Episode 169: DJ AKTIVE

Episode 169: DJ AKTIVE On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the fellas are joined by one of the most sought-after Tour DJs in the music industry, Philly’s own @DJAktive (with special guest host @DJEddieMac). Aktive shares his experience DJing the @VerzuzTV battle @MsPattiLabelle and @MsGladysKnight (3:35) and explains why he hesitated to accept his first tour gig with @MusiqSoulchild in 2001 (13:35). He also speaks on auditioning for @JanetJackson’s world tour (20:50) as well as @Diddy’s #BadBoyReunionTour (30:45). Aktive remembers the immense pressure he felt while working with #KanyeWest during the #808sAndHeartbreak tour (38:50) and shares his best memories on the road touring with @Nas (42:30). Lastly, the fellas speculate on the fate of “live shows” in 2021 (48:55) and hear Aktive’s plans to open a DJ school in Philly (58:30).