SwingDJs

So I'm just curious how everyone's tastes have changed while being a DJ. I've noticed three things happening with me... 1. I'm listening less and less to the popular, Top 40 trash that's on the radio and TV (is there anyone who still plays videos? don't know, don't have cable). I'm just not interes...

Since it seems we've established that no, we all don't hate wade in the water, I thought I'd try my hand with Louis Prima. I have had the Capitol Collector's Series since Big Night came out (it was super cheap at Costco then) and have loved the CD. I started out spinning from it quite a bit, but as...

GuruReuben wrote:

gatorgal wrote:

GuruReuben wrote:Kitkat's probably got the biggest boobs in this room.

Don't be so sure... I've been told on occasion that I have a nice rack.

Comparison photos may be sent to reuben@jivejunction.com

Tina

GuruReuben wrote:Kitkat's probably got the biggest boobs in this room.

Don't be so sure... I've been told on occasion that I have a nice rack.

Tina

mousethief wrote:My boobs are bigger and my daddy lets me buy whatever I want.

Kalmina

You mean your daddy bought your boobs, don't you?

*retracting claws*

Tina

someone here once said his (her) answer to EVERY request was "i'll see if i can work it in". noncommittal, polite, and honest. I don't really do that since I pretty much know the instant the person asks for the request whether or not I'm gonna play it. I either say yes or no, and explain ...

If anybody is interested, I probably can find both my competition song list and my DJ playlist (Spy Bar) from Cleveland's all bal this past spring Ohhh Ohhh *raises hand* I'm interested!!! I know it may be a pain, but I know several folks here in So Fla (myself included) would love it if you post t...

JesseMiner wrote:Check out the Counting BPM discussion here in "DJ Skillz".

Jesse

Thanks!

Tina

This is probably a dumba$$ question, but here goes... If a CD doesn't list the BPM of a particular song, how do you figure it out? Are you people just counting or do you have metronomes beside your beds or something? I really don't have an "ear" for this sort of thing... I don't know how s...

Someone mentioned that if they play a request that is "overplayed," they will make an announcement before they play the tune. Sometimes it is really clear that the DJ DOESN'T like the song and doesn't want to be given responsibility for playing it. As a dancer, I prefer that the DJ just p...

I recall some DJs spinning 2-3 versions of Moten Swing in relatively rapid succession at the last SFLX. Perhaps the song is a little tired, but under the right circumstances it can still delight everyone involved. Jesse, Manu and I did this on the last night of SOFLEX with Moanin'. After hearing 3 ...

Just reviving this thread since some of the local dancers here in South Florida have asked me to play more music suited for Balboa.

Wanted to know if anyone had anymore recommendations than the ones previously mentioned.

Thanks,
Tina

julius wrote:Sometimes you get into angry pillow fights.

Only if there's a camera around an only if there's cheesy porn music playing in the background.

Tina

The other thing I have found helpful, especially if you feel it's an important gig, is to prepare a little. I go through my book when preparing for a set and write down songs I think might fit the theme or mood of the night; I don't necessarily play all of them, but if I get stuck or panic in the m...

to change the subject... What's your experience with how long it takes to stop feeling that and be able to do sets for as long as you want? Right now, I'm in a stage where I, in my opinion, never have enough time to spin. I'm the "number 3" DJ, so I get about 20 minutes here and there to ...