Building Community Through Bass: The Rumble Crew's Journey

About this episode

The episode features the Rumble in the Jungle crew discussing their journey in DJing and the importance of community in Miami's nightlife.

In this episode of the Que Bola Podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting the Rumble in the Jungle crew, a dynamic collective from Dade County, known for their unique approach to DJing and event throwing. We kicked off the conversation with a light-hearted discussion about the current state of society, touching on the phenomenon of "hate watching" and how social media has desensitized us to significant events. As we delved deeper, we explored the collapse of democracy and the overwhelming feeling of being jaded by the constant barrage of news. I shared a personal anecdote about my experience on September 11th, which set the tone for a broader discussion about how we process trauma and societal issues in real-time. The crew shared their journey into the DJing world, highlighting how they came together to create a space for music that isn't typically represented in Miami's nightlife. They emphasized the importance of community and collaboration, noting how they strive to break down cliquish barriers within the local scene. We discussed the challenges of throwing parties in Miami, particularly the struggle to find venues that cater to their style of electronic music. The conversation…

People in this episode

Guest: Rumble In The Jungle Crew

Topics covered

• community
• DJing
• event throwing
• Miami nightlife
• social media
• democracy
• trauma processing
• live music

Keywords

• Rumble in the Jungle
• Dade County
• electronic music
• corporate interests
• underground culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Building Community Through Bass: The Rumble Crew's Journey, the Que Bola Podcast, Rumble in the Jungle

Places: Dade County, Miami

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