"a message to all the wanna be Djs"

lmao


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxYsM3cSkeI

"I want the bitches!"

Hahahahaha, that's pretty funny!

AHAHAHAHAHA "i want the bitches."

funny stuff :D:D

why didn't I think up the name "DJ Five Dolla Holla"! I could have all the bitches right now!

i guess i should send my mum buy me serato :l

hahahahahahah!!!! love it!!!

it's a funny thing that the brown bear thinks that just by having serato you aren't a dj but, in his quest to know the past djing experiencing of white bear, he asks if he has a certain list of djing equipment. It's a little stupid. LOL

not much there to laugh at... I was offered a "regular" recently and it was really hard not to smack the guy in the face when he told me how little he imagined I'd be happy to spend a night spinning for... some people just don't have the self-respect to be a DJ and they are making it unnecessarily hard for the rest.

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Originally Posted by ctrld

not much there to laugh at... I was offered a "regular" recently and it was really hard not to smack the guy in the face when he told me how little he imagined I'd be happy to spend a night spinning for... some people just don't have the self-respect to be a DJ and they are making it unnecessarily hard for the rest.

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I'm so going to sample that and make it into a b-more track. It's too awesome. "I want...I want...I want the bitches" I can hear it now. :D

Good find.

it's kinda funny, but it really doesn't show anything since most of the equipment he listed such as vinyl, lifting crates of vinyl, and turntables. I've never used, but I do know how to beat match with CDs and Midi. Just seems like another vinyl purist hating on the technological DJs.

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Originally Posted by maxonemillionone

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indeed. that post looked like backwards talk.

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Originally Posted by bmo

it's kinda funny, but it really doesn't show anything since most of the equipment he listed such as vinyl, lifting crates of vinyl, and turntables. I've never used, but I do know how to beat match with CDs and Midi. Just seems like another vinyl purist hating on the technological DJs.

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i think its more getting at the 'djs' out there who have downloaded their entire music collection illegally, downloaded their software illegally, have no idea how to use a mixer, or beat match. they dont have any controllers and rely on their laptops built in soundcard etc...

ive came across guys who have done just that, and have tried to under cut other dj's who pay for their music (i spend £45 a month with cdpool, plus another £20-30 between beatport, djdownload and mastermixdigital)

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Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk

i think its more getting at the 'djs' out there who have downloaded their entire music collection illegally, downloaded their software illegally, have no idea how to use a mixer, or beat match. they dont have any controllers and rely on their laptops built in soundcard etc...

ive came across guys who have done just that, and have tried to under cut other dj's who pay for their music (i spend £45 a month with cdpool, plus another £20-30 between beatport, djdownload and mastermixdigital)

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It's not what you have it's how you use it. ;)

DeviantDigi=no bitches

DJDeviantDigi=Mo' bitches

Its so simple I didn't see it before, duh. Now all I have to do is buy Serato and maybe one on those mixing things.

There was some local schmuck DJ who opened for me about 3 weeks ago at a party I was headlining, and he was just trainwrecking literally every mix. I was getting worried wondering if somethig was wrong with the equipment. I normally use a A&H Xone 92 mixer, but the promoter had trouble getting one in time and I agreed to use the DJM800, which i despise very much, but I know the promoter and I agreed to use the 800... anyhow I went into the booth to ask the DJ if there was a problem with the mixer because he kept putting his hands in the air like something was wrong with the equipment. So I asked him if there was a problem with the mixer and he said "no, everything is fine." Also the sound in the place was really bad, but everything was ok when i did sound check hours earlier. So there was actually another DJ who was on before me, he is a very good DJ and Producer as well and I requested him to be on before me, so when he goes on everything is fine! The sound was perfect and there were no issues with the equipment...

So later one of the other guys has the nerve to say that it wasn't this opener's fault that he kept on trainwrecking. I asked what was wrong and the guy told me that he is only used to DJing on Serato, and he wasn't able to set up his computer for some reason. That to me is bullshit. I haven't DJ'd out on vinyl for like 3-4 years, but every once in a while I go over a friends house or something and mess around with vinyl, and the same with CDs. If the guy can't DJ on cd players then its time to step down and just let someone else on, you don't sit and throw sneakers in the dryer for like every single mix. He should have been embarrassed, but don't worry, he had some douche bag friend sitting next to him hi fiving him and fist pumping to every track!

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Originally Posted by LanceBlaise

So later one of the other guys has the nerve to say that it wasn't this opener's fault that he kept on trainwrecking. I asked what was wrong and the guy told me that he is only used to DJing on Serato, and he wasn't able to set up his computer for some reason. That to me is bullshit.

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did u call him a complete idiot and call him out?

if not, you let a "dj" walk away thinking his excuse was valid.

Every time we let one walk away, god raises the price of the leftover technics 1200. just saying....

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Originally Posted by LanceBlaise

There was some local schmuck DJ who opened for me about 3 weeks ago at a party I was headlining, and he was just trainwrecking literally every mix. I was getting worried wondering if somethig was wrong with the equipment. I normally use a A&H Xone 92 mixer, but the promoter had trouble getting one in time and I agreed to use the DJM800, which i despise very much, but I know the promoter and I agreed to use the 800... anyhow I went into the booth to ask the DJ if there was a problem with the mixer because he kept putting his hands in the air like something was wrong with the equipment. So I asked him if there was a problem with the mixer and he said "no, everything is fine." Also the sound in the place was really bad, but everything was ok when i did sound check hours earlier. So there was actually another DJ who was on before me, he is a very good DJ and Producer as well and I requested him to be on before me, so when he goes on everything is fine! The sound was perfect and there were no issues with the equipment...

So later one of the other guys has the nerve to say that it wasn't this opener's fault that he kept on trainwrecking. I asked what was wrong and the guy told me that he is only used to DJing on Serato, and he wasn't able to set up his computer for some reason. That to me is bullshit. I haven't DJ'd out on vinyl for like 3-4 years, but every once in a while I go over a friends house or something and mess around with vinyl, and the same with CDs. If the guy can't DJ on cd players then its time to step down and just let someone else on, you don't sit and throw sneakers in the dryer for like every single mix. He should have been embarrassed, but don't worry, he had some douche bag friend sitting next to him hi fiving him and fist pumping to every track!

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Jesus man. Less h8. Just let him know whats up next time.

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Originally Posted by LanceBlaise

There was some local schmuck DJ who opened for me about 3 weeks ago at a party I was headlining, and he was just trainwrecking literally every mix. I was getting worried wondering if somethig was wrong with the equipment. I normally use a A&H Xone 92 mixer, but the promoter had trouble getting one in time and I agreed to use the DJM800, which i despise very much, but I know the promoter and I agreed to use the 800... anyhow I went into the booth to ask the DJ if there was a problem with the mixer because he kept putting his hands in the air like something was wrong with the equipment. So I asked him if there was a problem with the mixer and he said "no, everything is fine." Also the sound in the place was really bad, but everything was ok when i did sound check hours earlier. So there was actually another DJ who was on before me, he is a very good DJ and Producer as well and I requested him to be on before me, so when he goes on everything is fine! The sound was perfect and there were no issues with the equipment...

So later one of the other guys has the nerve to say that it wasn't this opener's fault that he kept on trainwrecking. I asked what was wrong and the guy told me that he is only used to DJing on Serato, and he wasn't able to set up his computer for some reason. That to me is bullshit. I haven't DJ'd out on vinyl for like 3-4 years, but every once in a while I go over a friends house or something and mess around with vinyl, and the same with CDs. If the guy can't DJ on cd players then its time to step down and just let someone else on, you don't sit and throw sneakers in the dryer for like every single mix. He should have been embarrassed, but don't worry, he had some douche bag friend sitting next to him hi fiving him and fist pumping to every track!

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stories like that anger me! someone needs to put the word out to other promotors to avoid him. trouble is, some/most promotors dont give a shit, aslong as they make money

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Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk

stories like that anger me! someone needs to put the word out to other promotors to avoid him. trouble is, some/most promotors dont give a shit, aslong as they make money

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I am pretty sure everyone knew... It was very bad!

Urgh, that's bad to hear man....

Lost the number of times the ffing word was used..still fun though. :D

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Originally Posted by LanceBlaise

He should have been embarrassed, but don't worry, he had some douche bag friend sitting next to him hi fiving him and fist pumping to every track!

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I just imagined that..real laugh. :D

hehe, embarassing...i used to be one of those guys. but then i realized what i kept doing wrong, and put in long hard hours for weeks and months until i honed my skill to where it is now. As shameful it is to say i was one of the "djs" I am proud of my improvement. I feel bad for those who i opened for now :D

ps. hi djtt! I have anonymously followed along for months, now i want to talk!

Theres also the flip side of the coin to this story though. I was "booked" by a local shit bag crew and the first time I was aware I was booked Is when I saw their flyer with MY name at the top... no one even asked me they just assumed I would play (for free none the less) and slapped me on the flyer.. I was really really mad at the promoter but I manned up and agreed to what I was forced into under the condition I had my favorite timeslot, room for my Macbook and any serato box in the booth.

The gig rolls around, I show up and the promoter says "no serato, just use HIS (random guy i never met) vinyl's "its all the same if your a real DJ".... he said that shit to me. I told him to go fuck himself and "spilled" my drink. He had the nerve to argue that somehow I was an Inferior DJ because I would not DJ without serato... Despite having put 20+ hours into my set, and to take the musical experience to the next level WITH serato. And he wants me to grab 5 year old DnB out of some random kids record bag all night and deliver the same quality?? F u c k O f f
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Originally Posted by MrM

Theres also the flip side of the coin to this story though. I was "booked" by a local shit bag crew and the first time I was aware I was booked Is when I saw their flyer with MY name at the top... no one even asked me they just assumed I would play (for free none the less) and slapped me on the flyer.. I was really really mad at the promoter but I manned up and agreed to what I was forced into under the condition I had my favorite timeslot, room for my Macbook and any serato box in the booth.

The gig rolls around, I show up and the promoter says "no serato, just use HIS (random guy i never met) vinyl's "its all the same if your a real DJ".... he said that shit to me. I told him to go fuck himself and "spilled" my drink. He had the nerve to argue that somehow I was an Inferior DJ because I would not DJ without serato... Despite having put 20+ hours into my set, and to take the musical experience to the next level WITH serato. And he wants me to grab 5 year old DnB out of some random kids record bag all night and deliver the same quality?? F u c k O f f
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how did this end up going? im dead curious:D

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Originally Posted by MrM

Theres also the flip side of the coin to this story though. I was "booked" by a local shit bag crew and the first time I was aware I was booked Is when I saw their flyer with MY name at the top... no one even asked me they just assumed I would play (for free none the less) and slapped me on the flyer.. I was really really mad at the promoter but I manned up and agreed to what I was forced into under the condition I had my favorite timeslot, room for my Macbook and any serato box in the booth.

The gig rolls around, I show up and the promoter says "no serato, just use HIS (random guy i never met) vinyl's "its all the same if your a real DJ".... he said that shit to me. I told him to go fuck himself and "spilled" my drink. He had the nerve to argue that somehow I was an Inferior DJ because I would not DJ without serato... Despite having put 20+ hours into my set, and to take the musical experience to the next level WITH serato. And he wants me to grab 5 year old DnB out of some random kids record bag all night and deliver the same quality?? F u c k O f f
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You need to be ready for disaster and at least give a decent performance with an alternative setup. one of the basic things that make you "pro".

guy who tries to force you into mixing with something else when there is nothing wrong with your gear deserves to be punched in the face. who the f*** does he think he is to judge if you are more or less DJ???

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Originally Posted by MrM

Theres also the flip side of the coin to this story though. I was "booked" by a local shit bag crew and the first time I was aware I was booked Is when I saw their flyer with MY name at the top... no one even asked me they just assumed I would play (for free none the less) and slapped me on the flyer.. I was really really mad at the promoter but I manned up and agreed to what I was forced into under the condition I had my favorite timeslot, room for my Macbook and any serato box in the booth.

The gig rolls around, I show up and the promoter says "no serato, just use HIS (random guy i never met) vinyl's "its all the same if your a real DJ".... he said that shit to me. I told him to go fuck himself and "spilled" my drink. He had the nerve to argue that somehow I was an Inferior DJ because I would not DJ without serato... Despite having put 20+ hours into my set, and to take the musical experience to the next level WITH serato. And he wants me to grab 5 year old DnB out of some random kids record bag all night and deliver the same quality?? F u c k O f f
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That really sucks, I don't know how you can be expected to play with someone else's music, that's just absurd. I would have never played the gig, if it was something I never had a contract for, or if i wasn't getting paid, cause they will think they can do it to you again! You were right for not playing! I don't understand though why you weren't allowed to use serato, or was it cause they didn't have CD Players or something?

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indeed. that post looked like backwards talk.

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what I meant is essentially what chriswoods said here:

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Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk

i think its more getting at the 'djs' out there who have downloaded their entire music collection illegally, downloaded their software illegally, have no idea how to use a mixer, or beat match. they dont have any controllers and rely on their laptops built in soundcard etc...

ive came across guys who have done just that, and have tried to under cut other dj's who pay for their music

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Originally Posted by LanceBlaise

That really sucks, I don't know how you can be expected to play with someone else's music, that's just absurd. I would have never played the gig, if it was something I never had a contract for, or if i wasn't getting paid, cause they will think they can do it to you again! You were right for not playing!

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That would have been my reaction.

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Originally Posted by ctrld

what I meant is essentially what chriswoods said here:

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Maybe so. But, to be honest, haven't been touching vinyl for a really long time now. Close to three years is my best guess.

If someone books me, with all the shit mentioned above, I would simply not play. Not in a long shot.

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Originally Posted by Tekki

If someone books me, with all the shit mentioned above, I would simply not play.

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and that's EXACTLY what my first post regarding self-respect was referring to.

BTW, I also went the "accept my terms or fuck off" route. being arrogant isn't my style, but when people overstep their boundaries, sometimes I do too :)

That's awesome!!!! lmfao :D

This is quite interesting really. It really shows the push and pull of promoters, and the availability of "bad" DJ's flooding the market. I know in my local area a lot of the guys who have gone down a more technologic route (traktor mainly, people don't hate so much on Serato) get a lot of shit for it. Just for using sync really, even if their sets are tight and the crowd/sound is rocking.

But that's mostly from other DJ's who are complete vinyl/cdj purists.

I couldn't imagine someone asking you to play with someone else's music. Equipment? Sure really. But music? Fuck off. If they want to hear a certain selection of tunes, just have that guy play for an extra hour.

It amazes me how behind some places are. Don't get me wrong, I love CDJ's and TT's, but I also have an equal love for pushing technology to it's limits. As I'm not someone playing out every night, but still going to shows as part of the crowd, I enjoy seeing how the DJ's put on their particular sets.

This thread really re-affirms however that I should really just pony up and buy CDJ's and learn to beatmatch by ear. Because I want to have that skill to fall back on if all else fails.

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Originally Posted by ctrld

and that's EXACTLY what my first post regarding self-respect was referring to.

BTW, I also went the "accept my terms or fuck off" route. being arrogant isn't my style, but when people overstep their boundaries, sometimes I do too :)

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IDD, we need to stand proud, in a correct way that is. :D

I'm I wannabe Dj? This question comes to my mind when I read topics like this.

I've been playing about 6 months now and really enjoy playing. I have touched TT's and CD's couple of times, but can't really use them good. That's because I haven't get much of opportunities to mess with them. And of course DJ TT have lot to do with the reasons for my digital DJing. :)

I normally use VCI-100se + midifighter + audio 2 dj + traktor pro. I have had one gig (where the event organiser pointed my gear and asked what the fuck are those) and another coming up. I find my music mainly from blogs and soundcloud and buy all what I can. I don't have even one vinyl or CD.

So, Dj TT jury, what do you say?

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Originally Posted by Ponke

So, Dj TT jury, what do you say?

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I don't get it.

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I mean that would you guys say that this kind of DJ is a wannabe or not? :)

If you're playing records well, you're a DJ. If you buy the gear, download your record collection from a torrent site (ie - not build it up over time to reflect your own tastes) and DON'T put in all of the hard work needed to become a GOOD DJ - you're a wannabe.

You don't STOP being a DJ if you swap from decks to controllers, so how can starting on controllers STOP you from becoming a DJ.

(Downloading from blogs doesn't make you a wannabe - downloading without listening DOES).

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Not a wannabe. You're trying, and going at it in the correct manner despite what vinyl purist think. You're legitimately trying to obtain a legal collection of music, even though most blogs are technically a legal loophole more than a 100% legal way of getting tracks.

It's like sports. If you play sports on a highschool team, are you still an athlete? Just because you aren't in a pro league or minor league, doesn't mean you aren't doing the same job, just not at the same level, or perceived level in a lot of pro DJ cases.

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Not a wannabe. You're trying, and going at it in the correct manner despite what vinyl purist think. You're legitimately trying to obtain a legal collection of music, even though most blogs are technically a legal loophole more than a 100% legal way of getting tracks.

It's like sports. If you play sports on a highschool team, are you still an athlete? Just because you aren't in a pro league or minor league, doesn't mean you aren't doing the same job, just not at the same level, or perceived level in a lot of pro DJ cases.

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Ok, so I'm an (exceptional) electrician. I'm also handy around woodwork, plumbing and plastering. Do you think I should be coming round you house to hang doors, connect sinks and toilets, or plaster your walls?

Serious question. I just think your analogy is flawed. I'm not having a pop at the original poster....