Diddy sure created a lot of noise with his statement "DJs Killed Hip Hop". I have had discussions with promoters, music lovers & other DJs about this topic. One thing people fail to realize is that a DJ has to want to break records. A lot of DJs are just content playing there Top 40 hit list week after week and month after month. I agree that if a DJ is not breaking records, he is not doing his job. Especially if that DJ has a following and can create a hit by playing a joint nobody knows. Some people get into DJing for various reasons - whether it be the love of music, money, sex, or fame! From Kid Capri to DJ Drama, Starting From Scratch to Jazzy Jeff, or Clinton Sparks to yours truly... we all thrive off of new music. DJs not only have the power to break a hit, but also make the hits - the rest will follow! I am that DJ.
Agree 2million percent! But what do you do when you try and introduce/break songs and the promoter/other djs are telling you "PLAY COMMERCIAL MAN! PLAY HITS!" other than punch them in the face... lol
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