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multi genre dj sets

I love to create a long ass list of mixes to listen to on YouTube (and pray that an angel has put the tracklist in the comments) One thing I have noticed in the comments of DJ mixes, is people's pure amazement that a DJ has mixed a wide range of genres together. I picked up DJ'ing two years ago and with that, a keen interest in the history of genres and where they originated. To be fr, the majority of music we listen to today was created by black people who were innovative against all odds. I truly believe that rhythm is intrinsic to that creative process and the reason why a lot of these genres blend so well is because of common drum patterns and melodies. For example, I went to a salsa night and felt moved by the drum patterns of the songs being played, as they were reminiscent of the music I grew up on (Highlife, Ghana). This can be traced back to the slave trade, where Africans were enslaved and transported from Africa across to the Caribbean, taking those rhythms with them and creating new sounds that established this tangible sonic connection. So when we witness DJ's mix Jersey Club, with Reggaeton, to Baltimore Club to Grime, to Jungle, Baile funk and back again... that's lightwork! Black people pioneered all these genres, infusing those intrinsic rhythms and unknowingly creating a formula that makes all these musical genres blend so perfectly. So the next time you listen to a multi-genre DJ set (I'd recommend Zack Fox's Boiler Room to start) just know you are getting schooled in BLACK HISTORY!

@caffy

Sep 17, 2024

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i was there when house took over the world (2017)

If you're truly starting from scratch, this short documentary from the UK's Channel 4 is quite good, touching on the NYC/Philly disco roots and moving to Chicago to cover The Warehouse, Trax Records, the Muzic Box, and the birth of acid house.

@iconicindex

Mar 18, 2024

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Resident advisor's real scenes series

i started DJing for fun, and also to build a new relationship to music when feeling uninspired as a songwriter. in pursuing DJing more seriously, i have developed a real passion for it. i realize i am becoming part of a musical, cultural, and political history. so i've been trying to put in the work of learning more about it all, aside from just the skills of the CDJs. this series from RA highlights the importance of DJs, dance music, nightlife, and the communities they build. it's so cool to see how different cities and their social norms impact nightlife, and it gives a great intro as to why nightlife is the way it is. it's also an interesting watch considering a lot of these were made before COVID, so it's a little nostalgic, too.

@sofiadangelo

Feb 10, 2024

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shower ponder

i like to ponder in the shower just like everyone else. tonight's shower ponder had to do with the fact that i'm in the job search process right now and it is so disheartening to have to tailor my resume to every post and just basically do the most for every single job post just to most likely receive a rejection within a few days of applying. i started thinking about the fact that when people accomplish something difficult in life such as finding a job, owning a house, or finishing education there tends to be 2 types of thinking that come out on the other side. the 1st way of thinking is the "well i did it alone and although it was difficult, i was able to do it alone so i think everyone else should be able to do it alone if they try hard enough" the 2nd way is "i did it alone and it was hard and i recognize that there is a need for support here therefore, i would like to change the system so that other people do not have to go thru the same hardship in the same way i did." not saying that everyone thinks like this, but i feel like these are the 2 common ways of thinking that i've heard. & basically that was ponder as i sat there waiting to wash out my leave in conditioner.

@radiant_r4ve_bab3

Jan 18, 2025

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pretty dog

this is me with my aunt's dog! she has eye lashes and always has the little bow in her hair. i hope this can cheer you up a little! :3

@radiant_r4ve_bab3

Jan 21, 2025

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Best time of my life

congratulations on your senior year that's amazing! for me college was the best experience but i truly believe it is what you make of it. i took my 1st semester easy & luckily i had a great roommate that accompanied me to all types of social events i could find on our school's event board. going to social events helped me make friends & helped even decide classes i wanted to take outside my required classes. my 2nd semester i started to get more serious about my club involvement & ended up on executive board positions which truly have helped me now that i'm graduated & in the professional field. aside from clubs and social involvement, i loved my classes & took a few classes outside my major that helped expand my knowledge & kind of made me more well rounded. ik college isn't for everyone but for me, it exposed me to new ways of thinking i don't think i would've been exposed to. it also expanded my professional network which will and has helped with job prospects. i now regularly stay in contact with my friends from college & although we're in complete different parts of the world, we schedule weekly facetimes & find ways to visit each other every so often. p.s. sorry this was long! i loved my experience and love sharing it with others because i truly believe college expands your knowledge, if you ever need advice on the application process or want to know anything else please reach out!! i wish you the best of luck on whatever journey you decide to take! <3

@radiant_r4ve_bab3

Jan 19, 2025