Hip Hop DJ: Sporty-O on Record Stores, Guest List & Dance Music Crossover | A DJ's Journey Ep 12

A DJ’s Journey Ep. 12 drops now — featuring the legendary Sporty-O (@sportyowingman), the international wingman himself.From hustling mixtapes in Atlanta to performing on the main stage at EDC, Sporty-O’s story is one of hustle, reinvention, and relentless love for music. We talk about his early days as a hip-hop MC, his move to LA and writing music for TV, connecting with Keith MacKenzie through MySpace, and finding his true voice in electronic music.Now stepping into DJing while still producing and performing, Sporty-O reflects on evolution, staying creative, and how dance music opened up a global world of sound and possibility.🎧 Available on all platforms🔊 Hosted by Deckard🔥 Full episode out nowShowNotes00:00 The Musical Roots of Sporty-O13:06 From Hip-Hop to Dance Music24:37 Navigating the Music Business31:48 Opportunities in Los Angeles32:34 The Breakbeat Scene and Guest List's Impact34:50 Transitioning from Hip Hop to Dance Music38:02 The Moment of Realization in Dance Music41:2 Unique Contributions to Electronic Music44:26 Navigating Production in Dance Music48:59 Collaborations and Touring with Keith53:31 The Birth of Tequila Rageface01:00:23 Returning to Atlanta and Building Community01:02:32 The Journey of Music and Community01:06:42 Evolving as an Artist in Dance Music01:14:12 Navigating Challenges in DJing01:22:45 The Future of Performance and Collaboration#ADJsJourney #SportyO #ElectronicMusic #PodcastInterview #DanceMusicScene #HipHopInfluence #DeckardPodcast