Why has there been a ridiculous increase in the amount of shit DJs in the past year or two? How can someone stand behind the decks with 2 tunes clearly out of time and still be there nodding their head? How can someone turn up with a case full of the most overplayed CDs in drum and bass? Why is it that DJs will go out with a 100% planned mix and not play to the crowd reaction?
Absolute bullshit. If you are all out of time you need some practice. You are not Andy C because you are mixing on 3 decks. There are some sick DJs out there though... For example, I think Papa Jaro of this forum is a sick DJ. Just too many bellends out there that think they are the nuts.
Because its never been so easily accessable. And back in the beginning it was a closed community. All the old originals such as micky finn, darren jay, brockie, ray keith etc..... they kept a tight ship, along with the promotors and record labels. Nowadays, anyone can put on a night, start a label, make a track or whatever....... Then throw social netowrking into the equasion and a new artist is born regardless of talent.
Ive recently given up Djing to concentrate on my label, the last 3 years ive not had many weekends ive not had a booking, but i can admit to myself im not a great dj, compared to some out there, but because of my label, connections and putting on nights i got booked a lot. this is why i thought its time to hang up the headphones, no shame in admitting this, i can still love the music from the other side of the booth.
My point is, ive done really well to have had so many bookings, especially with my level of skill. So its not about talent at mid level, its about how you sell yourself and networking. I think at the top level of the scene it matters. No ones going to get a headline set after Bukem or Hype if they have no skill.
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This is nothing new. The quality of djing in drum and bass has always been subpar compared to other genres. I would say it's a result of the dubplate culture that's always been in the genre.
Strongly disagree with that...... Dubplate culture was more jungle, one of the hardest musics to mix. Drum n Bass is harder to mix than House for example yet the Djs from the house scene get rated as the best in the world.
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You realise the promotor is the only one to blame for this yeh? If they are booking shit DJs then they are at fault, you can't blame the DJ if he's been booked and not ready.
Not true.... unfortunately, if promotors just booked sick djs the event would be empty. Promotors have to book popular djs to get heads in the door, trust me i know