DJs and producers are normal people too (well, sort of), and they have specific songs tied to special events throughout their lives. This week, Nadastrom extracts a playlist from their memories to tell their story.

What’s the first song you ever loved?
Dave Nada: First song I loved so much was Doug E. Fresh’s “Keep Risin’ To The Top,” during the summer of ’88. First time I heard it was at the community pool in my neighborhood. I was hooked!

Matt Nordstrom: Mine was Herbie Hancock’s “Rockit” and George Kranz’s “Trommeltanz,” aka “Din Daa Daa.”

What are the first two songs you ever mixed together?
DN: The Beatnuts’ “Off The Books” and Big Pun’s “I’m Not A Player” were the first two songs I tried to properly mix.

MN:Probably that Aphrodite Pharcyde thing (I can’t remember the name) into something equally jump up-esque.

What’s your worst guilty pleasure song?
DN: Peter Cetera’s “The Glory Of Love”

MN: Probably Hard Fi’s “Hard To Beat (Axwell Remix)

What song have you had on repeat in the past month?
DN: Waze and Odyssey – “Bump and Grind”.

MN: The Peanuts theme song by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. It’s pretty awesome. I’m even learning it on the piano.

Which track of your own do you like the most?
DN: Oof, that’s very tough. But judging from my iTunes play count, it’s looking like Nadastrom’s “Theo” is winning.

MN: Damn! Dave took my answer! Runner-ups: our remixes of Melé’s “Bombay” and The Glass’ “Wanna Be Dancin’.”

Which track of your own do you hate the most?
DN: I don’t hate any of my tracks, but if I had to choose one track that bugs me a little, it would be Dave Nada’s “Where Brooklyn At.” I made a housier version that never got released. Should’ve gone with that I think, hah.

MN: Probably Nadastrom’s “Ritalin.” I love certain things about that record, but as a whole it is definitely lacking.

What’s the last song you want to hear before the lights go on?
DN: Massive Attack’s “Paradise Circus (Gui Boratto Remix)”

MN: This might be a bit cliche, but “Benediction” by Hot Natured featuring Ali Love.