Comments on: JD: The State Of The Music Business – Part 1 of 5 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/ The Hottest Blog On The Net With The Most Access To The Industry. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:35:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: DJ A-O.N.E. http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-41494 DJ A-O.N.E. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:27:55 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-41494 I have been around since the beginning and that stuff that JD is talking about is evolutions fault. Back in the day...the Urban music genre had very very limited exposure on the radio and MTV. So the unheard new shit was the club music. That is where you went to here what was new outside of the 70 songs combined you heard throughout the week on the radio and videos. Times have changed. Radio stations and BET and MTV2 are playing nothing but urban music so now that is what the crowd is hearing all the time. Back then it was a big deal to hear more than 3 urban songz in a row on the radio unles you heard a mixshow for 2 hours. That is why people was so dedicated to listening to people like Mr. Magic, Red Alert, Doc B (in Milwaukee) and so on and so on. Hip Hops/urban musics growth is what bit us in the ass. Our audiences have become desensatized (in a way). Back then you heard a new song in the club 7 times in that night because it was acceptable becuase we didn't get enough of it once we left the club. Simply put...because of the growth and over saturation/exposure (I mean this in a good way) in urban music DJs are forced to make their own mark (to book the gigs, get the oppertunities and etc...)and that is why DJs aren't like it use to be....unfortuanately. I try to stay true to those days but it is hard...very hard. I hope I explained my opinion where people can understand me. I have been around since the beginning and that stuff that JD is talking about is evolutions fault. Back in the day…the Urban music genre had very very limited exposure on the radio and MTV. So the unheard new shit was the club music. That is where you went to here what was new outside of the 70 songs combined you heard throughout the week on the radio and videos. Times have changed. Radio stations and BET and MTV2 are playing nothing but urban music so now that is what the crowd is hearing all the time. Back then it was a big deal to hear more than 3 urban songz in a row on the radio unles you heard a mixshow for 2 hours. That is why people was so dedicated to listening to people like Mr. Magic, Red Alert, Doc B (in Milwaukee) and so on and so on.

Hip Hops/urban musics growth is what bit us in the ass. Our audiences have become desensatized (in a way). Back then you heard a new song in the club 7 times in that night because it was acceptable becuase we didn’t get enough of it once we left the club.

Simply put…because of the growth and over saturation/exposure (I mean this in a good way) in urban music DJs are forced to make their own mark (to book the gigs, get the oppertunities and etc…)and that is why DJs aren’t like it use to be….unfortuanately. I try to stay true to those days but it is hard…very hard.

I hope I explained my opinion where people can understand me.

]]> By: no way jose http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-41268 no way jose Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:06:32 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-41268 the dj in the aspect of a dj in the 80's is dead yes. that is because in the dj game during the 90's, the dj's getting the most bookings were the ones doing the hottest production and remixes. many many many rappers and producers started out as dj's, so i don't see how your point has any relevance. it is all about progression. every single dj out there is constantly looking for the next big hit, day in and day out , period. and when they think they have found it, they play that shit like crazy, so how are we not doing what we are supposed to?? some dj's will make a whole mixtape, just for one track because they want people to listen to there shit and they have the latest hit. the dj is an aritist in his on relm, and now a days , the dj can get up to 10 grand an hour because of his production work. why hate on that??? there is a demand, and it is being supplied, we would be stupid not to. case and point, the music on the radio is absolute garbage, and alot of the remix work and underground club music that the dj's search endlessly for is banging. alot like the 80's the dj in the aspect of a dj in the 80’s is dead yes. that is because in the dj game during the 90’s, the dj’s getting the most bookings were the ones doing the hottest production and remixes. many many many rappers and producers started out as dj’s, so i don’t see how your point has any relevance. it is all about progression. every single dj out there is constantly looking for the next big hit, day in and day out , period. and when they think they have found it, they play that shit like crazy, so how are we not doing what we are supposed to?? some dj’s will make a whole mixtape, just for one track because they want people to listen to there shit and they have the latest hit. the dj is an aritist in his on relm, and now a days , the dj can get up to 10 grand an hour because of his production work. why hate on that??? there is a demand, and it is being supplied, we would be stupid not to. case and point, the music on the radio is absolute garbage, and alot of the remix work and underground club music that the dj’s search endlessly for is banging. alot like the 80’s

]]> By: Clipse Have Their Eyes On Kanye West For Next LP; Jermaine Dupri Isn’t Up For DJ Battle: Mixtape Monday | Celebrity gossip and news http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-40082 Clipse Have Their Eyes On Kanye West For Next LP; Jermaine Dupri Isn’t Up For DJ Battle: Mixtape Monday | Celebrity gossip and news Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:59:33 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-40082 [...] out on radio. Well, those days seem over. The two have been publicly at odds since Dupri’s “The DJ Is Dead” video blog a few weeks [...] [...] out on radio. Well, those days seem over. The two have been publicly at odds since Dupri’s “The DJ Is Dead” video blog a few weeks [...]

]]> By: Clipse Have Their Eyes On Kanye West For Next LP; Jermaine Dupri Isn’t Up For DJ Battle: Mixtape Monday | Cobain Music Community http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-36132 Clipse Have Their Eyes On Kanye West For Next LP; Jermaine Dupri Isn’t Up For DJ Battle: Mixtape Monday | Cobain Music Community Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:56:52 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-36132 [...] out on radio. Well, those days seem over. The two have been publicly at odds since Dupri’s “The DJ Is Dead” video blog a few weeks [...] [...] out on radio. Well, those days seem over. The two have been publicly at odds since Dupri’s “The DJ Is Dead” video blog a few weeks [...]

]]> By: Clipse Have Their Eyes On Kanye West For Next LP; Jermaine Dupri Isn’t Up For DJ Battle: Mixtape Monday | Best Entertainment News http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-35366 Clipse Have Their Eyes On Kanye West For Next LP; Jermaine Dupri Isn’t Up For DJ Battle: Mixtape Monday | Best Entertainment News Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:56:31 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-35366 [...] out on radio. Well, those days seem over. The two have been publicly at odds since Dupri’s “The DJ Is Dead” video blog a few weeks [...] [...] out on radio. Well, those days seem over. The two have been publicly at odds since Dupri’s “The DJ Is Dead” video blog a few weeks [...]

]]> By: Carl the Truth Williams http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-32569 Carl the Truth Williams Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:06:52 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-32569 that shit didn't make NO sense. Your a rich kid whose daddy put him on, quit bitching. and go back to college and learn how to speak. that shit didn’t make NO sense. Your a rich kid whose daddy put him on, quit bitching. and go back to college and learn how to speak.

]]> By: ETHX http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-31853 ETHX Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:23:48 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-31853 Im a Dj, all I have to say is taht if there wasent so much wack shit comming I would have no problem palying new shit. All this new rap shit is wack as fuck, it displays no lyrical skill and has no substance. Plus the reason why alot of dj's wont play shit is because of the mainstream radio sheep minded mutherfuckers that attend clubs. All these mutherfuckers that come to the clubs that I play at want to hear the same fucking bullshit over and over again, I must get like 30 request for lollipop, souljaboy,and the cupid shuffle, and if I dont play the common popular shit that people waht to hear then that puts my job in jepordy. All yu new artist please start putting out good shit, not just club bangin shit I mean some quality Hip Hop. Lets bring Hip Hop back, then the Dj will come back. Im a Dj, all I have to say is taht if there wasent so much wack shit comming I would have no problem palying new shit. All this new rap shit is wack as fuck, it displays no lyrical skill and has no substance. Plus the reason why alot of dj’s wont play shit is because of the mainstream radio sheep minded mutherfuckers that attend clubs. All these mutherfuckers that come to the clubs that I play at want to hear the same fucking bullshit over and over again, I must get like 30 request for lollipop, souljaboy,and the cupid shuffle, and if I dont play the common popular shit that people waht to hear then that puts my job in jepordy. All yu new artist please start putting out good shit, not just club bangin shit I mean some quality Hip Hop. Lets bring Hip Hop back, then the Dj will come back.

]]> By: dj smoove http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-25287 dj smoove Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:47:33 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-25287 The dj ain't dead cat. What happened is, your industry let these wack ass cats with no idea what a "mixtape" really is get on. Now these cats that can't mix worth a fuck are considered dj's just because they'll put out new bullshit every week. But book one of these sorry cat's and they can't even blend one record to another....It's kinda sad...but I'm from the ol' school and I just dj just to see folks enjoy themselves. If an artist comes to me with a cd...I'll play the joint the following weekend...but for the longest before I switched to serato, I couldn't because I only rocked vinyl. I asked for their vinyl and they're like "huh?" Technology has made it too easy to make a song. (laffy taffy???!!) DJ's used to be important as far as getting the hot shit out....now that rap is so watered down.....80-90% of it is casio keyboard bullshit!! (what happened to a bassline on a track) who in their dj mind would want to play any of this bullshit. But not to worry....this music thing is 360 degrees....the real hip hop will come back to the top once again. And for you young pups.....check a real "mc" .....Black Thought....If we just set him as the standard...80% of these "rappers" wouldn't dare drop a demo. (especially if Biggie and 2pac were still alive) The dj ain’t dead cat. What happened is, your industry let these wack ass cats with no idea what a “mixtape” really is get on. Now these cats that can’t mix worth a fuck are considered dj’s just because they’ll put out new bullshit every week. But book one of these sorry cat’s and they can’t even blend one record to another….It’s kinda sad…but I’m from the ol’ school and I just dj just to see folks enjoy themselves. If an artist comes to me with a cd…I’ll play the joint the following weekend…but for the longest before I switched to serato, I couldn’t because I only rocked vinyl. I asked for their vinyl and they’re like “huh?” Technology has made it too easy to make a song. (laffy taffy???!!) DJ’s used to be important as far as getting the hot shit out….now that rap is so watered down…..80-90% of it is casio keyboard bullshit!! (what happened to a bassline on a track) who in their dj mind would want to play any of this bullshit. But not to worry….this music thing is 360 degrees….the real hip hop will come back to the top once again. And for you young pups…..check a real “mc” …..Black Thought….If we just set him as the standard…80% of these “rappers” wouldn’t dare drop a demo. (especially if Biggie and 2pac were still alive)

]]> By: Mike Hee http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-24189 Mike Hee Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:45:18 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-24189 I bet you really hatin you said this now......especially with a new artist coming out. DJ Kay Slay aired you out man. On the real. how come you aint put this on this site?? http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhe99751o4872b2FY2 I bet you really hatin you said this now……especially with a new artist coming out. DJ Kay Slay aired you out man. On the real.

how come you aint put this on this site??
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com.....o4872b2FY2

]]> By: Spencer http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/comment-page-2/#comment-23647 Spencer Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:12:02 +0000 http://www.themostaccess.com/2008/06/02/jd-the-state-of-the-music-business/#comment-23647 What retarded rambling is coming out of this idiots mouth. Perhaps the idea of the DJ in his tiny beetlejuice head is dead, but there will always be DJ's playing parties and entertaining. The game of DJing just changed as did the music game. I think it would be more realistic to say the music production business is dead as nobody pays for their products anymore. What retarded rambling is coming out of this idiots mouth. Perhaps the idea of the DJ in his tiny beetlejuice head is dead, but there will always be DJ’s playing parties and entertaining. The game of DJing just changed as did the music game. I think it would be more realistic to say the music production business is dead as nobody pays for their products anymore.

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