Fitting in to a differ style in the DJ world

[KS2]

You're not telling me there's no where that puts on hiphop or reggae nights at all? Delve deeper I say

[Bassline Brine]

If you enjoy playing out, like a particular style of music but don't know if it will fit... Try to find places that it might work. And honestly? Play top 40. Play it well, and you'll get good paying, easy gigs. From what I've seen, that's the easiest place to "get in" if you will. Because a lot of DJ's are premadonna's about what they will or will not play. And people eat up the top 40 stuff. And a lot of that stuff, you can also mix in a little hip-hop and be fine.

Also, you don't want to start trying to play Electro/Dubstep... whathaveyou if you aren't completely passionate about it. There are people out there that are crazy about it, and you want to be able to stand out for yourself and show that you have more passion than them.

Music as a scene is difficult. Different spots bring different crowds, and finding your niche is important. If you just want to play out, that's great, but you need to do something that will set you apart, or play something that is in demand. If you're lost at what to play, I really think the top 40 things is where a ton of playtime will be at for you.

I don't usually suggest it, as it's not my style of music, but it's worth thinking about at least.

[ranboggy]

Bassline its funny that you say that about Top 40, because i was going to ask about that in a different thread. it seems a lot of djs rather not touch that, but when it seems to keep people moving then why not. but i definitely see what you're saying about it being a passion to some people, which was why i felt ify about getting into it because real followers are able to see who has been around that music than the ones that are new. thats kind of how i am when i hear certain djs try to play a reggae song, its like wow really. lol

KS2, im not rally say theres no where that has those nights but the only nights in the week that they do, its mainly promoted by local radio stations who have their djs already, i actually was thinking of maybe linking up with some of them, letting my presence be known, work my way in that way.

trust me you all, im taking what you guys are saying and taking it in. i really appreciate the responses

[KS2]

KS2, im not rally say theres no where that has those nights but the only nights in the week that they do, its mainly promoted by local radio stations who have their djs already, i actually was thinking of maybe linking up with some of them, letting my presence be known, work my way in that way.

Definitely go for this! Play what makes you happy bro

[ranboggy]

Definitely go for this! Play what makes you happy bro

thanks a lot. it just sucks moving into a new area and losing all of the friends, and people that was in your network. feels almost like starting all over. but without the learning process that is. the know how is there, just the connects need to be rebuilt.

[ranboggy]

Definitely go for this! Play what makes you happy bro

bringing back an old thread to say i went for that route, linked up with a local reggae dancehall sound, Poison Dart Sound in tampa, well ive been going to lots of their gigs helping setup and breakdown speakers and equipment, learning the music more. well lets just say that has helped me big time, i stayed humble and patient and gotten to play a few nights at club prana in ybor city.. i currently mc on saturday nights with another one of their djs. so thanks guys i appreciate the feedback. you def gotta crawl before you walk and well before you run!