Episode 385: CLUB 1BD "From Living Room DJ Sets to National Tours" Feat. Hunny Bee

This episode of the ROAD podcast features an in-depth conversation with @DJHunnyBee, @ArtyFurtado, and @itsDavidTheDJ of the @Club1BD crew. The convo starts with a look at the origins of their collaborative relationship, the unique soundscapes of their events, and the welcoming atmosphere they foster within the LGBTQ community (01:30). Then the team shuts down fabrications surrounding "paid actor" allegations, while emphasizing the significance of their partnership with @AllovusLV in Las Vegas (05:37). The crew highlights the importance of basic hospitality for DJs and why, given the inconsistent treatment of artists at venues, more DJs should take ownership of their own events (18:45). The conversation turns to event programming and the debate over whether every event requires a dedicated opening DJ or if curated playlists serve the crowd better (23:01). Hunny Bee breaks down the viral success of her @lilBieber “Yukon” edit (44:01). The dialogue turns to the cultural landscape, specifically addressing the growing "cancelled artist" list, the controversy surrounding playing artists like Nicki Minaj or R Kelly, and the difficulty of maintaining a musical "safe space” (52:01). Finally, the crew debates the shifting career trajectories between DJing and music production, concluding with a call to action for labels and artists to better recognize the vital role DJs play in breaking new music (1:01:00).

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