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How DJ Devious Remix Reached the Streaming Charts on Apple Podcasts Worldwide

Published

5 years ago

January 5, 2021

Hello music lovers! Did you know that an individual in the music industry must be very dedicated and hardworking to reach the industry’s top levels? DJ Devious Remix is one such name who rose to the heights of worldwide fame with his outstanding music remixes, mash-ups and podcasts. He started his worldwide Podcast in August 2020. He is admired for his ability to remix a unique hip-hop tune to a Reggae or Afrobeats version. DJ Devious Remix is also making a huge buzz for his diversified Afrobeats Mixes titled “In Da Jungle” in Ghana and Nigeria. He plays in clubs and private parties while also producing his original remixes known as “Blends or Mash-ups” and uploading live mixes – once he gets a hold onto them.

Being in this profession of music has given him a lot of expertise as it is not easy to reach the top of Apple’s Podcast in almost 20 countries in a matter of months. DJ Devious Remix has become a household name and got many countries in Africa, South America and Asia/Europe. As a DJ, he has earned respect and a huge fan following in:

* Chile
* Ghana
* Albania
* Nigeria
* Panama
* Armenia
* Namibia
* Bulgaria
* Uruguay
* Barbados
* Honduras
* Indonesia
* Dominica
* Zimbabwe
* Kazakhstan
* The Gambia
* El Salvador
* Papua New Guinea

Besides Apple’s Podcast, his music is found in:

* Mixcloud
* Audiomack
* SoundCloud
* Google Podcast
* Owltail Podcast
* Tune In Podcast
* Pod Play Podcast
* YouTube
Titled as “Devious Remix Blends and Mixes”.

This list merely builds on to the amount of prosperity the Afrobeat DJ has received.
Afrobeat Mixes that DJ Devious Remix has created not only attracts many people, but it has also blessed him with a huge fan following across the globe. His Afrobeats mix under the title “In Da Jungle” has broken all records of success worldwide. When asked about his inspiration, not only the afrobeat but also his career as a DJ overall, he said that he inspires DJ Premier, Quest Love, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Clue, Gary Vaynerchuck Timbaland. He plans to continue to expand his talent globally and become a platinum producer.

After receiving such groundbreaking success on his Afrobeats creative blends, DJ Devious Remix’s mixes were co-signed by eminent Afrobeats artists: L.A.X and Eltee Skhillz as they promoted the DJ’s music to their own fan bases. Due to this, DJ Devious Remix’s own fan base increased exponentially in a matter of months.

In these advanced times, people are very picky while supporting a specific artist because if they do, they are all in. Fans are an artist’s best marketers. However, it is very important to produce something that the producer likes while keeping their own identity intact. Many artists are not able to have that balance and the ones that do, are winning this game. DJ Devious Remix successfully poises the ability to keep a hold of both which is one of the reasons for his growth in the industry. Not to forget his commitment, as mentioned above. Even after receiving fame, the DJ pursues growth in his genre and topics related to his career instead of letting the fame get to his head. That is also a quality to be admired.

Also, one of the things that stand out about DJ Devious Remix is that popularity is not his goal. He knows that popularity and money are merely by-products of him improving and working on his passion and skills. Therefore, he preferred sharing his story on podcasts rather than on platforms searching for attention. The DJ wants respect over fame and he got it. On top of that, he received love and became an inspiration for thousands of people. He is a living example who proves hard work and commitment takes us a long way.

Now, let us discuss what the DJ is doing and have been doing.

Public places are mostly closed or are allowing a minimum of people to participate. When recently asked, DJ Devious Remix replied that during COVID-19, just like most DJ’s and other professions, he was out of work from the resident Pub Bar he usually mixed at, along with a Brewery. Moreover, he also mixed as one of the three selected DJ’s for silent disco parties. However, these days, he could only take advantage of so much free time by working on his craft and staying focused so he wouldn’t get discouraged. He took that opportunity to work on numerous remix blends and mixes. Plus, he can also utilize this time to work on his digital platforms and connect with many more fans of his work online. He had mentioned that he was able to channel his energy and downtime to take his talent and audience to the next level due to which he has recently gained popularity on Apple Podcasts. By putting in his blood, sweat and tears, and personalizing his remixes according to his audience’s preferences, the DJ has stolen many hearts. It shows how even the pandemic cannot stop a person from growing and achieving their dreams.

Besides collaborating with Ryan Verneuille on the popular radio show called “The Ryan Show”, DJ Devious Remix is known for regularly upgrading his various fans and colossal list of supporters on social media. But when he shared his most recent Remix Blend titled: Lights, Camera, Action by the legendary hip hop artist Mr Cheeks, this exciting and ancient school vibe mix caught the attention of Mr Ryan who promptly reached out to DJ Devious Remix in asking for collaboration to discharge this remix on their radio appear.

While announcing the news, DJ Devious Remix says, “After posting my release on my Instagram feed the Host and president Ryan Verneuille approached me. He told me he checked out the remix on my YouTube channel and thought the Remix Blend was on fire.”

All in all, the DJ’s commitment is to discover more information around the culture behind the distinctive sub-genres of music since he accepts that it may be a never-ending look. He looks to form unique and different remixes that have never been invented or discovered.

Entertainment

When Motherhood Meets the Mic: Stacey Jackson’s Story Sings Its Own Soundtrack

Published

3 weeks ago

December 13, 2025

Jonathan Grilli

Stacey Jackson doesn’t take herself too seriously, and that might be the secret to her success. She’s the first to admit that her latest project, How a Gangsta Rapper Made Me a Better Mom (Integrated Musical Edition), began with laughter. “The title came from a moment of total chaos and comedy in my real life, juggling my kids, my career, and all the curveballs in between,” she says. “At the point I found myself working with an actual ‘gangsta rapper’, and the clash of worlds was so surreal, my son blurted out ‘Mom, how about calling the book How A Gangsta Rapper Made Me a Better Mom?’ And it just stuck with me.”

It’s the kind of moment that defines Jackson’s brand of honesty, a combination of humor and heart that turns the chaos of daily life into something both relatable and inspiring. “The phrase may have started as a bit of a joke… but the more I thought about it, the more I realised how true it was. That experience (and the people I met along the way) genuinely changed how I parent, how I view and teach my kids about drive and ambition, and how I navigate life as a woman trying to do it all. So the title is cheeky, yes but it’s also honest.”

That mix of playfulness and sincerity runs through the entire project. How a Gangsta Rapper Made Me a Better Mom isn’t just a memoir it’s a musical novel, a storytelling format that merges fiction, sound, and emotion. “Honestly? I’ve always seen life like one big music video, scenes, moods, characters and music has always been the emotional thread that ties it all together for me,” Jackson says. “So when I started writing this story, I couldn’t not hear the songs that went with it. I thought, what if the characters in the book had their own voices literally through music? That’s when it hit me: what if a novel could be heard as much as read?”

It’s a question only Jackson could ask and actually answer. The book allows readers to hear songs as they appear in the story. “For the paperback we’ve included QR codes throughout the story where the song appears (direct links to all music platforms on an e-book) so that readers can instantly listen to the tracks that align with certain scenes or characters,” she explains. “For the audiobook, we took it a step further: the music is actually woven into the narration. The tracks are part of the whole immersive experience much like a film score or a musical.”

Her confidence in crossing genres from pop to publishing to tech innovation didn’t come from comfort zones. Jackson credits her past collaborations for teaching her how to take risks. “Working with someone like Snoop was a game-changer,” she says. “It showed me what it meant to blend worlds, to find common ground through music even when you come from totally different backgrounds. That spirit of collaboration and that sense of humour and grit absolutely influenced the tone of the story. You’ll see it in the character of ‘The Most Famous Rapper in the World’ he’s not based on Snoop, but let’s just say I borrowed some of that larger-than-life charisma.”

Behind the glitz of the project lies a deeply personal truth: Jackson knows what it’s like to be stretched thin, to juggle family, art, and the expectations of the world. “While the plot is fictional, the emotional heart of it is deeply personal,” she says. “Like Stephanie Bloom, I’ve had to juggle a million roles: mom, wife, performer, businesswoman all while chasing dreams that sometimes felt a bit… delusional. I know what it’s like to be underestimated, to start again, and to fight for your creative voice.”

That battle fought with humor and resilience fuels the book’s message. “At its core, it’s about second chances, finding your voice, and refusing to let age, motherhood, or society box you in,” Jackson says. “It’s about stepping into your power, even if it looks messy or unconventional. It’s also about grief, resilience, and the beauty of reinventing yourself and doing it with humour and heart.”

But make no mistake: this isn’t just an emotional journey. It’s also a technical feat. “Syncing the timing of the book release with the music production was a bit like conducting an orchestra while tap dancing,” she says with a laugh. “Then there were the logistics of making sure QR codes worked… and that the audiobook format allowed music integration without disrupting the listening experience. It was a lot of back-and-forth with engineers, designers, and tech partners. But I had an amazing team, and we just kept pushing boundaries until it all came together.”

Like her heroine, Jackson isn’t content to stay still. She’s already imagining future chapters, sequels, new formats, fresh reinventions. “I really do feel that audiences today want more than just a book or an album; they want experiences,” she says. “We’re already used to streaming, binge-watching, interacting across platforms… So why not apply that to storytelling? For me, this is just the beginning.”

And for someone like Stacey Jackson whose career has thrived on laughter, chaos, and pure creative courage it’s easy to believe her story is only growing stronger.