To continue to obtain and maintain DJ gigs in today’s market is not an easy task. The scene is flooded with many talented DJs and standing out can be difficult. I’ve have come up with five simple best practices for DJs that will always keep you in the game: (more…)
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The Anatomy of a Mix CD
Posted in Breaking Music, identity, Mix CDs, promotion, Publicity, tagged Breaking Music, CDs, duplicator, identity, mix, promotion on March 4, 2010| 33 Comments »
If you’re trying to break into the DJ business or if you’re already in it and want to get more work, then you should already know you need a solid demo mix CD. Putting together the right mix is no easy task. In fact, it’s like a work of art. This CD will represent you, your style and vibe. It can turn someone into a new fan or even inspire another DJ. It can also turn someone completely off. So do you just push record and start mixing? Some do however I see things quite differently. (more…)
The Art of the “Mix Tape”
Posted in Mix CDs, tagged CDs, deep, dj, duplicator, house, mix, music, promotion, tape on May 20, 2009| 20 Comments »
Modern Technology + Old School Mentality = Fans & Gigs!
Who are the so called “Big Name DJs”? They are most often DJs that produce the most popular tracks. But let’s face it, there are a lot of very talented DJs out there that either do not produce music, or just haven’t produced a big hit. So how do these DJs obtain fans and get big gigs? (more…)