Repping Nigerian DJs!
Today, 8/11/2009, marks the 3rd year anniversary of Nigerian DJs, an elite coalition of the hottest Nigerian DJs. Congratulations Nigerian DJs!
Rep Naija Artists has had the utmost pleasure of being at events where members of this coalition have shown their skills and I can truly vouch for the selected few that make up this coalition. Members of this coalition are preachers behind the turntables and microphones ensuring that the world is connected with the sounds of the talented artists emerging from Nigeria.
The vision of this group is to promote Nigerian music to the world via events, workshops, radio, mixtapes and seminars. However, not every DJ is fortunate to be a part of this coalition. In order to be a member, one has to go through an application process and be referred by a member of this coalition. Given this knowledge, you can expect nothing but the best music and mixes from any of the members. I have attended tons of parties and events such as the Nigerian DJ summer jam, the Nigerian reunion and other non-major events that have featured one of the members behind the turn-tables and I had so much fun! I am talking about non-stop dancing till the end of the party and being reluctant to leave! Yes, that much fun!
Talk about nice eclectic collection of Nigerian music, perfectly suited and tailored to the audience and every region of Nigeria. No single attendee of an event leaves without having heard at least five of their favorite tracks blasting through the speakers. The members are truly masters of their art: from segueing to beat-to-beat mixing, these set of DJs have it all! From young to old, oldies to new school, these DJs are well-rounded and up-to-date on different genres of music and well experienced to cater to any type of event ranging from birthday parties to weddings and larger-scaled events such as the reunion. You can also hear some of them blasting correct Naija music on your favorite online or physical radio station from Nigeria to the U.S, to the U.K and all parts of the world.
However, the work of a DJ is not as easy as you think. It takes years to master just a simple scratch and some of the underlying skills. DJs have to constantly update their music library and be up to date with new songs, genres and artists. Let’s not talk about the physical strength it takes to haul their equipments too. I can testify that a DJ’s equipment set is super heavy.
Perhaps, the DJs are often one of the overlooked group in the entertainment industry but ask yourself, who is responsible for getting music and spreading it to the world? Who’s responsible for ensuring you are dancing to and listening to the very best combination of music and mixes on your radio, events and parties? If you answered: DJs , you are correct and I am proud to support them and so should you!
To upcoming and existing big time artists: the DJs are one of the key factors to getting your songs heard all over. No artist or performer is any good on stage without an equally good DJ behind him or her. Most artists, once they make it big time, tend to forget who helped launch their careers and made sure their music got heard all over the world. Just because you now have a successful career doesn’t mean you don’t need the DJs. So whatever you do, be polite and give the DJs the respect they deserve.
To party attendees: I know how we tend to want to have certain songs playing or some songs on repeat. The DJs were hired for a reason: to do their job and demonstrate their skills. Let them do it! Don’t try to take over their job!
That being said, whatever you do and regardless of who you think you are, do not forget to….
RESPECT THE DJS!
I’ll like to say a big thank you to the following members of the coalition that will be working hand-in-hand with Rep Naija Artists on REP mixes. Please refer to the DJ directory for more information on each of them. Their mixes will be featured in the FREE mixes and download section.
- DJ 3K
- DJ Dee Money
- DJ Donn
- DJ Mighty Mike
- DJ Preview
- DJ Tboogie
I REP NIGERIAN DJS!
For more information about Nigerian DJs including event details, how to become a member and getting in contact with them, please visit http://www.nigeriandjs.com
You can join their Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nigerian-DJs/18071244342
You can find them on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/naijadjs
Don’t forget to follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/nigeriandjs
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