Ready for a masterclass on reinvention, resilience, and extraordinary hustle? In this episode, Asia Shabazz shares her game-changing journey from childhood dancer in Los Angeles, to struggling artist, to commanding the decks as one of the most intentional and authentic DJs around. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Reinvention Is a Superpower: Asia reveals how she went from tap, ballet, and jazz classes at age four to commercial hip-hop, girl groups, singing, and finally, DJing, proving t...
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Ready for a masterclass on reinvention, resilience, and extraordinary hustle? In this episode, Asia Shabazz shares her game-changing journey from childhood dancer in Los Angeles, to struggling artist, to commanding the decks as one of the most intentional and authentic DJs around. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Reinvention Is a Superpower: Asia reveals how she went from tap, ballet, and jazz classes at age four to commercial hip-hop, girl groups, singing, and finally, DJing, proving t...
Ready for a masterclass on reinvention, resilience, and extraordinary hustle? In this episode, Asia Shabazz shares her game-changing journey from childhood dancer in Los Angeles, to struggling artist, to commanding the decks as one of the most intentional and authentic DJs around. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Reinvention Is a Superpower: Asia reveals how she went from tap, ballet, and jazz classes at age four to commercial hip-hop, girl groups, singing, and finally, DJing, proving t...
Step into the heart of LA’s house music scene with this week’s special guest: DJ Sidney Perry. In this inspiring episode, Sidney takes us behind the decks and into the city’s most iconic clubs (including Catch One, The Horizon, Circus, Arena and The Abbey) and pays homage to the DJs and spaces that built a movement. Sidney shines a light on his roots with The Baka Boyz and shares incredible stories, including LA legends like Billy Long, Michael Yarn, Bobby Martin, and Frank Del Rio and their...
In Episode 5, Brandon Anthony sits down with powerhouse DJ, creative, and unapologetic trailblazer DJ Ivy. Get ready for a deep dive into music, culture, and the wild ride of building an authentic DJ career. From Cleveland’s rave roots to LA nightclub residencies and festival stages with legends like Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, DJ Ivy has done it all. In this unfiltered conversation, she opens up about: • How she broke barriers and made a name for herself in a male-dominated ind...
In this episode of Soundcheck with Brandon Anthony, we dive deep into the creative journey of Philly-born, LA-based, DJ, artist, producer, creator and songwriter, (and clothing designer), Mike Taylor. With millions of streams and collaborations with legends like Afrojack, DJ Vice, and Unlike Pluto, Mike opens up about the real stories behind the music. Brandon and Mike break down the art and vulnerability of true collaboration. From his days cutting his teeth in Philly’s iconic music scene t...
In this episode, Brandon sits down with DJ Josh Peace, a trusted selector, longtime LA staple, and one of the most respected names in queer nightlife. With a career that spans decades and dancefloors from Silverlake to DTLA, Josh opens up about returning to the core of what first moved him: house music. From classic late ‘80s and early ‘90s grooves to the regional sounds of Chicago, New York, Baltimore, and Miami, his musical DNA is both expansive and deeply rooted. The conversation explores ...
In this episode, Brandon sits down with sonic visionary Shay Elys (fka DJ Suga Shay), whose bold reinvention and global influences are lighting up LA’s nightlife. With roots in Philadelphia’s underground scene and a career spanning 16 years, Shay Elys takes us on a journey from dubstep’s pulse to today’s genre-bending club sets. She opens up about the art of rebranding, pushing past industry boxes, and why, no matter the trends, great art, like a perfect remix, should never expire. The conver...
Welcome to the debut episode of Soundcheck with Brandon Anthony, a podcast celebrating the DJs and producers shaping nightlife culture. In this first episode, we dive deep into House music with two generations of excellence: soulful veteran DJ Sedrick and rising star DJ Monte Christo. Together with Brandon, they trace the genre’s evolution, from its roots in soul and gospel to its role as a force for freedom, healing, and liberation on the dance floor. The conversation goes beyond the beats t...
Welcome to SOUNDCHECK with Brandon Anthony, where the beats are deep, the stories are real, and the sound is always front and center. This is more than just a podcast. It’s a celebration of the Curators of Sound who keep the dancefloor alive. We shine a light on DJs and producers shaping the culture across House, Hip Hop, Soul, AfroBeats, Dancehall, Disco, and more. Each episode uncovers: The roots, influences, and craft that keep the crowd movingTold through never-before-heard stories and th...
Ready for a masterclass on reinvention, resilience, and extraordinary hustle? In this episode, Asia Shabazz shares her game-changing journey from childhood dancer in Los Angeles, to struggling artist, to commanding the decks as one of the most intentional and authentic DJs around. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Reinvention Is a Superpower: Asia reveals how she went from tap, ballet, and jazz classes at age four to commercial hip-hop, girl groups, singing, and finally, DJing, proving t...
