These boards make me laugh!!
I think there are a lot of boundaries and levels for what "sucks" as a DJ... its really an objective rating, not subjective.
Most people will say a DJ "sucks" simply because he/she does not like the music they spin, or track selection. In my opinion, you can't say a DJ "sucks" because of track selection or music style.
You CAN say a DJ sucks because he trainwrecks a lot, the mixing is for shit, he stands up there motionless, etc. etc. etc...
That is really what skills come down too.... now, if you dont like someone because of the music they spin, then you should say "i don't like this DJ's track selection" or "i dont like his music".... i wouldn't say he sucks... because they DONT "suck".
**And i'm really sick of all this "I don't like him, he is mainstream" BULLSHIT! Give me a fucking break, would ya? Not liking someone because they are mainstream is a crock of shit. The music hasn't changed, but just not liking someone because they are famous... that just shows that you are not a true fan of anything, because a true fan would stick to their guns (like sports, do YOU still like your team when they are losing??????) For example, Paul Oakenfold. he seems to be hated a lot, and everyone that hates him lists "being mainstream" a reason for not liking him.... this is such a fucking un-intelligent comment. Obviously you have no respect for trance if you say that.... and to say he "sucks" simply because you think he spins the same records or b/c you just dont like the fact that he is "mainstream" is ridiculous.... that doesn't really rate his SKILLS as a DJ. Now, if he was a bad mixer, thats a different story...
But i still can't see why so many people say he sucks... because he is "overrated" some say. Here's what I want to know: Who overrates him??? the only people that rave about him are HIS FANS. Fans don't "overrate" a DJ, they like him because they like his work, his style... I happen to like Oakenfold, but i've liked him SINCE tranceport, and i never stopped "because he's overrated" or "because he's mainstream"..... i know what he's done for trance, and if people actually looked to see what he's done recently, you would see that he does NOT play all the same tracks all the time. Granted, he'll throw in a couple of old records we know, but thats because we all loved them. Tell me this: What major DJ do you know that DOESN'T reuse records? I'd like to see the original bastard who can use different records every set. People that don't like him because of "track selection" or b/c he plays "the same moldy records", thats fine... you are entitled to that opinion, but you can't say he "sucks" because of this.
Same thing with Sasha & Digweed... they don't "suck", they just have a different style (progressive trance), that a lot of people dont' enjoy.... doesn't mean they "suck"...
Who do i think sucks? I had the mispleasure of seeing Zombie Nation live by accident at the end of last year, and they honestly suck. they may be decent producers, but their spinning skills was lacking at best.. .. they wrecked twice in one set, and on one of those did the ENTIRE crossfade without even realizing the beats were off! to top that off they tried a backspin during a x-fade and it was way off, didnt work..... and .... well, you get it. granted, pretty much most of the DJ's i've seen DONT suck, but then again i am in america and our choice is limited. i have to give Zombie Nation this: they were wearing full outfits and huge masks, so it must have been hard to see and hear (and hot, i'm sure)....
I think that is what KieZie meant when he started this thread... who is actually pretty BAD at spinning... but oh well.
my 2 cents....
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