I'm Friends With the DJ

Send us Fan MailA DJ can pack a room and still crave quiet when the lights come up and the night ends. That tension sits at the heart of my conversation with DJ Mark Oz, aka “the wizard,” as we talk through how he’s building a bigger career while staying true to the sound that made people stop and ask, “Who made that track?”<br><br>We start with the real-life shift of moving from Miami to Chicago and what changed after two years in a new city: a steady residency at Luxuria, a return to traveling gigs, and a clearer sense of direction. From there, Mark tells the story behind his name and why the “wizard” idea isn’t just branding, it’s a promise to bring magic to the club through emotion, timing, and intention. If you care about DJ identity, artist branding, or what it takes to grow in nightlife without burning out, you’ll hear the honest version here.<br><br>Then we get deep into the music. Mark breaks down Tribalacha, his fusion of guaracha with Brazilian tribal energy and samba percussion, built around call and response so the beat feels like a conversation. He shares how he learned production on YouTube, how mashups helped him find his voice, and how a first international gig in Mexico flipped a switch when he heard other DJs playing his tracks again and again. We also touch the personal moments: being introverted offstage, adjusting to Chicago life, grieving the loss of an elderly cat, and the excitement of new projects like his track “Goofball.”<br><br>If you enjoy DJ interviews, electronic music production talk, and the stories behind new club sounds, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the dance floor, and leave a review with your favorite moment from the conversation.Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailYou can feel it when an artist is ready to outgrow the lane everyone expects them to stay in. I’m joined by my brother-from-another-mother Rudy to introduce “Dolfo,” his tech house and house music alter ego, and we get honest about why a second name can be the cleanest way to evolve without losing your core audience.We dig into Rudy’s roots in early-2000s house, the reality of being known for harder circuit and drum-heavy sounds, and the step-by-step way he brought Dolfo forward by testing tech house leaning mixes on SoundCloud. He also breaks down the branding side in plain terms: when fans see “Rue-D,” they expect one thing, and when they see “Dolfo,” they should immediately know what kind of night they’re walking into.From there we talk San Antonio nightlife, getting connected with Sundown Social, and what a daytime dance floor changes in your mindset as a DJ. Rudy shares what he’s learning from other artists in the scene, why reading the crowd matters more than showing off, and where Dolfo is headed next, including a residency at The Eagle and a first Houston booking with Evolution. We even slide into after-hours stories that prove DJ life can get surreal fast.If you’re into tech house, house culture, DJ growth, and real talk about artistry, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the dance floor, and leave a review, what’s your take on DJs using alter egos?Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Xavier, a San Antonio producer creating tech house tracks with a fresh, modern feel. From TikTok edits to official releases, his growth has been fun to watch.Find him on Instagram: @imxvvier Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Dominic, a Texas-based DJ known for his duality, blending house, tech house, and harder sounds with discipline, personality, and a little Princess Peach energy behind the decks.Find him on Instagram: @cinimod.music Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Producer Jay…the man behind the scenes is flipping the mic and interviewing me for a change.Find him on Instagram: @bejayallday Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Jesse, the architect of Bexar Haus, bringing unforgettable nights to San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ scene.Find him on Instagram: @bexarhaus Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Josh, a fresh new voice behind the decks bringing passion and energy to every set.Find him on Instagram: @xhale.us_ Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Shelby, a DJ who can play any room, any genre, any crowd. From hip-hop to dance-pop, and even country…his true passion is in EDM. Fresh off his Houston debut at Bauhaus, his momentum is undeniable.Find him on Instagram: @shelbygt_us Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Aaron, a 15-year veteran of the San Antonio DJ scene and creator of Warehouse Wednesday.Find him on Instagram: @djvitamin_a Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friend, Rudy,  an international artist bringing big energy to every dance floor.Find him on Instagram: @dj_rue_dhttps://on.soundcloud.com/3xzMjYmuz4dSYgteXm Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet my friends, Roger and Isaac, the founders of Sundown Social. Creating a space for House Music on Sundays all over Texas. Find them on Instagram: @sundownsocialtx Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.

Send us Fan MailMeet AJ the Silverfox and listen how his newest podcast, I’m Friends With the DJ, came to be.Follow on Instagram:@imfriendswiththedjpodcast@ajthesilverfoxWhy am I friends with the DJ? Because life is more fun when you’re friends with the DJ.