Michael Aregood (maregood@comcastpc.com)
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:07:52 -0400
We would all like to think that (that you can't hide behind the tables) but
it's definitely not reality. You can't swing a dead cat in this town without
hitting a DJ who's getting paid that can't beatmatch and/or doesn't know how
to mix and/or can't work a crowd. Some people manage play the role of PR
guy, hang out a lot, and slip right in there. Combine that with crowds of
people who aren't in tune with what makes a good DJ and club owners that
don't give a shit, and zoweeee, an overpaid sucker is born! There are
probably a few other exceptions to the rule as well... one being female dj's
used as novelties. I'm sure this kind of thing varies from town to town, and
this is one perspective. If you are speaking strictly on a
national/international scale (which i think you might have been) then i
would probably agree. The larger the audience, the more critics, more
competition, and the more people to make sure that you have your shit
tight...
aRgo
-----Original Message-----
From: jason egbuna [mailto:thehottestmale@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 1999 8:54 AM
To: calvin@hklink.net; acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
Subject: Re: 1.Topic to chat about
djs are paid enough when they prove that they're talented. we've all seen
how big some djs have gotten over the years, but it only happens out of
respect for their talent (Carl "King" Cox, Super dj Keoke (sp?), etc.). if
there is one place where there's nowhere to hide, it's behind the tables. if
you suck, you will be exposed, and never paid.
as for vinyl vs. cd mixing...can we really call anybody who "spins" cds a
real dj? c'mon, it's too simple, and you really can't do a whole lot with it
once you've got it going...
lates.
jay "give the people what they want" egbuna
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