PLURality

The one and only Gina Turner joins the PLURality Podcast to reminisce on her transformative journey through music, from her roots as a young radio enthusiast to her current role as a DJ, producer, and mother. In this episode, Gina shares stories about being mentored by legends like DJ AM and the finer points of being a DJ mom. She also discusses the importance of advocacy in the music industry, reflecting on her work with her record label, Never Be Alone, and the impact of her inclusivity rider. And we finish the episode with an exclusive premiere of her new, unreleased track with Artsychoke, "Power"! 00:00 - 01:12: Introduction and Welcome to Gina Turner 01:12 - 03:06: Gina's Children and Their Music Tastes 03:06 - 07:42: Drop of the Week: Gina's Track "Cigarets" 07:42 - 09:42: The Origin of the Name Gina Turner 09:42 - 12:34: From Childhood Mixtapes to a Career in Radio 12:34 - 17:23: Gina's Fandom of Incubus and the album "Make Yourself" 17:23 - 18:10: The Challenges of Using Licensed Music 18:10 - 19:25: Moody's Drop of the Week: "Ghost Voices (Netsky Bootleg)" by Virtual Self 19:25 - 25:22: The Story Behind the Never Be Alone Record Label 25:22 - 28:26: DJ Culture in LA and Nostalgia for Past Eras 28:26 - 34:34: Being Mentored by DJ AM and Steve Aoki and The Rise of Serato 34:34 - 37:42: The Inclusivity Rider in Her Contracts and Its Impact 37:42 - 41:18: Yoga, a Neck Injury, and a New Purpose 41:18 - 43:35: Yoga in the Festival World and with Family 43:35 - 46:04: The Challenges and Rewards of Motherhood and Music 46:04 - 49:13: Gina's Unreleased Track "Power" with Artsychoke 49:13 - 51:11: The Almost-Happening of a Female DJ Reality TV Show 51:11 - 53:31: The Importance of Authenticity and Creative Expression 53:31 - 54:09: Outro and Final Sign-offs