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Most individual disc jockeys have to obtain their own music. Record companies often supply radio stations with a copy of their music free of charge, but the radio station actually pays for the right to play the music (see ascap bmi nmpa/hfa).
There was a big scandal in the fifties about what was called Payola- a record company, say Columbia- would pay a broadcasting studio ( radio station) X number of dollars to get a song on the frequent play lists, this should not be confused with (request numbers) or ads for albums, concerts, etc which are legit commercial advertising. the hazy horizon between promotionals and entertainment entered the fray. this was called Payola.
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What is the plural of disc jockey?
The plural of disc jockey is disc jockeys. As in "the disc jockeys went head-to-head in the challenge".
How much do disc jockey's get paid?
Dj's can earn about £80-£200 a night In the US, the normal pay for a disc jockey can range from just above minimum wage to over $1500 per night depending on many factors. Disc jockeys that work by the hour at a radio station or club typically get paid less than mobile disc jockeys. Disc jockeys in large cities typically get paid more than disc jockeys in small cities. Of course, disc jockeys who are good and build a good reputation get paid the premium rates.
In the Don Williams song Good Ol Boys Like Me who is John R?
They were both disc jockeys back in the mid 1900's.
What is MTV?
MTV is Music Television. Launched in 1981, MTV initially was a TV channel that featured music videos with commentary by VJ's or Video Jockeys.
Is a disc jockey considered live music?
No.
What does a disc jockey do?
There are several types of disc jockeys. They include radio, mobile, club, and scratch disc jockeys. Radio disc jockeys consist of two unique groups. Some radio disc jockeys are really announcers or radio personalities. They perform interviews, introducing music, and are sometimes also responsible for programming the playlist for their show. The other radio disc jockeys are more traditional disc jockeys who focus on the performance of transitioning between songs. These radio disc jockeys will often be turntablists (scratch disc jockeys). Mobile Disc Jockeys provide music and amplification equipment at the location of the party. Most mobile disc jockeys perform for house parties, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, school dances, and other infrequent events. Club disc jockeys perform in clubs and bars. They are not generally considered mobile because most clubs and many bars have installed systems which the disc jockey uses. Club disc jockeys are also often specialists in a particular genre of music like classic rock, hip hop, or drum and bass. Turntablists (scratch disc jockeys) use various techniques in their performance to transform the music from its original composition to something unique to them. They blend music, match beats, adjust volume, and rapidly change the direction and tempo of multiple tracks in the process of transitioning between songs. This category is really a performance style that can be utilized in any of the previously mentioned categories.
What does a disc do?
There are several types of disc jockeys. They include radio, mobile, club, and scratch disc jockeys. Radio disc jockeys consist of two unique groups. Some radio disc jockeys are really announcers or radio personalities. They perform interviews, introducing music, and are sometimes also responsible for programming the playlist for their show. The other radio disc jockeys are more traditional disc jockeys who focus on the performance of transitioning between songs. These radio disc jockeys will often be turntablists (scratch disc jockeys). Mobile Disc Jockeys provide music and amplification equipment at the location of the party. Most mobile disc jockeys perform for house parties, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, school dances, and other infrequent events. Club disc jockeys perform in clubs and bars. They are not generally considered mobile because most clubs and many bars have installed systems which the disc jockey uses. Club disc jockeys are also often specialists in a particular genre of music like classic rock, hip hop, or drum and bass. Turntablists (scratch disc jockeys) use various techniques in their performance to transform the music from its original composition to something unique to them. They blend music, match beats, adjust volume, and rapidly change the direction and tempo of multiple tracks in the process of transitioning between songs. This category is really a performance style that can be utilized in any of the previously mentioned categories.
Who is considered as King of Disc Jockeys?
There is no king of disc jockeys.
Do disc jockeys record airchecks?
Airchecks are typically a requirement for broadcast disc jockeys made by the stations for which disc jockeys work. Some disc jockeys choose to do airchecks on their own but it is uncommon.
What is the plural of disc jockey?
The plural of disc jockey is disc jockeys. As in "the disc jockeys went head-to-head in the challenge".
Are disc jockeys allowed to play Beatles music?
If Beatles music suits the format of a given radio station or program... why wouldn't they be?
How much do disc jockey's get paid?
Dj's can earn about £80-£200 a night In the US, the normal pay for a disc jockey can range from just above minimum wage to over $1500 per night depending on many factors. Disc jockeys that work by the hour at a radio station or club typically get paid less than mobile disc jockeys. Disc jockeys in large cities typically get paid more than disc jockeys in small cities. Of course, disc jockeys who are good and build a good reputation get paid the premium rates.
What is a disk jockey?
A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. There are several types of disc jockeys. Radio DJs introduce and play music that is broadcast on AM, FM, shortwave, digital or online radio stations. Club DJs select and play music in a bar, club, disco, a rave, or even a stadium. Hip hop disc jockeys select, play and create music with multiple turntables, often to back up one or more MCs. In reggae, the disc jockey (deejay) is a vocalist who raps, toasts or chats over recorded rhythm tracks while the individual choosing and playing them is referred to as a selector. Mobile disc jockeys travel with portable sound systems and play at a variety of events.
Who do call a person that play the music on the radio?
The On Air DJ plays the music on a radio station... They always have live DJ's for every station. They use turntables and microphones.
What are the release dates for Screen Snapshots Disc Jockeys U-S-A - 1949?
Screen Snapshots Disc Jockeys U-S-A - 1949 was released on: USA: 1 November 1949
What has the author Dave Haslam written?
Dave Haslam has written: 'Adventures on the Wheels of Steel' -- subject(s): Disc jockeys, Discotheques, History, Underground dance music
What has the author Steven Stancell written?
Steven Stancell has written: 'Rap whoz who' -- subject(s): Biography, Rap (Music), Rap musicians, Discography, Disc jockeys
