Filthy Beat Inspectors

NIMDA spills everything from touring with Kai Wachi, craziest moshpits, and his musical influences

This episode’s all about you: the fans. We had NIMDA on the podcast and let y’all take the reins with submitted questions. He opened up about touring with Kai Wachi, his biggest musical influences and yeah… beerbongs may have been mentioned.

Timestamps are listed so you can jump to your question. Big love to everyone who submitted!

Submitted Questions:

• 3:55 devanniaguilar - what inspired him to take on the nimda project
• 5:36 ryan_nolife36666 - how did you get into metal music?
• 8:20 agora.mp3 - if there is something in nimdas life that he could do again (a show, a moment) what would it be
• 11:01 drew__bivens - what is your favorite memory touring with kai wachi?
• 12:52 mattiagl - is he ready to lose his voice again at Nameless?
• 13:45 bassbox_event - is he ready for another beerbong at ROA?
• 16:24 dereksabo_ - red rocks meet n greet in November
• 17:40 space._of_ades - how is handling the blow up?
• 20:54 gabi.gurl - who are some of his biggest music influences
• 23:30 sixela.drnd - what’s the average time to finish a tune for you? And is it longer when you collab with another producer?
• 26:56 tomas_prikazsky_jr - no question, just wana say I love him. His music helps me a lot in my darkest moments
• 27:08 velzyzyz_ - would he ever try to blend more hardstyle into future tearout tracks?
• 28:20 evansmithie - whats been the craziest pit/wall of death you’ve caused?
• 30:09 kennxthwrld - when are you going to drop the 2 first song of ur 2024 showcase?
• 30:30 3tacks - how is he so handsome? Also thank him for bringing us up to the decks at TK in Tampa
• 35:04 matt_swarbrick - when’s the 2025 showcase dropping?
• 37:58 feverglow_ - whats the craziest thing you’ve done in your DJ set?
• 40:34 luccazz_d342 - montreal or denver - real bass capital?
• 44:32 itsactuallylulu - what’s the strongest piece of advice you can give to aspiring dubstep artists?
• 48:03 daunter_ - what has been the most difficult hurdle to overcome for the nimda project?
• 52:40 connor_ed_5 - how often do you lift?
• 56:00 efi_pdr - were you scared to close after mellodeath at rampage? You ate them up

Big Florida (aka Rated R) talks branding & what it takes to stand out in the dubstep scene

We kicked off the Filthy Beat Inspectors podcast 5 years ago with our first-ever guest, Rated R, and now we're catching up to see how far he's come. In this episode, we dive into his journey of finding his niche, why he ran with the Florida branding, and how his track "Dirty South" almost didn't make the cut – now sitting at nearly 3 million streams on Spotify. 

Submitted questions on insta

• 27:15 aydenhat3su - what DAW do you use and how many years have you been producing
• 27:48 daegan_lynch - have you wrestled an alligator before?
• 28:55 daunter_ - tell us a time where you experienced a failure, how did you overcome it?
• 32:55 mateo_lifts_ - what’s his favorite pub sub and can he throw those during his sets like Steve Aoki throws cakes?! 37:27
• agatialex - favorite area of florida? Favorite things about florida?
• 39:08 k33kz_aiff - top 3 cities you’ve played in (not counting festivals)
• 43:12 chall122 - how is your golf swing?

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Automhate & MAD DUBZ chat about THE BROTHERS, Poppe & more

Automhate and MAD DUBZ join the FBI podcast to talk about their latest project, THE BROTHERS, and the inspiration behind their riddim hit, Poppe. We dove into their iconic VOYD DOME set, what it's like to be European artists in the American scene, and what the word "Poppe" really means. Grab your headphones and a glass of milk because this episode is for the fans. 

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DMZ NEWS OFFICIAL talks social strategy, haters & more

The mysterious personality behind EDM's mega popular, sensational news page has been caught on-record in a tell-all interview. From the story of their broken hip to the reasons they started the page, FBI agents are bringing you answers to the most pressing questions.

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Level Up talks the art of branding, essential travel tips for artists, and Sapphire Souls EP

In this episode, we sat down with Level Up to dive into the world of branding, share essential travel tips for artists, and explore the inspiration behind her Sapphire Souls EP. Whether you're an artist looking to grow your brand or a fan eager to learn more, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

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Trivecta talks album roll out, cooking, and answers fan questions

Trivecta jumped on the pod for an incredible episode that spanned many topics. He uncovered the process behind his just-released sophomore album with Ophelia, what he thinks makes the best steak, and the highlight moment of his career.

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FuntCase & Versa spill all: First-ever B2B set at Lost Lands & DPMO origins

In a full circle moment, both FuntCase AND Versa join us for a tell-all interview ahead of their first-ever b2b set at Lost Lands Festival in September. Not only have we captured Versa and conducted a rare interview with him, but we have intel from FuntCase who revealed how the two artists first started working together via DPMO.

 

Listen and learn why this is going to be one of the "sets of the weekend" at Lost Lands.

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Stoned Level’s rise as a dubstep powerhouse & insight into his past, present & future

Stoned Level has been under investigation since 2020 when he dropped episode 21 of Riot Control Radio with DUBSTEP FBI. Now, his sound and brand is one of the most recognizable in modern dubstep. We sat down with him in an exclusive interview that previews how he got here, and what he's going to do next.

 

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Industry insights with Bear Grillz: Navigating the music scene

Hang out with us as we kick back with the one and only Bear Grillz for round two on the podcast! This time, we're switching things up and getting down to the nitty-gritty of the music industry. If you've ever wondered how to get shows without a booking agent or wanted to learn how the industry works, this episode is for you!

Submitted Questions:

• 7:34 - @MIKESH!FT: What are booking agents for and why dont most people book their own shows?
• 9:29 - @Revctofficial: Any advice on how to start playing shows without a booking agent?
• 21:23 - I Am The Astronaut (@lyfted_kid): Whats the best way to go about getting a manager?
• 26:36 - @FROGGORE: What's changed the most in the industry since the beginning of Bear Grillz? Any advice for new comers on getting their tunes heard?
• 30:08 - @EDMelephant: If he were to do it all over, would he go with the same name? Has using the name made marketing more difficult or easier?
• 36:43 - @Consume_dubz: What is the idea behind Bad News Bears?
• 44:32 - DjGrizzly (@ColeOlafson): Question would be as a non producing dj . How can I break into my local club scene?
• 50:50 - @Lazersh0w: What are your guidelines/requirements when signing an artist to your label? What do you look out for most?
• 54:27 - @Themadvillain: not a question but thank you for bringing sanzu to LA in may!
• 54:51 - @Lazersh0w: Anything special planned for Basscamp fest in July?
• 55:14 - Allen AJA DJ Buckethead (@htls69): If you could pick a new DAW to use what would it be?

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Vastive talks 'Bite Back' EP, doing music full time, and Wasserman Music

Rising rocktronic legend Vastive has returned to the FBI pod — this time, he's spilling all. We learned how he stays focused on doing music full-time, what it's like to be represented by Wasserman Music and why there's no Plan B in his career.

Strap in because this podcast episode is biting back.

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