Do you ever just look at all the DJ's in the world and wonder how can you be a stand out DJ in this day and age especially in 2024 with AI and other factors making it a tough industry to succeed. In this article I will dive in to the 4 main factors that will help you get started and improve as you go.
To be a good DJ in 2024, you would first start by finding your sound and the best music. Their are tons of DJs out there with diverse backgrounds. Afrobeats DJ's, Edm DJ's, Reggae/ Dancehall DJ's the list goes on but there is a way you can tap in to each genre and apply it to your skill set, you just have to learn the music. Finding good music requires in depth research. Ripping from youtube is NOT the best way even though many DJ's do it. The record pools are your best friends and their are a lot of good ones and bad ones. The Good ones have a high subscription price which can make you think twice if you want to purchase but to be fair it is quite worth it if you find the right one. Once you find your record pool, go deep diving for music that your familiar with and one you have not even heard before even if its outside you style for downloading music because you will never know when you need it. There are certain DJs who have curate playlist on record pools for others to see and honestly this really helps give an insight on whats being played therefore expanding your knowledge on what to add to your sets, which is a perfect way to become the best DJ there is in 2024, being diverse with your music.
Standing out as a DJ in 2024 definitely requires the right content. Learn your techniques and mixing strategies so you can show off your skills and be in the spotlight. Creating content is one of the fastest ways to grow a fanbase and which consistency you will accomplish this goal. Whether if its making mixes for mixcloud, doing livestreams on Youtube and Twitch , or posting content on Instagram and TikTok, hitting all of these marks will increase your online presence and push you to where you want be in years to come. Make sure to have good audio quality and video quality so these algorithms don't punish you for putting a bad rep on account as this can hurt you if you put in half effort to your content.
When you post content make sure you market it correctly. Marketing is the a sure way to stand in 2024 as everything is digital. It is so easy to make post and let everyone in the world see the thing is how do you get the world to see? Well, all these available social media platforms have different features that make it easier for a DJ to stand out. How you use these features is where you have to put the the necessary effort to succeed. Utilizing Hashtags, eye catching and meaningful captions, and creative titles for your content. Research the social media apps you consume and use them to your advantage for pushing your content through the cracks of bottom tier post and they cant be ranked at the top if you once again apply the necessary tool such as reels, and doing live streams. Be careful with copyrights as too many them will slow your account and prohibit your growth temporarily.
Lastly, to succeed as a DJ in 2024 is to have the networking down pack. You will never know who you will come across when your out their in the field mixing up fire on those DJ sets. You can meet celebrities, to CEO's of this company, or promoters of this venue and honestly the more you introduce yourself too, the more your name will spread. If your the type of person you just do your own thing and leave, there is nothing wrong with that its just there want be much networking you can do from that unless someone is eagerly to meet you. Networking can put you in places you wouldn't think. You never know who you will meet so always take advantage of the opportunity while its there because if your at a venue and you don't know network with certain people you never know what you can be missing out on as it can better help you and your career.
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