andrewthomas Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 someone got paid off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobeton Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by cooljunkie It's a difficult line to draw, because many DJ's have had residencies at one time or another. In our opinion, Oscar is still a new DJ and is eligible to enter.Regarding Lime, that's just a coincidence.And about AT's promoter comment, the heats are judged by a panel. The public vote result will only be announced after the winners are chosen, and will not affect the outcome. Thanks for your reply Nick. IMO if a contest is going to be for true amateurs then, they should not have held any type of residencies. in order to keep the playing field even. a "bedroom DJ " who may have the skill set, who has not played at a club ,would clearly be somewhat disadvantaged. hopefully this will be better defined next time around. in any case I wish all the finalists the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooljunkie Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by sobeton Thanks for your reply Nick. IMO if a contest is going to be for true amateurs then, they should not have held any type of residencies. in order to keep the playing field even. a "bedroom DJ " who may have the skill set, who has not played at a club ,would clearly be somewhat disadvantaged. hopefully this will be better defined next time around. in any case I wish all the finalists the best of luck. That's a very good point, but it's difficult to uphold an absolute rule like that, because some bedroom DJ's have had a 6 week shot at a club which didn't work out, and they deserve a chance too. We'd love to please everyone all of the time but it's impossible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by cooljunkie That's a very good point, but it's difficult to uphold an absolute rule like that, because some bedroom DJ's have had a 6 week shot at a club which didn't work out, and they deserve a chance too. We'd love to please everyone all of the time but it's impossible i just find it funny i never EVER heard of the other djs yet i see oscars name on million fliers all over south beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobeton Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by cooljunkie That's a very good point, but it's difficult to uphold an absolute rule like that, because some bedroom DJ's have had a 6 week shot at a club which didn't work out, and they deserve a chance too. We'd love to please everyone all of the time but it's impossible "amateurs " would need to be better defined. but I understand your position.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital7 Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS..big big up's to Micheal Martin .. way to goooooooo man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostech Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 I have no residencies......no place to play really........and thats the story.... If I had a team of promoters behind me I would be playing everytime they have a party, and that's not so. There are no promoters helping me for the competition, I doubtthere will be any at the spin-off's either. As far as Carlos supporting me, well he likes my style and we kiicked-off as a goodteam from the first party he through with me. Freddy... never even liked my music and has never promoted me (just his party). carlos+freddy don't even work together anymore!As far as lots of friends being there for me to vote at the spin-offs,maybe I'll have 2-3 tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by fostech I have no residencies......no place to play really........and thats the story.... If I had a team of promoters behind me I would be playing everytime they have a party, and that's not so. There are no promoters helping me for the competition, I doubtthere will be any at the spin-off's either. As far as Carlos supporting me, well he likes my style and we kiicked-off as a goodteam from the first party he through with me. Freddy... never even liked my music and has never promoted me (just his party). carlos+freddy don't even work together anymore!As far as lots of friends being there for me to vote at the spin-offs,maybe I'll have 2-3 tops. ok, since u put it that way..it just sounded fishy thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostech Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 no prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Good luck Oscar ... ... one amazing talent ... great music selection ... but specially ... PROGRAMMING ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyrik Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 OSCAR....GOOD LUCK MAN....ROCK IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyrik Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Honorable mentions have been posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuorlando Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Seeing no one has brought it up yet, ALSO a big thanks to everyone else that submitted CD's to the CJ competition, there can only be 9 slots to be filled and I guess the top DJ's made it to the next round.I guess better luck next year:itsok: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyrik Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Its been brought up on CJ's website...they thanked all who participated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Congratulations to the finalists and good luck in the heats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohn Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 yes, congratulations to all of the finalists (and the honorable mentions, too). it's great that cooljunkie sponsored this competition - regardless of the fine print, we're all going to benefit from hearing some new local talent. unfortunately, it's impossible to satisfy everyone when it comes to entry rules, judging, et cetera. the questions raised here seem fair, and have been honestly answered (imnsho). over at the cj forum, however, there are djs asking why their mixes didn't win, and people arguing about the legality of using software like pcdj for their entries. i hope that sort of negativity doesn't discourage the cj crew from having another contest next year. anyway, i'm looking forward to tonight's showcase. thank you, cooljunkies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eKiTeL Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by andrewthomas hahaha shushhhnot everyone can tell that its aim sounds in the back ground lmaooo yeah like I though the first one was a sound effect, but after the 20th .... though it was a great mix should have been picked but those junkies probably just don't understand TechnoI wouldn't worry about it too much, I mean it's fun and all to have a DJ competition, but who won last year, does anybody even remember, I believe he got to play Space a few times recently, but did he even get paid? does he have a weekly residency, is he doing a lot of out of town gigs? What about Craig Demo? He should play more around here, what's deck junkie doing about that, and Kurtis Patrick has weekly residency now, but he hooked that up himself and some some of his friendsbut anyway it's definitely a nice distraction during the slow summer months, but I wouldn't place too much importance on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Craig plays around a lot, he's been doing some touring recently as a matter of fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooljunkie Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by eKiTeL yeah like I though the first one was a sound effect, but after the 20th .... though it was a great mix should have been picked but those junkies probably just don't understand TechnoI wouldn't worry about it too much, I mean it's fun and all to have a DJ competition, but who won last year, does anybody even remember, I believe he got to play Space a few times recently, but did he even get paid? does he have a weekly residency, is he doing a lot of out of town gigs? What about Craig Demo? He should play more around here, what's deck junkie doing about that, and Kurtis Patrick has weekly residency now, but he hooked that up himself and some some of his friendsbut anyway it's definitely a nice distraction during the slow summer months, but I wouldn't place too much importance on it Wow some real bitterness there - not sure why. Michael Louis (last year's winner) is considered by Oscar G and Roland to be one of the best new DJ's in Miami, and has played Space several times, Ultra, and Opium Garden with BBC Radio 1 (and was featured on their site and promo materials), and has an upcoming booking in Atlanta. All paid. He's finishing college right now which prevents much traveling.Craig Demo is also heading to Atlanta soon for 2 gigs, and has played Space recently as well as Nerve (warming up for Layo & Bushwacka!) and Living Room (warming up for Mr. C). He has also recently become involved in Tone Control Records who have had tunes picked up by Saeed & Palash.Kurtis Patrick played a very slick tech house set on the Space Terrace recently and is doing well in his residency. Also played Ultra and Opium Garden at conference.I think we're doing OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 do any of those winning djs play anything good or all just sleepy house???and CJ should post thier sets so we can have a listen all for ourselvesi dont see how a dj compitition is based on judges that noone knowsnone said who the judges were nor how many or any info on themhow do they get to choose hos the best dj over a crowd cause the judges might have horrible taste ya never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooljunkie Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by andrewthomas do any of those winning djs play anything good or all just sleepy house???and CJ should post thier sets so we can have a listen all for ourselvesi dont see how a dj compitition is based on judges that noone knowsnone said who the judges were nor how many or any info on themhow do they get to choose hos the best dj over a crowd cause the judges might have horrible taste ya never know Shorter versions of the mixes are available at our listening station in Virgin Megastore from tomorrow.Judges are: Oscar G, Edgar V, Roland, Mike Hamersley, Us, Rob Tufts, Buster, and a few others. Pretty well rounded. It's better this way because if an audience chooses, then the DJ with the most friends wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohn Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 if you want to hear the finalists, come to tonight's showcase at the virgin megastore. it's free, and you'll be able to check out each dj without having to endure a long set of music you might not enjoy.as for the identity of the judges, the contest rules and format were spelled out on the cj website weeks ago. it's a free country - if you don't like this particular game, then don't play. it's nice that nick posted their names, but if i had been a judge, i certainly wouldn't want a dozen djs coming up to me at maze demanding top know why, exactly, their mixes weren't chosen, so maybe a little mystery would've been a good thing. perhaps all of the dissatisfied djs should organize their own contest, or maybe just skip straight to forming a dj agency and take the competition to the miami marketplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Plus, being that this is Miami, the crowd probably won't have an iota of musical knowledge and taste. The judges are a pretty broad spectrum anyways...DJs, writers, radio personalities, clubgoers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyrik Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by saintjohn if you want to hear the finalists, come to tonight's showcase at the virgin megastore. it's free, and you'll be able to check out each dj without having to endure a long set of music you might not enjoy.as for the identity of the judges, the contest rules and format were spelled out on the cj website weeks ago. it's a free country - if you don't like this particular game, then don't play. it's nice that nick posted their names, but if i had been a judge, i certainly wouldn't want a dozen djs coming up to me at maze demanding top know why, exactly, their mixes weren't chosen, so maybe a little mystery would've been a good thing. perhaps all of the dissatisfied djs should organize their own contest, or maybe just skip straight to forming a dj agency and take the competition to the miami marketplace. In all honesty...there is an unwritten code to competition that I always follow.....Gracious in defeat....humble in victory. A loss is a chance to gain knowledge, perspective and experience for growth. Anything worth having is worth earning...now quit your bitchin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Originally posted by cooljunkie Judges are: Oscar G, Edgar V, Roland, no wonder they suck, they got no taste in music :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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