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Toney Handsome on DJ Branding, Leon Thomas & Why Women Run Nightlife | Creative Ambiance Ep. 96
Creative Ambiance
1 hour 25 minutes
5 months ago
Toney Handsome on DJ Branding, Leon Thomas & Why Women Run Nightlife | Creative Ambiance Ep. 96
In this episode of Creative Ambiance, we sit down with Toney Handsome, the genre-defying DJ from Long Beach who’s carved a lane across hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. As the official DJ for Leon Thomas, and a close collaborator with artists like Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres, Kaytranada, and Wax Motif, Toney shares how he’s built a career rooted in taste, versatility, and authenticity.
We talk about what makes a party unforgettable, why DJs need to treat themselves like brands, and the importance of curating your own scene (like his signature event, Had To Be There). Plus, we get into Pisces energy, the state of music in 2025, and why it’s okay to like both Kendrick and Drake.
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0:00 Intro
3:00 Balancing Hip Hop & EDM
11:00 Is Stems Bad for DJs?
15:00 Tastefulness
20:00 Admiration for other DJs
30:00 Treating Yourself Like a Brand
42:00 Leon Thomas
46:00 Sports & Music
53:00 Life Outside of Music
1:03:30 Had to Be There Party
1:15:30 2025 & Beyond
1:26:00 Pisces Energy
1:29:00 Closing
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By definition, ambiance is described as the character, feeling, and atmosphere of a place. This, along with the positive symbol in the logo, is what our collective stands for. Growth & positivity. We strive to curate guests who display this in their everyday lives.
