Hey What's up guys/gals?

So yeah like the subject says, I really want to get serious with my DJ'ing career. So far the only type of events I've done are house parties, university parties and highschool dances, and unfortunately a lot of them have been hip-hop top 40 stuff. Im moving to LA in about 6 months and really want to start playing at clubs or at bigger venues, with the music that I love only. Im also, only 2 hours away from the bay area (SF) and Sacramento. I want to make a proper promo CD to send to clubs, and I was wondering if this type of set would proper for clubs to hear as a promo. I made this set a few days ago, it's only an hour and it has like only 1 bad transition. I have no problem making another one and perfecting it.

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something I whipped up a few days ago. I really want to make a promo CD, maybe some of ya's can help me out with your insight. thanks! Set Duration: 59:34 Progs: Serato Scratch 1.7, Audacity 1.3 (recorder), 2 Tech-1200's, PCV-Vestex Size:54.5 MB @ 128k.mp3 Tracklist: O1.Key Generators - Party People (16 Bit Lolitas) O2.Sag - Kittie In An Empty House (Matt Rowan Jaytech) O3.Cicada - The Things You Say (Dirty South) O4.Pryda - Remember (Prydz) O5.Moby - GO (Trentemoller) O6.16 Bit Lolitas VS Motorcycle - Sedna vs Deep Breath Love (Dirty Trip) O7.Plastic Angel - Call The Galaxy Taxi (Martin Roth) O8.DT8 Project - Hold Me Till The End O9.M.I.K.E - Lost My Way 10.Mason - Exceeder (Dj Fex) DOWNLOAD HERE give feedback enjoy! -Del

dj promotion forums.

link

find some friends at a similar level

create your own night

promote it yourself

dj at it yourself

continue until famous (or not).

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Originally posted by MichaelBoogerd! find some friends at a similar level create your own night promote it yourself dj at it yourself continue until famous (or not).

any suggestions where I can find people like myself in areas nearby?

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Originally posted by Dilmeet any suggestions where I can find people like myself in areas nearby?

1.) This thread should be in the DJ Booth and/or DJ Promotion section of TA.
2.) To find people such as yourself near you, I'd suggest using your local forum.

try the westcoast forum. a lot of us who post on there dj in clubs in the la area. i have gotten gigs though there and also booked djs who post on here. it is a great place to start.

make as many freinds in the scene as you can. go out to clubs as much as possible. try going out at least three times a week. you never know who you'll meet so make some cards and carry them everywhere you go.

its hard work. especially if you work full time and go to school full time...i don't get much sleep. if you really want to do it you must make as much time as you can deidcated to djing.

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Good luck even getting a raised eyebrow from promoters with that pile of dated tunes.

"Oh yeah exceeder is upfront as hell man!"

Try again! >

^^^^ harsh but true. especially in LA

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Originally posted by Dilmeet Hey What's up guys/gals? So yeah like the subject says, I really want to get serious with my DJ'ing career. So far the only type of events I've done are house parties, university parties and highschool dances, and unfortunately a lot of them have been hip-hop top 40 stuff. Im moving to LA in about 6 months and really want to start playing at clubs or at bigger venues, with the music that I love only. Im also, only 2 hours away from the bay area (SF) and Sacramento. I want to make a proper promo CD to send to clubs, and I was wondering if this type of set would proper for clubs to hear as a promo. I made this set a few days ago, it's only an hour and it has like only 1 bad transition. I have no problem making another one and perfecting it.

firstly u'd have to have tunes that are way more up to date and alot less commercial than this to be noticed.

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Originally posted by the gamemaster firstly u'd have to have tunes that are way more up to date and alot less commercial than this to be noticed.

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Originally posted by siastyle Okay iv hurd the Album and lemmi tell you guyz.... Tiesto is gono make it back to the top again with these hits. The thing about it is that hes trying 2 bring a new style tho just like he did with Just be and it worked. they songs areunt TOO HIGHT up. but the vocals acaully are the best thing in 2007. The Track Carpe Noctum is like traffic but it hink he could of prefected the shit ouf it. but generalllyy its an amazing album...oh and Ten Seconds Before Sunrise is like Forever today TIMES 12

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Originally posted by dj darroch Good luck even getting a raised eyebrow from promoters with that pile of dated tunes. "Oh yeah exceeder is upfront as hell man!" Try again! >

which is exactly why you bypass the need for getting noticed, by setting up your own night.

If it doesnt lead to anything bigger, then at least you've always got your own night a week/month to express yourself and your hobby.

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