Do you think you’ll enjoy mixing up and twisting different types of music? Making the crowd hyped up by your own taste of music? Maybe being a disc jockey is for you. You’ll get to do all of this! Sounds fun, right? But it doesn’t just happen in one night. You need to make it […]
DJ Akademiks, born Livingston Allen, is a popular entertainment personality covering hip hop culture and media, as well as general entertainment. He was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, and moved to the United States in 2001. He did experience some difficulty adjusting to New York culture though, but has since made it his cherished […]
Starting his life of as a club promoter, DJ Flee, then tried to make his name in basketball, before finding his niche as a DJ with his full name Bodega Flee. He’s part of the heavy hitters lineup. He started his career in New York, but has since moved to the south, and found a […]
Born David Marvin Blake, in 1970, the best selling American hip hop artist, DJ, and record producer known as DJ Quik. He admitted that the reason he came to be known as this, was his ability to create records quickly. He was brought up in Compton California, and was inspired mostly by soul and funk […]
The Numark NV is a DJ controller that is built to be as independent from your laptop as possible. Serato DJ software is included, and with the help of the new displays on the controller, you can keep track of critical musical elements including waveforms, song navigation, track status, and all your effects. This is […]
Pioneer have revised the DDJ-SX with the DDJ-SX2, adding hardware support for Serato Flip and Serato DVS. Its still a high quality DJ controller, and if you’re thinking of upgrading then it would be a good idea to do so. There are 16 soft touch rubber pads with complete RGB back lighting, and you can […]
The NS7FX is a premium DJ controller product by Numark, which combines the feel of real vinyl decks, with the performance of a digital controller. It is made up of a premium mixer, along with 2 motorized torque turntables, that are adjustable, and made with real vinyl covers to give you that professional & authentic […]
Numark are known for their DJ controller technically and products, and one of the best budget controllers to come out of the Numark camp is the Mixtrack Pro II. Its a streamline designed controller with an extended layout of professional controls. The controller contains 16 illuminated multifunction drum pads, along with touch activated platters that […]
If you’re a DJ in need of an excellent choice of mixer then the ProFX12 from Mackie is one of the most versatile, and feature rich mixers on the market today. It has everything packed inside it to make your sound great, and is really easy to use. There is also a USB I/O feature […]
Technics SL1200’s are a well known turntable among DJ’s however there is a new competitor from Pioneer in the form of the PLX-1000. Its a high torque turntable that has a direct drive motor, and is built for Dj’s with a superb ability to scratch records too. It has a very fast platter start up, […]
Pioneer XDJ-1000 Digital Turntable
It might seem like a big leap from the previous model CDJ-850, but this turntable packs a few more features, and has no CD capability. By now, you probably won’t miss this feature, but it is important to be clear about this right away. When you first setup the XDJ-1000, you’ll be impressed by the […]
Cortex HDTT-5000 Digital Turntable Review
The Cortex HDTT-5000 is what you need if you’re looking for a digital turntable that is independent of a laptop, and can use your digital storage device such as your mp3 player. You can also attach a cd drive or even a portable hard drive with all your music tracks on it too. This Cortex […]
Best DJ Digital Controllers under $300
You might want to start the new year off with a new digital turntable for your music mixing. Here are some of the best ones to watch out for and a comparison table of each of the models. The numark mixtrack pro 2 usb DJ controller Design The Numark mixtrack pro 2 turntable controller […]
The Pioneer CDJ-2000-NXS Digital Turntable Review
With the New Year now here is it time to upgrade your DJ equipment? Well here is your excuse to splash out on what is easily setting the pace in the digital music market. The Pioneer CDJ-2000-NXS is the first, and only, DJ Player, which is able to provide compatibility with Pioneers brand new REKORDBOX App […]
Best digital turntable for scratching
Analog is dead. Long live digital. This is the message that seems to be coming from the turntable manufacturers. Now that digital turntables have gained mainstream popularity, can you still do the same things that you could on the traditional vinyl turntables like scratching? The NS6 is a 4-channel Digital DJ controller. It is your one […]
Popularity of Turntables in Hip Hop
Who invented hip hop music? This is an age-old question that is still unanswered. Hip hop is simply a style of music created in the early 1990s. For the most part, rappers of today never did produce rap music. The genre is much more commercialized than any other. The record labels produce artists and they […]
Should I become a wedding DJ? Many people are wondering if this is something they should do. So, just what do you mean when you say that? If I said that I have a gift for music and are willing to work with other people to create something spectacular, what exactly would that mean? If […]
What Are the Best Songs For a DJ to Play at a Wedding?
Wondering what the best songs for a DJ to play at a wedding? This is a good question and this article will help you understand this topic better. At a wedding reception, you will find that there are different types of music playing. There are popular songs played by live musicians and there are also […]
When it comes to determining the most popular DJ radio shows, the use of radio shows’ audio is probably what gives the top spot to some of the most popular and most listened to radio shows of all time. Whether it’s listening to popular DJ radio shows or favorite pop or rock music, the audience […]
What Are Some Music Genres For DJs?
There are several different types of music genres that are often used in the DJ booth. However, each person has his or her own preferences when it comes to the type of music he or she wants to hear in the booth. So, it is quite important that you learn about the various styles so […]
