Jermiah Gold’s Secret to Viral Mashups Revealed

In this episode of Backstage Pass, we sit down with Jeremiah Gold, aka AJ Rodriguez; a Phoenix-based genre-bending artist, DJ, and one-man-band redefining what it means to go live. From viral mashups lighting up TikTok to cinematic looping sets streamed on Twitch, Jeremiah shares how he crafts unforgettable performances across genres like hip-hop, pop, indie, and reggae.

Tune in as we dive into:

- The rise of his “looping” technique

- What it takes to go viral with mashups

- Blending gaming, streaming, and songwriting into one creative workflow

Whether you're an aspiring musician, DJ, or content creator, this conversation is packed with gems.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Meet Jeremiah Gold

00:15 – Genre-bending style & looping explained

01:00 – The vibe of viral mashups

02:10 – From Twitch streams to TikTok fame

03:30 – Building a live set for maximum audience impact

05:00 – Gaming + music = the ultimate hybrid

07:15 – What inspires his mashups and how they’re made

09:45 – Staying creatively fueled across multiple mediums

12:00 – What's next for Jeremiah in 2025