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What makes a DJ a Good DJ

Discussion in 'DJing, Mixing and Production Discussions' started by Andy, Aug 24, 2015.


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  1. jahjahsun
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    Knowing your audience and giving them what they like but occasionally teaching them as well.
     
    jahjahsun, Dec 6, 2015


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    Playing for your crowd and not yourself. Knowing how to read the crowd.
     
    jrsc, Dec 8, 2015


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  3. Ashwin1989
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    a good mixtape with the best songs
     
    Ashwin1989, Dec 21, 2015


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  4. bob123
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    song selection, beat matching and remixing/blending.
     
    bob123, Dec 22, 2015


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  5. HareSh mfSc
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    Creativity and originality, making your own beats so your remix doesnt sound like anyone elses
     
    HareSh mfSc, Dec 23, 2015


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  6. DJ Andre 905
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    A lot of factors but primarily song selection, mixing skills, and their personality on the 1s and 2s.
     
    DJ Andre 905, Dec 24, 2015


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  7. xscurry
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    Song selection to keep your audience happy
     
    xscurry, Dec 29, 2015


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  8. karan84
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    I think you have to know your music well.
     
    karan84, Jan 11, 2016


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  9. djoutclear
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    The ONLY thing the is required of a DJ is to do his/her job....

    which is to entertain the crowd in front of them...

    its that simple.
     
    djoutclear, Jan 14, 2016


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  10. qwek1234
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    the selection of the music and most important knowing who your crowd is
     
    qwek1234, Jan 16, 2016


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    being able to adapt to different crowds and age groups!!!
     
    twinkie3, Jan 20, 2016


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  12. fastcars
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    I believe if your a mobile DJ, weddings, engagements, stag and does, anniversaries, baptisms etc. Having clean radio edits makes all the difference.
    No one wants to hear uncensored versions. Often you have a wide range of adults and children at these events.
     
    fastcars, Jan 25, 2016


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  13. Johnnie Walker
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    Make sure you have nice gyal next to yuh without that you could never be a good DJ LOL
     
    Johnnie Walker, Feb 6, 2016


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  14. kaygee
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    I'd say the type of music played and mixing style
     
    kaygee, Feb 7, 2016


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  15. naruto558
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    A DJ needs to know what song to play at what time. Need to let the hits play fully. Seen a lot of DJs swap songs and ruin the mood on the dance floor.
     
    naruto558, Feb 7, 2016


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    A DJ is good based on his audience, just like being graded based upon a performance. When it comes to music selection, mixing, sound fx, mic talk etc., it doesn't really matter. One thing that does matter more than your skill level is your sound quality and appearance. Whatever you are playing, if you are coming across with a good system with deep bass, nice level mids and highs, lighting, etc. You are going to be liked.
     
    knssoundcrew, Feb 14, 2016


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  17. r2d2
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    Open mind to variety of music and lots of practice practice practice.
     
    r2d2, Feb 15, 2016


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  18. big_boi
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    song selection, song order and can they blend the music well
     
    big_boi, Feb 16, 2016


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    Selection of music
     
    fsahango, Mar 1, 2016


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  20. MatthewC
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    Selection and having the crowd get into it
     
    MatthewC, Mar 5, 2016


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