11 Habits of Highly Successful DJs

[@DJ_V_squared]

Never stop learning. I've been DJing for over 15 years and I'm always learning from the DJs that came before me and the ones that came after.

[@frankdricusjackson4663]

I JUST STARTED. ANY ADVICE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

[@lamarwilliams9439]

If I had to guess, his advice would probably be to never stop learning

[@qisuij]

**About requests** I used to DJ at a popular club, and a nice way of taking requests was with a pen+paper for ppl to WRITE DOWN their requests on. 1. It doesn't interrupt your mixing by having to talk to drunk ppl 2. You can easily sort out which requests are good or not 3. It allows you to keep the paper after the event to review which requests worked well.

[@NonnyStrikes]

EXACTLY. You can add spice to it by having a light up magic marker board. I usually put "requests here, love you guys! Try to keep it to 1 song per half hour for my mental health" etc. You can do anything... just be creative. Even promote future events, like the upcoming new year party!

[@isaacsimbwa5444]

'Take some requests' saved an event sometime... drunken guy comes around and asks for a song and since no one was dancing, I played it for them...and boy oh boy... the crowd raptured into dance...didn't leave that genre for hours and the crowd didn't stop dancing for hours.

[@kryptonite967231]

a great dj takes request, those request make my gigs easier and with over 10 years in the business I have maintained a 5 star business rating across the board.

[@johnlackner1193]

When I DJ I use my phone for one thing - finding and playing tracks that aren't in my library. Just make sure it's set to Do Not Disturb.

[@1period]

LIFE! especially "taking requests" A lot of my DJ peers refuse. But yo, we're playing for these ppl and they tippin!

[@raymika2804]

Im not a professional dj but will be a beginner in the future but i will be listening to this guys advice when starting out he's wise as imo

[@scottmuir9347]

Love this post. And I love and do everything you mentioned on your list. Something I’ve been seeing with DJs in my area and even myself at one point, is we fall into a runt. Playing the same songs, doing the same thing at every event. You get boarded with your DJ job. That’s when you need to step back and start changing things up for each event. Make it fresh and new every time. Using your 11 suggestions is a great starting point. Keep putting out the content!

[@sevenmilebeats]

Everything you've said in this video is facts...as a open format DJ myself if someone comes up to me requesting ABBA Dancing Queen (100 BPM) when I'm playing Dancehall like romping shop (86 BPM) I just let them know politely that I'll work my way up to that BPM range then I'll mix it in & play some 80's hits... or if you want me to play it next... it's £100 to mix it at the end of the song I'm playing now!

[@TheLostRoad01]

True that! You must never stop learning. No matter what!

[@NonnyStrikes]

BRO I discovered the cutting method of scratching by watching DJCarlo. I kept wondering why he was using the crossfader to cut while cutting. When I finally got it...the world changed. That's part of the practice of anything..... until you get it. Never over-complicate it. Especially for a club you are in-house dj for. They'll pick up on it quick asf. I have become known for my stutters. I use roll's in a lot of these 80bpm songs you're talkin about.... and they love it, same as myself. My favorite trick I've done.... was 100% a risk ha. But instead of playing the intro regularly, I slowly turned the disc and right as the end of the intro happened, I reversed it all the way back so the intro played clean. SUCH a crazy reaction!

[@thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225]

The phone point transfers to every job! I’m old school with quarters in my pocket. When your on the job, BE ON THE JOB!

[@AMINAjaguar]

Love ya man! Kick ass content! Thanks so much to put it on point, quick and compact! We all know it but we can't be reminded enough!

[@djclearz]

God I love you bro you just hit my heart

[@TheRealDJKelly]

It food for thought. I have been DJing for year and am about to go digital for the first time so I have a huge learning curve ahead.

[@sofunked247]

Spot on. Im only just posting content after over 15 years of DJing. Thanks for the video!!!

[@Paulsonjc]

Awesome bro. For the great advice. I saw your one video and it's really great advice and eye opener

[@kryptonite967231]

yessssss be open format and watch the flood gates open i play so many formats its hard to keep up, i am not a master at any of them but i know how to navigate arouind them all

[@grapeapega]

Great advice king 💪🏾🖤👑

[@michaelpoteete2164]

I just started watching your videos about 3 months now and I have really been impressed with your style of delivery as you seem to cater to everyone and you breakstuff down so easy. Love you content it is some of the best that I seen from other DJs video. I used to DJ over 30 plus years ago in the military in California. I just started doing some as a hobby for fun and I have learned alot from your videos. Thanks. Yes I am a senior at 61 but living life to the fullest. Having fun in the process! Thanks Keep It Up!😀

[@Mydjprogress]

cheers mate

[@bboymac84]

Right song, right time

[@United-Bengals]

The millions dollar 💰💰💰 content I have ever seen in dj tutorial & tips😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@jb_in2mix]

Great set of advices. Thanks for sharing.

[@aykedish3645]

Thanks,so much bro.

[@DJCEE_B]

Always welcome

[@DJ_EVISON]

Brilliant advice man! Another quality vid 🙌🏼

[@vdjmegaking]

Much Love from Nigeria.... Really learning alot from you. You keep me going Boss. Really appreciate your efforts putting all dis together

[@Djpardirell]

Love the motivation from this video, you make a lot of valid points 💪🏾🔥

[@rdbagaming]

if you want a challenge yourself try mixing Kompa for me it was hard but worth it

[@StretchEntertainment.]

World wide guide! Amazing dude, thanks so much for this.

[@josiethompson5739]

On the Open Format DJ note: if you're playing music that you're not passionate about, won't that affect your mix? Like how do you know if it's a good mix if you're not feeling the music in it?

[@thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225]

Having a video of your sets focused on the dance floor for the full timeline of your set would also be a good idea if available.. darn the video quality… just for analytics..

[@CursalMusic]

youre awesome

[@DJJAYTECH]

Appreciate you sharing your wisdom and knowledge to the community! Respect to you fam!

[@marcinoron9649]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@DiskJockeyFernyyy]

Going into my open format ERA 🎉

[@jayjayokocha38]

more crestes videos please 🥰

[@edmensed7670]

Really like your advice and tips, Some of us are really shy and your first tip makes it ALL. Thanks very much

[@DJSAMIR.ch-zk5zs]

Well done 👍🏻

[@zero11010]

Good to see you posting content again! Hope all is well. 👍

[@robertdpilgrim1924]

Thanks great advice my habit is really mixing with the long intro I have to stop mixing like that and beat matching as well I also have to practice scratching I am not confident and I have a pioneer Rev 7

[@pipsic]

"Use Original Versions". Glad to hear you say that. I find 99% of those intros, redrums and such just plain bad.

[@isaanly]

This video inpsires me alot.

[@djtsplash838]

Thank you!

[@djprasen]

Thank you for your guidance brother!

[@bboymac84]

Unless you make your own music as a producer/DJ and are making hit songs, do open format so it appears like you know what your doing

[@Marvelpic]

This is a great video It’s definitely made me think of things differently now. Keep up the great work.

[@Holyho_]

Really good advice, listen to the people and what they think of your mix or music choice. Use the feedback and and grow as a Dj yourself. ❤❤ Edit after tip from Cee B: Girls are the real floorfillers...

[@Daniel_TheDJ]

Thank you bro ♥️👏

[@Mydjprogress]

cheers mate!

[@durellteesdale7297]

Super great video my friend. Do you have a video about genre study or how to practice into a genre . For instance , there may be a genre you are not inclined to . What are some ways to really study it and become knowledgeable about it . Just some suggestions . Keep up the good work my friend .

[@DangerzoneLive1]

Brilliant useful info blessings brother 🙏

[@jerielspruell1607]

Thanks for this informative video. It was very helpful & spot on!

[@ladidadi79]

Great video, 💯

[@roiijamez33]

Excellent!

[@djNineshoxxx]

all facts good advice

[@dametalounge]

Great advice!

[@djlivelee3325]

Dope informative video bro

[@tobinakatarx]

practice your first 3 tracks ,bang out a great first couple of mixes ,confidence will grow for the rest of your set

[@Del-Blanco-Diablo]

i try and post something every day either a full length mix or a mash up or remix of a track i like but absoloutly everything i post on yt gets a copyright strike at best at worst the full thing is taken down, atleast soundcloud have stopped doing it they havent taken any of my stuff down in a couple of years. but what pisses me off the most is other djs filing copyright claims against my channel, its almost like they dont want me playing their music too the public just incase i make money out of it and its not like i'm trying too pass their work off as my own i always tag the artists of the tracks that i'm using and usually put the full names of the tracks in the description. with speaking too other djs i always make a point of talking too the djs when i'm out clubbing wether it be about the music they are playing the set up they're using were they buy their music what labels they like.

[@Djmilktray]

Great video!!!!!

[@DJCEE_B]

Thanks bro!

[@NonnyStrikes]

"hey, play this song, It'll get everyone out jumpin!" How many of you out there get this one-liner haha.

[@djlawre5779]

Respect!

[@tip_thedj]

💯 talk your shit Cee B!

[@nofood1]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alliewarren7590]

I recently got back into DJ’n and I practice mostly on the weekends. When I’m practicing I just create a vibe off of what I’m feeling and not necessarily a set. Should I be trying to create a set and practice that set or just keep creating a vibe off the top of the dome?

[@tobinakatarx]

ive been djing since 91 ,flowing and choosing your next track is the best way ,practice the first 3 tracks until u know them back to front,bang out a good first mix and then build on that imho

[@j.telesford7180]

💯💯

[@Junk_Draw3r]

take a shot every time he says "Yeah"

[@DJCEE_B]

LOL

[@Junk_Draw3r]

@@DJCEE_B haha! At least it shows I’m focused on what you’re saying 😋

[@lazy5oul]

Hello guys, hope everyone is doing awesome?! If permission granted may I share the link to my mix and maybe you guys can give me feedback?

[@YakAttack915]

Samsung watch does the same

[@thatdiyguyraymondmonk1225]

People who love their job, will talk to you forever… Those who won’t talk to you are insecure…

[@bismarck905]

how do you check your set history in serato?

[@BillyTheSKID]

It's only on paid version apparently

[@tgk1170]

CEE B, How do I permanently delete tracks from Serato? I delete the track only fro them to reappear when I reopen Serato.

[@DJCEE_B]

CMD. SHIFT. DELETE

[@tgk1170]

Thank you @@DJCEE_B

[@TheDjelements]

So stay off the phone and don’t post any content of the club busy? I thought that was a key thing to do show the followers that it’s a good night to come out.

[@austindaniel832]

Bro was talking to me through out the video 🥲