How I Became A DJ And Played a Festival with NO Experience

[@YoMaM87]

You might not had the biggest crowd this time but you know that the ones that stayed or came over really liked your selection.

[@getthis22]

Every DJ will lose a floor, it's a right of passage and will happen more than once. Well done for making the jump into Dj'ing.

[@marktsmotivation]

True! I've been doing it for over 30 years and if you don't know the audience; it's hard to know what's gonna keep them on the floor.

[@OddlyEDM]

Thank you for this comment

[@DUCKSXLE]

I can’t lie when I was listening to his preparation I was thinking it’s a bit mellow for a festival. Lovely tunes but I’d personally save them for a evening smoke up on the beach or something

[@divensen]

Damn, just imagine how much new stuff you have learnt while learning to become dj and this might add a new perspective to your beat production.

[@onsite2406]

I love that you shared this even though it didn’t go the way you wanted. There are really important lessons here, and shows a realistic perspective of what can happen. You did everything you could though, had the courage to put yourself out there, and have reflected honestly about what to change to get the outcome you want. 10/10!

[@francescomuto9465]

Respect brothers❤❤

[@oliver0408]

Ocean continues to inspire us on the daily!

[@Notyomanyfm]

Let’s be honest… weekly lol

[@aminsabatay8091]

Yeah how to know that

[@itsjytmusic]

For the lag on the hot cue, I think that's due to the quantize function. If its set to be 1 beat, it'll snap to the closest beat, so pressing it slightly earlier should help.

[@martynjames1514]

No it’s a firmware issue. Really annoying for everyone using 3000s. James Hype refuses to use them for this very reason. I paid nearly 10000 for a cdj setup that I have no confidence in. Come on pioneer sort it out!

[@djnitefrog5896]

This issue with lag on the Hot Cue with quantized turned on on the CDJ3000 has been fixed. I have firmware 204 loaded and the Hot Cue is in fact more responsive than the NXS2 also on its latest firmware (1.85) when hitting the hot cue to the beat of the other player. And if you want faster hot cue response without it going to the nearest beat just turn off Quantize! CDJ3000 is a beautiful machine now!❤

[@itsjytmusic]

@@martynjames1514 Ah thats true! I heard James Hype talked about it too! Sorry for the confusion

[@martynjames1514]

@@djnitefrog5896 I’m on firmware 3.0 and I can assure you it’s not fixed. James Hype also raised it again 2 weeks ago on moving differently.

[@AmericasNextTopShooterA.N.T.S]

Bro is always putting in mad work💯

[@musicbykoy]

Yo Ocean, this video is sick dawg. I'm a professional producer from Colombia and I've always wanted to start book shows as a DJ too so I'm 100% gonna do something about it now. Truly an inspiration bro congrats on this 💯

[@letsgodancin1]

Here is my analysis of what went wrong: 1. Outdoor Summer festivals such as this one, people want to hear 125bpm-170bpm bpm music (psy trance, techno, drum&bass, dubstep, EDM crap etc). As in faster and harder. The dj before you was playing that type of sound and had the crowd fully engaged. 2. You played a more sexy/soulful house set which will almost never work in those surroundings. There was a certain level of energy on the dancefloor when the previous dj finished his set which you were not able to follow up with. As soon as you dropped your first track, you killed the energy on the dancefloor. Essentially went from 600 HP Ferrari energy to 125 HP Toyota Prius energy. This is not a knock on you but it's part of the learning process. I actually liked your sounds much better than the previous guy. Your set was better suited for a club than an outdoor festival. Keep it up. This process is a marathon not a sprint.

[@Nothing-tf2dp]

this vid was tough love seeing you trying new things and recording the process and can't wait to see the progression 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jennydang4339]

Really appreciate you sharing this Ocean and doing you’ve always what you wanted to do (always wanted to DJ too!). Anything in music has its challenges so it’s important to overall enjoy the process so thanks for putting in the time and sharing that with us- mad respect 🎉

[@rbproduk9422]

loving the progression ocean man 🙌

[@Wadepenn_]

as a new dj/producer this was cool to see that im not alone in the feeling of dj'ing for absolutely nobody! haha it is what it is and it's about having fun!

[@spaindagoat2190]

Maybe THAT crowd left, but those transitions were seamless. So someone will like those. Also you made your own tracks for your first set your already many steps ahead of a lot of DJs.🔥💯

[@BeachLookingGuy]

having your own music honestly has nothing to do with being "ahead" as a DJ. he could have spent that time with better track selection and practice.

[@michaeljam4818]

That was the best thing which could happen to you, many djs lear the things you learned in a few years , keet it up homie🔥🔥🔥

[@AGENTFORTETV]

Good stuff! Remember when I first started DJing years ago bro, such a learning curve for sure. Your video totally brought back memories and recalling the countless hours of practicing. Keep it up bro! Been following for long time on your production but really dope to see you focusing on DJing too.

[@dazn9620]

Your a fucking beast, creating your own tracks for your first dj gig is insane pretty sure if you continue i just can be going good

[@frankthompsons990]

It's really cool seeing Ocean talking about doing something different but similar. I always saw him to be quiet, less expressive actually. Buh here we are 😂 ocean gang 🌊🌊

[@refused1]

Can't expect shit to go the way you want especially your first gig. Comes with time, experience, promotion, selection. Great video. Tracks sounding nice too.

[@prodbycryptk8015]

Mf props to you for pushing the envelope ocean. You kill it everytime.

[@eternalsoundschicago]

Inspirational and true. Great video! I wouldn’t feel bad about the floor. I’ve had this happen several times and your gut tells you to switch up and play something more commercial to bring the crowd back but if that’s not the dj you want to be it’s hard to remain true to yourself. Props for keeping with your set style and for reading the crowd well enough to know that the tunes you left out for being “too chill” wouldn’t have worked. It’s a process. Best of luck on the adventure!

[@SteveJenkinsonPhotography]

Hey Ocean, I’m also trying to go down the same route as you. I’m currently doing a Dj course at LSA where you was. You have a big head start as you’re already a producer and a following. Keep going and loving the house trax.😁

[@DJ_TideWave]

Love your house music! Awesome tracks you made there! 😃 I am more a «bedroom» DJ myself, but I have played in a club a few times looong time ago. It is all about reading the crowd. I remember one time a clubber came to me after my set and said he loved my set! I only played for like 30 minutes, but I still remember the feeling! That was 23 years ago! I played right after Luis Molinari, a Norwegian-Italian house DJ. I was so nervous. He had just played some funky house with some hard house tracks to end his set. I played some trance/hard trance and the crowd really liked my set! It helped that the club had the exact same Pioneer CDJ players like I owned myself. The now old Pioneer CDJ-100S. Those where the days. A great memory of my very short DJ career. Now I only produce music for fun. 😊

[@JordanWelch]

My favorite vid you ever made

[@K2H_23]

I"m a house dj & hiphop producer myself and not gonna lie, you just inspired me to make house for the first time. Keep inspiring! Is there a place where we can buy your house tracks? Really enjoyed them :) Peace & love from Belgium

[@BIKINGWITHBOBO]

Good on you for your first set! And yeah, those wook crowds today want the dj to bring the hype and never stop! You’ll be better prepared next time 🤘

[@MrOrton911]

I don't usually leave comments... But this video was actually sick. I worked at into the woods and had no idea this was going on. Keep up the good work!

[@evrton]

the first time you ever perform a set, it’s such a feeling, and my first definitely wasn’t flawless, but as long as u can be proud of doing ur best and ppl liking ur work, that’s all that matters!

[@ooweemusic]

got my first coming up and super nervous, but its something ive always wanted to do. any tips for cooling nerves going in to it?

[@Mark01210]

@@ooweemusic Get to the venue early and listen to the other Dj's on before you so you get a vibe for the place. Maybe have a beer if you drink alcohol but don't get drunk 😂

[@chrisarmas5672]

The producers should have scheduled you an opening slot. Great welcoming vibes ! Congrats 🙌🏽

[@OddlyEDM]

This is super cool thank you for this, makes people like me feel like there’s hope to getting more gigs 😭

[@HMonk-hd1zr]

Ocean making house!! This is amazing thank you again for all the inspiration

[@Mr.TeETH78]

Intro!!! Gotta grab their attention right away after the last dj left the booth.

[@Waxley]

Into the woods crew are definitely techno lovers your set would of been a different story round a pool well done pal

[@benlovemusicuk]

Amazing video you are masting your craft. As well as a singer songwriter, I am also a house DJ, and my biggest gig to date, was one of the commonwealth games stages for Birmingham 22. Biggest stage I've ever played on.

[@papito2lindo]

Pro Tip: Research the other artist who are also playing at festival or gig. That way you can have a better idea of what the crowd might really enjoy or at least expect.

[@NoahDines]

Make a video where you show how you make them house beats!

[@winderinomontana3395]

If the hotcues problem u can turn off the quantize mode that help u alot

[@K2H_23]

And don't bother the people going away. As it's a first gig you don't know exactly what to expact. All depends on what kind of event it is, what dj is spinning before you, read the crowd and also at what hour you play :) But keep going, you will succeed

[@FLYSTARTVLONDON]

Yes bro ❤️💛💚🖤 dope stuff big up ocean 🌊 it’s great to see you go places

[@FabianMazur]

stoked to see the progress! 🔥🔥🔥

[@HMonk-hd1zr]

Congrats on your first Dj set Ocean. May this be the beginning of much more success

[@Raines-c9m]

Good Work Brother Keep up the grind

[@blaccteezy]

I DJayd the biggest strip club in Dallas for a month straight with ZERO experience. I had to learn the Pioneer Rev 7 tables in 1 hour and do 8 hr sets. Only had the music stop on me 2 times. Once the usb cable was bad.

[@leewightman8619]

I usually make boombap but I go through fazes of making techno from hardcore gabber house trance acid ect must say for a guy who doesn't really make house you have got it down to a t

[@jeroenlookman4831]

Really sick to see you hop on the house more man! Keep it up 🔥

[@BenniBoiMusic]

Great Video 🙌🏻

[@JustanyguyOfficial]

Find the audience that’s feeling your sound… so stick to your sound and build.. just like how you did it with your KZbin channel… keep smashing 😎

[@LDreTheGiant]

This is sick bro

[@kaynesworld4900]

You live and your learn bro

[@flash2k]

I've just done the same. lol. Asked if I could be part of a guinness world Record Attempt for DJ'ing. Had 25 days to learn to DJ. Was crazy! We Got the record, but It wasnt the smoothest as I'd never even touched a CDJ3000 and no clue what the massive mixer was, another DJ helped me out but it was a real shock to the system, then 5 days later, I smashed my first gig, it went well cos I used the equipment I knew, my Argos bought DDJ FLX4. in it together r kid

[@Adam-g-uk]

When the hot cue messes up just push the wheel to push it or pull it in time

[@jplayerfg]

The only thing I would Pay attention to, is that even though your tracks are very good, as a dj you really gotta read the crowd, your music wasn't cliking with them, not because of your music, but because you came with a prepared set that didn't match the setting of the place, great work though, keep doing it! you're good!

[@BassFunMusic]

Tuned in once and now I can't get enough. You've got the magic touch with music. 🎶💞

[@milesfortner8349]

Your house tracks are 🔥🔥🔥 need to revolutionize some drill house

[@edglue6138]

Drouse

[@rcacavi6593]

It's better to buy AIFF instead of mp3. Great productions, mate!

[@w4keup874]

Was the sample “waves” by me probz?

[@TonyAfromusic]

It’s really motivating for me that even house music wasn’t you main genre on your channel, you just do what you enjoy. As a black african musician who enjoys melodic house tracks too but only plays Afromusic, i’m kind of a afraid to play house as an black artist. I know it sounds very weird but these stereotypes are that much stuck in my head. This video helped me to start thinking differently, thank you!!🙏🏾

[@beatbuildersstudio]

That's an interesting perceptive. House was invented by black people. It's in our roots. I think if people in the crowd enjoy what you're playing your color wouldn't matter. Black Coffee plays afro house and he's one of the most popular dj's out there. He's african and only has one hand. Believe in yourself man. The love of music will get you through.

[@TonyAfromusic]

@@beatbuildersstudio nice thank you, i didnt know:)

[@Felix-li2jx]

I’d recommend buying WAV tracks now rather than buying them as MP3s because depending on the sound system you’re playing on, it makes a difference and you don’t want to have to re buy a load of tunes as WAVs when your collection is massive

[@morganpickles5081]

Nobody can tell a difference between mp3 and wav. As long as theyre minimum 320 it will sound fine on any size sound system.

[@Felix-li2jx]

@@morganpickles5081 I’ve gone b2b with mates before who use MP3’s and there’s a noticeable difference, especially if you’re adjusting the bpm

[@SundayVibesmusic]

What happened at 7:23 ?

[@klmoves]

so happy for you!

[@Reeceline]

Hey Ocean was the sample Bassment Jaxx Romeo? Sounds like it to me 5:20 Anyway really enjoyed this one. I've found over the years house is a really great way to reset and have fun again! Good luck with your DJ dreams!

[@prodbyocean]

It is indeed - cheers man

[@Ekkotho]

You also have to remember your at a festival where that could have been a dj a heap of people could have wanted and then they could have all wanted to see a dj they knew more about, but hey actual sick you’ve done that after 6 months, I’ve been doing it for a year and have only had a spin with the boys around

[@dxtn5605]

Dj Ocean 🔥

[@immaG755]

WOW! Bro! I've never thought you'll go on house music! I'm subscribed to you since 2021 and I knew you as an amazing producer! Now you came to the dance scene, and I know that shit's about to get DOWWWN! I love your beats, tips, production quality, and I love house music! I can't wait for some deep DEEP grooves from you!

[@h4ndoff890]

You need to upgrade the firmware on the cdj 3000s

[@Subskile]

This was so entertaining! I'm also a DJ and I thought you did really good!

[@AlexLyng]

Thank you for showing that djing is not easy and that you learned maybe 10% of what it is like, and prove that this profession is as equivalent to been a teacher o a doctor

[@deejaydf]

Being a dj is a really internal fight with our ego its difficult but interesting.

[@olakolade6656]

well done 🔥

[@jonathanboustany5192]

epic video man! kinda reminds me of Cody Ko!

[@Stevenisho]

i LIKE WHAT YOUR DOING

[@RelzoOfficial]

Instructions unclear...I'm a DJ now and played EDC 2024🤔 Lol keep rising bro!!

[@T12OCC]

DJ equipment with today’s technology keeps you on beat and on key, even your grandma could be a DJ, just look up DJ Oma, of Sweden. Vinyl offline DJing is the truest form of learning. That’s why their were limited DJs back then, it required creativity on a different level than today. Today every 10th person calls himself or herself a DJ, and are stuck on Pioneer.

[@isaacurrutia4691]

release those tracks

[@beatbuildersstudio]

Great video. It's good to see you putting yourself out their and taking a risk by doing something new.

[@dougieKnight1]

I was following your channel but not subscribing because I was only checking u sometimes, but for being so open in trying something new things and not being scared of show vulnerability you own a long term fan

[@RenegadeDJ-zl6jm]

Did the previous DJ leave no tunes on while you were swapping over? or is that just how the edit made it seem?

[@DJMeku]

I get it man, this actually happened to me last Friday & I've got years of experience. Till the next gig!

[@GhettoWxzrd]

Ocean, now a House prod and DJ?! Sickk dude im all here for it 🙌 🔥

[@AttamanKing]

Life is about challenge ourselfs to improve, learn and experience life to the fullest...big up g, keep on movin!!!

[@PRODBYLOUREN]

I AM from Mozambique 🇲🇿🇲🇿 o love you bro

[@HereBBA]

I thought I was the only one from Mozambique here... 258

[@fabivilla2442]

Such a cool video! Being versatile with the set list is super important. Sometimes the crowd is really in a mood. Of course its also a balance between what u wanna hear and whatll make em groove. Awesome u put yourself out there!!!

[@plugmeradio]

I still think you did great, the most important part you got onstage and went in like a trooper.

[@djbigjayboyce7432]

Ocean I like all your videos love all your beats bro but when it come to djing bro it takes months of practice and song selection are the key factors you have do your homework about the crowd to see kind vibe they like I am from Barbados I am a club DJ don't have no content on KZbin cause of the copyright claims you get there bro keep practicing

[@TheBigChill1]

Never play crap club house on an Open air festival dude...! Different vibe and crowd... ;) Well... but in the US you guy's are still decades behind anyway... ;)

[@OSVALDITO805]

Yooo I’d love to play at festival like that how’d you get on the set list!?

[@aikenmusic5380]

Mate, you DJ'd at a festival!!! Firstly thats the dream of sooo many. Secondly, a thing i realised fast. Have more than 1 playlist. Dont ever walk into any gig with 1 set. Yeah you can plan sets, but have a main set, and a 2nd/3rd set that you can dip in and out of. Then you have a "history" playlist on the CDJs pick the diamonds from there..

[@julienherault9131]

This is a really impressive story. I bet the music genre was the issue there at this moment in this festival. You did your best and you did great. Keep up the good work and inspiring words.

[@Psychedelicknomeo]

Yo I’m a California house music DJ trying to get out more. Stumbled on your video and I watch alot of DJ content and the 3000s have a software problem with the cue quantize.

[@JQXIZNXT]

Nice content..

[@movigi]

Thanks so much for this inspiring behind the scene video !

[@jcody_parker]

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[@JohnEnergy2012]

That's exactly why James Hype doesn't use 3000's

[@ethanpetersbeats]

God damn bro! Didn't know you could cookup a house track like that

[@SharKDJ]

Myth bust no.1: you do not need CDJ3000 to start learning how to mix, this is only if you can afford it. Any console with a jog wheel would get the job done.

[@officialpradana]

James Hype is talking about the exact same issue with the CDJ 3000s... Pioneer really needs to fix this.

[@KNOW116]

No no no in the beginning God created the heaven's and the Earth.

[@KNOW116]

Are you serious??

[@reedy8585]

I can relate to alot of what you are saying I also started DJing last couple years, Is there anywhere I can get hold of your tracks I liked a few of them I'd like to add them to my sets, I always like to have a few less known, original tracks in the sets too plus its a good way to get your music played even if its a bootleg/ remix people still ask for the track I.D

[@mlrd6622]

To fix your issue of the hot cue skipping a beat; take quantize off. It's the main reason how James Hype does his style.

[@antonstadlbauer516]

your love demo3 where is that stab sample from again? recognized it from another track