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By Brandie Montgomery


Disc jockeying is a term that has spread like wild bush fire in all corners of the developed and developing world. It refers to the profession undertaken by deejays. This is an industry that is highly coveted by numerous youths from all over the world for its association to stardom. Furthermore, jockeying has spread as a result of the rapid burgeoning of radio stations, clubs, television stations and raves all over the world. Despite sounding so lucrative and fun, there are a few things that one should know about how to become a dj.

Disc jockeying is a diverse service that can be divided into four distinct groups. The first class goes to mobile deejays who are constantly on the move. Mobile disc jockeys are found in weddings, birthday parties, funerals and banquets. They specialize in showcasing most recent hits songs and playing songs as requested by revelers.

Club deejays are entertainers who specialize in hyping revelers in clubs, restaurants, raves, concerts and discos. Their core skills include; beat matching, scratching, cutting and beat mixing. They use a combination of high speed beats and voice to keep roisterers on their feet and entertained all night. Hip hop spin masters are commonly found in gigs and ciphers. They facilitate rap battles, freestyle sessions or back up emcees at events.

The last category is made up of radio jockeys who play music on radio shows, choose the play lists, control the equipment and participate on some shows. Radio is more interactive with the audience since they have to come up with interesting stories and contests to keep the listeners tuned in to the show. In addition, they conduct interviews with celebrities and guests; keep listeners informed about the weather, traffic and social stuff.

The rapid burgeoning of deejaying as a profession has not resulted in a school that is fully fledged in teaching the course. As such, to acquire the skills needed to work in the profession, one has to attend various voice moderation classes, sound engineering and mass communication courses available in the market. To work as a presenter, one needs a smooth, persuasive voice, a good sense of humor, wide knowledge of music, creativity and innovation. A strong fashion sense coupled with a slightly cocky attitude and streets sense are required in the profession.

To achieve success, a deejay must be capable of talking about general stuff and music in a way that keeps listeners engrossed and entertained. Keeping in mind that a large majority of radio listeners are youthful, the presenter must come up with fresh and innovative content that distinguishes him from other entertainers in the industry.

Many teenagers have the misconception that the profession is easy and just a lot of fun. Nevertheless, it requires hard work, commitment and discipline just like any other job. Working erratic hours in radio stations, recording studios, live parties and gigs is bound to exert monumental mental strain on anyone. In addition, these specialists are expected to always be bright and cheerful, politically correct and witty to entertain people.

The best way to learn how to become a dj is by connecting to an experienced specialist in the profession. It is easy to learn the tricks of this booming trade by becoming an apprentice to an already established deejay.




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