Beats on the border: Sticky Dojah's adventures in music

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In this fascinating episode of "Once A DJ", we delve deep into the life and career of Phil Lembke, a.k.a. Sticky Dojah, a Germany-born DJ who made a name for himself in Germany and then New York. Listen to Sticky Dojah share his journey from growing up in East Germany to embracing the first wave of hip hop and Turkish b-boy music. Explore his experiences with the advent of cable television and the importance of radio in his life. We get into the guts of the German hip hop scene in the 90s, the challenges of living away from bigger cities, and the insights from his very first trip to New York.

We then switch gears to his beginnings in the music industry, his early performances, and how his love for music eventually led him to enroll in the Red Bull Music Academy. Get an insider's view of Berlin's music scene, the establishment of pirate radio station Loudfm, and the evolution of music in real-time.

As the story unfolds, Sticky Dojah delves into the decision to become a full-time DJ, moving to New York, and how he navigated the industry as a student. Hear about his brief hiatus from DJing, his return on his terms, and how he juggles his other music projects today. End the episode with some powerful advice for anyone considering a career in DJing.