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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I hesitate to say this, but Christian faith appears more focused on trusting the interpreter of Jesus's teachings than on faith in Jesus Christ himself.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Summer officially started on June 21, and temperatures are exceeding 100°F in areas that are usually just around 80°F. As these temperatures rise, global droughts worsen, while AI data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S., consuming large amounts of freshwater. Make this make sense!

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Growing up into the music business immersed in jazz musicians has taught me that even the most misunderstood and despised musicians have created some of the most beautiful music.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I'm glad to see this new trend of teachers, linguistics experts, and democratic political influencers gaining over 1,000,000 followers on IG. It seems that, during this current political climate, people are prioritizing information over entertainment.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Uncle Carl’s Pro Tip: I think of mixing studio monitors like telescopes. A higher-quality telescope shows more details of distant planets, just as better studio monitors reveal more audio detail.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Watching kung fu movies as a kid inspired me to be fearless when I play Techno music and stay true to the history of Techno.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

It is delusional to think billionaire politicians care about affordability for all.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

After 9/11, airlines aimed to train their flight crews in hand-to-hand combat. Now, discount airlines have turned their check-in staff into baggage bounty hunters. I wish I could drive everywhere. Modern air travel is too exhausting.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I’m on tour, and my laptop died. I hope this turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

What drives old punks to become right-wing conservatives? Was their rebellious past a lie?

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Is it just me, or does the term 'idiot' seem to be used mainly for men?

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Considering Kanye's recent controversies, I wonder if he included subliminal messages in his songs.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

People who wear overstuffed backpacks while boarding airplanes are rude and obnoxious.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It seems we are currently in a “damned if you do, and damned if you don’t” phase in human history.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I consider any music app or VST needing online authorization unsuitable for professional use.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I'm on airplanes so much my name should be Howard Hughes.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

“I don't read the script; the script reads me.” Best line ever! 😹

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I truly respect people who aren't afraid to admit when they're wrong.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

America is trapped in an abusive relationship

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

There's been a major increase in solicitation calls to my phone since DOGE hijacked all of our American sensitive data.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Traditional musicians dedicate their entire lives to mastering their instruments; perhaps someday, DJs will enjoy the same level of mastery.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Life is a game filled with egos and endless cycles of falling in and out of love.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The way shit is these days, Americans might become the next people seeking asylum.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

A little-known fact about DJing is that a hot set from the night before doesn't always work a second time.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

These days, I intentionally avoid buying AI-generated music and instead seek out forgotten classics from before the rise of this AI industrial complex.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

The fallout from the Epstein files highlights why DJs and performers should be cautious about who we take photos with.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Just because money is green, do people truly believe earning billions can help save the planet?

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This morning, I’m listening to works by La Monte Young and Terry Riley. What do you think of these composers?

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Is it just me, or did tech bros seem to prioritize their plan to go to Mars over saving Earth's environment?

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Searching for the perfect kick drum sample feels like an endless quest for utopia.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

That tan suit-wearing president isnt looking so evil right now

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Imagine having such wealth for so many years that you start believing you're God, without recognizing you’re actions are like Lucifer.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

It’s dawned on me that some of the most notorious serial killers in the USA have actually participated in presidential elections

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Every DJ and sound engineer has to make a crucial choice at every show: wear earplugs now or use hearing aids later.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

After decades of watching sci-fi movies about a dystopian future, our reality is that we are living in a dystopia now

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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?

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

My career has been a series of hits and misses, and if I had the choice, I wouldn't change a damn thing.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Delta Airlines now plays music during boarding that sounds like the kind of waiting room music I imagine you'd hear in purgatory.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! May your 2026 include at least one perfect DJ set

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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.

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Carl Craig - Ride or Die @carlcraignet.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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?

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