with him to see what new lessons he might have for us. I figured wrong.
Instead of obliging my questions, Dennis took grabbed the mic and proceeded to interview me. We dug into my long and sometimes ridiculous career path...2017-07-251h 17
Rebel RadioMark Jones: Be who you are. Don't be somebody else.I caught up with Mark in London at the legendary Dean St. Studios. They were kind enough to let us use a room for our interview.
Mark is the founder of Wall of Sound records, which has been an influential dance music label for almost 25 years, bringing us music from Basement Jaxx, Propellerheads, Royksopp, among many others. Mark also hosts the Back to the Phuture radio show on Soho Radio and the Question Mark live interview series.
I lost control of the interview almost instantly, and Mark took us down a number of rabbit holes — SGI Buddhism (he even does so...2017-07-1154 min
Rebel RadioAisha Jade: How to be a private person in the public eyeI love how Aisha describes “doing social media” as her job. It’s accurate, but I’ve never heard anyone express it that way.
The former Big Brother Sydney contestant — now a full-time social influencer and owner / design of the new clothing line Boy By Her — came by Rebel Radio to tell us what it’s like living in the public eye and how she found both the confidence and discipline to launch her own brand.
The first lesson you can learn from her is to be young and beautiful. But after that, it’s about knowing who you are and what you sta...2017-07-0553 min
Rebel RadioZen Freeman: How to give people what they actually wantYou might say Zen Freeman leads a charmed life. He DJs for the sexiest brands in the sexiest places around the world. He also does festivals and clubs, and makes his own music.
In today’s episode, he gives us a glimpse into the work it takes to make all of that happen, and how he’s taking things to the next level by launching his own festival: RHA Fest, debuting at the end of July in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Listen up, and then get your tickets at https://rhafestival.com
If you liked this episode, check out our past inte...2017-06-211h 18
Rebel RadioRoman Tsunder: How to put a dent in the universeRoman is one of those dudes who thinks he can take over the world. Spend enough time with him and you’ll believe it too — maybe about him, and more likely about yourself.
He’s the founder of the 10-year old PTTOW!, a gathering of the world’s most influential business and cultural leaders, and of Worldz — now in its second year — which seeks to inspire the next generation of leaders.
I’ll be at Worldz on July 31st in Los Angeles and would love to see all of my listeners there. You can register and find more information at www.worldz.us
...2017-06-131h 10
Rebel RadioIan Karmel: How to find your tribeIan takes being funny very seriously. He’s down to outwork folks around him, and isn’t afraid of a little luck when it comes his way.
In our interview, he gives us some insights from his journey from Portland local hero to TV writer and national touring.
We learn how he builds trust with an audience, and how he decides when to show them one part of his persona vs. another.
Warning: You’ll probably laugh a little and learn a lot.
If you liked this episode, check out our past interview with Jimmy O'Yang: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/j...2017-06-051h 27
Rebel RadioDJ Will Clarke: How to make sure people have the best time everWe caught up with DJ Will Clarke before he took the DoLab stage at Coachella, week 2.
He started playing clubs at 13 in his hometown of Bristol, UK, and then scored a residency at Kanya in Ibiza. He’s since built his own club brand and record label, Cut a Rug, and started making records with the Dirtybird crew, among others.
In our brief sit-down, we got a little insight into what motivates Will: "the reason why I do it is so that people just have the best time ever.” We also picked up on how he’s been able to let go...2017-05-2426 min
Rebel RadioSofi Tukker: How to be an ambassador for joyWelcome to our second of three episodes recorded live at Coachella. Super big shout-out to the folks at Goldenvoice for hooking us up with press passes and letting us storm the field with our recording gear. Make sure you listen to the other two.
Sofi Tukker makes it look easy.
In person, as on record, the duo has an effortless charm that just seems like they’re having a lot of fun together. In our interview, they’re full of compliments for each other and their team, and appreciation for their fans.
It’s infectious.
We caught up backstage at Coache...2017-05-1740 min
Rebel RadioCatherine Burns: Live from SXSW"This job is one of the great loves of my life, so I feel so lucky to get to do it.”
What an amazing thing to be able to say about your work. So much better than her previous career:
"The thing I hated about it the most was just going to get worse the better I did.”
She’s spent almost the last two decades as artist director at The Moth, helping storytellers shape their stories before they get up on stage. The moth has brought us over 20,000 stories through its live events around the world, as well as books...2017-03-2257 min
Rebel RadioNico Golfar: How to Be a Collector of PeopleNico is better with people than anyone we know. Famous people, rich people, even people like you. That's because he treats everyone like they're important.
He comes by the Rebel Radio studio to tell us how he does it. We take notes. It sounds like a ton of attention to detail and a bit of being genuinely interested in people.
Hear the story of how he went from breaking stuff in London recording studios to slanging bagels after hours to becoming LA's king of the a-list. Amazing.
If you liked this episode, check out our interview with DJ Adam12: https://s...2017-03-021h 17
Rebel RadioMike Walbert: How to get in sync with the cultureIf you’re in the hip hop business, you have to be down with A3C. Part festival, part conference, it’s been called hip hop’s family reunion. It’s part of the reason Atlanta is the culture’s capital.
Mike Walbert is A3C's executive director. On a recent trip to LA, he stopped by the Rebel Radio studios to give us the lowdown on what it’s like being at the center of hip hop culture in 2017.
He gives us some tips from his journey from college radio DJ to entrepreneur, and how he was inspired by SXSW to buil...2017-02-071h 22
Rebel RadioDJ Skee: How to just go for it and not worry about mistakesDJ Skee has retired from more successful careers than most people have ever had. He's been a DJ, producer, marketer, TV host. Mark Cuban called him the Oprah of music and he's been called the Ryan Seacrest of hip-hop.
These days, he's the founder of Dash Radio, which aims to be the #1 online radio platform in the world. They're off to a good start: Dash hosts Rebel Radio on the Theory of Mind channel, and also features shows from many of our previous guests: Baka Boyz, DJ Hapa, Beat Junkies (Mr. Choc episode), Strange Music (Dave Weiner episode).
We stopped...2017-01-2550 min
Rebel RadioYou have to be self centered because you have to put your art first. — With Erik AbelToday’s guest has seen all sides of the music business. Erik Abel been an artist, producer, DJ, and most recently booking agent for folks like The Beatnuts, The Cool Kids, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and DJ Quik.
He stops by Rebel Radio to share some lessons he’s learned along the road, including:
- what Chance the Rapper, Kid Rock, and Abba have in common
- why you shouldn’t drink all day and eat McDonald's
- how to get your money’s worth from a gym membership
He also tells us how he learned not to steal from Questlove.
So much mor...2017-01-091h 32
Rebel RadioMr. Choc: How to be a team playerMr. Choc is a great DJ. You probably already know that. He’s been on Southern California airwaves and parties for over three decades.
He stops by the Rebel Radio studios to explain why DJing is a team sport. Choc has spent the last decade teaching new jacks both the skills and the culture, and has been a part of some of the most influential crews around, including the World Famous Beat Junkies and Skam Artist management.
Choc’s secret weapon: Don't dwell on anything that's going to bring you down. That and practice. Lots and lots of practice.
Check out...2016-12-221h 16
Rebel RadioCaspa & Rusko on "Do what you love and the rest will follow!Nowadays, a lot of people think of dubstep as the music that plays while drunken frat boys pump their fists. From a Key & Peele parody to a general disdain among dance music fans over 30, dubstep has become somewhat of a whipping boy for EDM.
It wasn’t always this way.
Once upon a time, dubstep was the underground alternative to the overly commercial direction UK garage took in the mid-2000s. Dubstep was dark, sparse, and a direct link back to the drum & bass roots.
Our guests today remember dubstep’s formative days, because they were there. Although the genre was...2015-12-091h 03
Rebel RadioDJ Adam 12: What I learned playing for Obama, Madonna, Prince, and Christina AguileraWelcome to the 12th episode of Rebel Radio.
Adam 12 sees people at their best, and at their worst. He sees them from the DJ booth, having the time of their lives on the dance floor, living their culture; and he sees them turnt up, twisted, too distracted by social media to really enjoy themselves.
That’s what it’s like when you live behind the decks for multiple decades. Adam is Obama’s DJ after having DJed for Christina Aguilera, Prince, Madonna, and just about every hot party in Los Angeles. We did a party together where he consistently murdered, often...2015-08-271h 41
Rebel RadioThee Mike B: 3 lessons you learn working with Snoop Dogg, DJ AM and Steve AokiThis week’s guest is Thee Mike B. In this episode you will find snippets of music from NWA, Dr Dre, Daft Punk, and more.
The EDM.com Track of the Week is Tiga - Bugatti (Tommy Trash Remix)https://soundcloud.com/edm/tiga-bugatti-tommy-trash-remix-edmcom-premiere.
Don’t forget to follow, comment, and share.
Mike B is a trip.
He’s known as a DJ’s DJ, which means he’s a talented selector who can cross genres and command dance floors in a variety of environments. After apprenticing under hip hop mix show pioneer Stretch Armstrong of Stretch & Bobbito fame, he left the g...2015-08-051h 39
Rebel RadioKira Soltanovich: Why is comedy like sex? Kira shares the joys of show businessThis week's EDM.com Track of the Week is from Penthouse Penthouse. The track is "What You Sippin' On."
https://soundcloud.com/lavish/penthouse-penthouse-what-u-sippin-on
Let us know what you think of the song.
Kira Soltanovich is hilarious. Good thing too because she's a comedian.
Maybe you saw her on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (she played the “photo booth” for seven years), or maybe on Girls Behaving Badly. Or maybe you have never seen her at all.
Listen to our conversation about how she pushed through after bombing consistently when she was getting started, how she finds inspiration everywhere she...2015-08-031h 14
Rebel RadioGabriel Garzón-Montano on Drake and staying 100% authenticThis week’s guest is Gabriel Garzon-Montano. In this episode you will find snippets of music from Prince, Omar, and more. And the EDM.com Track of the Week is Elenne - King of Thebes https://soundcloud.com/edm/el-nne-king-of-thebes-edm-com.
If you're just hearing the name Gabriel Garzón-Montano for the first time, you are late to the game. He's already done Rebel Red Bull Sound Select Artist, with Lenny Kravitz, and recently had his song “68" sampled by Drake on “Jungle." We got to sit down with him just after he killed at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.
We speak o...2015-07-1544 min
Rebel RadioAMG on how the rap game is all a show (but he had fun doing it!)This week’s guest is AMG, the rapper. In this episode you will find snippets of music from DJ Quik, Eazy-E, Fila Fresh Crew, and New Edition. And our EDM.com Track of the Week is from TroyBoi: Do you ft. Armani White. Check out our EP 5: Playlist to hear all of the songs featured.
In 1991, AMG released “Bitch Better Have My Money,” a furious combination of sexual energy, teenage bravado, and soul and hip hop samples that set dance floors on-fire across the country. With no video and no radio support, the song spent 50 consecutive weeks on the Billboard charts...2015-07-081h 10
Rebel RadioMarques Wyatt, godfather of deep house and a pioneer of LA's club sceneThis week’s guest is Marques Wyatt. In this episode you will find snippets of music from Aerosmith, Loosid, FKA Twigs, Depeche Mode, and Jesse Saunders.
Not only is Marques the godfather of LA’s deep house scene, his lineage traces directly to the great Frankie Knuckles, who mentored Marques after meeting him in a club in New York in the 1980s. From those auspicious beginnings, Marques went on to pioneer some of Los Angeles's most important clubs, including Brass, Does Your Mama Know, and most recently, Deep, exposing fans to groundbreaking acts such as Brand New Heavies, Louie Vega, and...2015-07-031h 34
Rebel RadioDJ Nu-Mark provides an important lesson on why sticking to your creative craft is keyDJ Nu-Mark began as a mobile DJ here in Los Angeles and has grown to be one of the most innovative DJs in music culture known worldwide. We sat down to talk about his career highs like ”What’s Golden” and his recent reunion with Jurassic 5 at Coachella after a seven year break.
He also shared with us that he is putting out an album called "TradeMark" with Slim Kid Tre from The Pharcyde and working on his own interview show called Hot Plate where he interviews artists over dinner (dinner with Nu-Mark? Count us in!)
Of course we asked him ab...2015-06-1859 min
Rebel RadioStatic Revenger says protect your brand and own your shit!Could working with Joe Jonas or Selena Gomez be a bad career move? Well, if you’re an artist whose core sound isn’t pop, it could mean taking a few years to get your career back on track. At least that was the case for our first Rebel Radio guest, Static Revenger aka Latroit.
"I slapped my name on everything. I got pop associations and I sort of bought into all the money I was going to make... I could have had the greatest record you ever heard in the dance underground, but DJs were not going to respond to t...2015-06-101h 11