I think there's 2 different kinds of "DJ's"... One is a Turntablist [scratching and scratch routines, beat juggling, etc.] and the other is a Selecter [mixing songs together very well, in key, and creating off the cuff mixes and mash ups]. I think the word "DJ" is thrown around TOO much today. I consider myself a selector, because I can't really scratch all that well. I still use turntables and what not. There's a million controllers now because actually buying DJ equipment is HELLA expensive. Just about everywhere I play already has equipment, so I think I'm lucky. I started on turntables and transitioned to CDJs. I've seen dozens of people who SUCK at DJing and it's a real shame. Not that DJing had a great name, but it sucks when someone brings up me being a DJ, when they know nothing about it, and just think I hit play and Dubstep happens lol. Comes with the territory though.
Thanks, EDM.
The thing about my guy is he isn't even a selector. He literally just makes a playlist, hits play, and wears giant headphones and yells "come on people, lets get on the floor now!" between songs. If he was actually crossfading songs or doing mashups, I'd have no problem with him calling himself a DJ, I just think it's hilarious how "big" he is into it and how little effort he actually puts forth.
