say you are having a brew with a younger soul fan who tells you that they are dj-ing the next weekend for the first time

 

what's the top tip that you would give them?

 

bearing in mind that you only have enough time for the one....

Trust in your records or don't do it

Only play genuine original vinyl - OVO

Enjoy it, and ignore all the grumpy old men !

Find your niche, be a leader and not a follower.

Not to bother

Watch out for back-cueing anything on styrene. 

Only play records that you like and would dance to

Wear some aftershave, the chicks love a DJ...........

carry a spare middle for the records  , and a spare light just in case one isn't provided , oh and don't forget your glasses if you wear them ... a don't forget your pistol to shoot anyone that asks you to play some northern

Tell anyone asking for the Snake the DJ following you was planning to play it.

                Mick Perrins.

Show some passion.

dont forget take more than 25 records with you

Never underestimate the fun to be had in playing funk records to hippies...

Concentrate on the mechanics of putting the records on for the first couple and they'll ease into it no problem 

leave the pop alone till after you,ve finished your spot

to quote Johnny Beggs once again, 'get payed', lol. from my own point of veiw there are no dj's on the northern soul scene, just collectors, jumped up collectors and people with more money than sense.    

to quote Johnny Beggs once again, 'get payed', lol. from my own point of veiw there are no dj's on the northern soul scene, just collectors, jumped up collectors and people with more money than sense.    

 

come on, threads just a knockabout thing about top tips 

 

been fun/enjoyable so far

 

lets try keep it sharp and quick yep ? 

Imagination, passion and take no notice of anyone, do your own thing.  Enough sheep DJ's as it is.

Only dj where your tunes/style will suit the venue and enjoy cos after all if you don't enjoy yourself then will the crowd ....

Channel that passion and enthusiasm into your record choices whilst honing your presentation and entertaining skills and all should be good! 

 

Ian D

Get the flow right. Think about what'll sound good following on from the first record until the last and don't think you just need uptempo stuff constantly, a midtempo or even slowie can follow on nicely from something fast.

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by ElGeePee

Always take an emergency 45 to play when you've lost the dancefloor...remember to duck!

Find your own sound, and some records that aren't established yet.. The last few years have seen an explosion of djs who play 'hits of the last 10 years' sets. We dont need more like that.

don,t play any crossover.....or jay traynor

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by gordon russell

Turn up early so you know whats being played and what has been played!!!!!!

Take up fishing.

Just play 70's.

 

Well maybe chuck in a proper mid tempo 60's soul record.

 

Peter

 

Use the mike, but don't abuse it! No lectures.....

agree with the last comment, ( turn up early ) thats more the norm these days so as to avoid replication, which is the bain of a whole swathe of educated punters and,.....these wonderful millions of underplayed, undervalued, underappreciated cheapies area great place to start...try to get an edge.

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by AGENTSMITH

Ask yourself 'why?'. Why be a dj? What are you bringing to the table, what are you adding? This is the fundamental question. If you are adding something and can describe what that is, then go for it. If you can't, just dont bother. You might enjoy playing other djs records in a different order but it's not all about you:-))

to quote Johnny Beggs once again, 'get payed', lol. from my own point of veiw there are no dj's on the northern soul scene, just collectors, jumped up collectors and people with more money than sense.    

 

OOHH!! Get you.

My tip: If you want to do it, just do it.

Turn up early so you know whats being played and what has been played!!!!!!

 

Absolutely.....but if you feel you need to do that to often, try thinking a bit more about offering something else from your collection.

 

Len  

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by LEN

......try not to cry until you get home

 

Len  

Don't swear over the mike, unless you're Scottish......it just don't sound right else - and is so uncouth.

 

Len  

Play Soul Music......

 

Len  

As has been said - The night isn't all about you, listen to and enjoy the other D.J's records, and the whole night - The D.J bit is just an added extra to your evening's 'adventure'.

 

Len  

5?   

 

did you miss the bit about  "the only have time for one tip"  

 

idea was/is more of a knockabout no fuss post and forget type thread than anything else 

5?   

 

did you miss the bit about  "the only have time for one tip 

 

idea was more of a knockabout no fuss post and forget type thread than anything else 

I forgot to ask Mike - what brew are we drinking with said young soon to become DJ?

 

Peter

 

Be influenced by other D.J’s by all means, but don’t tread on any toes - A fine line to tread. Maybe ‘tip your cap’ to someone that has done so on the mike (It kinda gives you licence to ‘play with pride’)

 

Ooops, you said ‘Tip’ not ‘Tips’ Mike!

 

Len

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by LEN

5?   

 

did you miss the bit about  "the only have time for one tip"  

 

idea was/is more of a knockabout no fuss post and forget type thread than anything else 

 

Doh!!!  

 

Sorry......

 

Len  

believe in yourself,and your music.

...S*d it, I've started now - Last one I promise (You wanna see the past thread about promoting, god I went on a bit....... )

 

Anyway.....Never 'develop a swagger' - You didn't sing the blo*dy tunes  

 

Len  

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by LEN

Don't drink too much before(gear's ok) it's a bugger trying to cue with double vision

offtopic post emoved

come on pete, lets  try and keep the flow going

people are clicking on the thread to read others top tips not your yt vids

 

offtopic post emoved

come on pete, lets  try and keep the flow going

people are clicking on the thread to read others top tips not your yt vids

 

Sorry Mike and everyone

 

believe in yourself,and your music.

You said exactly what i was goin to say!!!!

......Oooooh, one more - please Mike!  

 

Len  

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by LEN

 Don't do gear....nothing worse than thinking EVERYONE is looking at you  (THEY ARE  )

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by ZootSuit

Find yourself a "Mr Miyagi".

Wax on, wax off.