Take A Shot With Me

Nish

From a small town in Tennessee to leading a house collective in Gainsville, Florida. Music is an amazing thing and an amazing journey. Learning about a whole different genre in 2018, ended up leading Nish to a brand new outlook on life and music. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them! In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Nish aka Young Nish. Nish is a Florida-based, Buffalo-born DJ/Producer. He moved from Tennessee to South Florida as a senior in high school. Went to Emory University and then transferred to Florida University. An abroad trip to Spain, lead Nish to learn all about underground Tech House music which completely changed his musical taste. Wanting to learn how to DJ after coming back to the US, has now lead him to open up for the likes of Westend and John Summit. In this episode, I chat with Nish about his House Hats Collective crew, why he decided to DJ only house music, starting his own lacrosse company, where he feels the most at home after moving around a bunch throughout his life, and we get some explanation from Nish on some interesting photos he has posted on his IG. Really informative chat with Nish about his musical taste and life, so let's get into the interview! Intro Song: Nish - Maria

Nicole Fiallo

Cutting your teeth in the DJ scene means that you worked your way up as a DJ from the bottom of the totem pole playing all the worst spots to working your way up, to playing the main stages. Most artists don't wanna take the time and effort required to work their way up through meeting people, getting the worst timeslots, and not making any money. Yet, sometimes when you want something so bad you are willing to do the dirty work to come out clean on the other side. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them! In this week's episode of taking A Shot With Me, I sit down with Nicole Fiallo. Nicole is an NYC-based, Miami-born DJ/Producer. She worked her way up from a young age DJing all over New York City and Miami, playing at some of the legendary clubs like Space in Miami. An artist that knows the struggles of making music and staying motivated, but not letting it get you down and working even harder to finish your goals. In this weeks episode, I chat with Nicole about sneaking into Club Space at 15, whether New York or Miami has the better house music scene, how it feels to hear her music supported by so many DJs, how some of her peers have influenced her along her journey, and whether Miami or New York has the better Cuban food. Really informative chat with Nicole about her music and life, so let's get into the interview but first, please do share this episode, follow us @takeashotwithmemusic on Instagram, follow Nicole Fiallo on IG, follow the show on Spotify, and rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Yet, without further ado here is a snippet of  Nicole Fiallo's track off Baikonour Records, Feelin Good. Intro Song: Nicole Fiallo - Feelin Good Outro Song: Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Nicole Fiallo Remix)

Kruel Intentions

Music is a journey and if you don't grab onto it with two hands it will leave you in the dust. Kruel Intentions started off as a DJ crew, lost members, and then grew into a production powerhouse duo. From going all over the world DJing and playing their music, they never let anything get in their way of achieving their goals. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them! In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Kruel Intentions. Kruel Intentions is a London-based House DJ/Producer duo of DJ PMD aka Paul and DJ Rodzilla aka Rodney. The crew has been a name since 2015, but a duo since 2018. They have released tracks on some of the top labels in London like New State Music and Lovejuice Records, playing live shows out to thousands at SW4 and Ocean Beach Ibiza. In this episode, I chat with Paul about the journey of Kruel Intentions from early days to now, working as radio presenters on Select Radio, playing with the top DJs in the game, and playing at the best spots all across Europe. We also get into their lives as black DJs in the London music scene and see how they have navigated it personally. Really informative chat with Paul about Kruel Intentions and more, so let's get into the interview! Intro Song: Kruel Intentions - If I Don't Have You (ft. Yasmin Jane) Outro Song: Kruel Intentions - NGFM [2020 Tech House Mix]

Lewis John

Lupe Fiasco had a song entitled, "Hip Hop Saved My Life" back in 2007. It talks about how music saved his life and kept him on the right track. Music can help people get out of a dark place. Sometimes making music and following your passion can change the direction your life could go. Today, I have a guest who, even though he was bullied for being different he doubled down on music and left his hometown to completely change his life. Following your passion and always believing in yourself no matter what can make you the first in many different ways. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them In this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Lewis John. Lewis is a 20-year-old DJ/producer from Cardiff, Wales. He started making music when he was 12 and followed his passion all the way to London. Leaving his small hometown in Wales for London at 18, he doubled down on his passion for music and didn't let the struggles get to him. He became the first-ever Welshman to play on Select Radio in London and be featured on the Toolroom Record label. Lewis doesn't let rejection hold him back, he takes it all in stride and comes back stronger. In this episode, we chat about everything from his life in Wales, being bullied by the Rugby kids, moving to London, meeting Mark Knight, getting Signed to Toolroom, and much much more. I also test Lewis's knowledge of Wales and his beloved Cardiff City. Really funny and entertaining chat with Lewis! Intro Song: Lewis John - Lighter Outro Song: Yung Pretender feat. Chilli Chilton - Way To Love (Lewis John Remix)

Xan Griffin

Between the ages of 9 to 20, what were you doing? Probably being a kid right or maybe at the latter parts, you were just getting on your grind about school, work, some side hustle, or maybe even music. Well, what if from the ages of 9 to 20 you actually did start making music, then you created a concept album all about the Zodiac star signs, and then you played some shows at EDC, you would probably think that either one that's impossible or two that's the most amazing thing in the world, right?! Well, what if I told you that it is possible and it actually did happen, but it wasn't the magical journey everyone thinks it is. Hey, I'm Rob and I am the host of Take A Shot With Me. I have traveled the world, worked on radio stations, and managed artists, now I wanna interview some of the best new artists I like and drink with them! On this week's episode of Take A Shot With Me, I sit down with Xan Griffin. Xan is a 20-year-old producer, vocalist, rapper, lyricist, and all-around artist. He started making music when he was 9 years old when his brother and dad got him interested in it. He started making EDM music, where he grew a large following and then created his concept album all around the Zodiac signs. Ever since those early days, Xan has tried to be an artist first and wanted his name at the forefront. The more he learned about production, the more he learned about his voice and what more he could do with it, he started to experiment. He started to create a completely different lane. As he states it, his music is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are gonna get. In this episode, we chat about everything from his early years, to his time making EDM, to now. I get into how Xan thinks about music and what he wants to do in the future. I tried to make sure people learned as much as they can about one of the most intelligent people, I have met! Intro Song: Xan Griffin - Searching Xan Griffin - Go Hard or Go Home Outro Song: Xan Griffin - Capricorn (ft. WOLFE)