Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader Ep.99 - Do DJs NEED to play new music?
May 9, 2024
This podcast explores the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, the debate on playing old vs. new music as a DJ, and offers discounts on DJ courses. They discuss track energy, remix potential, and the versatility of warm-up tracks for DJs.
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Hip Hop Beef Explained
- Lawrence James explains the recent beef between Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole in hip hop.
- This feud revitalized passionate lyric exchanges and brought excitement to the hip hop community.
Streaming Floods DJ Music Choices
- DJs face unprecedented music overload due to streaming, making new music discovery difficult.
- Crowds have diverse tastes, so many DJs stick to familiar classics for reliable crowd response.
Vocal Attachment Drives Hip Hop Sets
- Hip hop and R&B rely heavily on vocal familiarity to engage crowds, unlike electronic music that depends more on beats and energy.
- DJs play classics so crowds can sing along, ensuring a better club reaction.