The Culture Has Changed | DJ Mello on Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Streaming & Music Today

Hip-hop didn't just change—it evolved. In Episode 2 of No Matter What, It's Okay, ITS KY sits down with legendary Long Island DJ DJ Mello for a conversation that spans the golden era of mixtapes, New York nightlife, breaking artists before social media, and how streaming has transformed the music industry. They discuss the hustle it took to build a career before the internet, the unforgettable club scene that shaped a generation, the value of relationships in hip-hop, Jay-Z's Roots Picnic performance, the Drake vs. Michael Jackson debate, and whether technology has made DJing easier—or simply changed the game. Whether you grew up buying CDs, burning mixtapes, or discovered music through playlists, this episode is a reminder of how much the culture has evolved—and why the stories behind it still matter. Subscribe to RedSummerTV for more conversations with influential voices in music, entertainment, sports, and culture. Follow: RedSummerTV ITS KY DJ Mello #ItsOKPodcast #RedSummerTV #DJMello #ITSKY #HipHop #HipHopCulture #MixtapeEra #MusicIndustry #Streaming #JayZ #MichaelJackson #Drake #DJCulture #Podcast #NewYorkHipHop