The Grind Podcast | w/Host DJ RETRO

This time we had the opportunity to talk with DJ Chevi Red and she had a lot of insightful things to share with us about the world of DJ's. She has spent a lot of time building her brand and shouting out those who have been role models along the way.Make sure you follow us:Website: www.thegrind.onlineInstagram: @DJRETRO1990Twitter: @DJRETRO1990Music: Jawz of Life and Enoc (www.jawzoflife.com)Guest:DJ Chevi Red,Instagram: @djcheviredofficialRetro interview from DJ Retro (AKA JD and James Parriett) just got started in podcasting in 2015, whe nodbody was doing it. Just started interviews with the podcast formerly known as Preface Media to be later rebranded to The Grind under PCG, LLC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

6/7/22 • 17:14

Janea is a Louisiana native and hosts a weekly podcast called Her Story, L.L.C. She creates opportunities for critical dialogue and action for Black Women who have defied obstacles and turned them into success. She is a longtime advocate for race and gender justice. Her justice lens focuses on centering BIPOC women and girls in policy, organizing, and advocacy to develop a roadmap for equity. Website: janeaclaire.comInstagram: janea_claire13Podcast: Her StoryMake sure you follow us:Website: www.thegrind.onlineInstagram: @DJRETRO1990Twitter: @DJRETRO1990Music: Jawz of Life and Enoc (www.jawzoflife.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

7/18/22 • 34:29

Bassey Brazil sits down with us and expresses how music from the deep roots of Mississippi have been untapped for years. He explains his progressive plan on how to showcase homegrown talent to the rest of the world.Website: https://www.youtube.com/AMAGNOLIASHOW/Instagram: @amagnoliashowMake sure you follow us:Website: www.thegrind.onlineInstagram: @DJRETRO1990Twitter: @DJRETRO1990Music: Jawz of Life and Enoc (www.jawzoflife.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

7/18/22 • 23:54

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it.Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)GuestSinger: Dusty Stevens, Founder of Gold Dust Staging and Design LLCWebsite: https://www.goldduststaginglv.com/Email: goldduststaging@gmail.com*WE HAVE PERMISSION TO PLAY ALL CONTENT FROM THE FEATURED ARTISTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 51:24

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it.Host: DJ RetroInstagram:‪@DJRETRO1990‬ Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.onlineGuest:SOUTHSIDE MIKO, "Hardest Artist/Producer In The World", (Song Credit: "Foul")INSTAGRAM: @SOUTHSIDEMIKO, TWITTER: @SOUTHSIDEMIKOAUDIUS:https://audius.co/southsidemikoFACEBOOK:  / southsidemiko  REVERBNATION:https://www.reverbnation.com/southsid...*MUSIC HAS BEEN USED WITH PERMISSION OF THE ARTIST SOUTHSIDE MIKOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 27:21

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it.Host: DJ Retro The Grind PodcastInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Guest: Multi-Award Winning Sports Analyst, Kelsey Nicole NelsonGuest Website: www.listeninwithknn.com and www.kelseynicolenelson.comFounder, "Books Breaking Borders: Books to End Educational Bankruptcy"Professor of Radio & Podcasting, Doral College /Capstone Advisor, Georgetown University Twitter | @therealknelsonLinkedIn | Kelsey NelsonInstagram | @TheRealKNelsonFacebook| Kelsey Nicole NelsonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 40:07

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it.Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVOne Kidney Club Las Vegas: @ONEKIDNEYCLUBLVN (Founder Mrs. Parriett)Website: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Guest: Harold Mintz (Kidney Donor)Instagram: @HaroldsHairOldEmail: haroldharold13@yahoo.comWebsite www.DudeWheresMyKidney.comFacebook   / harold.mintz  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 41:34

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it.Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVOne Kidney Club Las Vegas: @ONEKIDNEYCLUBLVN (Founder Mrs. Parriett)Website: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Guest: Michelle Petty (Kidney Donor)Instagram: @_michellepettyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 23:14

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. THE GRIND is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it. Website: www.thegrind.online Host: @djretro1990 (on social media platforms)Host: DJ RETROInstagram: @DJRETRO1990The Grind Instagram: @thegrindlvGuest: Melisa CervantesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 30:00

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it. This is a throwback interview from 2015 when Noel Gourdin graciously provided an interview when I was getting started as Preface Media back then. This interview holds a great memory for me and thank you. Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Guest:Singer: Noel Gourdin , (Song Credit: "The River")Booking: https://www.delafont.com/music_acts/n...YouTube:    • Noel Gourdin - The River (Official Vi...  Song available on Spotify and other platforms*WE HAVE PERMISSION TO PLAY ALL CONTENT FROM THE FEATURED ARTISTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 22:36

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it. This is a throwback interview from 2015 when Noel Gourdin graciously provided an interview when I was getting started as Preface Media back then. This interview holds a great memory for me and thank you. Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Guest:Singer: CHAIXE (Song credit: R.U.M.M)Instagram: @_CHAIXESong available on Spotify and other platforms*WE HAVE PERMISSION TO PLAY ALL CONTENT FROM THE FEATURED ARTISTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/14/24 • 32:04

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it. This is a throwback interview from 2015 when Dominique Nicole graciously provided an interview when I was getting started as Preface Media back then. This interview holds a great memory for me and thank you. Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Song Credit: Jawz Of Life "Oh Lawd"Guest: Actress, Dominique NicoleWebsite: www.dominiquenicole.comSocials: www.instagram.com/dominiquenicoletv/Dominique Nicole Film Actress Producer originated from St Louis Missouri and currently resides in Beverly Hill California. Modeling was Dominique Nicole's first opportunity in the Entertainment Industry which lead to the recruitment of being a NFL Professional Cheerleader and Dancer until the TV Film Producer Tyler Perry noticed Dominique Nicole for the role of a bridesmaid in the feature film Madea Goes To Jail the doors open with TV ONE episodic roles in Fatal Attraction, National Commercials and a myriad of opportunities with countless TV FILM networks.- IMDb Mini Biography By: DOMINIQUE NICOLERetro interview from DJ Retro (AKA JD and James Parriett) just got started in podcasting in 2015, whe nodbody was doing it. Just started interviews with the podcast formerly known as Preface Media to be later rebranded to The Grind under PCG, LLC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/15/24 • 39:34

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it. This is a throwback interview from 2015 when Jamie Rhodes  provided an interview when I was getting started as Preface Media back then. This interview holds a great memory for me and thank you. Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Song Credit: Dizzy Delta AKA Shawn B. Guest: Jamie RhodesSocials: www.instagram.com/jrsilk7/YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv2ARgQJVPM  (Short film Sebastian's Pen)Playwright, screenwriter, director, novelist and producer. Checkout my lauded short film Sebastian's Pen now playing on YouTube.Retro interview from DJ Retro (AKA JD and James Parriett) just got started in podcasting in 2015, whe nodbody was doing it. Just started interviews with the podcast formerly known as Preface Media to be later rebranded to The Grind under PCG, LLC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/15/24 • 29:14

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it.Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Song Credit: "The Red White & Blue" on Amazon Music, Spotify and more..Guest: Singer & Songwriter Fate KentSocials: www.instagram.com/fatekentYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtB8evAN9scManagement: Jeffrey Jackson, jeffreychoices@yahoo.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

10/23/24 • 34:56

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it.Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

12/4/24 • 25:42

"Welcome to The Grind: Cover 2 Cover – where we don’t just play the music, we open up the entire album experience. Each week, we dig deep in the crates and revisit the records that shaped R&B, soul, hip hop, and everything in between. We’re not just talking hits – we’re talking album credits, producer gems, and the stories behind the sound. From the liner notes to the sleeve design, we decode the visuals, the thank-you messages, the hidden skits, and the vision behind the artist's concept. If you’ve ever studied who mixed the track, who played the keys, or who’s that voice in the background – this is your place. It’s more than music. It’s the full experience. Cover to cover. Let’s drop the needle."Website: www.thegrind.onlineInstagram: @thegrindlvDJ Retro Instagram: @djretro1990Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

7/31/25 • 17:20

We’re proud to share a handful of recent interviews from our guests. The Grind is dedicated to exceptional conversation, and will always go above and beyond to make sure you have a platform to tell your story. If you’ve had experience you want to share with with us, please get in touch - we’d love to hear it. This is an interview under our former Preface Media DBA.Host: DJ RetroInstagram: @DJRETRO1990  Instagram: @THEGRINDLVWebsite: www.thegrind.online (AD Space Available)Guest Website: www.ugdigital.comMusic Credit: Jawz Of  Life "Cali-Life"We have permission from the artist to play this song in the podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

7/31/25 • 45:06

The DJ Museum Las VegasIt was a privilege to talk with the Founder of The DJ Museum Las Vegas-Sam Maxion, who graciously shared incredible insights into the world of music!We dove deep into the craft of DJing—what it truly takes to move a crowd and the importance of knowing your music and your history. We discussed the evolution of culture, tracing the roots of DJing from early radio days to the global phenomenon it is today, and how it continues to shape music and technology.Finally, we looked ahead to the future of DJs and music. The founder offered a fascinating perspective on how technology (AI) will both challenge and amplify the art form, emphasizing that at its heart, the connection between the DJ and the audience will always be what matters most.Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible conversation and the museum itself—it’s a must-visit for anyone who loves the beat!​Guest: Sam Maxion, Founder of The DJ Museum, @djmuseumlv ​Venue: The DJ Museum 3507 Maryland Pkwy, Las VegasPhoto Credit: The Grind EMAG @thegrindlvInterviewer: DJ RETRO @djretro1990​Join our newsletter for updates and events at www.thegrind.onlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grind-podcast-w-host-dj-retro--3511504/support.

11/20/25 • 28:19