durtyjerzy609

i think you missed the point i was trying to make. If someone is content making their loot being a juke box, go right ahead, but if you want to consider yourself a “specialist” dj of any genre (or genres) then you should do that to the best of your ability. I myself, would never go out and purposely look for gigs (or take any for that matter) that didnt fall into my speciality. it wouldnt be fair to myself, or the crowd. if i did that i would then consider myself a “crowd whore” cos in my eyes, that doing everyone a dis-service. part of what i ‘love about being a dj, is i get to enjoy my music and get to show that love to other fans, therefor, if i ain’t feeling what i’m supposed to be doing, then my very demeanor will convey that. and further more, the temptation of doing what is natural may pull through (as it probably did with the the young gentleman at the Spaghetti Disco) and so you might stray into doing something not fit for the crowd.

when i do my mixes, i try to develop a theme. think of it as a movie with an intro, back story, plot, climax, and an end. think of q-berts wave twisters, it tells a story with out using words. is your mix for rocking out in the car, chillin at home, or house party? this will help set the tone and give you a better idea of your track selection complete with build ups and come downs etc. try plotting you mix like that with a theme in mind and you might find yourself surprised at what you come up with.

im from jersey… i grew up in s. jerz only minutes from philly… i got mad love for my 609 and 215 brovas… i remeber 611 records and the rainbow playground and grew up with guys like lil karl k, justin time, josh wink, nigel richards, the whole local 13 crew and the rest of the philly heads.. 3rd street rock n jazz for $2 shows from the roots, the mountain brothers, and going to hiphop shows at the TLA… welcome to the madness

my first lesson as a dj in a club was as follows find one girl on the dance floor, keep that one chic dancing and youve done your job same applies for top 40 only aim for more than one girl

In my past i’ve had alot of similare scenarios, my first sugesstion is build the interest in the venue. Try to make yourself a secondary bonus. If you touts the venues finer points, the management will love you for it. Once you have a semi-established crowd, get them involved. Make them feel as though the night is for them. Start a FB page for your night, and ask what they’d like to see. Sit down with the managements and come up with various different drink options and themes for different nights. College kids love a good toga party or pimps n ho’s throw down. Invite dj friends to play one hour special sets. If you get the crowd involved and start to make every week an event, and not your standard “lets go out get sloshed and listen to music night” you will find your crowd will grow quickly and word will get around. I did one night called “dapper daegos” we all dressed like proper old skool gangsters, i played the theme from goodfellas and the god father and offered drinks specials to match. You would believe what some of the girls showed up in 😉 If the venue management what to make a proper run at the other bar, you gotta take risks and offer more than they do. Slinging around free mix cd’s at the bar will help as well so have a few on hand to give away, include a flyer with each one so they remeber who you are and where they saw you. It works a right treat. unfortuneatly, ya gotta whore yourself for a bit, but stay true, keep your shit on lock, and be prepared to take a beating for a bit… but like field of dreams… build it and they will come. Good luck

Papa Bear, post: 15950, member: 966 wrote: Boy, could you please please please start typing complete sentences? Whilst your words contain wisdom, this “…” drives me crazy, it is horrible to read and I am sure you want to be heard whatcha sayin’, because it deserves to be heard, aight?
Come on bro, no offences but that would be very kind, righty?

i am sorry for my incomplete sentences, i will endeavor to use proper english in my upcoming posts

the only time tits work as payment is when they are in my face… but then i cant dj so your screwed… 😀