Ask the Dj's Anything!

[Golden]

This forum is for those Dancehall,Reggae & Lover's Rock Fans,also those club peeps that need to know info on any Artist,Song,Riddim,Clubs Ect..... but remember they can only help u if u give them some good info to go on but they will try there best to help u with your question's?


Shoot any question and a DJ will be glad to provide you with an answer. The answer may not always be right, but you will get an answer, none the less.

P.s Don't think it! :D

[fmoise99]

Ok, djtlc.

Why is it that everytime I go to the club, the DJ's would have the crowd rocking for the first 2 songs. Then would play some sorry tune that no one in the club knows besides the dj.

Now the dancefloor is empty and the Dj still rocking like he doing something right?

[Golden]

May be u go to the wrong clubs or something are those dj's need to go back to school and learn a little more before they play in a club they should come to Montreal and let me teach them a little something that they never learn!!

Or the dj is high on:ganja that have his brain all fried up so for him he is :wiggle: to him self or he just don't have a clue on what the hell he is doing!!!

[Chalice]

LOL.. I think that problem only exist in Atlanta.

[karibspices]

Nw, man don't blame the weed TLC, weed make the vibes sweeter, but I have 2 questions...

Is Sleng Teng the Ultimate Riddim?

Whats up with banging down the walls when a good chune come on??? Really, you must stop dancing to do that??

[LoveSponge]

:ganja All it does is sweeten up the vibe and heighten the senses so that you can appreciate the music and lyrics more! :cool

A bad DJ is a bad DJ :nono Don't blame it on the tools! ;) :D

[Golden]

Originally posted by karibspices
Nw, man don't blame the weed TLC, weed make the vibes sweeter, but I have 2 questions...

Is Sleng Teng the Ultimate Riddim?

Whats up with banging down the walls when a good chune come on??? Really, you must stop dancing to do that??


Sleng Teng riddim is ok but it's not the ultimate riddim that's what i think as a dj?if u ask me about Nine Night,Buy Out,Buzz, or something like that i will have to say Yes!

:rolleyes: Banging down walls is they in a club or a mad house for the ppl that crazy in the head or something are they just love acting like they crazy that's some serious shit i never saw that before in my life at any party i play for or went to!!!

[Golden]

Originally posted by LoveSponge
:ganja All it does is sweeten up the vibe and heighten the senses so that you can appreciate the music and lyrics more! :cool

A bad DJ is a bad DJ :nono Don't blame it on the tools! ;) :D


True to dat but u don't need that shit to have a good time to fried up yah brain if a dj play good vibez u will appreciate the music and lyrics even more


what tools are u talking about are they building a house are something or the cable man came to fix they cable? dj's don't have tools we have music equipment and it depends on the kind of music a dj buy to play at a party and also the skills he have to make that party rock?

[LoveSponge]

:D TLC Babe don't take offence I was not aiming no criticism at you as a DJ!

But being as you made the point I feel the need to reply! I am no :ganja addict! I go out and smoke :cool or not smoke - I am cool either way - I do not need it and being in law in my full time job I can honestly say it don't fry up my brains! I know what it's like to take in a show both ways and enjoy it just the same - and one thing I am very tuned into is musical and lyrical content - (both as a spectator and when I am involved) it's my work and as you know I am well accustomed to the "Tools of the Trade"! I'll try not to take offence ;) :D

I guess "Blaming it on the tools" is a UK thing - "A bad workman blames his tools" So I was trying to say if a DJ is shit it's because THAT'S what he is ... shit!! It's because of one or more of these reasons:

* selfish and plays for themself;
*no taste in tunes;
*no conception of how to stimulate and build up the audience and recognise when to switch if the audience look like they are losing interest;
*no budget to buy tunes;
*no idea what tunes are "in" and what tunes aren't;
*no idea how to research the Pre-Release and Promos market ...

The list goes on - I am sure you can add many more ... just ...

:D :nono don't blame it on the spliff he/she smoking! OK?! ;) :D

[Golden]

:) Lovesponge no hard feelings it's just we all say what we all think that's what this forum is all about bad and good so just chill ok and give me more it's all good in here no hate or any thing in this forum but what every u say is good so let's move on to something else ok!!!

[LoveSponge]

LoveSponge :=-x I thought I made it clear in my post :nono I don't do hate - just pure Love :) :heart

I didn't answer the DJ question previously because it's supposed to be "Ask TLC" Not LoveSponge! ;) Just felt the need to answer your question so you overstood where I was coming from :) :D

[Golden]

OK LOVESPONGE IT'S STILL ALL GOOD SO I SHOULD CHANGE IT TO ASK DJTLC & LOVESPONGE WHAT U THINK ABOUT THAT?LET ME KNOWN IF U WANT AND I WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT OK!!;)

[LoveSponge]

:naughty: Got enough on my hands without answering all this lots darn stupid questions!! ;) :D

I'll leave it to you ;)

[karibspices]

Originally posted by djt.l.c



Sleng Teng riddim is ok but it's not the ultimate riddim that's what i think as a dj?if u ask me about Nine Night,Buy Out,Buzz, or something like that i will have to say Yes!


YIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

I really must ask what is your definition of an ULTIMATE RIDDIM??

I mentioned Sleng Teng because I doubt there is a dub box that is complete without a sleng teng dub plate, and I doubt there is an artist that hasn't voiced on it. Ultimate because it’s unavoidable, and just the instrumental is a winner at any dance….a riddim that can’t die.

Now, it may not be the Ultimate riddim, but certainly Nine Night and the Buy Out (dead already) cannot test it. Cheezonbread

Okay, maybe Stalag or Hot Milk or Every Tongue, Swing Easy or even Big Belly Man but I think none of these young riddims have been along long enough not to fall into the forgettable pile. But again, that’s just my opinion, and I’m not a DJ so don’t take my word for it.

[Golden]

Am sorry my answer was not good enough for u but it depends where u live?I live in montreal canada so over here those riddims is not dead as yet the buzz & nine night riddim is still hot in the dancehalls but am a more a lover's rock dj i play more that stuff and reggae oldies but i still play a little dancehall sometimes!

[karibspices]

Hmmmmm......

I guess when I meant "ultimate riddim" I was referring to a riddim that has stood the test of time.

I was not referring really to a riddim that was "old" or "new" in terms of age, but one who's RELEVANCE is still current.

I guess you guys in Canada don't do dubs or have a different way of appreciating music because it seems like we are having two different conversations.

[mr.irie1]

sorry to get off your topic but there is something that is making me vex. right now i am really feeling the virtuous woman tune by warrior king. could you give out some more info on the warrior king?? does he have a complete album or is he just featured on some compiled dancehall albums? and if he does have his own album, is it worth getting or is virtuous woman the only quality tune? help me out if you can. thank you

[Golden]

Artist: Warrior King

Title: Virtuous Woman / Never Go Where Pagans Go


Genre: Conscious Dancehall

Street Date: November 20, 2001

The #1 Jamaican reggae hits "Virtuous Woman" with its infectious 'doo-ba-doo-ba-day' vocal ad-lib (on the "Zion Gates" riddim) and "Never Go Where Pagans Go" (on the Gregory Isaacs "Number 1" riddim) with lyrics reminiscent of early Sizzla have taken Jamaica's dancehall scene by storm.

Adding to the wave of retro influenced riddims that's running the reggae scene in 2001, these debut recordings from one 'Warrior King' from the parish of Clarendon has made (and continues to make) his presence felt in reggae internationally.

This unique new voice with lyrics full of wisdom is winning fans with every spin of these hot new tunes.

VP Records is proud to release the debut commercial CD single from newcomer Warrior King from producer Michael Johnson (for Lion Paw Records) and Sheldon Stewart (for Calibud Records).


TRACK LISTING

1. Virtuous Woman
2. Never Go Where Pagans Go


This is the only album i know he have so for he is new so he did not bring out more tunez as yet but u can check in the reviews forum in the tread artist reviews on and on for new updates on this album or the tread album i hope i was a help to u with your question?

[mr.irie1]

thank you very much for the info djt.l.c.. haven't heard the other single but i'll have to check it out. one

[karibspices]

Good stuff TLC...


whats up with VC, the guy who sings "By His Deeds".

I heard another song by him "Gwaan" a little while ago... is there more to come?

[Golden]

Artist: VC

Title: By His Deeds [CD Single]

Genre: Dancehall Reggae

Street Date: July 17, 2001

VC (a.k.a. Valton Craigie) is an exciting new artist born in England to Jamaican parents. Playing music in bands and sound systems in Jamaica and Florida VC burst onto the International reggae scene in November of 2000 with the sleeper hit "By His Deeds". VC is currently riding the top of the Jamaican singles chart for 5 weeks straight with "By His Deeds" his first ever record release. By the size of his talent - it won’t be the last. Reggae fans all over the globe have been buzzing about this original sounding ‘one drop’ record with a hauntingly familiar backing vocal. That track is VC "By His Deeds".
To meet consumer demand for this internationally acclaimed hit, VP Records is rush releasing a limited edition CD single. Along with "By His Deeds" and the version, the CD single features two other VC originals. Be a part of this exciting new artist development story and place an order with your VP Records sales representative today!

TRACK LISTING

1. By His Deeds
2. Undecided
3. Don’t Think Twice
4. Instrumental Version



This is the only cd i know he brought out also he is a new artist also but i will let u know about more in the review forum the new album tread!

[LoveSponge]

The first song he recorded "Nuff A Dem A Evil" was with Little Blacks in the mid-90's - produced by Cocoa Tea.

Warrior King once performed under the name Bounty Junior. He changed it to Junior Kid; then Junior King and was renamed Warrior King by Frisco Kid.

His debut single was the well known Virtuous Woman which he recorded in November 2000 and released in March and took an incredible 5 months to break big! During this time, Warrior King, (Mark Dwyer) aged 22, was studying Engineering at College, and was delighted to be hearing his tune receiving airplay by local radio DJ's. After completing his courses, rather than start an internship he decided to concentrate on his music instead.

Tunes so far are:

Virtuous Woman
Never Go Where the Pagans Go
Empress So Divine
Breath of Fresh Air
Boast Not Yourself
Tell Me How

There is talk of an album in the early part of this year.

:)

[mr.irie1]

well thank you again. both of you are top class. keep it nice for us all. i know the first people i'll have to visit if i am ever in the u.k. or in canada. :)