The club looks the same… but everything about DJ’ing—and the crowd—has changed.

Capital J and D.L. Glass sit down with Deron Juan (102 Jamz / Heavy Hitters) to break down the real shift from the vinyl era to today’s waveform era: why DJs run through songs faster, how attention spans (and social media) changed the whole party, why dance floors are basically extinct, and what DJs used to have to do (scratching, bringing it back, “save-me” records) just to survive a night.

They also get into the truth about multi-DJ lineups, promoters chasing flyer hype over execution, and how Deron Juan still breaks records—using radio + social media—like the new-school version of what DJs used to do with pure influence.

If you ever wondered why parties don’t feel like “back in the day,” this one explains it from the people who lived both eras.

Tap in, share it with a DJ, and tell us: are today’s parties better… or just different?

On this episode of the Capital City Podcast, Capital J and D.L. Glass are joined by M Woods to debate a heavy question: what’s the worst thing to ever happen in hip-hop? Starting at the beginning with Scott La Rock’s death, the conversation moves through major turning points like the Biz Markie sampling lawsuit, the rise of violence and gang/drug culture, Tupac signing to Death Row, the deaths of Tupac and Biggie, and how tit-for-tat beef still echoes today.

They also dig into modern shifts—streaming payouts, YouTube as the new Wild West, and how hip-hop became the lens the world uses to view Black culture. Tap in, then email your take on the worst thing to happen in hip-hop to info@overheartv.com.

Capital City Podcast #133 "The end of an era in hip-hop"

Capital City Podcast #132 How Radio has Changed ft Dj DVS

Plies went viral asking a question every DJ has heard before: “Why y’all play the same 15 songs?” Capital J and DL Glass bring in a real panel to answer it the right way — DJ 360 (one of the Triangle’s busiest DJs), DJ Skaz Digga (Butter Team / on the road with Big Daddy Kane), and Patrice representing the real party people who know when a DJ is actually DJing.

They break down the truth behind “safe records,” reset songs, reading the room, crowd trust, why streaming/TikTok changed the DJ’s power, and how to introduce new music without killing the floor. Along the way they start naming the actual “15 songs,” debate Cash Money vs No Limit, and talk about why residencies matter if you want a DJ’s style (not just a playlist). They close with “songs we want to break” right now — including CeeLo Green’s “Best of My Life” and a push to bring Miami Bass back to parties.

In this powerful episode of the Capital City Podcast, hosts Capital J and DL Glass sit down with Dr. D, widely recognized as a pioneer of the Gospel DJ movement, to break down the untold history of how DJs helped shape gospel music, hip-hop culture, and faith-based spaces.

Dr. D shares real stories from the early days of spinning records in churches, the pushback DJs faced, and how gospel DJ culture evolved alongside mainstream hip-hop. The conversation dives deep into music ministry, DJ entrepreneurship, cultural resistance, and the lasting influence DJs have had on both sacred and secular music scenes.

This episode is a must-listen for:

• DJs and music creatives
• Hip-hop historians
• Gospel music fans
• Anyone interested in faith, culture, and the business of music

Topics covered include:

• The origins of gospel DJs
• Faith vs. culture debates in music
• Hip-hop’s influence on gospel spaces
• DJ legacy, purpose, and impact

Follow the Capital City Podcast for weekly conversations on hip-hop culture, music business, and real stories from the culture.

On this episode of the Capital City Podcast, Capital J and DL Glass sit down for one of the realest conversations of the season — pushing through the moments when creativity, motivation, and life just ain’t hitting the way they usually do.

This isn’t a hype episode. It’s an honest one.

The fellas talk openly about burnout, losing momentum, expectations from the culture, and how hard it can be to show up when your energy is low but your purpose is still calling.

From personal reflections to hard-earned wisdom, this episode peels back the curtain on the grind behind the mic — the pressure, the passion, and the reality that even creators have days when “doing this” feels heavy.

If you’ve ever hit that wall but kept going anyway, you’ll feel this one.

Capital City Podcast #128 "Generational Party-Goers"