EP 1 DJ Stallion on Brooklyn, DJ Culture & Mentorship

Digital Detox EP.1 | DJ Stallion Interview Step inside the first episode of Digital Detox hosted by MattViolinist, joined by Chef AJ (Alonge) and Kevin CoolRay, featuring the legendary DJ Stallion. From his gritty Brooklyn upbringing to rocking weddings, clubs, and bars across the Tri-State, Stallion breaks down his journey as a DJ, his old-school influences, and what it means to pass the torch to the next generation. This conversation is packed with stories, humor, raw honesty, and lessons on DJ culture, teaching, mentorship, and the unspoken rules of the party. ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:00 – MattViolinist & DJ Stallion | Intro & Brooklyn beginnings 04:15 – DJ Stallion | Growing up Caribbean in Crown Heights 08:20 – MattViolinist & Stallion | Style, age, and old-school NYC vibes 15:40 – Stallion | First steps into music & trumpet days 21:05 – Stallion | Learning DJing with crates & techniques 27:10 – MattViolinist & Stallion | Meeting, sharing sound effects, and building respect 35:30 – Kevin | Perspective on mentorship & generational gap 42:50 – MattViolinist & Stallion | Mic confidence, stuttering, and crowd control 55:10 – Group | DJ archetypes, song requests, and party dynamics 1:07:45 – Stallion | Cultural differences, crowd reading & music choices 1:18:20 – MattViolinist & Stallion | Generational disconnect in partying 1:29:40 – Kevin| Respect between older & younger DJs 1:40:15 – Stallion | Practicing, perfectionism & growth as a DJ 1:51:10 – MattViolinist & Stallion | Mic techniques & learning to lead the party 2:00:00 – Outro | Closing thoughts & setting up for Stallion’s live set