The Real Truth About A lot of Open Format DJs - Some of you ARE NOT. My Thoughts

[@DJLiXxer]

Big FACTS. You can't be open format if you don't know the history, if you can't flow with the energy of the crowd, etc. It's always about the vibeeeee. Loving the content Terry!

[@thegeenius]

zactly. u don't have to have every corny thing ever made but,, yea know what crowds your tryina rock for- don't be scared to freak em out, surprise em' once in awhile,

[@DJRickWeb]

I had a couple one time that were strict on there playlist. I did my thing and was reading and keeping the "open vibe" on the dance floor. They came up and were like this ain't on the list. So I mixed dropped JT- cant stop the feeling while I was playing get low. Did it on purpose to prooth a point to the couple to just let me do my thing. They didnt give me a problem the rest of the night. Lol

[@ClevelandTerry]

Lol. We’ve all had that frustration slam. 😂

[@illz09]

ON. POINT. That's some hard truth some might not be ready for. Aimlessly switching vibes and genres like you're a poster boy for ADD isn't open format djing. The subtle nuanced vibe navigation is key. Great vid man, salute!

[@djtmajorsd]

I’m honestly surprised this video even needed to be made. I’m a relatively new DJ who’s absolutely still in the learning process, but what you described is what has always been my main focus since I began. Feel like there’s very few things more important. I’ve experienced that “jolt transition” firsthand at places. It is wack! Smoothness is so important IMO. Gotta remember you’ve got the room’s energy in your hands and you can’t be mishandling it! Great video!

[@Jedi_Jonson]

Very good subject that doesnt get talked about enough in the dj community my dude. I've seen lately with all these DJs streaming alot of them switch genres or "open format" by just dropping in on the 1. Not saying that's bad but when your only way to switch to a new genre is to echo out and drop it on the one its looks very sloppy and the vibe immediately dies if the next song on the one doesnt make sense with 6 seconds of being played. These streams have exposed alot of djs skill sets and you can definitely tell who's actually put in the work (not just some fancy backdrop with a green screen) and who's actually musical and technically talented (dj craze and skratch bastid are fantastic examples of amazing djs and streamers)

[@ClevelandTerry]

Facts.

[@mojavisanz597]

CT another topic for a video with co hosts if you like. Is to ask the question. Why do so many “Open Format Dj’s” do not try to create a vibe. And instead sloppyly slapped songs from different genres together. And think it’s ok. I would love to hear your opinion Sir.

[@djfritz]

i opened for swizz beats last year at a corporate event, and at first i was a lil skeptical because he was just another celebrity dj,,, and when he started djing all he did wad drop it on the one using pads on his controller-- but after 30 mins he was killing it and made me a believer-- open format as well for about 2 hours straight. so it can be done. song selection is a more important skill than scratching.

[@keithchegwin1222]

Yes but I've heard Craze many times mix something that isn't related to the last tracks. I personally think it can really work to play something random, but it can go horribly wrong too.

[@nativitymusic]

I agree w/ everything you said. The only way to remedy this is plainly to "DJ more gigs". Which is extremely difficult in the current situation with the pandemic. And for us in the States this isn't going to go away anytime soon unfortunately. Also another thing to note is that a lot of these "DJs" who you are speaking about usually in my experience like you said, have one really really strong genre foundation and they've just torrented crates/pulled crates from a dj pool/ripped top whatever playlists. They haven't lived with the music. And by lived w/ the music I mean actually partied with the music on and off the dancefloor [which takes time]. All in all everything you speak about takes time and a lot of people getting into this thing right now haven't spent the appropriate amount of time being in a community of DJs [old school & new] and had enough failures i.e. clearing dancefloors and getting fired from gigs. Background: Before the pandemic I was DJing on average 3 - 5 gigs per week and often on weekends 3 DJ gigs per day/night. Averaging around 130 - 150 DJ gigs per year. I produce my own House music & Jungle/D&B at times and release my music and others from my community on our own Record Label/Platform [Digital Distro deal] + we've had a long time running FM Radio show now rocking w/ PharcydeTV. I have successful weekly and monthly residencies w/ vibes ranging from Cumbia/Reggaeton/Latin to Funk/Boogie/Disco/House to Emo/Pop Punk to R&B/Neo-Soul to Current Hip Hop/Party vibes and everything in between. Lesson is: The only way to get good at being an "Open Format" DJ is to not only DJ lots of different music that serves the vibe of the specific room you're in on the specific night and time you are DJing [esp when you're doing 8+ hr sets], but to also DJ LOTS and LOTS of DJ gigs night after night, week after week, month after month, year after year. And most of cats on the internet aren't at that level yet. But keep on going! I encourage you to keep on DJing, it's the only thing keeping most of us sane these days for real. Bonus tip: If you want to get real good at DJing different kinds of music I highly suggest hanging out w/ lots of different kinds of musicians that perform different kinds of music. By the process of osmosis I've picked up subconscious benefits by hanging out w/ jazz musicians who actually play weekly and nightly as their "real job". You'll also learn how to hustle better for gigs and network with people you actually vibe with.

[@DJMikeMarquez]

I go through the same thing in House music. All these dudes say they do House music and they are playing something from 1988 maybe a Todd Terry track then they are playing some Soulful House next. The energies don't mix. Problem is DJing has become about the GEAR, and not about the MUSIC and these kids don't know the music!!

[@Dj_Jwoo]

I LOVE the open vibe! That’s a perfect way to describe it. I did a wedding Saturday and the request was flowing but I had to pass on some just because of that right there! Love you videos man! Keep spinnin’!

[@djcoalcut9399]

Great topic / advice for New DJs, Old DJs and clients.

[@reddrokk]

This is good stuff. When I changed to open format, my work doubled and I learned a ton about mixing and DJing in general.

[@djdashdfw]

my favorite one is the calling card of all bad DJs....The DJ drop and airhorns on every genre switch

[@DJKEYS-br1xh]

NO MORE THAN TWICE NO HORNS AT ALL

[@DJRickWeb]

What you say I cant hear you over my repeat airhorn blasts.

[@simonpetergreen]

personally I don't use any tricks like that.... horns and jingles are cheesy AF.

[@playlistshift]

🥴I used an explosion sfx. No more.

[@Bronstorph1]

I use these effects only for studio shows online to try and add energy because people are sitting at home but don’t use them at all in a gig set. Slight effects only

[@sadboolean8605]

PREACH! Dj’ing a true open format set is incredibly difficult, it requires extensive musical knowledge to create that “vibe” you’re referring to. You can’t simply hop on and crudely throw some songs together and call it a day. Plus, there’s extra level of difficulty when you’re trying to educate the crowd as well and not just throw some corny stuff together…it’s all in the details and unfortunately a lot of people get lazy because guess what-true open format dj’ing is extremely challenging!

[@DjDiamondLee]

Great video. I notice on my twitch re broadcast that I try to scratch to much. I think knowing all genres helps.. I just cring everytime these Facebook DJs complain about hip hop music... Well your not an open format DJ if u don't familiarize yourself with all types of hip hop, Latin , carribean music. Great video.

[@djrezone7524]

Always meaningful content .. "Practice Like You Ready To Perform Sunday" ... Priceless

[@djg5213]

Man i don't know would I would do without your tutelage. You've made more since in the past 8 months than I've heard in the past 8 years from other Dj's. Thank you its always a jewel dropped on your channel... Appreciate ya

[@bobbysimmons529]

Bruh you are so on the money. I currently training myself in open format, or as you say "open vibe" djing & I have found if you keep the vibe going the transition are easy. Keep putting up dope videos

[@ClevelandTerry]

👍🏾

[@PaulOnMars]

I've got so much to learn. I couldn't have found your channel at a better time, sir.

[@XvblackmagicvX84]

Yooo thank you! I’ve started djing like a year ago but I only was mixing various versions of house and dubstep. Recently I wanted to switch/learn how to be more open to other genres so I’m not so niche and be able to make everyone dance. Your video gave me some good insight on how to bridge different genres together. 🙏🏽

[@djace5191]

Your exactly right it all about the flow and transitions making since. I want to add a good DJ plays good music. “He was solid, and played really good music”. An amazing DJ controls the vibe and flow with excellent transitions period. Its an art... “My wedding DJ killed with a culturally diverse crowd on the floor”. DJs stop worrying about the latest greatest controller or mixer and more about practicing to destroy dance floors. I feel you Terry!

[@saintATM]

Thank you for breaking it down!! Sometimes DJs can get lost in BPM and forget about vibe entirely. It changes the game hearing the theory side of things. Great perspective.

[@Gregatron82]

TBH when the video started with the whole "this is/this is not an open format DJ" I was like F this!!! But I kept an open (format) mind and watched through to the end and... Liked, Subscribed and turned on Notifications.That part about being a paper boy REALLY spoke to me. At one gig the host demanded I play a song next. I blended/transitioned/legitimately mixed their request with what I was already playing and cleared the dance floor. My skills were adequately displayed but the vibe was just. not. there! #LessonLearned

[@househeadspeakz]

Great subject CT! I feel this was worth discussing. I am not a open format or a open vibe DJ. My specific genre is House, Techno and Tech House. What you said still holds true. Your sets must have a flow or vibe as you would say. That comes with practice and knowing your music. I practice on every set before I go one. Especially, I am part of a DJ Duo. Since my DJing consist on beatmatching and long blends, they have to be on point or it will kill the flow. I play as if was playing at a club because I virtually am. I do jump from one genre of House to another. I may start out with Soulful, then jump to Afro, or I may do a House, Nu Disco and hit Soulful or Deep. It depends how the music flows it when determine how a play. As long as you know your music and practice your upcoming set, you show keep that vibe throughout.

[@josephantonucci8995]

It's all about experience. DJ's need to know how to read the crowd and program the crowd... as you said... take the crowd on a journey. What works at one party doesn't work at ALL parties. This takes years of sculpting, but this journey for the DJ NEVER ENDS. When the DJ believes that he/she no longer has anything to learn, then it is time for that person to step aside. It's the desire to learn, to continue to hone your craft, that will make you better not only to those who enjoy your performance, but more importantly, continue to make YOU, as the performer, as the provider of the vibe, strive towards the desire to continually WANT to improve. Great stuff, Terry!

[@sdunlop64]

I'm getting your vibe 😉...great insight and helpful info as always. Cheers !

[@MrWiley3]

So KEY and BPM via the new GENRE is the thing that makes sense. Knowing your music also is I get it.

[@ClevelandTerry]

I’ve never focused on key, but probably because I’m a musician. I know when it sounds off by the sound.

[@djmuchomartinez4341]

As usual Great advice for newbies! BTW I've been a Dj since 1977! Started with 45's, Albums, 8 Tracks, Cassette, CD's and now laptop. Evolved my friend

[@ClevelandTerry]

I wish this was just for newbies....

[@djmuchomartinez4341]

It's not just for Newbies, but I've been in the game so long most of what you talk about I've preached over the years. But I do love & respect your input and talent. Much love from DJ Mucho 😎

[@Djickeee]

Very very good advice been open format DJing for 30 + now and it's not easy to keep a dance floor going well even with great transitions; if the people don't like the tune that's playing . Your be finding a new track asap !!! And that can be fun in its self 😊

[@jgonz3542]

I would love to have heard the set, that ignited this rant. lol Thanks for sharing...as I'm learning DJ Novice (have been for decades) these tips are great...thanks for sharing and posting. I know this is kind of old but there's still value in it (9/2022).

[@imaadmajeed]

This was so insightful and helpful for me as someone who has an interest in playing a wide range of genres. Could you give us a demonstration of how you approach a set with multiple genres? Sharing the mixing techniques that work well? Would be massively appreciated 🙏🏽 Love the term "Open Vibe". Subbed 🙌🏼

[@Vagab0nd]

This one resonates the most with me. I’ve a new team member I took him along to a wedding. He was blown away with how I know my music, where I chose to mix in/out how in could transition from 128 to 115 BPM and have everyone still gaining energy and feeling the vibe. I have some “translation tracks” that let me move genre to genre BPM to BPM and you voice it very well VIBE OVER ALL. Knowing what the roots of genre are will act like a passport through the library. This is one of my fav videos you have put out. AC/DC to FloRida lol that would be a fun challenge. Would all down to the set up and the “bookend” track ( the recovery track you have on deck when you are taking a risk with a track. Book A -gamble track- Book B)

[@djkellykel3383]

Great advice CT! It’s definitely all about the vibe and knowing your music. I like how you changed the term to “open vibe”Appreciate the channel and content.#Salute

[@dakayemtee09]

This was so needed CT!! This is DJ KMT btw. As I go on this journey as a dj myself I realize that picking the next song is more than a bpm range...it's a vibe. It's gotta be consistent, especially if your creating a story with the set.

[@geearc2448]

Man, priceless info bro! Always learn something watching your videos 💯🙌🏽

[@C-Dub1906]

As a new Dj, I’m Just beginning to make that connection in regards to making your sets sound good and it seems to be helping significantly. Thank you for reaffirming that idea.

[@rhetbrewer7994]

This was the most real dj talk I have heard in a while 100% Vibe is my thing. I hate requests only when it doesn't fit the vibe. Playing 128 bpm hip hop and want to hear guns Roses sweet child of mine....no problem same vibe.

[@ls4life544]

Is it really Hip Hop at 128bpm. Just asking. What Hip Hop song is 128 bpm? Are we talking 64 bpm rather.

[@Jedi_Jonson]

@@ls4life544 plenty of good hip hop at 128 bpm.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Ls4life DLS it’s tricky is around 128. There is a lot of old school hip hop around 128. MC Shy D, Oaktown, Hammer, Pitbull, Flo Rida ...so so many.

[@ls4life544]

@@ClevelandTerry well they are call hip hop for sure those songs you mation but I feel them as some kind of cross over Pop music. Hip Hop to me lives below 115 bpm. The vibe to what I feel Hip Hop sonds like is not that fast. "That's just the way it is" by Tupac is fast but still soung Hip Hop. Even MC hammer " can't touch this" is fast but sound hip hop. I'm lost bpm is driving me crazy.

[@superdad8274]

This is great.. may i ask what song at 128 bpm would you be playing that you would use to transition to hip hop?

[@djcarbon6995]

The topic is absolutely not annoying, it is the truth of most djs. Glad that you talk bout that, I'm not ashamed to say I'm currently facing that cuz most djs today play what they like and they get stuck cuz the crowd is not loud enough about it.. They just have fun when it could be a 1000 times better if we train to be open format djs. TRAIN LIKE YOU WERE PERFORMING LIVE IN FRONT OF THE WORLD

[@djcarlosalicea1638]

I am not by any means an "open format" dj. I play house (and sub-genere). I believe that the message here is THE VIBE. Even just playing deep house, I have to pay attention to the songs vibe as even songs of the same genere have different elements that take you to different places (musically). Great video 👍👍

[@thomasrenelli]

Major MAJOR respect for making this video

[@DJKhaos06]

Great analysis of what an open format DJ truly is

[@renedjenkins]

Pretty good description. Most DJ's don't know how to do this. If you ever had to play in large night clubs specifically Gay night clubs this is a skill you have to master. Gay crowds tend to be ethnically very diverse. The Night Club I use to play in San Antonio on the main floor we use to effortlessly float though Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, Disco, Alternative, New Wave, New Beat, House, Hip-House, Trance and Techno all in a 6-8 hour night and never lose the floor. Just like you said you have to find an element to latch on to from song to song genre to genre. A great Open Format DJ should be able to move through 4 or 5 genre extremes within 6 to 7 songs all the while building energy. A lot of DJs also don't know the value of what I call "bridge" songs that help bind two different genres. Simple example I recently heard a great Nu Disco track that had a hint of the rhythm of White Horse. Besides melody riffs I look for similar or complimenting drum and/or bass patterns. The way I describe this is "be a student of music". As a DJ you should know that half the songs your playing are remakes of remakes of remakes that may go all the way back to the 70's not to mention all the sampling.

[@FM-ne5pz]

One of your best videos. Thanks for posting!!!

[@imaniinternational7853]

Mann the fact that you can break down an emotional vibe into technical aspects shows that you really do your homework. Open format has been getting used for all types of reasons good or bad. To add to that. It all goes back to song selection ability over the technical skillset. Cats have totally rocked crowds with no mixing scratching skills whatsoever, but had just basic selection intuition. Vybes!!

[@RoyalSingleton]

I guess I didn't realize it, but I'm an Open Format DJ! The term is very new to me. I think that I DJ the way I produce albums, because I only hear vibes.

[@hharvey3]

As always, love your videos! How about doing a live mix on this topic as an example? To me, an open format would be the ability mix various genres and styles to meet your audience's vibe.

[@ClevelandTerry]

I DJ on twitch 3-4 days a week. Can’t really do it on KZbin much.

[@hharvey3]

@@ClevelandTerry If you let me know when you do it on Twitch, I will tune in.

[@hharvey3]

@@ClevelandTerry I have setup a Twitch account: DJTheForce.

[@oscardubon6055]

Thanks for the insightful video. Huge topic with many variables. I was in the mobile industry for years and clients don't care for vibes most times. They just stack a bunch of favorite songs on a list and expect you to make it work !!: extremely challenging when Im mixing merengue,salsa,top 40s etc.etc....and never lose the dance floor yet I cringe with the fact that every single fact you stated is pretty accurate....

[@miltonandrade1913]

Couldn't of put it better myself to thank you bro

[@chadnliz2k11]

This is why I struggle with the idea of just showing up to any bar and just winging it. It can take me a couple songs to both get in and get out of a vibe, or a run that I'm doing in a place that may want some country, some rock, hip hop and dance. So I have small crates of runs of tracks that work in key, bpm or how the start or finish when it's time to do a genre swing. I'm confident I'm not the best, but secure I'm certainly not the worst.....but I try to do best i can. About abrupt transition, I guess I'm guilty of getting that wrong but it's usually flipping the floor to get the customers back to buying drinks.

[@ClevelandTerry]

It's all a process and every situation is different.

[@DJ-Daz]

I'm a noob, I only started to learn last November (2019). I grew up on house/club in the 80's and 90's, but I love prog rock and disco, so instead of sticking with Beatport, I force myself to mix rock, disco, east coast/west coast/ Miami hip-hop. Not because I love the genres, but because I know learning what you don't know is the way to grow. TLDR, learn the hard stuff.

[@Bronstorph1]

Truth and more truth ....I’m my worst critic and constantly trying to improve. The quest of flow is ongoing and the point of what we do. Experience is something that can’t be made in a lab like our tech tool hardware. I always truthfully struggle with this

[@djdashdfw]

Preach brother! Well said and agree 100% I learned this the hard way back when I started DJing at a bar that was a melting pot of people of all backgrounds and tastes. Took a handful of "floor clearers" to understand the art. Its not always about bpm or key, but you said it perfectly, having a similar vibe, even some word play involved with some teases in between. Then again in my area youre lucky to get a mobile dj who even knows how to beatmatch to begin with.

[@DunkForbes]

I love the paperboy game clip, that took me back!

[@djdenztherooster3006]

Hey! My name is DJ DENZ The Rooster and thank you for using my beat “Santa Monica Fiesta” in this KZbin video!

[@ClevelandTerry]

Epidemic Sound all day!!! Good stuff man!

[@DJayBlest]

I Cannot Agree More. Vibe and Music Knowledge Is Number 1

[@simonpetergreen]

thats nice - I am an "eclectic" dj and there is not a lot out there for us, as everyone is so busy beat matching, scratching and making me itch. imo it's a hard dj style as you need a bag full of open ideas about transitions and blending etc. thing that really helps is trying to match the key or play a record that has a key that makes sense to the previous record (like a chord or a chord progression) - great job Cleveland Terry

[@simonpetergreen]

when I'm dj'ing I think of myself as an "atmospheric engineer" .. my role is to generate "atmosphere" in the room.

[@priyonjoni]

I’m closed format 😬

[@ClevelandTerry]

And that’s ok. 😆

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

i was doing open format djing before this term was coined.I was and occasinally still am a warm up dj and as such i often got alot of freedom as i was the first dj on .Some were more strict but many left it basically to me.You are right .As a dj that played many types of music like a cafe that liked to have djs and live bands in the evenings and they gave me a lot of freedom over my music but i still had to try and bring the audience with me so it all had to have a flow .Ididnt always get that right but i knew that to get from a, lets say Public Enemy to b abba would require some creative and thoughtful steps along the way.Hmm Public Enemy to Abba.I wonder how i would do that.It would be fun finding out.

[@ClevelandTerry]

I wait for your video on that transitions lol

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

@@ClevelandTerry ok i will give it a go.Public Enemy To Abba.This is going to be ,er interesting.

[@marcolopez5042]

Great information as always

[@user-cr4pz5yg7y]

Ive done an entire night of polka and many nights of classic country. My preferences are more in line with mr terry. I consider myself boundless at this point. I had never listened to polka till i got to the party and they handed me all the music they wanted played. I didnt even play anything i brought. I was smiling, but never worked harder at a gig. Brain was smoked at the end of the night. Was an 80 year bday party. 80 year old jack was still dancing 4 hours in. He was a machine.

[@Darnellmk3]

If it wasn’t for you I would not be the DJ I am today I’m still learning and still growing thank you so much Cleveland Terry!!!!

[@djjesse1294]

Good video Cleveland.... 👍👍

[@djpcbaby]

That Paperboy analogy was CLUTCH!

[@elreythaking]

Ok so I played a bar in a small city in Tx. I would play music like Merle haggard, Eazy e, system of the down, cardi b, afroman to top 40 Tx country mainstream country. Like you said it’s the vibe but honestly most crowds can care less but when you can get a crowd to pay attention to the way your playing the music is pretty awesome

[@andrewangle42]

Yo man, I want to know who you were watching to make you do this? Someone upset CT with their mix.

[@teddieg965]

Good tips Terry💪🏽 I like to put myself on the dance floor and think, “would I keep moving if another DJ played this.” If I can’t feel it while cued, I’ll move on. Had to DJ a mix crowd Halloween party once.....TALKING ABOUT SWEATING on a transition🤣 nevertheless I made it through smooth. Thanks bro. Good inspiration

[@mititeimaricei]

Great video! The OPEN VIBE it's the best part of it @ 10:37.

[@djjohnny4082]

Great topic to Cover and great input my guy.

[@DJTeddyJetts]

Sometimes I also find that I don't connect with the crowd I am DJing for... definitely a rookie problem...i can vibe with most people and have extensive experience with music, but I am new to DJing, I have taken some gigs where the vibe was just bad to start with and I lacked the experience to bring the vibe up, instead, the crowd brought my vibe down and it was very difficult to turn it around. But I am not afraid to admit and learn from my own mistakes. A few times I purposely played super new school hip hop to a crowd that I know wanted more country and rock... it pissed me off lol. Its a club gig with a very variable crowd from weekend to weekend...sometimes its filled with country boomers, sometimes the club is filled with younger mixed crowds... Latinos come out other nights... I feel like I do pretty good with most sects of people...but country boomers...ugh... i dont know what it is...I just dont like having to play that music for long periods of time lol. I dont mind dropping it in here and there...but I want to play my beloved hip hop...and that definitely speaks to your point of having a strong basis in one genre... luckily I love pop, hip hop, and rnb all pretty equally these days... rock and country are my least favorited but I do have a pocketful of songs from those genres that I love, I just never want to play more than 2 or 3 of those songs at one time...and finding ways to mix in and out of those songs is a nightmare...so I clearly need to work on my versatility.

[@bigdaz7272]

Jazzy Jeff talks about this, He doesn't really pay attention to Genre its about the Vibe, the emotion :)

[@djsamrichter8780]

Open format is what DJing is about. Keep the vibe flowing and going all day long

[@phinds1]

I said "Tone Loc" in my head before you actually said it! I guess I know what I'm doing!! LOL

[@mikebeats7448]

@ClevelandTerry, very well explained 👍 Agreed.

[@melvinhoward-z4l]

Thank you for sharing that information with open format DJ. Makes a lot of since thank you so much💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@VinnyHebert]

I would love to see you perform some of these examples.

[@ClevelandTerry]

I Dj online all the time although now I only do it on twitch and Mixcloud

[@DJKEYS-br1xh]

THIS IS WY I LOVE YOUR VIDS T. C. BECOUSE YOU SAY WHAT A LOT OF US BE THINKING,!!!!!! DAM. then you be telling the TRUTH!!!!

[@tankscriber9437]

I agree , great video as always, well the truth is always great , just depends on the person hearing it. To reiterate your point musical knowledge is the key!!

[@DeeJayNayNay]

Wise words from a wise man, that means he is applying knowledge the right way. Thanks man

[@Buttafingaz]

Thanks so much for this knowledge! I been djing for over 10 years and haven’t mastered it. I definitely need to work on my open format skills.

[@DAMOOSESQUADDJs]

Good stuff again my brother peace

[@dooshkanoo2122]

I've charted 20's/50's/100's globally in genre charts on Mixcloud since 2015... How about some tips in "HOW" v.s. "Why you're not"?!?!?

[@Lordblanca]

What you said is very true. Switching from genre to genre is a unique skill. Problem is, the art of music appreciation is the way of the dodo bird. Most people have been so conditioned to just take what ever they are given and they go with the train wreck mix. I have an idea for a review. Most of the people you are affiliated with like Dj Rick web, Dj Barr... have all reviewed the Denon prime 4 products. How many of you went out and bought it to use in there setup. And why and why not. I would love to hear the answer to that question from all of you guys. Keep up the good work. Keep spinning

[@ClevelandTerry]

We talked about it in quarantine DJs. Nothing wrong with it, we just prefer our other gear. I own a prime go and love it.

[@DJTeddyJetts]

Ive been literally trying to figure this out from day one. Ive seen many DJs not even care... i have a lot to learn about flowing my set through the night. I have accidentally created a jarring vibe a few times in the club...then a lot of times I nail it and bring in the perfect song. A big obstacle for me is being distracted while trying to decide my next song.

[@robatisan]

I love this you are spot on brother❤

[@zoomy2]

Hello from Germany. I come across that all the time here in the clubs. I often fight with other DJs who just let the tracks run and don't care about genre, vibes or keys. It doesn't get into my head how to fuck the crowd up like that. I work often with the in and outros of the songs. A bruno Mars Song does often fit into an rock or funk transition. Thats why i dont have crates with genre but with tempo. It's easier to choose a song that fits perfectly when you're not thinking in genres. So you can find Blur Song 2 fits perfectly ito some Black Eyed peas songs. You can tease the crowd with some pieces and than: BAM...you have your transition and no one it pissed off. I play for 10 years now and every gig is different. thanks for you humble words.

[@statisticallylucky]

That was an interesting line of thought about "Open Format" and the difference between definition and connotation thereof. Lemme ask all y'all a question (DJ community) - is it better to play songs you know well (that are older) or take risk with new music (that you don't know that well). Would greatly appreciate any responses, thanks!

[@cesarchong2634]

Hi , I'd like to know if you can mix latin music as Salsa , Merengue and Bachatas. Bless

[@ClevelandTerry]

Of course. You should follow my twitch channel

[@mititeimaricei]

Open vibe skill, used to be a must, when your music was on a "hands on" recording: tapes, vinyl, CD's... For open vibe, you need the feedback from the reactors (crowd) to learn it, otherwise, it's a shot in the dark.

[@ricardojpoliveira9782]

Good vídeo terry as always.

[@paperchaseslots9900]

You have to be like the Pandora box if you follow up on someone's era... You hit them with those songs in that and that can only come with experience of knowing how to read a crowd. I don't know what I'm going to play until I see the people.

[@DonClair-D2thaC]

Great content as usual, while there is not a genre I cannot touch, it is good to hear from another DJ food for thought in transitions. I do have a question, and maybe you have touched on this and I have missed it, but what is your take on the record pools? Which one is better than the other? Why is one more expensive than the other, or better yet why are we paying a high monthly fee and still have to pay for credits as well just to download mp3's or mp4's? I have not yet considered these sites, and at one time I think Promo Only was saying and probably still are, that they are licensed? If you could touch on this, i would appreciate it. A video maybe?

[@geraldfer]

I'm with you.. Open Vibe makes more sense👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@guslauzon2513]

So well explained Cleveland. Great food for thought and practice as well..

[@djceazzaleanno]

thank you bro ! great videos !!!

[@amiteshkumar40]

Cheers Terry. Great info. 🤙🏻

[@tyronebusch4182]

Great and very inciteful as always.

[@jumapesa]

Dropped serious knowledge on this video CT!

[@kingbiggs23]

A lot of good Points , I used to use the Keys Option on Serato when Practicing , helped me learn the intro and the keys artist began... helped for a smooth transition ... and Also Microphone talking helps with transitions.... witty word play and introducing a song and the Speech segways in to songs seamlessly 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@cliffgillespie7679]

This is a great topic and lesson ✌🏾

[@DJCasanovaMusic]

Great video. Thank you.

[@steveball20]

I've been open format for like ever. On the flip side I have cleared the dance floor on purpose and guess what...the venue operators love it, no dancing means more drinking - more money over the bar. This has worked well for me, when a prospective client scopes out a venue, guess who the operator recommends as a DJ, yep, me!

[@georgemapp2855]

You are 100% correct to me what what your saying is common sense.