This poll popped into my head after reading the thread on the rumour of Oakenfold performing during the 1/2 time show of this superbowl.

So if you were a world renowned DJ, on top of your game or even riding the wave of success but not so big anymore would you sell out (ie. play at a superbowl or remix a pop or dance song) if the opportunity presented itself to you?

Last edited by Nalin on Jan-25-2003 at 21:45

Propably not. Never say never though...

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I wouldn't like to.. but I would be extremely tempted

well thats some fucked shit, 14 votes and I'm the only one who voted for the top choice; i really thought that top choice would get most votes not least, hah, shows how little i know

duuude let's say you are like 30 something, you've got kids to feed and shit, you need money...BAD...If i was in that situation, heall yea i would sell out.



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You guys have to realize that this is their job. While it is really sweet if guys don't 'sell-out' music, it can also mean they get no money and have to fall short on production etc. Just remember that music producers have a job to do, and part of having a job is making money. I don't think it is abnormal at all for someone to 'sell-out' music. Anyways, why the fuck should you care, there are hundreds of other producers, their name might not be tiesto but it doesn't mean that they are going to suck.

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Most likely I would...I say this because ppl say your selling out if u do a commercial or do anything that gets mainstream attention...I would like the money...but I would just make muzik and dj the way I wanted to and if ppl considered it selling out...so be it, I wouldn't care...I would love to be one of the top dj/producers traveling and bangin euro trim everywhere I went plus making a lot of $$$....doesen't sound bad to me...

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Originally posted by mikefasssy You guys have to realize that this is their job. While it is really sweet if guys don't 'sell-out' music, it can also mean they get no money and have to fall short on production etc. Just remember that music producers have a job to do, and part of having a job is making money. I don't think it is abnormal at all for someone to 'sell-out' music. Anyways, why the fuck should you care, there are hundreds of other producers, their name might not be tiesto but it doesn't mean that they are going to suck.

I agree, you said it very good.

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Originally posted by mikefasssy You guys have to realize that this is their job. While it is really sweet if guys don't 'sell-out' music, it can also mean they get no money and have to fall short on production etc. Just remember that music producers have a job to do, and part of having a job is making money. I don't think it is abnormal at all for someone to 'sell-out' music. Anyways, why the fuck should you care, there are hundreds of other producers, their name might not be tiesto but it doesn't mean that they are going to suck.

I'm well aware (as I think pretty much everyone else is) that there is money to be made by these producers/djs and thats fine and understandable. Its just a question to see where people stand nothing more. Also I asked would you sell out if you were a big name DJ - lets be honest, Tiesto or Oak aren't going bankrupt any time soon.

I think the main reason is most tranceaddicts or people who listen to electronic dance music are extremely selfish. They want to keep trance underground and for themselves. It makes them feel special and unique. When a DJ does something commercial, or "sell out," they feel as if they were betrayed. They would say, "How dare he for exposing ourselves to everyone. I thought he would have more respect for the music and his fans. Doesn't he stand for something anymore?" I say this mentality is very wrong. Thinking that mainstream=cheese and underground=good sound is very misguided. I say if you like it, then it is good, only to you. If I was a DJ, I would want to spread trance all over, underground and mainstream. I would be happy to see everyone in this world tranceaddicts.

it also depends on what u mean by "selling out". if a producer is approached by someone who made a more commercial or mainstream track and asked them to remix it, does that mean they sold out? because they brought their sound to a track that they wouldnt have before? who knows, it could be an awesome track, but because it would have mainstream success it would be frowned upon and people would say "oh thats shit, he sold out, what a crap track" just because of what it is and not what it actually sounds like. i agree with what titi said, that way of thinking annoys me a lot hehe. everyone bags ian van dahl saying its cheese, its shit. i havent heard the album and only know a few songs, but i think they are ok. i mean its fun to listen to on the radio, something to tap your foot to after all the rock or rnb. and i swear if you download "nights on java" you would be forgiven for mistaking the artist for another less "sold out" producer

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my grandma recentely asked me if i was going to return to live at my country permenantly. of course i said hell no. she told me never say never. that has nothing to do with really but it is all down to circumstances. but i can honestly say i would try my best to uphold the morals and values you guys have thought me concerning trance.

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