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Category Archives: DJ’ing

Why You’re Not Getting Booked (Link inside)

If you haven’t checked it out yet, DJ Tech Tools posts a lot of great articles. Recently, Nick Minieri of the Beantown Boogie Down blog posted this article: Bedroom DJ … Continue reading

November 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

A DJ App That Doesn’t Suck

My crewmate Carnage hipped me to an app called Djay made by Algoriddim. I honestly didn’t have high hopes for it. Most DJ apps are, pardon my french, fucking terrible. … Continue reading

December 11, 2011 · Leave a comment

The Present and Future of “All Styles” Battles

I’ve seen a lot of discussion on Facebook, forums, at jams, at house parties after the jam, and in car rides that revolve around “All Styles” battles (I’ll explain why I’m … Continue reading

October 24, 2011 · 3 Comments

Some Mixes Worth Checking Out

Been taking a break for a little while from writing the regular blog posts till I can try and give the site a visual update. Till then I though I’d … Continue reading

October 7, 2011 · Leave a comment

Beginner DJ Series #3: Mindset of a DJ

This one’s a little abstract. No skills or gear covered, just some myths, misconceptions, and general things you should know about what it means to be a DJ and advice … Continue reading

July 12, 2011 · 1 Comment

Beginner DJ Series #2: Digging for Records

In the last post in this series I covered the basics you need to know for picking out your first set of DJ equipment. Once you have the equipment, what … Continue reading

July 5, 2011 · Leave a comment

Deuces Wild 7 in Atlanta, GA

Doing another jam with Jonny Blaze next saturday. The last Deuces Wild got pretty crazy and with Basic coming in town it should get even crazier. If you can make … Continue reading

June 30, 2011 · Leave a comment

DJ Beginner Series #1: Equipment

Lately as I go to b-boy jams I’ve been getting a lot of people asking me how to start DJ’ing, how much the gear costs, and if it’s easy to … Continue reading

June 28, 2011 · 1 Comment

“It’s a goddamned institution”

If you live in Atlanta or ever came to visit there’s a very good chance you’ve been taken to MJQ Concourse. If you’ve never been try to imagine a parking … Continue reading

June 24, 2011 · Leave a comment

A Promoter’s Guide to Dealing with the DJ

I might have to change the title of this blog to “Nothing but a Bunch of Damn Lists.” Well, the list I’m making today is a few tips for promoters … Continue reading

June 22, 2011 · Leave a comment