This week on Rhythm & Rhymes, AJ and Tone get into DJ culture — from learning how to DJ at home to the rise of TikTok DJs and what it means for live shows, mashups, and internet-driven music scenes.

We also dive into Apple Music’s latest playlist moves, Spotify testing DMs, and Joey Bada$$’s new project.

Highlights:

• Why TikTok DJs are blowing up

• The reality of learning how to DJ with limited gear

• Mashups, stems, and experimenting with blends

• Internet DJs vs. live crowd energy

• Streaming platforms shaking things up

• Joey Bada$$ and new music drops

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