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Jade Catta-Pretta is building a career on two continents. She's a Brazilian-American comedian / actor and she's making it happen in both places. Hear her talk about how she manages challenges of managing multiple careers, of being a female comic, of working dirty, but not too dirty. You can even hear her tell me to f*ck off in Portuguese. What could be better? If you liked this one, check out our interview with Kira Soltanovich: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-8-why-is-comedy-like-sex-comedian-kira-soltanovich-shares-the-joys-of-show-business EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/chill/pulzanti-good-people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seems like we're having a lot of techno these days! Sian is a DJ, producer, founder of Octopus Recordings. In other words, he's a busy man. Quiet as kept, he's not content with just making people dance. In our interview he talks about his plans to move beyond the standard club and festival route and build a proper touring act. Join us and find out how he makes it all happen. If you liked this one, check out our interview with Will Clarke: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/dj-will-clarke-how-to-make-sure-people-have-the-best-time-ever EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/ivoryoasis/ecotek-by-your-side Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Bell is a designer, a gallery artist, and a DJ. He brought some fresh ideas to a stale category when he did a collection for Nike Running earlier this year, applying his sketches and phrases to running shoes, shirts, and jackets. He gives us some insight into his creative process and also into the way that smart brands make culture part of their business. Run to get this episode now and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a new one. If you liked this one, check out our interview with Eddie Cruz: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/eddie-cruz-of-undefeated-you-have-to-stand-for-something EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/dimes-frontin-feat-donny-casper-don-seu-kei-leeza-kavelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenny Larkin is considered a master in techno circles, blending soul and technology to push boundaries and make you dance. He's one of those "your favorite DJ's favorite DJ types" that casual fans aren't familiar with but whose impact can be felt across generations. Kenny let us in on what moves him to keep going and evolving and speaks openly about some of the things he's learned along the way. We also talk about the history of Detroit techno and its impact on the music that followed. Hit play for a fun interview. If you liked this one, check out our interview with Josh Glazer: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/josh-glazer-how-to-ask-for-what-you-want EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/thisisechelon/choice-tattoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ana Kasparian is a host of The Young Turks — the #1 online news channel — and of her own podcast #NOFILTER. We quickly learned that she's a source of wisdom and incredible energy. Ana joined us on stage at The Ace Hotel to kick off our new series: Rebel Radio LIVE at the Ace Hotel (clever title, no?). Joined by friends and fans, we talked about politics, culture, and how she finds the energy to get up everyday and fight for truth. Join us for this one, and make sure you're signed up at www.rebelradio.net to learn about upcoming live tapings and never miss an episode.​ If you liked this one, check out our interview with Laura Cathcart Robbins: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/laura-cathcart-robbins-how-to-be-the-only-one-in-the-room EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/thisisechelon/miles-away-and-marcus-james-together-alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chace Infinite is multi-talented: rapper as the face of Self Scientific, manager of A$AP Rocky, marketer, entrepreneur.He takes us through the twists and turns of a career that's taken him around the world, on-stage and backstage, for over two decades. And gives us some insight into how he's approaching his new venture, Harun Coffee. ALSO, if you're in LA on April 14th, join us for Rebel Radio LIVE at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the USC Campus Los Angeles. Our guest on-stage will be the award-winning global DJ and Producer, DJ Z-Trip. Schedule and ticket info here: https://sched.co/M5Ji EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/born-i-music-sloth-syndrome-hooray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silva is an important voice in electronic music, with radio shows on Dash Radio, iHeart, and Wav. She came by the studio to give us some interview tips and tell us how she's built her confidence through experience. Check out her story here. ALSO, if you're in LA on April 4th, join us for Rebel Radio LIVE at the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. Our guest on-stage will be Ana Kasparian, host of The Young Turks and one of the most important voices of progressive politics today. You'll learn how little Josh knows about politics and see if can keep up with Ana. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rebel-radio-live-podcast-featuring-ana-kasparian-the-young-turks-tickets-58966279730?aff=RebelRadio EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/firstedition/byor-space-food-get-back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laroussi was making noise in her native Holland. Hit records, awards, all signs pointing to success. But something was missing, so she picked up and moved to the US where she was relatively unknown, and began rebuilding. Her new single, Lost, is currently #4 on the Billboard club charts, and climbing. Laroussi came through our studio with her manager, the homie Adrian Miller, to talk about what it's like to start over and give us some insight into the power of the relationship between artist and manager. Check it out. If you liked this one, check out our interview with Watch the Duck: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/watch-the-duck EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/firstedition/anakim-ethereal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Cathcart Robbins writes and tells stories that cut through the bullshit. She's vulnerable and real, revealing things about herself, her insecurities and imperfections, and holding up a mirror for the rest of us. She came by the studio to tell us about her new podcast, The Only One in the Room, which explores what it's like being the "other." If you liked this one, check out our interview with Catherine Burns: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/catherine-burns-live-from-sxsw EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/dimes-let-it-go-feat-kei-leeza-don-seu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we go deep Eddie from Guerilla One and our guest DEFER. From graffiti to eastern philosophy to what it means to have a work ethic in a creative field. Check it out now. If you liked this one, check out our interview with RISK: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-be-like-risk-live-breathe-eat-sleep-art EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/88mph-seven-feat-itsonlyha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Orlove is an unlikely party promoter. He runs his business like a business, and that's what's enabled him to grow from one party in one city to over 200 parties a year in America's top clubbing markets. He gives us some tips of how he channeled his love of the music into a business that works. Check it out. If you liked this one, check out our interview with Adam12: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-12-dj-adam-12 EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/peterpayne/running-back-to-you-ft-acey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yumi stops by our studio to brainstorm new business ideas. The singer / model / YouTuber gives us some insights into how she's building a career based on honesty and vulnerability, and how she's overcome — and sometimes still struggles with — confidence and anxiety challenges. She also tells us what it's like being Steve Aoki's niece, as well as being signed to his label Dim Mak. If you liked this one, check out our interview with R3LL: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-build-core-fans-that-really-support-you EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/chill/tim-schaufert-and-cashforgold-awake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Sidel has been a key figure in LA’s club, restaurant, and music communities since the 80s. Along with his partner, the late Matt Dike — co-founder of Delicious Vinyl and producer of the Beastie Boys album Paul’s Boutique — Sidel helped to create LA’s unique nightlife identity and has continued to shape it for more than three decades. In our interview, he explains how it’s all rock n’ roll to him: "My goal was to be able to tell the man to go fuck off and do my own thing.” Right on... Let's a trip back into the archives and check out our interview with SuperCW: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/supercw-project EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/88mph-top-floor-feat-shah-infinite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning: This episode contains a lot of great music. If you like house music, you owe Louie Vega a debt of gratitude. As a DJ, remixer, producer, label head, and as one half of Masters at Work, Louie has had a big hand in shaping what the world listens to and dances to over the last 30+ years. With a string of Grammy nominations (and a win!), #1 records all over the world, and a long list of top DJs and artists he's influenced, inspired, and helped, few people have left such an indelible mark on culture. The most striking thing about Louie is his work ethic and painstaking attention to detail. He's in it to win it and puts the work in. We also learn how he balances that preparedness with improvisation and how he makes his family work (including working with his wife). Enjoy! If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Marques Wyatt: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-4-marques-wyatt-godfather-of-deep-house-and-a-pioneer-of-las-club-scene EDM.com Track of the Week: Ocealh - Pretty Liar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean-Michel Jarre is a living legend: selling over 80 million records, most of which were probably never played on radio — performing groundbreaking shows all over the world, from Coachella to China and Saudi Arabia — and inspiring many of your favorite electronic artists. He generously shares some perspectives on art and creativity and gives some insight into how he's built such an enduring and impactful career. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with TAZ: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/taz-how-to-stay-out-of-a-creative-rut-lessons-from-a-master EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/ivoryoasis/rivo-stay-in-our-memories-ft-harley-bird Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another episode in our Artwork Rebels series in partnership with Guerilla One and co-host Eddie Donaldson. Few people have has as big an impact on culture as DJ Muggs. His group Cypress Hill not only sold millions of records all over the world, it also played a central role in bringing weed to the forefront of cultural conversation. And it brought rap and rock collaborations further into the mainstream. AND he produced “Jump Around.” Nuff said. Eddie and I get into it with Muggs at his studio and take lessons from the master. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with AMG: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-5-rapper-amg-on-how-the-rap-game-is-all-a-show-but-he-had-fun-doing-it EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/chill/sendhelp-speechless-ft-mira-lo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love the way Asya knows her business is is super focused. Her site, Fusicology, is about helping you find events to go to if you love global soul music. If you don't she's got nothing for you, and that's just fine. Sort of feels like her motto would be: Be excellent at something, and don't do anything else. Check out her story here If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Sharath Cherian: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/hiphopdx-founder-sharath-cherian-hip-hop-doesnt-die-until-the-american-dream-dies EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/firstedition/byor-space-food-get-back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Estevan Oriol is known for capturing the raw essence of street life. He's been documenting street culture for over two decades, co-created the streetwear brand Joker, and has created album covers and music videos for artists including Eminem, Cypress Hill, Blink 182, Snoop Dogg and Xzibit. He joins us in studio for an episode in our Artwork Rebels series in partnership with Guerilla One. Estevan shares stories from his, um, storied career, as well as lessons about why it's important to hire people who have no experience, and more. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Slick: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/slick EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/born-i-music-sloth-syndrome-hooray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANIIML is back! This time with more exclamation points! The artist formerly known as ANML, formerly known as Lila Rose, is back in our studio to tell us what she learned over the last year: Mainly to delegate some of the business and legal aspects of her career and focus on what she does best —her live show. We also experiment with a new lightning round format. Send us a comment on Twitter, Facebook, or wherever you like and let us know how we did. If you liked this episode, check out our first interview with ANIIML: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/anml-how-to-find-happiness-in-the-struggle EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/lavish/still-haze-counting-blessings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another episode in our Artwork Rebels series in partnership with Guerilla One and co-host Eddie Donaldson. Dennis Morris has had a fascinating life, spending quality time behind the camera with some of music’s most important revolutionaries, including Bob Marley and The Sex Pistols. He comes by the studio to tell us how he’s honed his ability to get behind the masks we wear every day. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Patrick Hoelck: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/patrick-hoelck-how-to-tell-your-story EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/jay-maze-everything-lit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgii Speakman is a creative, an entrepreneur, a hustler. She hosts a show on Dash Radio called Outlier, where she interviews innovators and entrepreneurs. She was gracious enough to have me on the show and I got interested in her story after talking with her. So we had her into our studio to tell us how she went from being in business in Australia to an actress in the US to getting involved with media and entertainment. She teaches us some valuable lessons: like how she learned what she really wants in life, and how to walk away from something that wasn’t working the way she wanted. Also make sure you check out our sponsor in this episode: Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/REBELRADIO and using REBELRADIO at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Aisha Jade: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/aisha-jade-how-to-be-a-private-person-in-the-public-eye EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/88mph-team-feat-shah-infinite-itsonlyha-louis-king Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Stout is the founder and "captain" of Woodies sunglasses. More than making cool shades, he's found a way to run a business that suits his lifestyle, allowing him to travel whenever he wants (which is most of the time) rather than living in boardrooms and offices. We caught up with Cory just steps from the sands of Venice Beach to hear his lessons on how he's applying the 4 Hour Workweek and what he's learned along the way. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Ryan Babenzien: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ryan-babenzien EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/chill/tim-schaufert-and-cashforgold-awake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Nathan made his bones as a photographer, but after you listen to our interview, you'll agree he should have been a storyteller. From the crazy capers he got himself into over the years, to the lessons he learned along the way, he has some great things to share. He describes himself as "not an asker," but seems to have a gang of rich and powerful people who want to give him stuff. Find out how he does it here. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Patrick Hoelck: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/patrick-hoelck-how-to-tell-your-story EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/deepsounds/ocealh-pretty-liar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Revolution was the DJ on the World Famous Wake-Up Show for 12 years. He’s an instructor at Scratch Academy, host of The Cut on YouTube, producer, and was a contestant, and then a judge on BET’s Master of the Mix. He’s one of the most respected DJs around. We dropped by Scratch to cut it up with DJ Rev, learning what drives him to be the best at what he does and how being so driven can be both a blessing and a curse. Check it out y’all. Also make sure you check out our sponsors in this episode: Go to audible.com/REBEL for a free 30 day trial and your first book is free Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/REBELRADIO and using REBELRADIO at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Check out FIN.com/REBELfor a free trial of FIN's on-demand assistant service. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with DJ Hapa: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/dj-hapa EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/kevmomusic/running-up-feat-joey-jewish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beatie Wolfe has something to prove — to herself, perhaps, but to all of us — about the way music moves us and about how the way we experience it matters. She’s not content to make music and release it the way everyone else does; her releases are events, whether live streaming from the world’s most silent room or turning a song into a jacket or a set of cards. We sat down to talk about what drives her to go to such lengths, and why it’s important that you never pay her a compliment. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Reva Devito: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/reva-devito-show-up-for-the-people-that-are-showing-up-for-you EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/your_secret/aron-h-and-aeryn-horizon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MICK (formerly Mick Boogie) is co-creator of my favorite mixtape series, Summertime vols. 1-9, which he produces with DJ Jazzy Jeff. So I was excited to catch-up with him at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity — the annual gathering of the global advertising industry. MICK and I were among the few attendees representing the culture side of things. In between the yacht parties and the beach parties (MICK was DJing for Twitter, among others) MICK shared some insights into how he makes moves in hip hop as well as tech and corporate circles, and why being nice is just a good strategy. Check it. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Zen Freeman:https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/zen-freeman-how-to-give-people-what-they-actually-want EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/kentondunson/lastbreath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sak Pase is a dope producer. Just ask his clients — Kanye, Jay-Z, Rhianna, Busta Rhymes, TI, the list goes on. He comes by our studio to share some secrets he's learned in his journey from being discovered in a Yahoo! chat room to earning six Grammy nominations. He tells us how he fights the tendency overthink things and just stay in the flow. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Watch The Duck: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/watch-the-duck EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/kevmomusic/running-up-feat-joey-jewish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel Radio LIVE at Collision Conference Part 3 of 3: Sophia Bush I love how ready Sophia Bush is to give us a piece of her mind. And to stand her ground for the things that are important to her. As she tells us in the interview, it's not without a cost. She gives us some insights into her views on activism and what it means to really stand for something. If you liked this episode, check out our other interviews at Collision Conference with Jillionaire and Anastasia Ashley: - https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/jillionaire-you-have-to-put-in-the-work - https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/anastasia-ashley-keep-trying EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/ivoryoasis/kaii-dreams-sing-for-you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel Radio LIVE at Collision Conference Part 2 of 3: Anastasia Ashley Anastasia Ashley has been surfing since she was five years old and did her first competition at six. Today, she’s also a model, pitchwoman, and social influencer. We caught up with her at the Collision Conference https://collisionconf.com where she was giving a talk on content marketing. In a very short interview, she gave us some insights into what it’s like turning pro as a kid and how she knew when it was time to shift gears. If you liked this episode, check out part 1 of our interview with The Professor: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-be-your-best-its-simple-work-really-hard EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/nuefrench-louis-vuitton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel Radio LIVE at Collision Conference Part 1 of 3: Jillionaire We caught up with Jillionaire at the Collision Conference in New Orleans this spring. He’s one third of the EDM powerhouse Major Lazer, and now a solo artist and label chief at Feel Up Records. He’s also a minister of rum for Bacardi, and collaborated with his bandmates to create a Major Laser edition rum. In our short interview, he gave us the rundown on how he continues to infuse Caribbean culture into dance music, and how he’s been able to diversify and create multiple brands. The secret: Never stop working. Enjoy. And come back next week for our second interview live from Collision. If you liked this episode, check out part 1 of our interview with Ookay:https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-16-ookay EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/trippythakid-ellis-delta-chin-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part two of my interview with Bosko, the super producer and now tech entrepreneur. Check out last week’s episode to hear about his history, our history together, and how he made his way as a young man coming up in hip hop culture. This week he tells us about his new startup, https://www.electrospit.com, which is revolutionizing the talk box (if you don’t know what a talk box is, look it up, people) and how he’s made the transition and gotten the support of folks like Teddy Riley, P-Thugg of Chromeo, among others. Check it out and then go buy you an ElectroSpit. If you liked this episode, check out part 1 of our interview with Bosko: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/bosko EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/88mph-all-along-feat-louis-king Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many good lessons in this one. So many that we cut it into two parts. You may know Bosko from his work with E-40, or Kanye. He’s an old friend and a great producer. I was his manager for a few years in the 90s and we made my first record deal together. This week, we talk about perfectionism and the power of deadlines. We talk about how hard it is to have open communication, especially when you’re young. We talk about learning to pivot when things don’t go according to plan, and learning when to take the money and keep it moving. Make sure you come back next week and hear what Bosko is up to now. He’s launching a tech startup. Exciting stuff. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with AMG: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-5-rapper-amg-on-how-the-rap-game-is-all-a-show-but-he-had-fun-doing-it EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/chill/fivel-stay-in-tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE: Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a hero of mine, maybe yours too. First of all, there’s the music. The music of A Tribe Called Quest. If don’t know Low End Theory, put down this podcast and go listen to that. We’ll wait. Then there’s the music of Lucy Pearl, of D’Angelo, the co-productions with Dilla, and lately the collab with Adrian Younge on the music for Marvel’s Luke Cage. But then there’s the man himself. Humble, worldly, introspective. As you’ll see in our interview, he has a special combination of being willing to say something of value and not being too in love with his own ideas. Maybe that’s why he’s one of the best collaborators hip hop has ever known. Oh, he’s also an amazing DJ, and host of the incredible podcast: Microphone Check. We got Ali on stage at the LA Times Festival of Books: Newstory. This episode was filmed in front of a live audience. And it’s a good one. If you liked this episode, check out our 2nd year anniversary interview with Zen Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/zen-freeman-how-to-give-people-what-they-actually-want EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/your_secret/synymata-and-miss-mary-frost-douglaswastaken-remix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy O. Yang returns. Jimmy was on our show a couple years ago, and his career keeps blowing up. We’d like to think we have something to do with that. But it’s probably the hilarious book How to American: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents. Or maybe it’s his character Jian-Yang on HBO’s Silicon Valley, or the roles in The Life of the Party or Crazy Rich Asians. My dude is killing it. He stops by the studio to throw his success in our faces, and shares some amazing stories from the book. Then we make plans to go clubbing and go to Coachella. If you liked this episode, check out our first interview with Jimmy O Yang: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/jimmy-o-yang-how-to-get-help-without-asking-for-it EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/jvvnlove-ditr-ft-nieh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bella Fiasco is a great name for a DJ, and she's a great DJ. Great enough to get the stamp of approval from the World Famous Beat Junkies. She took a break from playing hot parties and dropping mixtapes to tell us what it's like making her was as a woman in DJ culture. Hint: It ain't easy, but it's gettting better. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Mr. Choc: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/mr-choc-how-to-be-a-team-player EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/j-nolan-evolve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Denson has had a fascinating career so far — from standup comedy to TV production to helping the world’s largest brands with innovation and hosting the Innovation Crush podcast. His new book, Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules, takes his storytelling to the next level. Chris came by the studio to tell everyone to buy his book. While we had him, we asked a bunch of questions about how he went from full-time hustler to salary man, and also schooled him about 90s conscious hip hop. Get yourself schooled here... If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Darlene Ortiz: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/darlene-ortiz-down-from-day-one EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/your_secret/willim-emotion-ft-anaik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many people can say they’ve created their own alphabet? Retna has. And it’s showing up on walls, billboards, and art galleries all over the world. We stopped in to Retna’s studio for another episode in our Art X Work X Rebels series, co-hosted by Eddie Donaldson of Guerrilla One. The graffiti legend gives us insights into his journey from the streets to becoming one of the most important figures in art today and openly shares stories about the demons he’s had to conquer along the way. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Roger Gastman: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/what-it-takes-to-build-a-business-out-of-selling-art-and-defiling-your-neighborhood EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/lavish/leo-thekind-pieces-of-a-puzzle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve1der is a top remixer, DJ, producer, podcaster. He knows what he’s doing behind the tables and in the studio. He’s also incredibly outspoken about the challenges facing DJs today and what it takes to be successful. Listen up for the realness! If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Jayceeoh: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-collab-and-compete-at-the-same-time EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/trapmusic/ellis-delta-and-dee-lush-hatemail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rude Jude is one of my favorite people to talk to. He makes me feel like I’m his square cousin — the non-drinker, non-drug user, non-hot head — who I respect and admire but often disagree with. Doesn’t matter that we don’t agree on everything. He’s outspoken, opinionated, and passionate. If you don’t know Jude, he’s the host of the All Out Show on Shade 45, Sirius XM, and the author of two incredible memoirs. Get them both on audiobook and listen to Jude read them himself. It’s an amazing experience. He was on our show a couple years ago to discuss the first one, Hyena. That episode is our most popular show of all time. Now he’s back to tell us about Hummingbird, share some of his favorite stories, as well as some strong words on the state of culture and society. Warning: Lots of cusswords in this episode. Enjoy! If you liked this episode, check out our first interview with Rude Jude: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/rude-jude EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/mr-nickelz-good-pussy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clint Schaff is the homie, and also one of the creative forces behind the Dirty John podcast, NEWSTORY at Festival of Books (which happens to include a LIVE Rebel Radio interview with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, coming soon) and a bunch of other innovation at the LA Times. He stopped by the studio to tell us about how he’s stirring it up at a 100+ year old media company, innovating their business with content and experiences. For Clint, it’s part of a lifelong journey to explore stories that inspire him. That drive has taken him from embracing hip hop in a tiny midwestern town into the White House and on to Israel, with lots of twists and turns in between. Check out Clint’s story here. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Dave Nadelberg: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/1st-draft-dave-nadelberg-090815 EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/broll-running-out-ft-ish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might know that EDM.com is a co-presenter of Rebel Radio. You might have clicked on this episode because they told you to. This week, co-founder of the site and their label Ethan Baer joins us to put us up on his journey, from discovering electronic music to innovating the music business. He tells us how artists should be thinking about connecting with fans in a business driven by streaming, and how he’s adapted to the changing demands of leadership as he builds his company. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Dave Weiner: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/how-to-get-on-forbes-cash-kings-list-according-to-dave-weiner EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/firstedition/double-drop-hey-puppy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interviews like this are why I do this show. It starts with some good hip hop stories, old school, new school, and then we get into some amazing insights about business. Sharath is way smarter that you might expect. He’s self-aware, understands the culture surrounding his business, and has a strong vision of what success means to him. All that and more in this week's episode. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Sacha Jenkins: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/if-you-are-afraid-to-fail-you-are-never-going-to-win-ever EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/stillhaze/the-other-side Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Shetty took a break from getting millions of video views to come talk to us about making wisdom go viral. He calls himself a former monk who is now spreading love and wisdom through the internet. He’s actually a former rapper who became a monk. As you might expect, the wisdom comes nonstop in this episode. Lots of quotes you’re going to want to write down and put on your wall. Here’s one about overcoming failure: "Every time I fail, I say to myself, 'This is only going to make the story better.'" Get it here… If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Richard Greene: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/richard-greene-how-to-do-what-you-love-part-1 EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/lavish/tok-sik-peace-of-mind-ft-kannon-and-alef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s what I love about Graham Funke and Stone Rokk: They’re great DJs, even if sometimes I don’t like the selection. “I play bad music well,” Graham says. They don’t take themselves too seriously, even when being outspoken and controversial. "I have a bit of a sociopath streak in me,” Stone Rokk tells me. Although they may not want to admit it, they obviously love the game. From painstaking attention to detail in the studio to creative marketing ideas to an upcoming book about their adventures in Hollywood and around the world. The Captains of Industry are a great example of being all in. Listen here to know what the hell I’m talking about. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with DJ Vice: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/dj-vice EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/deepsounds/wdma-iwalk-alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morse Code has been named the best DJ in America. He’s one half of Pools with (thee) Mike B, making chill house music for a pool party vibe. He teaches aspiring DJs at Point Blank Music School. I take the opportunity to find out what makes a great DJ in 2018. Listen up to what he has to say, then leave us a review on iTunes and a comment on Facebook. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Thee Mike B: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/ep-9-3-lessons-you-learn-working-with-snoop-dogg-dj-am-and-steve-aoki EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/your_secret/willim-emotion-ft-anaik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel and John from LA Riots are pumping out underground hits and remixes for the best labels in dance music: Fool’s Gold, Dim Mak, Insomniac, Spinnin’, Sweat It Out, plus a bunch of the majors. The two have succeeded by flexing their skills across the sound spectrum: house, drum & bass, electro, indie rock. Daniel came by our studio to tell us how he’s managed to roll with the changes from the early 00’s Hollywood club heyday to today’s festival-dominated culture. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Franki Chan: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/on-why-your-marketing-doesnt-work-and-how-to-be-authentic EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/thisisechelon/rawd-michael-st-laurent-turn-it-up-lyrique Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s popular to think technology has made DJing easy. DJ Excel says it’s harder than ever. "When I started, you only had to do a portion of what I have to do now. You didn't have to worry about branding. You didn't have to worry about social media. You didn't have to worry about anything else other than making sure you had the records, making sure you were at the club on time.” Excel lets us know how he manages it all, shares a couple mistakes he’s made along the way, and explains why not having a safety net has kept him at his best. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Vikter Duplaix: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/vikter-duplaix-teaches-you-how-to-be-fearless-baby EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/donnie-parker-tattoo-ladi-ft-roach-gigz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third in a series of interviews brought to you LIVE from Beijing. Helen Feng sings under the name Nova Heart and has been called the Blondie of China, especially interesting since she isn't blonde. What she is, though, is sharp as hell and full of passion and vision. She has a very punk rock perspective on success and was incredibly open with us about her challenges with depression and suicide. If you liked this episode, check out our Rebel Radio in China interviews with: - Miao Wong: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/miao-wong-its-got-to-be-steady-accurate-and-hard - Nathaniel Davis: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/nathaniel-davis-using-music-to-connect-with-people EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/xxx/drm-prty-trust-me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We caught up with Nathaniel Davis in Beijing last month. He's an old friend, and a big part of the indie music scene all across China — from the Concrete & Grass festival to brand activations and bespoke events. He gives us some great insight into what it's like building a business in China, and one that puts passion over profit. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with Kevin Lyman: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/vans-warped-tours-kevin-lyman-it-never-gets-easy EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/broken-roots/sets/ltu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel Radio LIVE in China. This is the first of four interviews with recorded on the road in Beijing. We had the opportunity to catch-up with some of the people building the global cultural footprint of that amazing city. Miao Wong has been labeled Beijing’s queen of techno. As founder of Acupuncture Records, DOT Records, the Art Rebels Party, and the person responsible for bringing Boiler Room to China, she’s earned that title. She gives us some insight into what the underground scene is like in Beijing and some of the unique challenges of building that culture in her city. She also tells us why balance isn’t just a buzzword for her but a matter of life and death. Check it. If you liked this episode, check out our interviews from https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/sets/on-location-coachella-2017 EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/xxx/drm-prty-trust-me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices