Abstract
This paper gives an in-depth discussion of the important qualities and skills needed to be a successful DJ. First, the essay introduces the reader to a system of digital DJ equipment that offers fundamental solutions for the logistics of the art of DJing. The work then specifically deals with some of the more artistic aspects of DJing, such as how to take the customer on a ride through music throughout the night, how to read the crowd and pick music. Finally, the paper addresses some of the more business related questions like how to market and create a label for yourself and what to charge for your services. The paper concludes by stating that the new digital equipment available for DJ's today makes the field more competitive, and therefore its recommended that a new DJ follow good advice, live by a professional ethic and build a reputation as an innovator and crowd pleaser.

Outline:

Serato Scratch Live
Scratch Live Software
Picking Music
Know Your Crowd
Trade Lit
Know You Venues
Marketing
Conclusion

From the Paper
"It might seem like a big commitment to invest in a digital DJ system, and yet it is a quintessential aspect of being on the scene in the most up to date way, in fact few would have the time to manage the fast paced musical genre played most often by DJs. Clubs also integrate and limit the ability of DJs to work with different systems and an inclusive, nearly plug and play system like Serato is essential to keeping oneself up to date and capable of spinning at a moment's notice. Equipment is likely the biggest investment one can make and making the right choice about what you want and the taking full advantage of its capacities is essential to being as current as one can be and being fully capable of pursuing your art as far as it is willing to take you."

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Abstract
The paper is an in-depth study of the history of hip hop dance, from before and after the 1970s, and its effects on society. It explores how this type of dance is unlike other dance forms and the elements that make it up. There are no fixed forms to dance, but only styles. The rest is up to the dancer. It is a style of dance for all society giving the freedom to all to dance according to their desires. The paper also shows how hip hop is very much an American product. The hip hop trend enables the path for several dancers, and at the same time it also fosters and promotes more suggestive dance moves. The paper provides clear indications of the effects on culture; some hip hop is racist in theme, while others are sexist. Many hip hop musicians concentrate on such issues like social inequity and the dangers of heroin use. The conclusion is that hip hop is more than just music. It is becoming the soul of pop culture as never before, and steadily moving from the street corners and music videos towards usage in the fitness centers, dance studios as well as television shows.

From the Paper
"Hip hop may be viewed as a culture and is often used to refer to commercial rap music, but hip-hop is not only music. It is loved by the American ghetto youth who claim that it is their method of self-expression and use hip hop to rise over their physical situations. The culture of hip hop has its roots based on truth, self-determination, courage and pride. This is the reason why it has grown to have its impact on almost every part of the world. (Hip-hop History) Some hip hop is racist in their themes, while others are sexist. At the same time, there are also many hip hop musicians who concentrate on such issues like social inequity and the dangers of heroin use. From its early days in the US, the music is being played in projects and some underground clubs, but, now it has achieved a profile that has led to include it in the 1992 presidential debates over Sister Soljah. In the 20th Century Fox movie, Bulworth, there is Warren Beatty playing a Senator who berates his opponents using rap. Hip hop, it would seem, has become a part of our lives. (Classified Hip-Hop or I wanna blow up like Marilyn Monroe's skirt) At the same time, hip hop is not only music. This form of dancing has become very popular and this is clear from the opinions of some experts. "There's a definite surge in the white neighborhood that wouldn't necessarily be exposed to hip-hop in their everyday life," says Keith Pinto, who is an MC and hip-hop dance teacher at the Dance Attack in Los Gatos, California. "They watch MTV, see other kids doing it and want to be a part of it. You can pretty much go to any dance studio in the Bay area and they'll have a hip-hop class." (Hip-hop dance fever)"

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