Paul Hillen
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November 19, 2011 at 4:36 pm in reply to: Possible gig, but they want me to play Rap, should I still play it? #10099
Paul Hillen
MemberSo the results. Last night went awesome! When I first got there I basically played what ever people wanted if it were to be bay area rap, hip hop, dance etc. But once 10:30 or so hit I went into my dj set and I had the whole room dancing. Every now and then the bday girl (drunk at this point) would come up and ask me to change the music so I listened, but other than that I played what I felt the crowd wanting. But I did every now and then switch it back to rap for a few songs.
Anyways, After the party was stopped around 1 I started to gather my things and pack up to leave. People were coming up to me and shaking my hand saying that “finally a dj that actually plays good music”. As I was leaving people continued to tell me how good the music was and thanking me nonstop. It was actually funny that the ONLY complaint I received was that I played the “rap crap”. Hahaha go figure. Anyways, so I left with a few future gigs being ready to be lined up and overall it was an awesome night. 🙂
MemberYup, Of course 🙂
Blades of Glory – Song Scene
Tornado- Steve aoki and Tiesto
Strobe (Special Features Remix) – Deadmau5
Gravity (Original Mix) – Cool Project & Jay Jacob
Niggas in Paris (DJ Enferno Remix) – Jay z and Kayne
Zero 76 (Original Mix) – Tiesto & Hardwell
Big Bad wolf – Duck Sauce (Dada life remix)And thanks for the feedback Carlos. On the transitions before the song breaks down, I usually do that. I know for the first song I missed it and I think for Niggas in Paris I missed the opportunity so I had to wait :(. And Yes, I totally agree on the switching before the song gets dry. I read an article somewhere though that if you switch the song before the Second Chorus it is too jaring and some songs dont hit their 2nd Chorus till later. BUT I always keep an open ear and approve on what people say to so I REALLY do appriciate what ya have to say and will work on it, thanks bud! 🙂
MemberLoved it! Pretty relaxing mix even though still had my hips moving. Nice work!
November 16, 2011 at 4:40 pm in reply to: Possible gig, but they want me to play Rap, should I still play it? #9940MemberCool Cats, post: 9933 wrote: The girl wants mashups (e.g. Big Sean over an Avicii track everyone knows) and remixes like the discofries remix of Good Feeling by Flo-rida. Not that confusing.
Yup! Been working on getting plenty of those.
November 16, 2011 at 2:57 pm in reply to: Possible gig, but they want me to play Rap, should I still play it? #9936Membersoftcore, post: 9914 wrote: Actually, if you are planning to make your name known and if you are after “branding”, and if rap is not your thing, I would advise you to not play – even if it all turns out ok, lets say it goes perfect, are you sure you want your name-brand to also be associated with rap? If of course, your branding target is “DJ who plays what the occasion demands” then go for it – its just that “usually” house, techno, trance DJs create a name that is associated with the specifif genres they play. And at least where I come from, no promoter of raves will call a guy to play if he has been associated with anything other than “rave” music – so rap might be a mistake for you.
*I grew up listening to hip-hop and rap, dont think Im saying the above because of disliking the genre, actually I do like the old school stuff like Cypress and Wu-Tang and all that*
I agree with this completely. However, I figure its a small enough thing and I will know a good majority of the people there to the point that I can just play it. I want EDM to be associated with my name however, I totally agree with that statement. But I figure also that I can also play the music I’m used to and kind of make it known thats what Im best at. For example, do a 4 on 4 thing kind of deal with EDM/Hip hop.
Arbite, post: 9916 wrote: Did someone say Happy Hardcore, Hard dance and Hardstyle!? :p
And anything else hard. 😉
Mosh pit!
mr_john, post: 9928 wrote: Words escape me. How do you theme a party rave but play hip hop I can’t even… ahhh
EXACTLY. HUGEEEEE wtf when she told me that. I. dont. even know……
MemberCarlos Vara, post: 9817 wrote: thanks!
Any time.
MemberWeek 2:
http://soundcloud.com/dj_hellfire/whats-in-the-box-2-11-15-11
Hopefully fixed EQ problems (watched my meters). Feedback would be LOVED!
November 15, 2011 at 7:19 pm in reply to: Possible gig, but they want me to play Rap, should I still play it? #9910Membermr_john, post: 9887 wrote: define rap? because I refer to a lot of rap these days as “hip-house”
Exactly. She meant music like tyga and Big sean. I got a good collection of it so I should be ok.
TWIST in the situation. The theme of the party? Rave. Seriously? HUGE face palm
November 14, 2011 at 4:45 pm in reply to: Possible gig, but they want me to play Rap, should I still play it? #9822MemberThanks again Gre! So I told her Ya I would do it. I figure that I can actually have fun with it because I do enjoy the music that she wants me to play. I met her at a party this last Saturday and the “rap” she actually meant was the R&B and Hip Hop that is played on the radio. I can easily get a collection of that and use it, so it should be good times.
Plus, I figure once they get nice and drunk I can just play what ever I want. I do have this Dance playlist I am DIEING to let loose.
Ill let ya know how it goes!
MemberCarlos Vara, post: 9757 wrote: I really enjoyed it, any chance youve got a tracklist?
Thanks! and of course:
-Lion king scene
-DEV – In The Dark (DJ Vice Remix)
-Sue Cho, Alex Mind – Deeply Into You (King Kornelius Remix)
-Pitbull Feat. Marc Anthony – Rain Over Me (Sandro Silva Remix)
-Afrojack & Quintino – Selecta (Dirtyloud Remix)
-Earthquakey people
-Vivax (Original Mix)
-Fatboy Slim (Ya Mama)
-Teenage Crime (Axwell and Henrik B)November 12, 2011 at 10:09 pm in reply to: Possible gig, but they want me to play Rap, should I still play it? #9756MemberDJ GRE, post: 9751 wrote: So… how much do you know about rap? and do you know any of the crowd that’s gonna be there?
Well, Ive listened to plenty of it; I have never mixed it though. And Ill know a group of people there, Mainly all the girls. I probably wont know any of the guys. (I know the sorority girls, I dont know the Frat guys)
MemberHey thanks for the Feedback Gre! Ya I totallty agree. I was attempting to use the gain and EQ as effects but the timing was off. Main issue being me using a new controller I just purchased and the syncing of it was off causing a delay! It is noticed, and I shouldent be doing it again :). Really appreciate your feedback, Thanks!
MemberExactly! Every single mix I make/play, I always find things wrong or things I should’ve done. Even though people say it sounded awesome, I always think of ways of improving.
MemberJust bought a Vestax Typhoon and I couldent be happier. Check them out!
http://www.amazon.com/Vestax-AMS-Vestax-Typhoon-Midi-Controller/dp/B003ISMOV4MemberThanks for the information U31! Ill take that into consideration right away and I appreciate ya sharing some secrets! Everything and anything that will help me im more than gracious to hear! :). And I know how your fiend feels hahah, I’m harder on myself than any critic is.
Thanks Eros! I’m Glad ya liked it and I really appreciate ya gave it a listen even though your more into trance. And yup! That is the one.
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