Episode 129: DJ MELL STARR

Episode 129: DJ MELL STARR On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with New York’s very own @DJMellStarr (with special Co-Host @DJEdMcDonald from @MacAgencyLV). Mell Starr speaks on his friendship with the late great @LoveBugStarski (1:10) and explains how his nickname “Mr.No Headphones” was from the 9/11 attacks causing permanent deafness in his left ear (04:20). The fellas talk about a new generation of DJ’s focusing more on music selection than developing their technical skills (23:10). The crew discusses how the 9/11 attacks impacted NYC nightlife (36:01) as Mell Starr expands on the Harlem club scene (42:41). He speaks on his father's legacy as a ghostwriter for some major Motown artists (53:50) as well as the differences in DJing a Las Vegas vs. New York crowd (1:12:01). Finally, Mell Starr shares his experience DJing for #JayZ, @BarackObama and the US troops in Iraq (1:20:04).