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Opening DJ

THE LOST ART OF THE OPENING DJ

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Electronic music has come a long way since its inception in the 1970s. It has been embraced by millions worldwide and has produced some of the most iconic artists of our time. From techno and house to trance and dubstep, electronic music has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry. However, as the industry has grown, so too has the ego, pride, and self-entitlement of the DJs that make up this scene. Sadly, this has resulted in the lost art of the opening DJ, with many ignoring the importance of setting the tone for the night and respecting the flow of the party.

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A Powerful Lesson In Ego & Emotional Intelligence

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Be honest about your ego: how would you react, and what would you say if, after losing your best employee ever, they went on to continue to achieve great things with a competing company?
 
How do you react when you see another producer/DJ have more success than you?

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Robert Babicz's Music

Sculpting Sound: Robert Babicz’s Music Leads to Happy Accidents

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Imagine seeing sound and hearing color. Pretty wild, right? Those “superpowers,” or better known as synesthesia, have shaped Robert Babicz‘s music. People with synesthesia have a neurological condition in which information meant to stimulate one of your senses stimulates several of your senses. It could be “seeing” music as colors when hearing it or “tasting” textures like “round” or “pointy” when eating food. Translating his rare gift of synaesthesia, his ability to see music and hear color has helped Babicz create “happy accidents” for almost 30 years. The seasoned producer and live act, known for sporting a red scarf while performing, shares how he’s improvised his music to sculpt sounds that bring joy to others.

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Sexual Abuse Billy Kenny

Sexual Abuse & The Entertainment Industry: Billy Kenny, Bassnectar & Others

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DJs and producers Billy Kenny and Bassnectar (Lorin Ashton), despite playing on opposite spectrums of electronic music, share something in common, and it’s not just the letter “B” in their names. Both have been hit with serious sexual accusations coming from a long string of accusers, all of which are highlighting a troubling pattern of sexual abuse and rape. No court actions have been taken at this point, but these aren’t isolated incidents in the world of electronic music. They join a string of male electronic music artists known for inappropriate behavior. The sexual allegations against Billy Kenny and Bassnectar bring to light not only the music industry’s prevalent issues of sexual abuse and sexism but also the perils of stardom. Read more