Episode 84: ELI ESCOBAR + DJ GOLDFINGER

Episode 84: ELI ESCOBAR + DJ GOLDFINGER On this weeks episode, the crew are honored to have 2 New York trailblazers, the multi-talented and gifted DJ/Producer @EliEscobarNYC and the legendary @DJGoldFingerNYC (along with ROAD’s favorite @DJMoma from @EverydayPPL assisting as co-host). Eli Escobar reminisces about growing up in the same building as @DJCrooked and @KoolBobLove near the G.O.A.T. Park in Manhattan (01:50), hiring Bobbito to host his college parties, working at Bob’s Record Store (13:25) and later DJ’ing for the @StretchAndBobbito show on @Hot97 (42:20). Goldfinger speaks about working at the iconic Beatstreet Records and growing up in Brooklyn in the same building as @OfficialEcstacy of Whodini (15:20). The fellas talk about NYC Nightlife in the 90’s/2000’s and share how Goldfinger’s club sets and music selection shaped and molded a new generation of DJ’s in New York (50:10). @DJNeva asks Goldfinger about @FunkFlex calling Goldfinger his biggest competition in the clubs (1:14:15). The fellas speak about DJ’ing on the road, Eli preferring to spin longer DJ sets (1:21:05) and the 9/11 tragedy impacting NYC nightlife (1:41:02). Goldfinger addresses Moma’s claims about Biggie having a ghostwriter (1:43:33) and Eli explains the history of his wildly famous @TikiDisco dance party which is celebrating it’s 10 Year Anniversary (1:57:49). The fellas touch on racism and spinning for different races (2:10:01) and banning artist’s music in the clubs (2:33:33). Finally, Eli explains his love for @Madonna and how she attended his and Moma’s amazing Wednesday night party at @LebainNYC called #DanceDanceDance (3:00:09)