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Rest in peace DJ Rashad

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At the young age of 34 years old, DJ Rashad has passed away. What was originally assumed as a drug overdose was later revealed to be caused by complications from a blood clot. He did not receive the treatment needed  due to his young age and  small likelihood that he would have a blood clot.

DJ Rashad will be remembered as being the founder of the Chicago footwork craze that looks like a frantic cross between tab and riverdance. His album “Double Cup” was ranked eighth in Rolling Stones best dance albums of 2013.

Anytime someone loses  a life it is sad story. When somebody loses their life when it could have been be saved its tragic.

 

Feature Friday: DVJ Marcos Cabrera

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Meet DVJ Marcos Cabrera, he is an Ecuadorian native and video mixing demon.  VJing is wildly popular in Latin American culture, so we caught up with one of our very own to get to know him.

 

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Where do you work?

I work all over Ecuador!

 

How long have you been DJing?

I Started DJing on 2006 on a radio station.

 

What made you make the switch to VJing?

I switched to VJing because i was hired on a tv program about latin music videos.

 

What is your favorite piece of equipment?

Pioneer DDJ SX

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What advice would you give aspiring VJs?

The quality of your video edits helps so much at selling your image as a vj and also make your work easier.

 

Who would you pick to start a team LeBron or Durant?

I don’t know anything about basketball, I’m South American and soccer my favorite sport.

Well at least he didn’t pick LeBron

 

Why didn’t we think of this?

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For years DJ’s have taken the back seat to face of the performance. In hip hop videos and shows its the MC that gets the bulk of the attention when its the DJ that produces the beat and lays the track. At the club alcohol and attractive members of the opposite sex can consume all of the attention but more recently EDM music has birthed a sort of DJ revolution making them the prime ticket. With music videos moving to an online form and channels like MTV and BET showing less and less videos the art of the music is becoming more prominent. So the natural progression would be that these DJ’s that VJ would be the talent on what would be an all video mix online station.

Well the future is now, VJstream.tv has brought that to us. It houses live mixes and the most popular mixes to date. The site itself is in its beta stage, so sign up and try it out. Promoting an online channel like this can only be positive.

http://www.vjstream.tv

VJStream.tv Upcoming Events VJStream Live video streaming for DJs VJs        VJStream.tv Replays VJStream Live video streaming for DJs VJs

 

 

Top 10 DJ characters from movies part 2:

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Here is the final part of the official VJstreet top 10 DJ characters form movies. Its great to see DJ’s becoming a little more prevalent on the silver screen, so its only natural we give the the respect that is due.

5. Otis/ Stab Master Arson – CB4 – Dezzer D

CB4 was realeased at a time when hip hop was still young but flourishing. Gansta rap was the most popular genre at the time and the credibility of a rap act was everything at this point. CB4 poked fun at just about every style of rap and the frauds that performed it. Deezer D gets the nod for being the first to light this turntables on fire.

4. Jam Master Jay – Krush Groove

Def Jam was one of the first hip hop only labels to have early success. Russell Simmons had the luxury of being related to one of the members of RUN-DMC.  Although he did not do a whole bunch of acting in the movie his car wash scene is priceless.

 

3. Frankie Wilde – It’s all gone Peter Tong – Paule Kaye

It’s all gone Peter Tong is an inspirational movie. A story about a drug abusing DJ that loses his hearing with no way to ever regain it is one that has to be heard. Its a lot like get rich or die trying or 8 mile in the sense that it is a documentary as well as an entertaining movie about success in the movie industry. If you have not seen this movie do your self a favor and watch it.

2. Q – Juice – Omar Epps

Not only was this movie about hip hop culture in the mecca of New York city, it has some of the best actors portraying the roles. Tupac was amazing as Bishop and Omar Epps was even better as Q. The soundtrack was incredible and the DJ battle scenes gave the rest of America a look at the talent they showcased.

1. Kenny “Double K” Kirkland – Beat Street – Guy Davis

Double K is probably the most inspirational DJ roles ever portrayed in a movie. Many working DJ’s have credited the scene where he is making a mix with common sounds like water dripping as what made them want to be a DJ. Beat Street cover everything form DJing to graffiti art in a classic hip hop inspired movie with a great story to boot.

Top 10 DJ characters form movies Part 1:

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Here it is part one of the official VJ street list on the best DJ characters from movies. Until recently DJ’s were always in the background. Now that they demand the limelight we felt it was only right to point out the pioneers in regards to movie characters.

10. Darell Williams- In the mix – Usher

Although this movie was not the best movie around earning a less than impressive 14% on rotten tomatoes. Its about a DJ that becomes a bodyguard and probably shouldn’t have. The fact that the main character is a DJ and its played by a musician Darell makes the list.

9. DJ Evil – Zoolander – Justin Theroux

What is a movie without a fight scene? Then what would this list be with out a fight scene involving a DJ. Thank you to Zoolander and DJ Evil we have that fight scene.

 8. Bilal – House Party – Martin Lawrence

House Party one and two were huge movies in the hip hop community.  There are countless memorable scenes and cameos in the movie. Martin Lawrence was not the star that we know him to be when these movies came out but he had some great lines that could have possibly lead him there.

7. DJ Request- The Goods – Craig Robinson

Although he didn’t get a lot of screen time, when he did it was hilarious. He does give into any request’s even though his name is DJ Request and has a mantra that he repeats to remind him self of the power a DJ poses.

6. Chris the glove – Breakin – Chris the Glove Taylor

Breakin was another movie that was instrumental in exposing the masses to hip hop culture. Although Ice-T was the more recognizable entertainer in these videos, the beats were provided by Chris the Glove. INspiring kids to be DJ’s themselves Chris the Glove is the first person on this list that was actually a working DJ

 

Feature Friday: DJ Glenn

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We caught up with Philippine native  and resident DJ Glenn today and asked him a few questions about his experience as a VJ.

 

When did you start DJ’ing?

I started DJ’ing in 2008. Worked as a radio jockey and just started DJ’ing/

When did you start VJ’ing?

The next year in 2009. I saw it in a club and just wanted to do it for myself.

Where do you work?

All over the Philippines

What is your favorite piece of equipment?

Pioneer 2000

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What advice would you give to any aspiring VJ?

Make sure you learn how to edit your music videos, its very important and memorize tem as well.

Most importantly who would you pick LeBron or Durant?

I would go with Durant

Good answer!!!

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5 ways to make your DJ business more effective

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5 ways to make your DJ business more effective

 

1.       Get an 800 number

It is cheap and easy to make your business available to everyone.  It definitely gives off a professional look to the business. Some companies even have corresponding apps that make managing the number easy. Here are some companies that are priced pretty well.

http://www.ringcentral.com

http://www.evoice.com

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2.       Blogging

Blogging can be easier than you think. At this point if you are not using every social media outlet than you are behind. Post your soundcloud mixes and tag the artists on the songs. Blogging can consist of upcoming events (EDC, LIB etc..). Just put information that people will read and update during the weekdays.

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3.       Send cards that grade performance

Some working DJ’s use this technique now, ask your customer what they thought of your performance.  If you are working weddings or events as well as the club scene this is a must. It will improve your overall skill and make it easy to ask for referrals after a good grade.

http://thethrivingsmallbusiness.com/free-customer-comment-card-template/

4.       Make everything professional

Get a legitimate logo if you don’t already have one. You can have a logo designed for a good price by a professional crew. Once you have a logo, marketing yourself at events becomes a little easier. A nice clean business card can go a long way and put your face on as may promos as possible. It’s a new age and seeing your face can make some customers feel a little better. DJing is more popular now than ever and the possibility to work different types of events is real. Aggressive marketing and branding will help get your foot in the door.

http://99designs.com/logo-design

https://ww.deluxe.com/small-business/brand-identity/logo-design

http://www.logodesign.com

5.Think outside the box

That cliché has been used again and again, but it has merit. As stated above DJing is becoming more flexible and many different types of events are hiring DJ’s to give them a soundtrack. If you haven’t heard of DJ2nd nature then takes the time and do some research. He is still regarded as one of the best DVJ’s in the business and has taken his game to a new level. He has made his craft respectable and charges premium pricing for his work. He is as prevalent in the corporate world as well as the DJ world by setting the tone for many corporate workshops and events.

http://2ndnature.tv/

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