🎧 DJ Turned Sultan? The Crazy Adventures in Slowjamastan 🌵
TL;DR: The Sultan of Smooth Tunes, a.k.a. Randy “R Dub!” Williams, a US-based radio DJ, loved globetrotting so much he simply ran out of countries to visit. Instead of accepting this fate, he decided to craft his own micro-nation on a barren plot in California’s desert, aptly named the Republic of Slowjamastan. This fun-size nation now boasts its own flag, currency (the ‘duble’), and a no Crocs policy (sorry, not sorry). As the ‘dictator,’ Williams has kept his “country” interesting with a touch of absurdity and is now welcoming visitors. What happens next is anyone’s guess. 🌍💰🚫🐊
Story:
In an age where moon tourism is all the rage, one man has decided to create his own little utopia on Earth. 🌍 What do you do when you’ve visited nearly all the nations in the world? If you’re Randy “R Dub!” Williams, a well-known San Diego DJ, you establish your own country, Slowjamastan, in the California desert! 🏜️🎧
After officially severing ties with Uncle Sam on December 1, 2021, this 45 square meter slice of sandy paradise has evolved into a peculiar little nation, complete with its own flag, passports, and currency – affectionately known as the ‘duble’. What’s a country without a few quirky laws, right? For starters, Crocs are banned – a law we’re sure many fashion police worldwide would love to enforce! 😆🚫🐊
So, who are the citizens of this quirky kingdom? At present, Slowjamastan boasts over 500 registered citizens, with another 4,500 eager to call this land home. In true globetrotter spirit, Williams is now extending an invite to the world to come experience his ‘micro-nation’. 🌏🎟️
This isn’t some half-baked plan either. The Republic of Slowjamastan, officially titled The United Territories of The Sovereign Nation of The People’s Republic of Slowjamastan, is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from San Diego. A massive “Welcome to Slowjamastan” sign greets arrivals, and once past the established border post, you can drive up to his ‘government office’, a scenic open-air table under a colorful flag. 🚗🏳️
What sparked this wild idea? Williams was inspired during his travels by other “micronations” run by ‘eccentric rulers,’ such as the chocolate chip cookie dough-backed currency of the Republic of Molossia in the Nevada desert. 🍪💱 Seems legit, right?
Running a country isn’t all work and no play for Williams. He sometimes allows citizens to vote on national symbols, like the national fruit, sport, and animal. Although most of the time, his country operates as a dictatorship, complete with a list of prohibitions – like no “mumble rap” and a ban on “people who put their feet on the dashboard.” Why? Because why not! 😂📜
Williams uses his Sultan persona to satirize politics and dictatorships. A visit to Slowjamastan offers a unique blend of fun and absurdity – snapping selfies at the Slowjamastan sign, exploring Independence Square, and hunting for the elusive Slowjamastan raccoon, the national animal. 📸🌆🦝
Although the US government hasn’t recognized his micro-nation yet, Williams is determined to build
