Flava In Ya Ear with DJ Nu-Mark

Paths of Rhythm is a Remote-CTRL production. If you're looking for audio or video production, then check out https://remote-ctrl.co.uk to see how they can help.Other ways to support the showFollow the show on Spotify or Apple PodcastsAny feedback or questions? Hit up https://www.instagram.com/pathsofrhythmpodcast/ORDER NU-MARK'S NEW "AMU-NU" COOKBOOK: https://djnu-mark.shop/products/amu-nu-cookbookDJ Nu-Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djnumarkDJ Nu-Mark on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djnumark/DJ Nu-Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/djnumarkDJ Nu-Mark discusses his background, the influence of his mother, and the healing power of music. He shares his experiences growing up in Iran and the United States, as well as his love for Brazilian music. DJ Nu-Mark also talks about his early DJing days and the vibrant house parties he organized. The chapters cover themes of togetherness, cultural identity, and the impact of music on personal growth and healing. This part of the conversation covers DJ Nu-Mark's early DJing days, the importance of constant learning in music, the influence of community and togetherness, the significance of being in a crew, the role of confidence and comparison in performance, the formation of Jurassic 5, the decision to pursue independent releases, the contrast between confidence in abilities and confidence in the group, the success of 'Concrete Schoolyard', recognition in Europe before the US, and the importance of retaining publishing rights. In this conversation, DJ Nu-Mark discusses his surprising streaming success, his experiences digging for records in Europe, his influences from the East Coast, and the challenges of recording on an eight-track. He also talks about the importance of building a solo career and the decision to cut off outside production. He shares the journey of writing his book and the multi-purpose nature of the book. Finally, he reflects on his influence on DJing and production and the creation of Lesson Six.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties01:23 The Theme of Togetherness03:16 The Scenic Route and Taking the Wrong Path04:20 Persia and Iran05:50 DJ Nu-Mark's Mother and Iranian Culture08:06 DJ Nu-Mark's Mother's Independence09:04 DJ Nu-Mark's Organized Record Collection12:47 Dealing with Traumatic Experiences15:06 The Healing Power of Music17:45 DJ Nu-Mark's Drumming Background18:18 House Parties and DJing22:03 Charging at House Parties24:18 Policing House Parties and Bunrush Productions25:56 Early DJing Days26:27 Constant Learning in Music27:21 Influence of Community and Togetherness28:13 The Importance of Being in a Crew29:01 Confidence and Comparison30:02 Collaborating with Other DJs32:11 The Importance of Confidence in Performance34:56 The Impact of Confidence on Stage Presence36:09 The Formation of Jurassic 537:24 The Name Jurassic 538:48 The Decision to Pursue Independent Releases40:10 Contrasting Confidence in Abilities and Confidence in the Group44:22 The Success of 'Concrete Schoolyard'47:02 Recognition in Europe before the US48:35 Retaining Publishing Rights49:33 Surprising Streaming Success50:33 Digging in Europe51:34 Influences from the East Coast52:35 West Coast Influences53:53 Recording on an Eight Track54:41 Challenges in the Music Business56:00 Working with Scott Storch58:56 Finding Direction After J501:00:34 Building a Solo Career01:03:12 Cutting Off Outside Production01:04:49 The Journey to Writing a Book01:07:53 The Multi-Purpose Book01:11:41 Influence on DJing and Production01:12:40 The Creation of Lesson Six