Mohamed Kamal
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Participantoh that sucks man!!
ParticipantPenetrate 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.ParticipantI wrote a detailed blog post here on DDJT on how to create your own uniue style. I’m a deep house DJ and all these techniques helped me shape my sound. Just go to mixcloud and analyze live DJ sets by popular DJs. Blog post here http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2012/09/5-ways-to-develop-your-unique-djing-style/
Also, no need to reinvent the wheel. Just go to mixcloud and analyze live DJ sets of popular deep house DJs. You’ll understand why DJs play what they play
Here’s a set by Quentin Harris
http://www.mixcloud.com/EastVillage/quentin-harris-ev001/A note about genres on different music market places – Deep house on beatport is influenced by minimal/nu-disco/electro sounds. While deep house on Traxsource is influenced by funk, disco, jazz and some r&b. It’s all great music!
ParticipantGreat thread! Crowd reading is an important skill. The number one skill I’ve learned is to always keep my eyes on the crowd, not the laptop or mixer. They love it when you look at them and do small gestures.
Another skill is to notice a certain group of people (preferably girls) who are dancing to the current tune, make sure the next cued track is similar or better!
ParticipantMy ex used to bartend on all the clubs I played at. I got her bar-tending gigs and vice versa. It was sick!!
ParticipantExcept for this guy – works my dancefloor all the time!
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ParticipantIf i’m headling, then:
S2, Macbook pro 15′, mix cds (with a recent live mix and links to my site), adapters (trs to rca, mini to rca, xlr to trs), flash light, 3 plug power strip, NI X1, earplugs and earphones. Everything fits on my http://www.monocase.com/mono-efx-dj.aspNormal residency stuff – USB stick.
ParticipantGood to see a DC community in here. Let me know how this gig goes, maybe I can introduce you to some of key players in DC.
ParticipantGo here
http://graphicriver.net/category/print-templates/flyers/events/clubs-partiesDownload a template and edit it yourself!
ParticipantIt’s only when you are obsessed with something, you will succeed. It’s absolutely fine!
ParticipantThe concept of passing CDs or emailing soundcloud mixes to venue owners/promoters is archaic and ineffective. Majority of these requests are ignored because:
- They don’t have the time
- resources to keep up with these requests
- The DJ hasn’t build enough draw or skill to perform at that venue
Most clubs do not include any scouting initiatives for upcoming DJs who are growing. That’s because management is busy dealing with everyday operations and focus little time on booking local talent. Plus their inboxes are ALWAYS flooded with cold-email requests from other djs (my inbox is flooded too), not to mention walk-up requests.
It’s easy for clubs to ignore all these pitches/demo cds/cold-emails and go with the guy who played the week before. Clubs like any other business like to work with people who they trust, but how can you earn the trust and prove that you are a capable talent without the tools, knowledge or the right connections to make an effective pitch?
The kissing ass, CD passing, networking and buying drinks to promoters game must be disrupted and substituted with a working one. I believe every DJ deserves a shot at a gig. A model that connects awesome talent with huge potential to the decision makers of these venues. We are currently testing this [COLOR=#ff0000][COLOR=#ff0000]new model[/COLOR] with club owners and local Djs (starting in the east coast/USA). [/COLOR]
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