This week on the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew sits down with premier EDM DJ/Producer and one of England’s finest, James Hype. They discuss his Zouk Group Las Vegas residency (01:36) and break down the differences between U.S. and European dance music markets (03:35). James reflects on his DJ roots in England (09:45), shares his thoughts on spinning with Serato vs. Rekordbox (20:30), and revisits his first breakout hit, “More Than Friends” (35:01). He dives into his marketing persona as the “Hulk Hogan of DJing” (47:13), talks about his Ibiza residency at Hii Ibiza (1:01:04), and vents his frustrations with Boiler Room and his recent feud with deadmau5 (1:11:15). The crew also unpacks how James trolled the Hardwell meltdown at Saga Festival in Romania (1:25:51), and breaks down his production process behind “Don’t Wake Me Up” (1:35:01). Finally, they deep-dive into the three-year journey behind his mega-hit “Ferrari” (1:44:32), his upcoming “SYNC Show,” and how he preps for late-night marathon sets at Space Miami (1:49:21).
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