Best and Worst Salsa DJs? - Page 11

{WuMing}78 · 01-01-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by spencer

bollocks man! stop being so modest!
Jason a great dj,he hails from singapore! hes played for us in mumbai a few times and we all love him!

Yupe..... Jason is one of the best DJ in Singapore..... check out his songs!

Shines · 01-01-2010, 06:01 AM

SalsaGlam 2009 was a very nice event. As far as DJs, DJ Montreal was good and DJ Dola from DC was pretty good as well. DJ Geronimo from Toronto was OK, but his music was often too fast for social dancing and he played some obscure old songs that were not that great for social dancing. The DJs from Montreal were OK.

AguaDulce · 01-04-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Shines

As far as DJs, DJ Montreal was good and DJ Dola from DC was pretty good as well.

Yeah, I've heard these two b4 and they're pretty good.

Ms Salsa · 01-07-2010, 12:13 PM

Who is DJ Dola? I'm from the DC area and never heard the name B4 does anyone know where he Djs?

ShineGuy · 01-07-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shines

SalsaGlam 2009 was a very nice event. As far as DJs, DJ Montreal was good and DJ Dola from DC was pretty good as well. DJ Geronimo from Toronto was OK, but his music was often too fast for social dancing and he played some obscure old songs that were not that great for social dancing. The DJs from Montreal were OK.

DJ Mr. B is easily the best in Toronto. He's the DJ at the sunday social at dovercourt and he truly is the dancer's dj. Every song is danceable while maintaining the variety.

kerry.alder · 01-20-2010, 10:53 AM

I was dancing in Dortmund and visited a club called Tanzen Amerikaner. The name caught my eye. I went in and it turned out to be one of the most challenging dances of my life. DJ Musik Spezialist Pablo Guadalupe would play a salsa song and in the middle of the song, he would mix in a song for cha cha before he would mix back in the original salsa song. Most of the crowd seemed to go with the flow and switch from salsa to cha cha on the fly before switching back to salsa. The transition between dances was hard but it sure was fun trying and watching others attempt the transition!!!

OneCentSalsero · 01-22-2010, 12:25 PM

Osmar P. From Yamulee is my favorite, Alot of people are still riding on DJ tono he's good but I get tired of his fast quick tracks, But I do like him. The DJ that does Chocos socials drove me away a long time ago, I forget his name, He's not bad but the setlist seemed the same after hitting the social a bunch of times.

salsera_alemana · 02-01-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewS

That's a good night for me - can never have too much Marc Anthony

Ditto! That would be a rather good salsa night for me compared to what one usually gets nowadays in Germany.

AguaDulce · 02-10-2010, 06:36 PM

Something I found at SalsaTO website:
=====================================

About DJs

Things a Good DJ Remembers

"I'll give you my perspective looking at the NYC scene. The salseros here love the older rarer tracks they've never heard of. It challenges their musicality, as opposed to hearing Rebelion for the millionth time. The older the better, and with a lot of flavor. Age and race don't play a part in music choice. Whatever you do, DON'T blend tracks. Give them a second to get out of their dips, say thank you and move on. The very hard core spots will have a healthy blend of cha cha, and some of the less hard core will throw in bachata and merengue."

Another Observation

"A DJ should play music for the crowd and not for himself. Have experienced a DJ who insisted on playing 'his' kind of salsa music even though there was no one dancing. When given feedback, he actually said it was good for us to be educated to learn to enjoy that music! He didn't last very long after that.

A DJ should also be open to comments and requests. DJ Xavier who spins at Salsa Havana on Fridays, and DJ Lee who spins at Little Havana on Saturdays are top-notch when it comes to accomodating requests from the floor - if they have it and there are no other requests pending, we'll get our song within 2-3 songs. Xavier will always have my gratitude for playing my 3 favourite songs 80% of the Fridays that I've been there.

There have also been times when I've been near the DJ console when I've realised the song is too fast / loud when it starts, called the comment to the DJ, and had it fixed straight away. That's great, because these DJ's don't make it a pride thing, like "I know better than you and who are you to tell me what to do" like one other DJ that I've encountered.

A good DJ also reads the crowd - and does not have the floor empty for more than 1 song."

...

"Oh, and I agree with KP - make sure dancers can hear the ending of songs."

• SalsaTO's Observations

A DJ's music has the same value as a craftman's tool has - priceless, with years worth of acquisitions. That music reflects the DJ's own character and attracts a given crowd of dancers. It is that DJ's livelihood. Dancers and other DJs must respect this.

Dancers should not blindly ask the DJ for a copy of a given song. Asking for the group name and title of the song, so one can find it on one's own will establish a relationship of respect with the DJ. In a rare instance, the DJ may actually make a copy. If so, respect their wishes and do not copy it to Facebook or send it to one's entire email list. That DJ is entrusting one with something for one's own enjoyment. It is not something to be given away to the world.

DJs also need to respect other DJs. When two DJs share a night, the night does not have to be a clash of egos. The crowd picks up on this and it leaves them very uncomfortable. There are enough dancers and crowd for everyone to share. Make it a might to remember for the crowd and the venue owner by showcasing the best way to work the crowd.

When CDs are left out for cuing, a professional and honest DJ will not steal that other DJ's CDs, music and threaten their livlihood by copying them onto their laptop computer.

Sooner or later that theft will come back to haunt the thief. The salsa scene is not huge. That music, especially hard to find or unique tunes that were stolen will be heard elsewhere and word will get back to the DJ who suffered the theft. Being labelled a thief or being dishonest is not good for anyone or the scene. Eventually, the dancers find out. Promoters will find out too, and gigs may disappear.

If that DJ steals music, what else will they steal?

A DJ ignores the founding principles of Facebook or "the Six degrees of separation" - everyone is connected - at their peril.

smiling28 · 02-11-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AguaDulce

Guess it's all a matter of preference. Recently, I've seen Henry working the empty Hustle room at the NY Salsa Congress, which is where I think he belongs because he reminds me more of a disco era DJ. I often hear him play bubblegum remakes instead of the hardcore classics and hardly, if any, guanguanco. The fact that he mixes salsa is enough for me to avoid him.

Here here - His music at the Sydney Salsa Congress was definitely not to my taste nor the many others I spoke to...

02-10-2010, 06:36 PM	#109
AguaDulce Senior Member Shine Officer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,453	Something I found at SalsaTO website: ===================================== About DJs Things a Good DJ Remembers "I'll give you my perspective looking at the NYC scene. The salseros here love the older rarer tracks they've never heard of. It challenges their musicality, as opposed to hearing Rebelion for the millionth time. The older the better, and with a lot of flavor. Age and race don't play a part in music choice. Whatever you do, DON'T blend tracks. Give them a second to get out of their dips, say thank you and move on. The very hard core spots will have a healthy blend of cha cha, and some of the less hard core will throw in bachata and merengue." Another Observation "A DJ should play music for the crowd and not for himself. Have experienced a DJ who insisted on playing 'his' kind of salsa music even though there was no one dancing. When given feedback, he actually said it was good for us to be educated to learn to enjoy that music! He didn't last very long after that. A DJ should also be open to comments and requests. DJ Xavier who spins at Salsa Havana on Fridays, and DJ Lee who spins at Little Havana on Saturdays are top-notch when it comes to accomodating requests from the floor - if they have it and there are no other requests pending, we'll get our song within 2-3 songs. Xavier will always have my gratitude for playing my 3 favourite songs 80% of the Fridays that I've been there. There have also been times when I've been near the DJ console when I've realised the song is too fast / loud when it starts, called the comment to the DJ, and had it fixed straight away. That's great, because these DJ's don't make it a pride thing, like "I know better than you and who are you to tell me what to do" like one other DJ that I've encountered. A good DJ also reads the crowd - and does not have the floor empty for more than 1 song." ... "Oh, and I agree with KP - make sure dancers can hear the ending of songs." • SalsaTO's Observations A DJ's music has the same value as a craftman's tool has - priceless, with years worth of acquisitions. That music reflects the DJ's own character and attracts a given crowd of dancers. It is that DJ's livelihood. Dancers and other DJs must respect this. Dancers should not blindly ask the DJ for a copy of a given song. Asking for the group name and title of the song, so one can find it on one's own will establish a relationship of respect with the DJ. In a rare instance, the DJ may actually make a copy. If so, respect their wishes and do not copy it to Facebook or send it to one's entire email list. That DJ is entrusting one with something for one's own enjoyment. It is not something to be given away to the world. DJs also need to respect other DJs. When two DJs share a night, the night does not have to be a clash of egos. The crowd picks up on this and it leaves them very uncomfortable. There are enough dancers and crowd for everyone to share. Make it a might to remember for the crowd and the venue owner by showcasing the best way to work the crowd. When CDs are left out for cuing, a professional and honest DJ will not steal that other DJ's CDs, music and threaten their livlihood by copying them onto their laptop computer. Sooner or later that theft will come back to haunt the thief. The salsa scene is not huge. That music, especially hard to find or unique tunes that were stolen will be heard elsewhere and word will get back to the DJ who suffered the theft. Being labelled a thief or being dishonest is not good for anyone or the scene. Eventually, the dancers find out. Promoters will find out too, and gigs may disappear. If that DJ steals music, what else will they steal? A DJ ignores the founding principles of Facebook or "the Six degrees of separation" - everyone is connected - at their peril. __________________ Salsero = man who develops serious allergy to committed relationships because his dancing ability allows him to hold mass quantities of women in his arms any night of the week Last edited by AguaDulce; 02-11-2010 at 05:22 AM. Reason: correct typo

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01-01-2010, 06:01 AM	#102
Shines Member Son Montuno Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 142	SalsaGlam 2009 was a very nice event. As far as DJs, DJ Montreal was good and DJ Dola from DC was pretty good as well. DJ Geronimo from Toronto was OK, but his music was often too fast for social dancing and he played some obscure old songs that were not that great for social dancing. The DJs from Montreal were OK.

01-07-2010, 12:13 PM	#104
Ms Salsa Junior Member Changui Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DC/MD/VA Posts: 12	Who is DJ Dola? I'm from the DC area and never heard the name B4 does anyone know where he Djs?

01-20-2010, 10:53 AM	#106
kerry.alder Member Son Montuno Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deutschland Posts: 173	I was dancing in Dortmund and visited a club called Tanzen Amerikaner. The name caught my eye. I went in and it turned out to be one of the most challenging dances of my life. DJ Musik Spezialist Pablo Guadalupe would play a salsa song and in the middle of the song, he would mix in a song for cha cha before he would mix back in the original salsa song. Most of the crowd seemed to go with the flow and switch from salsa to cha cha on the fly before switching back to salsa. The transition between dances was hard but it sure was fun trying and watching others attempt the transition!!!

01-22-2010, 12:25 PM	#107
OneCentSalsero Member Sonero Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 220	Osmar P. From Yamulee is my favorite, Alot of people are still riding on DJ tono he's good but I get tired of his fast quick tracks, But I do like him. The DJ that does Chocos socials drove me away a long time ago, I forget his name, He's not bad but the setlist seemed the same after hitting the social a bunch of times.