{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Truth In This Art","title":"#27 – How to Master Moving People Through Music | DJ James Nasty","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4510,"description":"Baltimore’s own DJ and producer James Nasty returns to share how stepping away from substances sparked new clarity, how he built Ecstatic Dance Baltimore into an inclusive, sober dance movement, and why guiding crowds through music remains his driving passion—from late-night club sets to substance-free floors.\nFinding clarity through sobriety: how stepping away from alcohol renewed his love for DJing and sharpened his creative vision\nEcstatic Dance Baltimore: creating safe, substance-free gatherings that put self-expression and community first\nMastering crowd movement: balancing familiar anthems, deep cuts, and pure instrumental energy to shape the dance journey\nMoney gigs vs. passion projects: why mixing high-paying wedding bookings with creatively fulfilling residencies keeps his fire alive\nLessons from 15+ years: professional standards, spotting red flags, and evolving past early pitfalls with venues\nUnderground resurgence: how a new generation of DJs is reclaiming Baltimore’s club music and house scene\nCatch James Nasty’s first appearance on the podcast — the very first episode ever — here: The Truth In This Art - Episode #1 | James Nasty.\nThis episode was recorded during a season dedicated to creative growth, transformation, and honoring the foundations that helped build Baltimore’s culture.\nPhoto: Emily Kulp","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JOa6JbGOYOtDQMaChk3GEjdMaqieN4aTVZIMSZjm84c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85Y2U0/ZjJkMjUzNTFiYjlh/NTNkMDAxNzg0Y2Iy/ZWI5My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}