From Taekwondo to Nightclubs: MAFIA B’s Path Through NYC’s Underground

How do DJ careers actually get built — beyond DMs, reposts, and shortcuts?In this episode of Tiny Table Radio, NYC-based DJ, producer, and event curator MAFIA B joins host Cory Bradburn for a wide-ranging conversation about discipline, presence, and the real-world decisions that shaped his path through the underground.From growing up immersed in New York City culture, to discovering house music through taekwondo training, to DJing 21+ clubs at just 18 years old, MAFIA B reflects on the moments that quietly changed his confidence as an artist — and why showing up in person still matters.He shares the story of flying cross-country with no plan or guarantee to attend a label conference in Los Angeles, a decision that led to direct conversations with the team at mau5trap and helped open the door to releasing music at a higher level.We talk about:Why in-person connection still outweighs online outreachThe difference between talent and professionalism in getting bookedTeaching producers and how mentorship shaped his growthThe moment a stranger requested his own track in a clubBuilding Decoded, his NYC-based event brandHow DJs actually get booked in New York — and what most people misunderstandThis conversation is for DJs, producers, and creatives looking for a clearer picture of how careers are built over time — through consistency, initiative, and being present where the culture actually happens.Mafia B (Bryan Fein) is an NYC-based DJ, producer, and musician whose sound blends tech house and techno influences with roots in rock, hip-hop, classical music, and electronica.After years DJing across New York City — including Marquee, Cielo, Output, Analog BKNY, Highline Ballroom, and Sankeys — he expanded into music production, teaching, and community-building. His debut release was signed to Elektrobeats Records and featured on The Techno Compilation, which reached #1 on Traxsource charts.Today, MAFIA B continues to build across DJing, production, mentorship, and events, grounded in a hands-on, real-world approach to the craft.🎵 About MAFIA BMafia B (Bryan Fein) is an NYC-based DJ, producer, and musician whose sound blends tech house and techno influences with roots in rock, hip-hop, classical music, and electronica.After years DJing across New York City — including Marquee, Cielo, Output, Analog BKNY, Highline Ballroom, and Sankeys — he expanded into music production, teaching, and community-building. His debut release was signed to Elektrobeats Records and featured on The Techno Compilation, which reached #1 on Traxsource charts.Today, MAFIA B continues to build across DJing, production, mentorship, and events, grounded in a hands-on, real-world approach to the craft.🎙️ About Tiny Table RadioTiny Table Radio shares the stories and sounds from the creative underground.House music, culture, and community — live from Brooklyn, NYC.Follow Tiny Table Radio for more conversations with the people shaping underground music.Follow MAFIA B:Instagram → https://instagram.com/djmafiabSoundCloud → https://soundcloud.com/decodedofcSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mzpx6SbecuMgaltdIaxtYFollow Tiny Table Radio:Instagram → https://instagram.com/tinytableradioYouTube → https://youtube.com/@TinyTableRadioListen to MAFIA B’s late-night tech house DJ set recorded live with Tiny Table Radio:https://youtu.be/_C4Y_uP4p9M