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As a DJ, one of the basic fundamentals of performing is knowing how to mix music. Keeping
that smooth flow, rhythm and energy on the dance floor is essential to a Dj and their
performance in front of their crowd! In this article we will mention 5 secrets of Dj mixing
tips that any beginner needs to know [...]

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Record players or turntables, whose sales wound down to a halt almost a decade ago, are coming around again. No one expects an exodus from the dominant compact disc to the nostalgic format. Sales of turntables and the vinyl LPs played on them are experiencing a resurgence as younger listeners are buying less of today’s [...]

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 Ion TTUSB Turntable with USB Record
The first USB turntable that lets you convert your old vinyl collection directly to CD or MP3, the Ion Audio iTTUSB is a must for people who don’t want to deal with clumsy adapters or mismatched software when transferring formats. Requiring no special drivers, the turntable comes with Audacity, a [...]

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There was a time, decades ago, when the turntable was a staple of every household. It was where you would listen to the music of your favourite artists, while staring at the album covers and figuring out what the meaning of the album cover means. However, once tape cassettes, CDs and mp3s came along, the [...]

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When we hear the term “battle” most of us revert to thoughts of grueling life or death wars that were fought between two countries. Figuratively that’s not to far off of what a hip hop battle really encompasses. Is it literally life or death? Well, of course not, but as a freestyle rapper, DJ or [...]

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Gearing Up For Your Event: Getting the Right DJ Gear is Important for Your Business
Anybody who has never worked as a DJ might have a hard time seeing how it can be a tough job at all, but we know better. Not only does the DJ business have its downfalls, but it also can be [...]

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The emergence of hip-hop in the early 70’s produced four elements, which continue to be mainstays of the genre: disc jockeying or a DJ, break dancing, emceeing or an MC, and graffiti art. How prominent are these elements today and how were they represented during BET’s first annual hip-hop awards in Atlanta? Upon acceptance of [...]

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So you decided to take the plunge and drop a bunch of money and get all the gear you need to be a Pro DJ. You’ve got the plans, the motivation, the number of the local venues, and a friend-of-a-friend wants to promote you when you make it. It’s all looking up for you.
Except, you [...]

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Speaking of NWA, most people have Dr Dre, Ice Cube and Compton legend Eazy E in mind. Less spoken about, but nevertheless a capital element of the world’s most dangerous group, DJ Yella gave NWA its spicy reggae-rap flavor.
Né Antoine Carraby, DJ Yella was born on December the 11th, 1967 in Compton, California. Man of [...]

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Most disc jockeys forge ahead into the DJ world full of enthusiasm, and make their top priority the purchase of their equipment. Visions of mixers, speakers, cd decks, turntables, and effects flow through their minds. That’s all fine and expected, but when such a focus is put on the DJ’s gear; it makes no sense [...]

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