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DJing, the art of blending and mixing music for an audience, has evolved from a simple act of playing records to a multifaceted art form with global reach. Let’s take a journey through its history and discover some amusing facts along the way:
The 1930s saw the rise of the “disc jockey,” a term coined by Martin Block in 1935. He was one of the first to introduce a format of playing records and talking between songs on his radio show.
The 1940s brought “jive” radio DJs who played popular music and introduced the concept of a “top ten” chart. These early DJs played a crucial role in shaping popular music and introducing new artists to listeners.
The 1960s and 1970s witnessed the emergence of club culture and disco music. DJs began to play a vital role in creating the energy and atmosphere of nightclubs. They experimented with techniques like beatmatching and mixing, paving the way for modern DJing.
One funny fact: The legendary disco DJ, Frankie Knuckles, was initially a janitor at the Warehouse club in Chicago before he started playing records.
The 1980s saw the birth of turntablism, a genre of DJing that focused on scratching and manipulating records. Pioneers like Grandmaster Flash and DJ Kool Herc transformed the turntable into a musical instrument.
A funny fact: During a live performance, DJ Kool Herc once accidentally scratched the wrong side of a record, which led to the discovery of the iconic “scratch” sound.
The 1990s and 2000s brought the advent of digital DJing. Software like Serato and Traktor made it easier for DJs to mix and manipulate music. DJs started to use samplers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments in their sets.
A funny fact: DJs who used to carry around crates of records now often perform with just a laptop and a controller.
EDM genres like house, techno, trance, and drum and bass became increasingly popular in the 2000s, and DJs played a crucial role in their development and spread.
A funny fact: Some DJs have become so famous that they have their own planes and tour buses, complete with custom DJ booths.
Today, DJing is a global phenomenon. DJs are performing in clubs, festivals, and even on radio and television worldwide.
Funny Fact: The world record for the longest DJ set is over 100 hours!
DJing has come a long way from its humble beginnings. From the early radio DJs to the modern EDM superstars, DJs continue to shape and influence the landscape of music. The future of DJing is sure to be exciting, as technology continues to evolve and new genres emerge.
I Will Always Try – Guru Nile and Joe Yorke
Broadway Line – Sound Temple Records
Abbey Road (feat. Nubya Garcia, Theon Cross & Henry Wu) – DJ Yoda