Folks ask me all the time, “Michael, what kind of professional DJ are you?”
“The kind of professional DJ that plays music and makes fun.”
“No. I mean what kind of music do you play?”
“The fun kind.”
“No. Really. What kind of music do you play as a professional DJ?”
“It depends on my client. I play what they want. I am not a kid and do not need to hide behind one genre or a certain style. I am here for my couple’s and families that hire me. I have a diverse library of professional DJ music and appreciate new opportunities to learn about music and cultures through our conversations and preparations.”
“Yeah that’s great but what kind of music do you play.”
“You want me to list the genres?”
“Yeah. But I want to know what kind of professional DJ you are.”
“I am the kind of professional DJ that has fun and creates fun for others. As far as styles of music; I am very comfortable with Top 40, Dance, Rock, Hip Hop, Oldies, 70’s & 80’s, R&B, Soul, Motown, Disco and am even getting competent with Country these days too. I continue to grow my collections of World/Global Music including Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and smaller collections of African, Indian and Middle Eastern Music. I enjoy getting the opportunity to use my different Lounge and Mood Music collections of Buddha Bar, Café Del Mar, Hotel Costas and New Age for environments and events that this is what is best suited. I like music and my library grows weekly. Does that answer your question?”
“Well yes and no. Now I know how diverse your library is but still have no clue what kind of professional DJ you are.”
At this point I give up and smile. Not everybody understands that it is 2011 and being a professional DJ that plays only one genre or style is out-dated due to the advances in technology and the variety of music that folks enjoy today.
