DJs are superstars! They are the music industry’s finest artists who deliver entertainment through their music vibes and by juicing it up for party goers in nightclubs and events. They are the ones who make people crank up the volume when they hear their favourite songs in cool mixes that they can enjoy without rewinding, forwarding or shuffling.
Everyone perceives music differently. Music reaches out to any type of audience and makes them feel differently. It makes one’s moods better, or makes one reminisce, or get excited, or get lost in the rhythm. It is the DJ who goes that extra mile to make you, the listener, enjoy songs that you have never heard. It is the DJ that mixes music that excites you when you hear an unexpected beat pull up.
While growing up, I used to listen to a lot of the old school hip hop superstars like Tupac, Notorious B.I.G, Snoop Dogg, but I would also keep up to date with other genres of music.
This versatility in the type of music I grew up listening to has influenced the music I play today.
A DJ’s job is not easy. One might think that it is simple to go up to the booth, press play, mix a few songs, and that’s it. An excellent DJ is one who observes his crowd and plays music according to the vibe that he gets from seeing their reaction.
Being a radio host as well, I have a unique outlook and am able to access first, and introduce it to an audiences. People might think that music is repeated on the radio until a new song comes in and blends with the commercial sound. However, it is important to note that popular commercial sounds are the ones that makes people subconsciously enjoy the sound and sing along without even knowing what the songs are. It is these sounds that gain popularity amongst the majority of the listeners because the beat is easy to relate to. Sometimes the songs become a topic of discussion amongst a group of friends.
It is an equal combination of skill and dedication that a DJ needs to deliver smooth music, along with considerable knowledge of sound and trending music.
When I step into the booth to mix my music for the night, I observe my crowd first, then play music according to the demographic that is present before me. I give my listeners an opportunity to listen to music they don’t hear on the radio. For me it is also about the personal interaction with the audience; I love to please my listeners through the sound of music, and seeing everyone dancing with smiles on their face makes me feel like I’ve done a great job.
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