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Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

Ep.87 The POWER of DJ Friendships

Feb 8, 2024
In this episode, BLAKEY, former head of Serato UK and champion DJ, joins to discuss his DJing journey and his involvement in the DJ hero game. The episode also emphasizes the importance of DJ friendships in the industry and the effects of burnout. The speakers share their top five songs for building up to the peak in a DJ set and discuss selling techniques for turntables. They also touch upon the new Alpha Theatre brand, Serato courses, and differences between RX three and omnisue controllers.
45:12

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Quick takeaways

  • DJ Friendships are important and can help advance your career in the industry.
  • Crossfader offers Serato courses and recommends the Pioneer DJM-7 mixer for DJs switching to turntables.

Deep dives

Top 7 Hip Hop and R&B Tracks of 2004

1. Kanye West - Through the Wire
2. OutKast - Hey Ya!
3. Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
4. J-Kwon - Tipsy
5. Akon - Locked Up
6. Daddy Yankee - Gasolina
7. T.I. - Bring 'Em Out

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