MasterMind of a DJ Podcast

DEVIN LEZAMA IS A "DIGITAL EDM CREATIVE NOMAD" RUNNING A SUPER SUCCESSFUL ONLINE PUBLICATION CALLED EDM MANIAC….

Is the name "EDM Maniac" fitting for a guy who left a 6-figure “high level” IT position at a tech company to jump on planes, trains and automobiles just to get to the next festival, take an insane amount of photos and videos then write all about his experience and post on social media?

Yes, it would be very fitting for Devin, in my opinion. And yes, this is his career.  He’s making a comfortable living now which came with a price called sacrifice.

While our host Natalia was conducting her interviews for the GCTV Interview Series, Devin was brought to her to interview. 

They love tequila, they love EDM and both know what it takes to make it in this industry!

This isn't just some typical convo...it's like old souls meeting up again in this lifetime!

Let's get into the mind of DEVIN LEZAMA...

Cato and I worked nearly every live broadcast or remote for RADIO STATION CALLED SOUTH FLORIDA'S PURE DANCE CHANNEL, PARTY 93.1. Before we knew it,  3 1/2 years had passed and my time at Party 93.1 was done as the station flipped formats to Rock music and my run at Voodoo Lounge where Cato and I had our broadcast was done.  I felt like my heart was broken and taken away from me in a flash, but for Cato, it was just the beginning.

He ended up becoming one of America’s hottest mix show and club DJs, dominating Miami airwaves and shaping the sound of the Magic City dance music scene.  

Club Sessions with Cato K.,was heard weekly on Miami’s Party Station Power 96 and as well landed on the radio and satellite frequencies of Y100 and SiriusXM.  His mix show became one of the most downloaded podcasts on iTunes consistently ranking in the Top 50music podcasts with such artists as Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Avicii, Roger Sanchez, Matt Darey and Ferry Corsten.

Natalia had the chance to finally reconnect with him and the story she discovered was truly inspirational.

Let's get into the mind of Cato K....

It was mid-morning when he entered the media suite as we were on the 2nd day of Groove Cruise Orlando 2022.  He looked fresh, had a smile from ear to ear and you would’ve never guessed he was playing hours earlier, (like sunrise set times earlier), taking over the decks from Gene Farris, where many on Groove Cruise called their pairing “one of the most memorable morning experiences in frequency.”.

This Spanish housemaster was an omnipresent force in 2019. Ranked #1 house music artist of all-time and #5 all genres artistof the last 12 months by an unassailable points margin on industry recognised website Beatstats (to go alongside his already long standing #1 position on Traxsource), he topped and tailed a summer long assault on the top of the house charts once again, with two heavyweight releases on the iconic DEFECTED RECORDSlabel.

Let's get into the mind of DAVID PENN...

“The mysterious audio visual producer duo, hailing from Detroit.  United on a mission to empower others to find their true identity.  Blurring the lines between what is real & what is fake.  Surrender yourself to the mysticism of DEEPFAKE as you witness technology become the magic.”

That is from the bio they sent to the Executive Producer and Host of the MasterMind of a DJ Podcast, Natalia.  “There is so much more to who they are,” she says.  “It’s beyond the realms of mystery and curiosity. I constantly share the mantra that, ‘music is what feelings sound like’ and DEEPFAKE genuinely represents that in all they do.”

This interview was conducted during Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 for GCTV.

Let's get into the minds of DEEPFAKE...

Following your heart, trusting yourself then believing in yourself and taking a chance, all describe the elements that embody a woman who was once a school teacherand is now known as an International DJ and Producer.

As part of the GCTV Interview series, when the Executive Producer and Host of the MasterMind of a DJ Podcast, Natalia had the chance to interview SQXO for GCTV, she didn’t realize how much of an incredible and impressive story she would get.

In this interview, you can't always judge a book, by its cover...

Let's get into the mind of Carissa Lords aka StreamQueen XO...

Ollie Sanders is a DJ & Producer from London UK and has been performing to crowds all over the world for over 25+ years from London to Ibiza.

His discography is impressive as he has worked with musical talent such as Camelphat, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Harry Romero, Roland Clark, Prok & Fitch, Wally Lopez, Sayeed Younan, Plastik Funk, Weiss, Crazibiza, Richard Grey, Funkagenda, Manuel De La Mare, Patrick M. and literally hundreds more!

So, when Executive Producer and Host of the MasterMind of a DJ Podcast Naughty Natalia sat down with Ollie Sanders, she first had him as a guest host on her “2021 - Year End in EDM” podcast, then they recorded Part 2 so listeners old and new would have a chance to get to know more about about this successful creative in EDM.

Let’s get into the mind of Twisted Funk Records founder, Ollie Sanders…

With over 30 years of expanding and evolving his craft through DJing and producing, a lot of his work can be found through his extensive portfolio with relationships to labels like Dirtybird, Defected, Toolroom, Circus, Classic Music and Relief alongside his own label Farris Wheel Recordings. Regular support from Nic Fanciulli, Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Mark Knight, Claude VonStroke, Solardo, Claptone and Green Velvet.

He is the Host of the weekly Farris Wheel livestream on Dirtybird TV Network with the recent Carnival Weekender generating over 500,000 views.

Executive Producer and Host of the MasterMind of a DJ Podcast and of GCTV, Naughty Nataliahad the pleasure of interviewing Gene Farris via Zoom several days after the Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 voyage.  

Their conversation was as real as it gets about his life, his outlook on the current music scene and where he plans go in the future….

Let’s get into the mind of Gene Farris!

Groove Cruiseresident DJ Lizzie Curiousis a prolific singer, songwriter, house music producer and international DJ from the UK, with two Billboard Number One hitsto her name.

Fresh from opening for Fatboy Slim in Brighton and more recently dominating the dance floors on all the decks of Groove Cruise Orlando 2022, Executive Producer and Host of the MasterMind of a DJ Podcast and of GCTV, Naughty Nataliawas able to grab Lizzie Curious while on Groove Cruise and got to get to know this talented woman who has touched the soul of many behind the decks and through your speakers....

 Let’s get into the mind of Lizzie Curious…

Performing in some of the most exclusive nightclubs around the world, DJ Deville has rocked massive crowds in cities like Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and everything in between. 

He’s known as the “DJs DJ” which says a lot when it comes to major recording artists playing your music like Diplo who’s been quoted saying: “Deville helps me do better DJ sets.”

Hostand Executive Producer of the MasterMind of a DJ Podcast, Naughty Natalia, had the pleasure of interviewing DJ Deville before his set at Vixens Cabaret in Davie, FL…she also had a special guest pop in on the interview which was JD Live of Clubkillers, who was performing with him that same night back in January 2022.

Let’s get into the mind of Zachary Deville Burket aka DJ Deville…

NOMADSIGNALbrings his revolutionary vision to the forefront of the electronic dance music scene through a uniquely combined Techno-Trance style. Revealing his first projects to the public in 2018, NOMADSIGNALhas since signed to Coldharbour Recordings and Schulz Music Group.

Naughty Natalia had the chance to sit down with this Olympic swimmer turned DJ and Producer during Groove Cruise Orlando 2022.

His story is inspiring.

Let's get into the mind of Nicholas Schwab aka NOMADSIGNAL...

As Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 sailed away into the sunset with thousands of party goers  celebrating on the main pool deck, the man behind the frequency of all the "feels" was someone  who had the perfect formula of music to stimulate all of their senses....

He is isn't new to this game, as a matter of fact, he's beyond well traveled, playing alongside some of the biggest names at some of the biggest festivals in the world!

His fanbase is solid, his story is powerful and meaningful. (We decided to have a Part 2)

Host Naughty Natalia had the chance to grab him for an interview the following day in the back production room while on Groove Cruise for GCTV.

Let's get into the mind of Jeffery Sutorius....

Michael Haleystarted his career in EDM at the very beginning of the underground rave scene in Buffalo, NY 1992 where he formed an event production company by the name of Liquid Air Entertainment.

He doesn’t just put on a small show either because he has booked world re-knowned DJs like: Bad Boy Bill, Anthony Attalla, Max Grahm, DJ Dan, Afrika Bambattaa,  Bassbnectar and Donald Glaude just to name a few.

What’s most impressive about Michael is his extensive and accurate knowledge about the history of Electronic Dance Music. He’s considered an EDM Historian.

Let's get into the mind of Michael Haley....

Jenny and Keith first came together at the only EDM Music Festival on the water called  Groove Cruise and have been resident DJs since 2015! We can’t wait to see them perform live on Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 which is coming up next week from Jan 20th-24th as they are hosting their first branded stage called DISKOPRETTY and Friends…

Naughty Natalia had a chance to sit down with them, share some tequila and talk about their lives as a dynamic duo in EDM and in life!

Let’s get into the minds of DISKOPRETTY….

2020 was the  "BREAKDOWN" that tested these artists to the CORE, 
which is why 2021 was the  "BREAKTHROUGH" year for many EDM artists, DJ's and producers.

Join host Naughty Natalia along with record label owner of Twisted Funk Records and DJ, Ollie Sanders as they discuss the state of EDM music today.

There were so many songs that were so enriching to the soul in 2021 and rightfully so, because a lot of these DJ/Producers and Artists didn’t have anywhere to go except to their studio and pour their hearts out into their work.

Natalia also releases her "Best of"in  2021 in Dance Music!

Paul Oakenfold is inarguably one of the most important figures in the history of dance music. He is a British DJ, producer, remixer, and label owner who is responsible for breaking house music to British clubbers during the late '80s, then took the genre aboveground, masterminding dance-minded productions and remixes by rock and pop stars such as Happy Mondays and U2. 

He is the Godfather of dance, Trance and everything in between!  He's won 3 grammy awards, has been nominated for 2 World Music Awards, has been on tour with U2 and is about to go on a world tour with New Order and the Pet Shop Boys.

Naughty Natalia had the chance to sit down with him prior to his set at Vixens Cabaret and share some laughs, drink some tequila and talk about life behind the decks!

Let's get into the mind of PAUL OAKENFOLD!

Todd Alexander Gray aka "Mister Gray" is a DJ producer that sets himself apart from others in the industry.  His music programming and seamless mixing are like no other in the industry.

Playing at the venues that he has over the years, Mister Grayhas opened up for and DJ’ed alongside some of the biggest names in the music industry. Whether it’s a major artist such as Drake or Cardi B, or a world renowned DJ such as Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Marshmello, he is definitely the one to call to get the job done.

He stated in his interview withNaughty Natalia that, “he is only getting started”.

Let’s get into the mind of Mister Gray….

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He is best known for his limp which came from his battle with polio as a child. Doctors told his parents that he would never walk again and to Laz, he knew he would and make history by proving the doctors wrong.  He not only was able to walk again, (but, with a limp), he turned what most people would call, “disabled” to “abled” and was dubbed by his nephew Pitbull, “The Pimp with the Limp” and the rest is history.  

In 2021, DJ Laz joined the iHeartRadio Miami family of their new 90's station, Totally 93.9 FM, hosting weekday afternoons.  He stated that he was really happy with that choice, especially during the afternoon time slot rather than the morning time slot. DJ Laz can also  be found on Sirius XM on Pitbull's Globalization Channel 13.

Naughty Natalia had the chance to catch up with her old friend and hear about some his wild experiences in radio and in life!

Let's get into the mind of DJ Laz....

She knows how to play with the big dogs in the worldwide arena of the EDM industry by making a name for herself not only as an Artist, but as a Producer and a well respected DJ for Schulz Music Group...

She is not an overnight success either as her journey has been a decade long in the making and she is not stopping...

She recently performed at EDC Orlando sharing the stages with Markus Schulz and Paul van Dyk, then it was off to Dreamstate in California where she shared her musical love with Ferry Corsten and friends then it was to New York for a set at Eris Evolution in Brooklyn then she finally make it back home to Holland...to be reunited with her new bundle of joy aka her greatest creation...her son.

She’s humble, she’s graceful and fierce….

Let's get into the mind of Nikoleta Frajkorova AKA "NIFRA"….

Obi Tawil aka Damaged Goods has developed a career out of “stretching the borders of musical sanity”.

As one half of the production duo Caligula, he is a fixture in Miami Nightlife and transcends genres seamlessly the way he does scenes. From a downtown dance spot, mega South Beach club or an underground speakeasy, there isn’t a venue Damaged Goods hasn’t stamped with his signature, high energy and forever evolving style.

Residencies at Mansion, Mokai and Set and an International Sponsorship with Smirnoff Vodka soon followed and so did the opportunity to play alongside heavyweights Deadmau5, Steve Angello, Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Afrojackand more.

Naughty Natalia got to sit down with Obi right before he went on stage at Vixens Cabaret and continue on his nationwide "Catch me if you can" Tour!  She is so glad she did....

Let's get into the mind of Obi aka Damaged Goods...

Hailing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Ferry Corsten’s illustrious career is exemplified by a passion for music that began as a hobby and spiraled into a full-blown profession, as he continues to push the boundaries of electronic music.

Ferry has partnered with VH1’s Save The Music Foundation, an organization formed to reinstate music programs for children, which has helped 2,100 schools to date.

Plus, he is the host of Resonation Radio located on most podcast platforms and visually on You Tube!

After being an avid Trance music fan herself, Naughty Natalia had the opportunity to sit with this successful creative and had one of the most interesting conversations of her life!

Let's get into the mind of Ferry Corsten!!!

For those aspiring to have a successful career in the hospitality industry, this podcast will give you great insight from a man who went from creating an AOL chat room as a source to promote parties and bars, to owning several bars, restaurants and mega parties, plus he just a released a beer in his name.

Naughty Natalia sits down with this successful creative to get the inside scoop on how he created a party empire in South Florida and puts most social media influencers to shame without even trying.

Best part, he does not take himself seriously, so, this was a fun interview!

Let's get into the mind of Alex Passakos...

What do you get when you combine a professional Volleyball player and an Olympic Swimmer holding a deep, dark secret in his garage for 8 years???

IT'S DEFINITELY NOT A CRIME!

Well, when you hold back the fact that you have perfected your DJ craft playing only in your garage and away from the public for 8 years, it should be a crime, especially for this week's guest!

Inspired by the legendary Donald Glaude, he has developed a deep appreciation and love for his craft.  A self-taught DJ and producer with musical talents, have grown into powerhouse performances on the main stages of Coachella, Winter Music Conference to Groove Cruise just to name a few.

Hear his inspiring story as we get into the mind of Lavelle Dupree!

Fresh off his European Tour and EDC Las Vegas performance, we knew it was a perfect time to release Part 2of our interview with Global DJ Broadcast host, DJ and Producer Markus Schulz!

Long time friend, Naughty Natalia was able to dive deeper into the very private life of this successful creative.

They talked less about music and more about his son, his new wife, money, the pandemic and even his weird association with McDonalds? Our jaw dropped too! Plus, 2 special guests drop in to share some love!

We get closer than most do, as if you're sitting down with an old friend, catching up!

Markus Schulz fans old and new will especially appreciate the authenticity of this EXCLUSIVE interview!

After having 2 #1 Billboard Dance hits in 2014 with“Shiny Disco Balls,” then in 2017 with “You’re not alone", DJ Scotty Boy has gone on to release dozens of chart-topping singles and remixes showing his diversity and love for dance music.

He’s made a name for himself as a resident DJ in Las Vegas as well as his residency on Groove Cruise. He is the creator of the “Deep House Brunch” which is currently on tour throughout the country.

Naughty Natalia gets to sit down and chat with this successful creative in Dance Music and share his story with you....

His company Whet Travel has been featured on the Inc 500 list twice and has been featured in media such a USA Today, NY Times, Travel Channel, MTV, NBC, WSJ, Billboard and Forbes just to name a few.

He is noted as the youngest person to single handedly charter a cruise ship, and has fully executed 26 full ships to date…

Besides his other cruises, his main love is the Groove Cruise which is the world’s premiere Electronic Music Cruise and the only music charter that sails yearly from both coasts…

Obviously, last year, Groove Cruise, along with the entire cruise industry, came to a screeching halt due to Covid and was hit the hardest….

However, rising up from the ashes, Groove Cruise is ready set sail in January 2022…

How did he do it?

Let's get into the mind of Jason Beukema...

(Part 2 coming!)

SO WHAT DOES BEING A FULLY CERTIFIED CHEF AND AN INTERNATIONAL DANCE MUSIC DJ HAVE IN COMMON?

WELL, IF YOU COMBINE THE TWO AND YOU GET MY NEXT GUEST…

THIS IS THE "CREME DE LA CREME" OF DJ’S...HIS START WAS IN THE LATE 80’S WINNING 1ST PLACE IN SWITZERLAND’S NATIONAL DJ CHAMPIONSHIP, TO MOVING TO MIAMI AND OWING RESIDENCIES AT THE INFAMOUS SPACE, OPIUM, NIKKI BEACH, TREEHOUSE AND MORE TO HOSTING AUDIENCES SUCH AS MADONNA, U2, PRINCE, LENNY KRAVITZ, MICK JAGGER, JAMIE FOXX AND P-DIDDY, AND THE LIST WILL GO ON...

SO GRABBING HIM FOR SOME "GOOD OLE" ITALIAN FOOD AND EXPRESSO’S WAS HOW I BRIBED HIM FOR THE INTERVIEW YOU’RE ABOUT TO HEAR…

WE KNOW A WAY INTO A DJ'S HEART...IT'S FOOD AND MUSIC!

LET’S GET INTO THE MIND OFIVANO BELLINI…..

Is it possible to become financially stable and successful as a DJ? 

Is it true that not all DJ's got their start with a silver spoon in their mouths?

The answers are yes and yes! 

Naughty Nataliaexplores this topic with South Florida staple, DJ Louis Dee.  She takes him to his favorite coffee joint and feeds this man the liquid "caffeine" gold that helped him unleash the "truth serum"  about DJ life!

They talked about  being ok with having a normal life, like having a 9-5 job, then working on the weekends as a DJ and the sacrifices he took to get him to where he is at today. 

His hard work ethic and awareness, brought him to the place he is now and his story is as real as it gets!!!

Through his effortless audience affinity, flawless mixing, intuitive tune selection and now famous, stylistically open-world sets, he has wowed crowds in every major city on the planet.

Markus Schulz has floored audiences at Tomorrowland, Stateside, EDC, Ultra and Transmission Festivals, just to name a few.

His legendary open-till-close sets at spots like Space, Avalon, Amnesia, Ibiza and Ministry of Sound have become the rights of passage for music lovers around the world.

In this episode, Naughty Natalia gets to sit down with Markus Schulz in his Miami home before he and his wife left on a 3 month tour to Europe.

Their friendship spans over 20 years, so, with his permission, she gets to ask questions not many people get to ask.

Let's get into the mind of Markus Schulz.

Armand Pena leads a double life as a DJ/Producer and as a successful entrepreneur which has nothing to do with the music industry.

Find out  what this successful creative has done to keep fueling his ever growing empire while keeping the peace in his mind, body & spirit in the chaotic world of EDM.