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What to do when special guests of the host's asks you for the copy of your music?

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  • December 14, 2012 at 11:28 am #33627
    DJimC
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    I don’t think you did anything wrong. Quite simply, it’s illegal for you to share these songs. Even if they paid you, the original artists wouldn’t get any money and that where the problem lies. Of course it would be quite ok for you to provide a tracklist of the songs you’ve played so they can buy them themselves.

    A last alternative would be to charge them as much as it costs to download the songs from itunes or another source and then buy these songs for them and burn them to a CD. I doubt it’s completely legal, but I’d say it’s a reasonable way to make sure the artists get their proper compensation.

    December 14, 2012 at 11:56 am #33630
    DJ Vixx
    Member

    Thanks DJimC for the instant reply.

    Of course it would be quite ok for you to provide a tracklist of the songs you’ve played so they can buy them themselves.

    I would have done that but it’s tough to handle some aggressive guest who don’t want to understand and you’re in middle of the show where you’re also getting request from others.

    A last alternative would be to charge them as much as it costs to download the songs from itunes or another source and then buy these songs for them and burn them to a CD.

    I’m new here so not sure how ethical it is ask for cost to download the songs.

    I think I need to learn these tricks from you all guys.

    December 14, 2012 at 12:25 pm #33631
    DJimC
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    DJ Vixx, post: 33786, member: 6395 wrote:
    I would have done that but it’s tough to handle some aggressive guest who don’t want to understand and you’re in middle of the show where you’re also getting request from others.

    I suppose you could ask them to come back after the show. Then you would have plenty of time to give them the tracklisting. Another thing you could do is give them a link to your facebook page where you can them put the tracklisting when you get home. This also gives them a reason to visit your page and hopefully come and see you at other events.

    Also, I’d advise you to try and record the whole set you perform at a party. In this case the lady might be happy to get a CD with your mix of that evening and you have less of a moral dilemma by giving it away for free.

    December 14, 2012 at 12:29 pm #33632
    DJ Vixx
    Member

    Thanks DJimC for your suggestions.

    I think your facebook idea will definetly help me to promote my portfolio.

    Thanks a lot.

    December 14, 2012 at 1:35 pm #33633
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    Indeed. You simply deny such requests. Be as polite as you can and always stay cool and nice, even if the requestor gets emotional.

    December 14, 2012 at 4:06 pm #33639
    Richard Driver
    Participant

    As a mobile dj, I always have a certain amount of my mix cds on me for this reason. I am not sure what the laws are in your part of the world and to tell you the truth, Im not really sure about the laws in my country regarding this issue either, but mix tapes have been around forever and will always be. I get my music through 3 different Dj pools so I do not do the illegal download stuff. If I am paying for my music, and put together a mix that I did, not just fader jockeying but a REAL mix, I myself do not feel that either giving away or asking a small donation for the mix is wrong. This is how I survive; gaining more business from referrals or looking at the cd as a demo of sorts. I cannot begin to tell you how many more gigs (income) I have gained through the “mix tape” thing. Some big name Djs started off in the mixtape game and now have blown up and are making millions. So its on you man, whatever makes you sleep happy at night. That hag was wrong to drop a dime to your manager about you doing the right thing and all, but life is a hustle and if it aint making dollars, then it aint making sense ya dig? O, and as far as handling aggressive guest and all, consider your cherry being broken and congrats. This is something that you will get better at over time and every Dj goes through this. Just make sure they keep their drinks away from your equipment for I had to learn the hard way once. I know my views on the subject matter are probably not going to go over well with other Djs out there, but I am keeping it 100 and I speak for the underground side of the business. One love!!

    December 14, 2012 at 4:34 pm #33641
    Ess Jay
    Member

    not just fader jockeying

    Not really related, but what do you mean when you talk about Fader Jockeying?

    December 14, 2012 at 4:40 pm #33642
    Richard Driver
    Participant

    Ess Jay, post: 33797, member: 2540 wrote: Not really related, but what do you mean when you talk about Fader Jockeying?

    o, its an expression I use when a dj is just playing one track right into another one with-out regard to beat matching or mixing in key

    December 14, 2012 at 10:41 pm #33655
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Music is not free unless the originator explicitly has released it as free music.

    Don’t get involved with stealing.

    December 15, 2012 at 4:00 am #33660
    Richard Driver
    Participant

    http://performermag.com/2012/07/09/legally-produce-your-hip-hop-mixtape/
    a nice little article of the legal issues with mix tapes. for promo only seems to be the key.

    December 16, 2012 at 1:37 pm #33701
    DJ Menno
    Participant

    Since you’ve got a manager you could have redirected the client to your manager from the start. “I’m sorry, for that type of requests you need to talk to my boss”. That gives you time to concentrate on your job and leaves you plenty of time afterwards to handle the situation. But as long as you’re polite and smiling there’s no reason you can’t give him a negative answer.

    December 20, 2012 at 6:13 am #33880
    DJ Vixx
    Member

    Thanks DJ Menno, Dj R.driver, Terry_42 and DJimC for your suggestion as and sorry for delay in replying.

    Since you’ve got a manager you could have redirected the client to your manager from the start. “I’m sorry, for that type of requests you need to talk to my boss”.

    We in india, normally don’t have Manager culture, because they ask for more commission and don’t take too much responsibilities too. We handle the shows by our self and manage everything.

    As I said, I’m new to DJ arena and just started playing, keeping calm and doing my work honestly is the only thing I understand. I feel not to get in unnecessary mess untill required. I know I sound little awkward here, but i’m learning.

    December 20, 2012 at 9:59 pm #33916
    DJ Menno
    Participant

    oh we have the same managers here, a lot of money and as few responsabilities as possible 🙂

    You’re quite right to stay honest and do your job consciously, that’s always the best thing to do…

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