Episode 389: RICH MEDINA (Pt.2): "DJing with Q-Tip & the End of NYC’s APT Era"

In part 2 of our conversation with @RichMedina on @RoadPodcast, the crew goes deeper into Rich’s journey, starting with his formative years in Philadelphia and his obsession with conquering New York City nightlife. Rich recounts meeting @KoolBobLove and @StretchArmstrong at Cornell and how that opened endless doors in NYC (10:20). The conversation covers the cultural importance of the barbershop, sneaker store, and basketball communities (24:10). Rich opens up about his history DJing alongside @QTipTheAbstract starting in 1996 (38:55), and the mafia-style closure of the iconic venue APT paired with his falling out with Q-Tip (49:10). They examine how Rich maintained his unique open-format style through periods of depression and mourning (1:05:10), and why he never lost confidence in his craft (1:10:10). Finally, Rich reflects on the recession-proof nature of modern DJ culture (1:31:55), concluding with his ultimate philosophy on the deep emotional connection required to truly master the decks (1:32:20).

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