Thursday, August 6, 2026
In this episode of the ROAD Podcast, we’re joined by the founder of @DJUSAEvents, a member of the world famous @HeavyHitter’s Crew, Queen’s very own @DJSharad!
01:12
The episode kicks off with Sharad reflecting on growing up in Queens and Long Island, and discovering Hip Hop.
The episode kicks off with Sharad reflecting on growing up in Queens and Long Island, and discovering Hip Hop.
03:55
He details his entry into DJing and bootlegging Kid Capri mixtapes.
He details his entry into DJing and bootlegging Kid Capri mixtapes.
22:50
The crew examines 1990s NYC club dynamics, venue segregation, and how early Bhangra parties often ended in lost bookings.
The crew examines 1990s NYC club dynamics, venue segregation, and how early Bhangra parties often ended in lost bookings.
33:36
Sharad explores building his fanbase, @PanjabiMC, and South Asian influence in Hip Hop, before breaking down the term “Desi,” 2000s @Timbaland/@JustBlaze production, and representation vs. appropriation.
Sharad explores building his fanbase, @PanjabiMC, and South Asian influence in Hip Hop, before breaking down the term “Desi,” 2000s @Timbaland/@JustBlaze production, and representation vs. appropriation.
42:20
The crew discusses Bollywood’s global reach, @NAS and @RocNation investing in India, and key leaders like @DiljitDosanjh and @VivianAkaDivine.
The crew discusses Bollywood’s global reach, @NAS and @RocNation investing in India, and key leaders like @DiljitDosanjh and @VivianAkaDivine.
43:01
Sharad then covers making money handing out mixtapes at party doors, founding DJ USA, focusing on audiences over peer approval, and partnering with @FatFingaz.
Sharad then covers making money handing out mixtapes at party doors, founding DJ USA, focusing on audiences over peer approval, and partnering with @FatFingaz.
1:20:15
Finally, he touches on joining @TheHeavyHitters, earning co-signs from legends like @BoogieBlind, working with Clark Kent and top brands, and scaling down post-COVID.
Finally, he touches on joining @TheHeavyHitters, earning co-signs from legends like @BoogieBlind, working with Clark Kent and top brands, and scaling down post-COVID.
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