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besides if you really know how to wow your crowd then they will remember your name

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Originally posted by Abhay i can see myself in that predicament... lol, i'd tell everyone to call me ABhay, not DJ Abhay.

BWAHAHAHAHA.... THat's what I said on the other the thread.... and that's exactly what's happening too... lol....

It's stupid. Everyone pressures u to get a DJ name too. THe worst ppl, are the ones who really suck, and who don't play anywhere, but come up with a name for themselves before they even start. They don't have any interest as such in the music. It suggests they just wanna do it to be cool.

like me, I admit it, I was a stupid fool when I signed up here at TA. I thought I would be really cool if I had a dj name, I thought I would fit in or something! I have never spun, but I plan to in the future. Since then I have learned a lot more about the edm culture. I still do not know a lot but I love learning. I wish I could change my name now!

so i should use my real name then DJ Andy C?:P or Andrew C?:P

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Originally posted by Euphorica Dj Lazyshit

Thanks for all the help people.

Even you, DJ Lazyshit was it?

dj trancevanfgt

I go by Mr. Hansum

my last name is Hansum btw.. lol

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Originally posted by vA|sYn[D]rOm so i should use my real name then DJ Andy C?:P or Andrew C?:P

I always advise people to stay away from just using their first name and surname initial... it just seems a bit undefined to me unless you have quite an original first name (it actually took me a while to realise that the hard house dj 'Amber D' uses this naming method), particularly in your case where one of the biggest drum n bass DJs in the world shares your first name and surname initial. Come to think of it, he's one of the only top-flight DJs I can think of who uses the [firstname] [surname_inital] thing (maybe Marco V too - I'm not sure if 'V' is actually the inital of his surname) - obviously you don't have to just copy what the big names do but I think it shows that on the whole people don't seem to remember names like that very well.

Of course it depends how far you want to go with it, "Andrew C" works fine on a lower level - DJing at mates parties, little local events etc but as soon as you want to get noticed I think it can work against you.

If you've got quite a distinctive first name or surname, just that on it's own can really stand out... and if it's a bit standard but no one's used it yet, you could go for it anyway

At the end of the day, unless you can come up with something cool like "Felix Da Housecat", the most original thing you can do is use your full real name... unless your name's John Smith, in which case go for it anyway, might be able to come up with a decent marketing thing with it (*thinks of John Smiths stout beer adverts*)

lol my name is Hiram Suarez. i dont think any1 will remember my first name if i use it as my dj name...Hiram S.(dont think itll work)

I think just Hiram on it's own would be cool - it's short easy to pronounce, don't think people would have any trouble remembering it

hey guys my name soliman el ashkar kinda weird name what should i use???lol

Hi guys

Thought I would give a few ideas on this topic...

There are loads of ways to come up with names... but the real problem is just making sure its not already in use.

There is the option of using your real name which many go for. The problem here is with simply names and surnames like John Smith as someone pointed out.

The other option is just to make a name up. I know a few people who simply use a fake surname etc to add a dimension to the DJ name.

The other idea is to come up with a play on words name which can be kinda cool if you get it right. For example say you used the name Justin Case. As few friends of mine were talking about this name recently but again when searching for it on the web you will find a DJ using it. Still its a cool like idea....

Then there is using a word from another language which means something to you or something cool... again just check and make sure its ok to use.

Really there are endless ways of doing this but its important to get it right quick because as you have seen from the flyers from your first events, it will stick fast and people will use it...

Kuffdam

does Dj tiestor exist?

I also like to use something from a foreign or another not very well known language. It's a pretty nice advise

I got stuck with Zild for some reason.

I use the name Element when I label my mixes. I dont play out yet (but im working hard trying to perfect my mixing.. When im ready I got a mate ready to sort me out with a set at his local ) but when I do I'll be using Element. The name comes from a skateboard company.. I used to skate and Element is one of my favbrands so I stole their name

I use the name my brother and his friends called me since I was little:
-Stiggy-
I dunno how I got it or what it is all about but I think it is ok and I hopefully will never run into another DJ named Stiggy.

Think of nicknames you have got before, or maybe a nickname you gave to someone in your family. Otherwise just go with one of the alias Chevy Chase uses in Fletch.....I personally like John Coctostan.

Cheers

DJ FAST SONG !

djshan>>

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Originally posted by sEpH does Dj tiestor exist?

rofl

I personally go by "Slick Nick the Rulah". My first name is Nick and my friend just randomly came up with that nickname a couple of years back before I even started DJing. I'm currently working on some productions/remixes and have done a couple of sets with my friend, who goes by "The Karate Kid". His name is a result of a nickname I gave him. He is very good in all sorts of martial arts and has traveled all over the US. Collectively, we are "Slick Nick & The Karate Kid". I dunno I kind of like our name..it has a nice ring to it i think.

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Originally posted by djshan DJ FAST SONG ! djshan>>

www.djshan.com - already being used! Admittedly he doesn't usually have "DJ" in front, but it could still be confusing... he's a wicked DJ btw if anyone wants to check him out

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Originally posted by sEpH does Dj tiestor exist?

probably

everybody calls me Swidge probably some thousands of others use it too and no matter what it may sound like too you, I like it...

Better then NoisyNeil, that really sounds cheesy, ... but I am really noisy sometimes

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Originally posted by Stu Cox www.djshan.com - already being used! Admittedly he doesn't usually have "DJ" in front, but it could still be confusing... he's a wicked DJ btw if anyone wants to check him out

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