Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader Ep.97 - Unpopular DJ opinions! "Stop Using Laptops"
Apr 25, 2024
Discussion on unpopular DJ opinions including use of laptops, vinyl ownership, and importance of skills. Do people care about headliners? Promoters' focus on followers vs skills. Crossfader chart challenge with 2010's Hip Hop.
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Skill Beats Controller Size
- The size of your DJ controller does not make you a better DJ.
- Skill matters more than equipment size; good DJs can excel on any setup.
Hip Hop's Mixing Challenges
- Hip hop is one of the most difficult genres to mix due to its wide BPM range and complex song structures.
- Mixing hip hop involves managing speeds between 70 to 120 BPM and tricky intros without clear beats.
Hype Men Can Ruin Sets
- Lawrence shared a gig experience where the hype man was drunk and overly interfering with his set.
- The hype man's behavior diluted the music's impact despite being talented in other contexts.