Episode 118: BILL SPECTOR + RAULIZM

Episode 118: BILL SPECTOR + RAULIZM On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with one of the pioneers in NYC Nightlife Marketing/Promotions @BillSpector (co-hosted by Miami’s finest @Raulizm). Bill explains growing up in Queens with the notorious “Supreme Team” (4:25) and how the mixture of multicultural groups from various classes and professions intermingling at his parties created a different experience from any other party in New York (8:40). He speaks about his close relationship with another pioneer in NYC Nightlife @Jrosenblum1 (12:40) and recalls how he met @StretchArmstrong (26:22) who would have various Hip-Hop acts in the ’90s perform at his parties for free (32:28). The fellas ask about the infamous @Diddy fight that occurred at “Mac Daddy’s” (35:46) and Bill explains his relationship with @RocafellaRecords, Dame Dash (@DuskoPoppington), @IamMarkRonson and the late, great @DJAMLives (43:40). The fellas ask how Bill linked up with @Raulizm (53:56) and what motivated them to invade the Las Vegas scene (1:03:17). Bill breaks down the difference between marketing/promotions back in the day with street teams vs. today’s new digital age of social media (1:27:12). The fellas speak on the deteriorating allure of bottle service mega-clubs (1:32:02) and ask Bill about his new restaurant @SushiByBou inside the @VersaceMansionOfficial (1:42:03). Finally, Bill touches on his love for House Music but questions the ethics of EDM DJs (1:45:07).