Experienced or not, it’s time to take a moment and see if there is something you can change that would make you a better DJ. Here are five things that are easily avoided and could cost you in future bookings, equipment repairs, and even a tarnished reputation. Ready?? Let’s jump in! Here are 5 common … Read more
Modern DJ culture is no longer a basement sport for bedroom DJs. High profiles, big checks, and increasingly bigger crowds have vaulted many DJs to superstar status, and there’s no denying the impact DJ culture has had on the music industry and pop culture. The type of work we perform as DJs often puts us … Read more
There is not a DJ out there who isn’t at least a little OCD about keeping their music library organized(You know who you are…). If this is you, get ready to learn about your new favorite feature available on the latest release for ZIPDJ Record Pool. The Case For Playlists in a DJ Pool Every … Read more
Upfront and exclusive music is perhaps one of the greatest elements of DJ culture and it can be extremely fast-paced and competitive with the onset of mp3 downloads and internet culture. In this article, we talk about the history of DJ Pools and why they are so necessary for staying in the know as a … Read more
“Crate digging” has drastically evolved over the years and let’s face it, while it has always been one of the exciting parts of being a DJ, less digging means more mixing! Ideally, DJs should have one place that they can rely on for not only music discovery, but also music downloading. Well folks, this is … Read more
Have you ever wondered what genres are included with ZIPDJ? Here is a comprehensive list of the genres included with all membership levels of ZIPDJ: Acapellas Accapellas ⚬ DJ Tools Acid Adult Contemporary Afro ⚬ Latin ⚬ Brazilian Afro House Afrobeats Bachata Balearic ⚬ Downtempo Bass Bass House Bassline Big Room Big Room ⚬ EDM … Read more
With so many nightclubs closed and impacted by the global pandemic DJs and other artists have found new venues to play – Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and even Fortnite? Really though, the stage is what you make it in 2021! How will this new necessity for live streaming affect DJs long-term, and should you consider … Read more
You have probably heard of the term “Open Format DJ” before. An open format DJ is someone who blends tracks from various genres to create a diverse mix which can appeal to a wide range of audiences. As a DJ you may have spent years deeply immersed into your genre of choice. That is natural … Read more
ZIPDJ – Music Discovery Reinvented DJ Record Pools have been around since the mid-70’s. Over the years, the promotional distribution channel between Record Labels and Professional DJs has adapted with technology to meet the demands of today’s digital DJs. Enter ZIPDJ. Founded in 2007, ZIPDJ was one of the first DJ Record Pools to distribute … Read more
