An awesome DJ set rarely comes down to which equipment you use – it’s singularly about the sound you deliver. That is, unless you want to scratch. The tools of the turntablism trade are relatively simple, the techniques have evolved at a glacial pace compared with other DJ disciplines, but it’s an artform that is anything but simple to master. So where does the budding DMC turntablist champion go to get the very best education on “cuttin’ it up rough”? In this article, we look...
The DJTT labs are crazy this month! We finally had a chance to watch all of the videos submitted to our PowerTools remix competition and now it’s time to announce the winner of the contest. I was completely blown away by the response to this contest – every entry had some amazing qualities, and the final count was over 65 entries! This video hit a few points perfectly, and for that reason it was an obvious winner: 1) Musical arrangement. The overal style, feel and progression...
Today Simon Cowell announced he will be producing a new show in the search for great talent: DJ X Factor. Following the success of the first season of X Factor, Simon shifts his focus with the help of Will Smith to what he calls “the new breed of rockstars”. Boom or Bust for Djing? Here is our take.. Photo by Lia Holland: Bassnectar at the Gold Coast I passionately believe that DJs should do more performing in their sets. Audiences want to be a part of a real show and see...
Beatport seems set on becoming a hub for DJs with today’s launch of a remix contest platform called Beatport Play. This new dedicated site features songs from top-tier talent like Steve Aoki and enables budding producers to get their work on a major label. We also have a inside look at the new Beatport “artist pages”, a DJ social network of sorts, which is currently in alpha. Beatport’s new site, Beatport Play, ships with five brand new contests from big names like Steve...
We know about the wealth, fame and prestige, but what else do DJs bring to a relationship? 5) DJs are freaky people: they like playing with needles and wax 4) DJs make people move in ways they didn’t even know they could move 3) DJs have talented hands, and are equally as good at scratching as they are at finesse 2) DJs practice and plan their routines, but it doesn’t mean we can’t tear it up when we sense a different mood 1) DJs consider it their job to get you hot,...
Should you become a DJ? There are certainly no shortage of perks. Here are some of the best reasons to become a DJ. While top DJs like Deadmau5 and Tiesto can make over $100,000 per show, average DJs at clubs and special events are also making bank. Take a look through your local Craigslist or classifieds section and you’ll find plenty of people looking for DJs for their weddings, bar mitzvahs, KKK meetings, whatever. These gigs can pay anywhere from $300 to $3,000, or $75-200/hour....
Prior to the release of this year’s well-known DJ Mag Top 100 list, former DJ Mag editor Terry Church published an article detailing the complete failings of the list over the years, suggesting that the internet already has plenty of tools to determine the true popularity of DJs. We decided to take his conclusion to heart, and using stats from social media websites, see who has the biggest following. Continue reading to see the full list and how it stacks up against the much debated DJ...