Penetrate your favourite producers’ promo pools
Playing unheard of tunes and rare remixes really sets you apart from the rest. These tracks aren’t yet available on any of the music retail stores. DJs who have these rare cuts and blow everyone’s head off are sometimes called “DJ’s DJs”. They have first-hand access to tracks that are only circulating within a small circle, sometimes referred to as a “promo pool”.
These tracks aren’t yet available on any of the music retail stores.
Getting access to the these tracks isn’t particularly hard: You can penetrate such circles is acheived by supporting the producer and his label. An easy way to do that is to email the label or producer directly and show support for their music. Ask nicely to be included in their promo pool and most of them will gladly accept, as long as you don’t share their music.
Many producers release three or four tracks a month, and all producers need DJs to play their tracks in clubs.
Your connections to producers and labels will definitely help you build an arsenal of tracks and remixes to enhance your unique style.