Carl Craig - Ride or Die
@carlcraignet.bsky.social
Time is a suggestion
Grammy nominated
I don’t play weddings or bar mitzvahs
Grammy nominated
I don’t play weddings or bar mitzvahs
The fallout from the Epstein files highlights why DJs and performers should be cautious about who we take photos with.
February 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The fallout from the Epstein files highlights why DJs and performers should be cautious about who we take photos with.
Just because money is green, do people truly believe earning billions can help save the planet?
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Just because money is green, do people truly believe earning billions can help save the planet?
Tech Bros are so preoccupied with turning their favorite sci-fi movies into reality that they're starting to resemble real-life Bond villains in the process.
January 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Tech Bros are so preoccupied with turning their favorite sci-fi movies into reality that they're starting to resemble real-life Bond villains in the process.
This morning, I’m listening to works by La Monte Young and Terry Riley. What do you think of these composers?
January 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
This morning, I’m listening to works by La Monte Young and Terry Riley. What do you think of these composers?
Is it just me, or did tech bros seem to prioritize their plan to go to Mars over saving Earth's environment?
January 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Is it just me, or did tech bros seem to prioritize their plan to go to Mars over saving Earth's environment?
Searching for the perfect kick drum sample feels like an endless quest for utopia.
January 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Searching for the perfect kick drum sample feels like an endless quest for utopia.
That tan suit-wearing president isnt looking so evil right now
January 25, 2026 at 12:19 PM
That tan suit-wearing president isnt looking so evil right now
Social media can undermine the progress achieved by the civil rights movement and MLK Jr. in the US. While everyone has a voice, the voices of chaos tend to be the loudest.
January 20, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Social media can undermine the progress achieved by the civil rights movement and MLK Jr. in the US. While everyone has a voice, the voices of chaos tend to be the loudest.
When switching from a hotel to an Airbnb, I like to take a hot shower beforehand because the quality of the Airbnb shower may be sketchy
January 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM
When switching from a hotel to an Airbnb, I like to take a hot shower beforehand because the quality of the Airbnb shower may be sketchy
Imagine having such wealth for so many years that you start believing you're God, without recognizing you’re actions are like Lucifer.
January 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Imagine having such wealth for so many years that you start believing you're God, without recognizing you’re actions are like Lucifer.
It’s dawned on me that some of the most notorious serial killers in the USA have actually participated in presidential elections
January 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
It’s dawned on me that some of the most notorious serial killers in the USA have actually participated in presidential elections
We had a good run in the USA. Money was cheap, and interest rates were low. I guess all good things must come to an end.
January 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
We had a good run in the USA. Money was cheap, and interest rates were low. I guess all good things must come to an end.
Every DJ and sound engineer has to make a crucial choice at every show: wear earplugs now or use hearing aids later.
January 12, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Every DJ and sound engineer has to make a crucial choice at every show: wear earplugs now or use hearing aids later.
After decades of watching sci-fi movies about a dystopian future, our reality is that we are living in a dystopia now
January 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM
After decades of watching sci-fi movies about a dystopian future, our reality is that we are living in a dystopia now
I spoke with my bank today, and my interest rate increased from 18% to 23% due to the rising cost of living. I have no late payments,etc. This reflects the current US economy: cheap gas but higher costs everywhere else. 23% resembles what a loan shark will charge before breaking someone's knees
January 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I spoke with my bank today, and my interest rate increased from 18% to 23% due to the rising cost of living. I have no late payments,etc. This reflects the current US economy: cheap gas but higher costs everywhere else. 23% resembles what a loan shark will charge before breaking someone's knees
In this world of AI-generated music, I believe that in the future, music crafted by musicians with their hands will be the equivalent of a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce.
January 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
In this world of AI-generated music, I believe that in the future, music crafted by musicians with their hands will be the equivalent of a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce.
I feel like we’re on a sinking ship, similar to the Titanic. What should I do? Should I keep playing with the band as the ship sinks, or should I grab the first life raft and get to safety?
January 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I feel like we’re on a sinking ship, similar to the Titanic. What should I do? Should I keep playing with the band as the ship sinks, or should I grab the first life raft and get to safety?
My career has been a series of hits and misses, and if I had the choice, I wouldn't change a damn thing.
January 7, 2026 at 4:44 AM
My career has been a series of hits and misses, and if I had the choice, I wouldn't change a damn thing.
Delta Airlines now plays music during boarding that sounds like the kind of waiting room music I imagine you'd hear in purgatory.
January 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Delta Airlines now plays music during boarding that sounds like the kind of waiting room music I imagine you'd hear in purgatory.
As a kid, I always disliked school, but given the current world situation, I think I might need to go back to school to understand the world we live in.
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
As a kid, I always disliked school, but given the current world situation, I think I might need to go back to school to understand the world we live in.
Happy New Year! May your 2026 include at least one perfect DJ set
January 1, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Happy New Year! May your 2026 include at least one perfect DJ set
When I DJ, I turn up the booth monitor volume not only to boost the vibe and hear the direct sound clearly but also to avoid hearing room reflections. Last night, the venue had concrete walls, and the hi-hat reflections were louder than the music.
December 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
When I DJ, I turn up the booth monitor volume not only to boost the vibe and hear the direct sound clearly but also to avoid hearing room reflections. Last night, the venue had concrete walls, and the hi-hat reflections were louder than the music.
I’ve hit a brickwall when selecting new music. I don't want Ai-generated tracks in my DJ sets because I believe they disrespect the dancefloor by tampering with our emotions. I prefer the energy that comes from tracks created by human hands and minds.
December 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I’ve hit a brickwall when selecting new music. I don't want Ai-generated tracks in my DJ sets because I believe they disrespect the dancefloor by tampering with our emotions. I prefer the energy that comes from tracks created by human hands and minds.
Is it me, or has integrity died? Our value system has been corrupted, and we see it deteriorating with each news report and social media post. What’s next?
December 29, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Is it me, or has integrity died? Our value system has been corrupted, and we see it deteriorating with each news report and social media post. What’s next?
Watching the Martin Scorsese documentary made me realize that I have modeled my career more after auteur film directors than after any DJ or musician.
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Watching the Martin Scorsese documentary made me realize that I have modeled my career more after auteur film directors than after any DJ or musician.