liqidtouch Posted October 6 Report Share Posted October 6 vsoto212-- expect mail from me tomorrow on itianjohn - shoot me an IM ( djliqid ) we need to talk abit, cool?disk-ofreak- looks like i found our first VIP member LOLdude i like your avatar sig, did anyone else see this?L.I., aka. the land of fucking hip-hop, there is no EDM out here =( HAHA niceeveryone everyone everyone!!!! more info reguarding a TRUE EDM style party for later this monthALL CP members will be free but MUST RSVP( cant have any "stary dogs" walkin off the street ya know"and its NOT an UPSCALE BLA BLA NETWORK DRESS LIKE A SUPER MODEL GOT TO HAVE COUPLES ONLY ( MEN WITH A WOMAN )AWWWGGGHHH FUK ALL THATwe like it GULLY and REAL-NO FREAKIN HIP HOPall eltronicno muscle heads with bad attitudesman this is SOOOOO HOOKED UPwhos on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disk-ofreak Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotspotpromos Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 Definitely count on me to attend and advertise an event where some CP heads will be spinning. You have to make 1 rule though... they have to go by their screen name. That way if their mixing is whack, play boring tracks and can't hold a crowd, we don't have to listen to ...a) how they're an expert on music, mixing, etc. how every other dj sucks other than their favorites (even though they can't keep a beat)c) how "so & so" tore it up/tears it up (even though you would have to pop a few pills to even begin to want dancing). Thank you very much and have a nice day!HSPwww.hotspotpromos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotspotpromos Posted October 7 Report Share Posted October 7 PS Not talking about anyone on this thread in particular but about the general CP population as a whole. HSPwww.hotspotpromos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjohn Posted October 8 Author Report Share Posted October 8 I will be more then happy to step up to your challengs. I actually do have talent and good music. I will accept anybody challenge. TO give you an idea of where I have been:New York City: Tunnel, Roxy, Estate @ Limelight, Exit, Downtime, Flamingo, Speed, Rare, B52 Long Island, NY: Zacherys, Diesel, Twilo, Blue Tequila, Don Juans, Poco Locos, The World, City LoungeSan Francisco, Ca: Sound Factory, Club X, City Nights, NVOakland, Ca: Bench and BarSunnyvale, Ca: ForumMountain View, Ca: Limelight, Encounters I, Encounters IISan Jose, Ca: Cactus Club, Metropolis 2000Pt. Richmond: Share The LoveState College, Pa: Lions DenI have been DJing now for about 15 years.Back in the day, there was only the mighty 1200, there were no such thing as CD DJs...All Hale the mighty 1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjohn Posted October 10 Author Report Share Posted October 10 I dont know. In moy opinion NY is dead. Not only is the scene not what it used to be, it just isnt worth going to anymore. I remember like 2 - 5 years ago if you wanted a job DJing you had to give your demo to who ever booked DJs and if you played good music, could program the musicright, and matched the beats good you stood a good chance of getting a DJ job. It didnt matter if you brought 1 person, 10 people, or 100 people, and ALL of your friends got in free.Now: all you have to do to get a job DJing is bring pepople, but now your friends have to pay, and it is not about talent at all. Some promoters dont even ask for demos anymore. After all, "Sorry Ian, its not about tallent anymore, it's about bringing people." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxia Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 Originally posted by ianjohn this thread is not going at all the way I would like it too.So let me throw it around.There are 3 maybe 4, different types of DJs out there.1. The Superstar big name DJs like Van Dyk, Tiesto, Okenfold, Sasha, Vicious, Etc. These names will always pack a venue regardless of what venue they are in. This is good and bad. The venue makes money that 1 night, but the crowd that goes is loyal to the DJ, not the venue. NYC was better in the days of Twilo, when that was the exclusive venue for these DJs. Now every venue is trying to be like Twilo.2. There there are the promoter DJs and CD DJs. These arent DJs at all. They dont know how. 3. Are the talanted No Name DJs that are getting screwed right now. Again, it comes to the question "Can you bring people" again, that is not my job. You bring the people, Ill keep them for week 2. One of my best friends, how is one of the bigger promoters in the scene once said "Sorry Ian, It's not about talant anymore, its about bringing people"4. the fourth kind is the resident in house DJs that DJ at 1 venue 1 night a week, and thats it. The crowd is loyal to them, and the venue. 3 and 4 need to merge more!Did you ever wonder how 12 promoters could pack a club, but 200 promoters could only bring 30 people other than themselves?Now you mentioned Avalon, did anyone see the backroom setup. Where the DJ had 2 cheesy Numark CD players and a cheesy Numark mixer?When I started DJing there were no such thing as CD players with pitch control. It was only vinyl. ALL HALE THE MIGHTY 1200!!! I couldn't agree more!This city is on hold right now..as far as I am concerned...where is the love of the music??Where is the "realness"?What has happened to NYC????I can't believe I live in a city that is merely contented with who looks good..I mean..is that enough???The whole scene is dying here...I go to Avalon to check out BT..and I am in shock at the crowd,,WTF is going on with these damn promoters anyways???Is this a fashion show..or is this to see BT????With the way things are going..this city will fall HARD!!!That's not a belief...that's a fact!!This city needs a quick jumpstart!!I don't know...Perhaps I feed too much energy in this..but..it truly disturbs me to see a city that is supposed to be on the forefront and cutting edge of things...and we have failed!As far as I am concerned..if this city doesn't open their eyes to the here and now...and if this city is too afraid to take some risks..then I am afraid..there will be a hard crash!Open you eyes everyone...and stop following the masses...before,,it's too late!You want a change..LET"S CREATE CHANGE!!!!!!Rally on!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjohn Posted October 10 Author Report Share Posted October 10 GO YOU!!! Finally score 1 for my team. Another thing, whats this I hear about clubs having a 4 girl cover, I mean...NOt letting you in unless you have girls with you. Im a single guy, and I have one philosophy, (no offense girls, and you should do the same) you dont bring sand to the beach!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liqidtouch Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 y doesit seem on theonly one supporting the need for the djs?i swear i dont know what the hell everyone else is doing but i know i must be doing it right( yes im patting myself on te back)and well deserved too~i dont care how many people the djs bringis that because i spinn as know well enough to tell the same thing to the promoters?DJ = person in teh dj booth with the mixiong ability to have to crowd move and elevate physical feelings to the sounds emulationg throughout the steroe systemPromoter = person who brongs the peoplethis thrread shold be called WACK ASS PROMOTERSand we should post a list and add to it of all the BUSTED - shady- no talent- no connection - no skill- non selfmarketingfuked ass djsim game!! whos first on the list?IAN - FIER - i like what both of you saidAIN - im away right now - we will get up in discussion in the comming week ( after holiday)Fier- we should stay in touch as wellit s time to start a movement=- to bing the " scene " back the some of its original roots-it doesnt matter how SMALL and area you cover or how litttle ofpeople you do this with , what matters is that you dont stop--cause its infectius-i already have 12 promotional companies on my side with thisas welll as GOD LNOWS how many djs to join in ---at this pointim actually turning away and / or postponing some of my bookings so ill be passing the events onto another dj-he dont need promoters- they are already doing THIER jobsWe are the djshave have our own things to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeker Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 Originally posted by ianjohn Well, I feel like I have gone as high as I can go as a DJ. Now I am producing. I made 2 tracks from scratch in the past 3 days. Its a shame, I mean, Its not about talant anymore, its about bringing people. lol, dude, STFU. In everone of your posts you end up blabbing about yourself. No one cares about what songs YOU used to play, and YOUR new mix cds, about YOUR new songs, and what clubs YOU used to DJ at. You sound a little upset cause maybe you're glory days are over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxia Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 Originally posted by liqidtouch y doesit seem on theonly one supporting the need for the djs?i swear i dont know what the hell everyone else is doing but i know i must be doing it right( yes im patting myself on te back)and well deserved too~i dont care how many people the djs bringis that because i spinn as know well enough to tell the same thing to the promoters?DJ = person in teh dj booth with the mixiong ability to have to crowd move and elevate physical feelings to the sounds emulationg throughout the steroe systemPromoter = person who brongs the peoplethis thrread shold be called WACK ASS PROMOTERSand we should post a list and add to it of all the BUSTED - shady- no talent- no connection - no skill- non selfmarketingfuked ass djsim game!! whos first on the list?IAN - FIER - i like what both of you saidAIN - im away right now - we will get up in discussion in the comming week ( after holiday)Fier- we should stay in touch as wellit s time to start a movement=- to bing the " scene " back the some of its original roots-it doesnt matter how SMALL and area you cover or how litttle ofpeople you do this with , what matters is that you dont stop--cause its infectius-i already have 12 promotional companies on my side with thisas welll as GOD LNOWS how many djs to join in ---at this pointim actually turning away and / or postponing some of my bookings so ill be passing the events onto another dj-he dont need promoters- they are already doing THIER jobsWe are the djshave have our own things to do Guess who????? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liqidtouch Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 Originally posted by fierciaroxx Guess who????? :D HHHAAHAHA ya freakill send you my new email adddress when i get back to NJIAN thats the same for you cause im doing some MAJOR thing out here and my webaddress will be changing-did you send me the "goods" i asked about to LIquid LIght Records?just reply here with the yes/ nolater allill beback in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxia Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 Originally posted by ianjohn Thats ur problem. You go to the same venue for over 4 years and you become loyal to that venue. Y dont you go out and experience the rest of the world. Or let me guess...You sit at home all say and listen to WKTU and you think that that is good music. HA HA HA The music industry in the US is pathetic. We gonna open our eyes and take off the blinders people. The rest of the world is out there. Damn..you must be me in a man's body!!I mean....you say Exactly what I have been trying to say to this city!! Guess we're not shouting loud enough...I don't post very often..but when I do..I let it be known...This is something I can and will not let go by....Means too much to me...People are walking around with blinders on..and half of this city is like the Walking Dead...Wake up NYC!!!!This is 2004.....!!!I am proud to live in this country...but,,as far as electronically and musically..it's just not cutting it!There is so many TALENTED DJ's out there....such a shame that they aren't recognized...However,I am working on that...Times will change very soon....I've had enough!!BTW...do u DJ and what style????Hit me back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liqidtouch Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 Originally posted by zeeker lol, dude, STFU. No one cares about what songs .... YOUR new mix cds, .....about ......what clubs YOU used to DJ at... and you really think you speak for everyone on this matter?keep in mind the man you piss off todaycan be the same man you goto fora job tomorrow;) Zeeker- before you seemed reallly coolfunny on the boardsnice things to say at the right momentsand compationate to those in need of it...keep me out of the generaization when you say something like this please? ok with that said - there are more people that like to know this information on the boards then you obviously see- but i would not expect you to automaically know thathowever- i would expect you to forsee it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeker Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 Originally posted by liqidtouch and you really think you speak for everyone on this matter?keep in mind the man you piss off todaycan be the same man you goto fora job tomorrow;) Zeeker- before you seemed reallly coolfunny on the boardsnice things to say at the right momentsand compationate to those in need of it...keep me out of the generaization when you say something like this please? ok with that said - there are more people that like to know this information on the boards then you obviously see- but i would not expect you to automaically know thathowever- i would expect you to forsee it nah, read through all his posts. Every single one is a rant, and then him talking about himself. Like, 'djs suck now....but I'm really good and used to spin here and I have demos and I will challenge you blah blah blah.' I'm not speaking for anyone but myself. 'No one' just sounds better. The kid had an interestign thing to say, until he started blabbing on about himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxia Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 Originally posted by liqidtouch HHHAAHAHA ya freakill send you my new email adddress when i get back to NJIAN thats the same for you cause im doing some MAJOR thing out here and my webaddress will be changing-did you send me the "goods" i asked about to LIquid LIght Records?just reply here with the yes/ nolater allill beback in a few days HAHAHA...Where you at yo????Waiting impatiently!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liqidtouch Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 out of state for this wekend "YO: LOLill get at you like tuesday and whatnot cool?Originally posted by fierciaroxx HAHAHA...Where you at yo????Waiting impatiently!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liqidtouch Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 Originally posted by zeeker nah, read through all his posts. Every single one is a rant, and then him talking about himself. Like, 'djs suck now....but I'm really good and used to spin here and I have demos and I will challenge you blah blah blah.' I'm not speaking for anyone but myself. 'No one' just sounds better. The kid had an interestign thing to say, until he started blabbing on about himself. understoodand yes i have seen this manner of selfexpression beforebutwouldnt it be in best for both your inetersts for you to come to him an say"Hey man- looks like you got some drama goin on?, whats up?"ever hear the expression" you cant shake hands with a closed fist?both of you guys like to be in the same places for hte same resons- so lend a hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjohn Posted October 13 Author Report Share Posted October 13 zeeker:Before you knock me I think you should listen to me. You have know idea of what I spin, how I spin, or how I program music. I will say this. I am a house / Trance head at heart. One time I went to a club, and I actually left when the house set started because he was horrible. But afterall, he did bring a bunch of his friends, so the fact that he could not DJ was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liqidtouch Posted October 13 Report Share Posted October 13 Iansee if you can make it to DOCS in totowa tomorrow nightill be there with a few friends-usualy by the booth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrocker Posted October 13 Report Share Posted October 13 somebody who says what evrybody thinks!!!!!! thanx a lot...this stupid being hip and trendy steps so on my nervs...let the music speak...lets get electric!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjohn Posted October 13 Author Report Share Posted October 13 Where is totowa . I have no idea???Yo, Ur on now. Is you AOL/AIM name up. Or did you get a new one. If so IM me when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liqidtouch Posted October 13 Report Share Posted October 13 Originally posted by ianjohn Where is totowa . I have no idea???Yo, Ur on now. Is you AOL/AIM name up. Or did you get a new one. If so IM me when you can. sorry IANill be back in NJ tomorrow afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicious Posted October 14 Report Share Posted October 14 very rarely do i like to get involved, but i have to say something on this board. first Ricky Corbo great guy and a great DJ. keep playing what makes your heart beat. second to let all of you know that we didn't just wake up one morning and decide that we are going to be well known DJ's, it took a lot of self promotion and djing for 100-250 a night while holding a daytime job just like the rest of the upcoming DJ's, playing b-day parties and house parties for my friends in after high school just like you are now if your just starting to get gigs.just because you have heard of us though massive promotions and residencies, doesn't mean that we haven't run around clubs for years sending in mix tapes and trying to get promoters to give us a break. everyone of us has stared somewhere,and that's why i have two or three DJ's opening up for me. because they are hungry and they push, i could easily call a big name DJ and we can play along side one another all night long.but i choose to help people that are just getting started, look at the opening DJ's at the roxy most of them are starting to remix, and produce music.i didn't get well know in the DJ community till 94'-95'-thats when it all started. after DJ's started to play my first few records. and that's how many DJs make it big and their names get well known, and i have told DJ's many times if you want to make a name for yourself put out your own songs and press them up on vinyl, the rest of the world is still playing vinyl. it can have your name in very big letters and if a DJ is constantly playing your tracks you name will stick in thier heads, then you may get booked any where on the planet. IM not saying that you cant make it solely on your DJ abilities, but the best way get exposure is to express your feelings and what's in your heart onto vinyl. cause there was no greater feeling than to hear a dj/produer that inspired me to make the music play my music.such as: when i heard my first song played by junior at sound factory (27th St.), Tony Humphrey rocking my first vocal on the first ministry compilation, little Louie playing my tracks at sound factory bar. morales playing one of my records at a club in Italy while IM getting trashed at the bar.....and more recently Jonathan breaking my songs at factory. Well, anyway you get the message.anyone can make it you just have to work for it and be at all of the industry parties and events, get your name out there get CD's out there.. make tracks and give them to your favorite DJ's, send them to your favorite labels, or just press them up yourself. i wasn't promoted to the promoters my music, just like most of the other big DJ's-spoke for us, the promoters didnt care what we looked like, if we came to the gigs in our shorts or in a three piece suit, they just wanted our music and that turned into people dancing wanting to hear us.dont blame us if you don't make it, cause whoever you are you can make it. you just have to want it bad enoughand even starve for it. I hope this inspires just one person and kicks another in the ass to get moving and put out records.i also hope this clears thing up for people who don't know that we had to climb ladders and see eye to eye club owners and promoters.promoters are very important now since the clubs are relying on them to bring people, but just like in any other business there is competition and back stabbing so watch out if you are promoting.you can see it happening on this messageboard i have found that a lot of new clubs are going back to the days of in house promotions. so get your CD's to the new clubs, but be sure to get them to promoters too because the are going to be the future of the promotions in house at the new clubs. promoters are very valuable and it is important to have them cause they bring people together and have made many memorable events.think about it if it wans for a promoter you wouldnt have shown up at a club one night and met some of your friends that you have.anyway i gotta get to the studio ... good luck for every one in the business and i wish success to al the new clubs we need everything we can get in NYC to make this the center of dance music and a place where people want to come again to hear great music.luv you all johnny vicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjohn Posted October 15 Author Report Share Posted October 15 Well, all the DJs on this site probolly have a studio. So heres a question? What mixer do you own? and What is your mixer of choice.Me perosonally. I have the Rane MP24Z, I love it, choose it anyday over anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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