I read in some interview that the 'Bo' is a reference to extremely
enthusiastic dancers firing guns into the air in appreciation of the
selector's choice.
I believe 'Bo' was a hardcore old school hip hop word for a gunshot.
That's what I read. Don't know whether it's true.
James
-----Original Message-----
From: dj essential <dopejazz@webtv.net>
To: Bethany A. Johnson <bethany@rawkawn.com>
Cc: Acid-Jazz (E-mail) <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
Date: 18 June 2000 09:26
Subject: Re: selecta??
Selector is a term originally used in old school reggae/ dub/ dancehall
of an alternate way of calling the "dj" , by the "mc" . He selected
dope jams to make the crowd dance. Later, it was used alot in old
hardcore/ ragga/ breakbeat days of Ratpack, 2 Bad Mice, Phuture
Assassins, Sons of Loop D' Loop Era, Run Tings, Shut Up & Dance, Ragga
Twins, and early 4 Hero. Then in Jungle terms, and more recently in 2-
Step/ UK Garage. Artful Dodger immortalised the phrase in their song
"Re- Rewind, When the crowd say bo, Selector". The MC calling the DJ to
Rewind the record on the crowds requests of "Bo!". It is an urban/
London 'ting at the moment, but soon to hit worldwide.
UniverSoul/ Urbanite Recordings
http://hipjoint.iscool.net (real audio mix @
http://www.swell.net/reg/locals/essential/ )
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