How I Became A DJ And Played a Festival with NO Experience

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024

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  • @YoMaM87
    @YoMaM87 Год назад +322

    You might not had the biggest crowd this time but you know that the ones that stayed or came over really liked your selection.

  • @getthis22
    @getthis22 Год назад +176

    Every DJ will lose a floor, it's a right of passage and will happen more than once. Well done for making the jump into Dj'ing.

    • @marktsmotivation
      @marktsmotivation Год назад +4

      True! I've been doing it for over 30 years and if you don't know the audience; it's hard to know what's gonna keep them on the floor.

    • @OddlyEDM
      @OddlyEDM 2 месяца назад

      Thank you for this comment

    • @DUCKSXLE
      @DUCKSXLE 2 месяца назад

      I can’t lie when I was listening to his preparation I was thinking it’s a bit mellow for a festival. Lovely tunes but I’d personally save them for a evening smoke up on the beach or something

  • @onsite2406
    @onsite2406 Год назад +67

    I love that you shared this even though it didn’t go the way you wanted. There are really important lessons here, and shows a realistic perspective of what can happen. You did everything you could though, had the courage to put yourself out there, and have reflected honestly about what to change to get the outcome you want. 10/10!

  • @itsjytmusic
    @itsjytmusic Год назад +61

    For the lag on the hot cue, I think that's due to the quantize function. If its set to be 1 beat, it'll snap to the closest beat, so pressing it slightly earlier should help.

    • @martynjames1514
      @martynjames1514 Год назад +8

      No it’s a firmware issue. Really annoying for everyone using 3000s. James Hype refuses to use them for this very reason. I paid nearly 10000 for a cdj setup that I have no confidence in. Come on pioneer sort it out!

    • @djnitefrog5896
      @djnitefrog5896 Год назад +3

      This issue with lag on the Hot Cue with quantized turned on on the CDJ3000 has been fixed.
      I have firmware 204 loaded and the Hot Cue is in fact more responsive than the NXS2 also on its latest firmware (1.85) when hitting the hot cue to the beat of the other player.
      And if you want faster hot cue response without it going to the nearest beat just turn off Quantize!
      CDJ3000 is a beautiful machine now!❤

    • @itsjytmusic
      @itsjytmusic Год назад +1

      @@martynjames1514 Ah thats true! I heard James Hype talked about it too! Sorry for the confusion

    • @martynjames1514
      @martynjames1514 Год назад

      @@djnitefrog5896 I’m on firmware 3.0 and I can assure you it’s not fixed. James Hype also raised it again 2 weeks ago on moving differently.

  • @divensen
    @divensen Год назад +41

    Damn, just imagine how much new stuff you have learnt while learning to become dj and this might add a new perspective to your beat production.

  • @letsgodancin1
    @letsgodancin1 Год назад +12

    Here is my analysis of what went wrong:
    1. Outdoor Summer festivals such as this one, people want to hear 125bpm-170bpm bpm music (psy trance, techno, drum&bass, dubstep, EDM crap etc). As in faster and harder. The dj before you was playing that type of sound and had the crowd fully engaged.
    2. You played a more sexy/soulful house set which will almost never work in those surroundings. There was a certain level of energy on the dancefloor when the previous dj finished his set which you were not able to follow up with. As soon as you dropped your first track, you killed the energy on the dancefloor. Essentially went from 600 HP Ferrari energy to 125 HP Toyota Prius energy. This is not a knock on you but it's part of the learning process. I actually liked your sounds much better than the previous guy. Your set was better suited for a club than an outdoor festival.
    Keep it up. This process is a marathon not a sprint.

  • @oliver0408
    @oliver0408 Год назад +141

    Ocean continues to inspire us on the daily!

  • @AmericasNextTopShooterA.N.T.S
    @AmericasNextTopShooterA.N.T.S Год назад +38

    Bro is always putting in mad work💯

  • @jennydang4339
    @jennydang4339 Год назад +25

    Really appreciate you sharing this Ocean and doing you’ve always what you wanted to do (always wanted to DJ too!). Anything in music has its challenges so it’s important to overall enjoy the process so thanks for putting in the time and sharing that with us- mad respect 🎉

  • @spaindagoat2190
    @spaindagoat2190 Год назад +17

    Maybe THAT crowd left, but those transitions were seamless. So someone will like those. Also you made your own tracks for your first set your already many steps ahead of a lot of DJs.🔥💯

    • @BeachLookingGuy
      @BeachLookingGuy 11 месяцев назад +1

      having your own music honestly has nothing to do with being "ahead" as a DJ. he could have spent that time with better track selection and practice.

  • @musicbykoy
    @musicbykoy Год назад +11

    Yo Ocean, this video is sick dawg. I'm a professional producer from Colombia and I've always wanted to start book shows as a DJ too so I'm 100% gonna do something about it now. Truly an inspiration bro congrats on this 💯

  • @DJ_TideWave
    @DJ_TideWave Год назад +8

    Love your house music! Awesome tracks you made there! 😃 I am more a «bedroom» DJ myself, but I have played in a club a few times looong time ago. It is all about reading the crowd. I remember one time a clubber came to me after my set and said he loved my set! I only played for like 30 minutes, but I still remember the feeling! That was 23 years ago! I played right after Luis Molinari, a Norwegian-Italian house DJ. I was so nervous. He had just played some funky house with some hard house tracks to end his set. I played some trance/hard trance and the crowd really liked my set! It helped that the club had the exact same Pioneer CDJ players like I owned myself. The now old Pioneer CDJ-100S. Those where the days. A great memory of my very short DJ career. Now I only produce music for fun. 😊

  • @evrton
    @evrton Год назад +12

    the first time you ever perform a set, it’s such a feeling, and my first definitely wasn’t flawless, but as long as u can be proud of doing ur best and ppl liking ur work, that’s all that matters!

    • @ooweemusic
      @ooweemusic Год назад

      got my first coming up and super nervous, but its something ive always wanted to do. any tips for cooling nerves going in to it?

    • @Mark01210
      @Mark01210 Год назад

      @@ooweemusic Get to the venue early and listen to the other Dj's on before you so you get a vibe for the place. Maybe have a beer if you drink alcohol but don't get drunk 😂

  • @AGENTFORTETV
    @AGENTFORTETV Год назад +15

    Good stuff! Remember when I first started DJing years ago bro, such a learning curve for sure. Your video totally brought back memories and recalling the countless hours of practicing. Keep it up bro! Been following for long time on your production but really dope to see you focusing on DJing too.

  • @frankthompsons990
    @frankthompsons990 Год назад +10

    It's really cool seeing Ocean talking about doing something different but similar. I always saw him to be quiet, less expressive actually. Buh here we are 😂 ocean gang 🌊🌊

  • @TonyAfromusic
    @TonyAfromusic 4 месяца назад +3

    It’s really motivating for me that even house music wasn’t you main genre on your channel, you just do what you enjoy. As a black african musician who enjoys melodic house tracks too but only plays Afromusic, i’m kind of a afraid to play house as an black artist. I know it sounds very weird but these stereotypes are that much stuck in my head. This video helped me to start thinking differently, thank you!!🙏🏾

    • @beatbuildersstudio
      @beatbuildersstudio 3 месяца назад +2

      That's an interesting perceptive. House was invented by black people. It's in our roots. I think if people in the crowd enjoy what you're playing your color wouldn't matter. Black Coffee plays afro house and he's one of the most popular dj's out there. He's african and only has one hand. Believe in yourself man. The love of music will get you through.

    • @TonyAfromusic
      @TonyAfromusic 3 месяца назад

      @@beatbuildersstudio nice thank you, i didnt know:)

  • @HMonk-hd1zr
    @HMonk-hd1zr Год назад +5

    Congrats on your first Dj set Ocean. May this be the beginning of much more success

  • @JordanWelch
    @JordanWelch Год назад +2

    My favorite vid you ever made

  • @AlexLyng
    @AlexLyng Год назад +1

    Thank you for showing that djing is not easy and that you learned maybe 10% of what it is like, and prove that this profession is as equivalent to been a teacher o a doctor

  • @K2H_23
    @K2H_23 Год назад +5

    I"m a house dj & hiphop producer myself and not gonna lie, you just inspired me to make house for the first time.
    Keep inspiring!
    Is there a place where we can buy your house tracks? Really enjoyed them :)
    Peace & love from Belgium

  • @LitCrease
    @LitCrease 2 месяца назад

    I like Ocean fr - this man challenges tf out of himself and puts it on camera. Not a lot of people willing to do that.

  • @DUCKSXLE
    @DUCKSXLE 2 месяца назад

    I started DJing nearly a month ago and I’m fully addicted. I put a mix out on my channel as early as I could, I’ve doubled the amount of tracks I’ve got in that mix since posting it. Love to anyone who’s on this journey too. It’s beautiful

  • @Nothing-tf2dp
    @Nothing-tf2dp Год назад +6

    this vid was tough love seeing you trying new things and recording the process and can't wait to see the progression 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @FabianMazur
    @FabianMazur Год назад +7

    stoked to see the progress! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Wadepenn_
    @Wadepenn_ Год назад +1

    as a new dj/producer this was cool to see that im not alone in the feeling of dj'ing for absolutely nobody! haha it is what it is and it's about having fun!

  • @prodbycryptk8015
    @prodbycryptk8015 Год назад +15

    Mf props to you for pushing the envelope ocean. You kill it everytime.

  • @BassFunMusic
    @BassFunMusic Год назад +1

    Tuned in once and now I can't get enough. You've got the magic touch with music. 🎶💞

  • @rbproduk9422
    @rbproduk9422 Год назад +6

    loving the progression ocean man 🙌

  • @NIQUADO
    @NIQUADO 6 месяцев назад

    Big respect for showing it didn’t really go how you wanted it to go.

  • @jeroenlookman4831
    @jeroenlookman4831 Год назад +5

    Really sick to see you hop on the house more man! Keep it up 🔥

  • @GhettoWxzrd
    @GhettoWxzrd 4 месяца назад

    Ocean, now a House prod and DJ?! Sickk dude im all here for it 🙌 🔥

  • @DJMeku
    @DJMeku Год назад +1

    I get it man, this actually happened to me last Friday & I've got years of experience. Till the next gig!

  • @RennieDJ
    @RennieDJ Год назад

    Not as easy as it looks is it!
    And the homies giving u 11/10 - at least they love you!
    Big up for showing full honest approach.
    Reading the crowd Is the dj’s skill!
    Respect

  • @Tomc_vodslam
    @Tomc_vodslam Год назад

    I'm a guitarist in a death metal band and no how it feels to go up on stage and expose your soul in front of a bunch of people. It takes guts and I think you smashed it! Don't look too deeply into the crowd situation, I've played shows where there's other bands on other stages that have a bigger following so naturally more people will go that way. The people that stay, they're the real ones.

  • @immaG755
    @immaG755 Год назад +2

    WOW! Bro! I've never thought you'll go on house music! I'm subscribed to you since 2021 and I knew you as an amazing producer! Now you came to the dance scene, and I know that shit's about to get DOWWWN! I love your beats, tips, production quality, and I love house music! I can't wait for some deep DEEP grooves from you!

  • @SteveJenkinsonPhotography
    @SteveJenkinsonPhotography 2 месяца назад

    Hey Ocean, I’m also trying to go down the same route as you. I’m currently doing a Dj course at LSA where you was. You have a big head start as you’re already a producer and a following. Keep going and loving the house trax.😁

  • @dazn9620
    @dazn9620 Год назад

    Your a fucking beast, creating your own tracks for your first dj gig is insane
    pretty sure if you continue i just can be going good

  • @dougieKnight1
    @dougieKnight1 Год назад

    I was following your channel but not subscribing because I was only checking u sometimes, but for being so open in trying something new things and not being scared of show vulnerability you own a long term fan

  • @Reeceline
    @Reeceline Год назад +1

    Hey Ocean was the sample Bassment Jaxx Romeo? Sounds like it to me 5:20
    Anyway really enjoyed this one. I've found over the years house is a really great way to reset and have fun again!
    Good luck with your DJ dreams!

  • @plugmeradio
    @plugmeradio 11 месяцев назад +1

    I still think you did great, the most important part you got onstage and went in like a trooper.

  • @ig11_21
    @ig11_21 10 дней назад

    You are Dope. The fact that you did the thing makes you a good DJ.

  • @thugtrippin
    @thugtrippin Год назад

    Bro ocean I have been watching you for years but have fallen off the last year or so. To see you making house and djing is amazing. I love dance music and I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself.

  • @w4keup874
    @w4keup874 Год назад +1

    Was the sample “waves” by me probz?

  • @fabivilla2442
    @fabivilla2442 Год назад +1

    Such a cool video! Being versatile with the set list is super important. Sometimes the crowd is really in a mood. Of course its also a balance between what u wanna hear and whatll make em groove. Awesome u put yourself out there!!!

  • @milesfortner8349
    @milesfortner8349 Год назад +4

    Your house tracks are 🔥🔥🔥 need to revolutionize some drill house

  • @amjaybolista-mi2xz
    @amjaybolista-mi2xz Год назад

    That's why. Crowd reading is good 🔥💯

  • @movigi
    @movigi Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for this inspiring behind the scene video !

  • @michaeljam4818
    @michaeljam4818 Год назад +1

    That was the best thing which could happen to you, many djs lear the things you learned in a few years , keet it up homie🔥🔥🔥

  • @djintrusive
    @djintrusive Год назад

    Brooo, it was your first time. Dj'in is the most anxious thing you can do. More than rappers and singers. you done well so be proud of yourself.

  • @julienherault9131
    @julienherault9131 Год назад +1

    This is a really impressive story. I bet the music genre was the issue there at this moment in this festival. You did your best and you did great. Keep up the good work and inspiring words.

  • @danielkim5966
    @danielkim5966 Год назад +1

    Great to see the house scene growing!

  • @vecrisv
    @vecrisv Год назад

    I've been thru that haha first time dj-ing it's rough. Keep on dj-ing, every time you get in front of a crowd, you'll know how to read their mood better and fit the vibe. Much love bro

  • @beatbuildersstudio
    @beatbuildersstudio 3 месяца назад

    Great video. It's good to see you putting yourself out their and taking a risk by doing something new.

  • @papito2lindo
    @papito2lindo Год назад +1

    Pro Tip: Research the other artist who are also playing at festival or gig. That way you can have a better idea of what the crowd might really enjoy or at least expect.

  • @Felix-li2jx
    @Felix-li2jx Год назад +3

    I’d recommend buying WAV tracks now rather than buying them as MP3s because depending on the sound system you’re playing on, it makes a difference and you don’t want to have to re buy a load of tunes as WAVs when your collection is massive

    • @morganpickles5081
      @morganpickles5081 Год назад +3

      Nobody can tell a difference between mp3 and wav. As long as theyre minimum 320 it will sound fine on any size sound system.

    • @Felix-li2jx
      @Felix-li2jx Год назад

      @@morganpickles5081 I’ve gone b2b with mates before who use MP3’s and there’s a noticeable difference, especially if you’re adjusting the bpm

  • @AttamanKing
    @AttamanKing Год назад +1

    Life is about challenge ourselfs to improve, learn and experience life to the fullest...big up g, keep on movin!!!

  • @blaccteezy
    @blaccteezy Год назад +3

    I DJayd the biggest strip club in Dallas for a month straight with ZERO experience. I had to learn the Pioneer Rev 7 tables in 1 hour and do 8 hr sets. Only had the music stop on me 2 times. Once the usb cable was bad.

  • @DonONeill
    @DonONeill Год назад +1

    Respect! Huge risk to go out there and go for it. Love that you spun your own tunes.

  • @refused1
    @refused1 Год назад

    Can't expect shit to go the way you want especially your first gig. Comes with time, experience, promotion, selection. Great video. Tracks sounding nice too.

  • @mlrd6622
    @mlrd6622 Год назад +4

    To fix your issue of the hot cue skipping a beat; take quantize off. It's the main reason how James Hype does his style.

  • @MrOrton911
    @MrOrton911 11 месяцев назад

    I don't usually leave comments... But this video was actually sick. I worked at into the woods and had no idea this was going on. Keep up the good work!

  • @Mr.TeETH78
    @Mr.TeETH78 Год назад

    Intro!!! Gotta grab their attention right away after the last dj left the booth.

  • @jayhuggz
    @jayhuggz Год назад

    Respect the hustle ocean, I'm 18 and used to produce beats at school and on FL and have recently taken on my brothers old decks and got into mixing this gives me inspo to become a serious DJ at Uni

  • @eternalsoundschicago
    @eternalsoundschicago Год назад

    Inspirational and true. Great video! I wouldn’t feel bad about the floor. I’ve had this happen several times and your gut tells you to switch up and play something more commercial to bring the crowd back but if that’s not the dj you want to be it’s hard to remain true to yourself. Props for keeping with your set style and for reading the crowd well enough to know that the tunes you left out for being “too chill” wouldn’t have worked. It’s a process. Best of luck on the adventure!

  • @iam.introspect8456
    @iam.introspect8456 Год назад

    Huge props dude! Amazing that you landed your first gig in 6 months and still looked like a solid gig with many lessons learned 🔥

  • @eddiesmith1703
    @eddiesmith1703 Год назад

    I DJed my first live set about a month ago.. It was a small venue and I played All House.. I had a ball.. The best thing is, I'm in my mid 50s and always wanted to do it... its never too late!!

  • @NoahDines
    @NoahDines Год назад +1

    Make a video where you show how you make them house beats!

  • @OddlyEDM
    @OddlyEDM 2 месяца назад

    This is super cool thank you for this, makes people like me feel like there’s hope to getting more gigs 😭

  • @henrilamarche5981
    @henrilamarche5981 Год назад

    That was amazing my guy!! You've got the mentality and the passion, that's what's going to drive you far. You're content is amazing. Keep it up g!☝🏻🔥

  • @nsns7993
    @nsns7993 Год назад

    This is such a pure, informative and valuable video! Thank u so much. A real man can admit when or what went less then expected. Thank u 🙏💪

  • @JSF_7
    @JSF_7 Год назад

    What you mentioned regarding the hot cues and lag is a well known fact about the 3000’s. Even to the point where masters of the Pioneer club decks like James Hype refuse to use them so don’t beat yourself up about it mate. They’ve tried addressing with updates but no luck.
    Class video!

  • @BeachLookingGuy
    @BeachLookingGuy 11 месяцев назад

    lol dang a whole week for a echo transition is crazy! a technique i like to use so you are always on time with hot cue is to make a loop (muted) 8 or preferably 16 bars ahead of the transition.. this means you can set up the beat grid properly with time to spare and you just need to turn up the volume when the transition hits. then exit the loop or depending on the mix i like to mashup my songs and will use multiple loops.

  • @ExtraPainful
    @ExtraPainful Год назад

    I like how you had support from friends. That’s makes it 100x Better!

  • @techbros3432
    @techbros3432 Год назад

    Loved this! Got my first set end of month. Wish me luck lol x

  • @myliebiii
    @myliebiii Год назад

    7:20 Sike! haha Checkmate sponsor 😂

  • @MrShotguned
    @MrShotguned Год назад

    From making beats, to collabs and then being a DJ.
    You are gonna reach places and crowds, inspire people but mostly: become even better as a producer and as a person.
    The crowd engaged with your music, as you've noticed. Now it is time to take it to the next level #BestOfLucks

  • @mjaxonthetrack
    @mjaxonthetrack Год назад

    Thanks for documenting all this Ocean 🔥💪🏻 super inspiring to see dawg

  • @DarkmanBBLU
    @DarkmanBBLU Год назад

    Big up yaself pon ya 1st dj set keep it up as a mix music dj it only gets more fun. 👊🏾✊🏾

  • @ochoaofficial
    @ochoaofficial Год назад

    That thing you said on regards of the lag when you hit a hot cue, thats an issue from the cdj's 3000nxs, thats why many djs like James Hype they prefer the 2000's nxs and they actually request the festivals those ones

  • @Subskile
    @Subskile Год назад

    This was so entertaining! I'm also a DJ and I thought you did really good!

  • @winderinomontana3395
    @winderinomontana3395 Год назад

    If the hotcues problem u can turn off the quantize mode that help u alot

  • @chrisarmas5672
    @chrisarmas5672 Год назад

    The producers should have scheduled you an opening slot. Great welcoming vibes ! Congrats 🙌🏽

  • @resfeber5035
    @resfeber5035 11 месяцев назад

    Respect for taking the risk, keep going

  • @maxfromNC
    @maxfromNC 2 месяца назад

    really enjoyed this video, a lot of similarly titled videos have been really disrespectful of the medium but this offered a lot of great insight! onto the 2nd gig 👍👍

  • @simon_bolando
    @simon_bolando Год назад

    The CDJ 3000s actually have a bug which was still not fixed by Pioneer. James Hype for example only plays on CDJ 2000 Nxs2.

  • @user-ko1dd6sh4j
    @user-ko1dd6sh4j Год назад

    I HAVE THE SAME STORY BRO!!! doing 2 Festivals this weekend!

  • @K2H_23
    @K2H_23 Год назад +1

    And don't bother the people going away. As it's a first gig you don't know exactly what to expact. All depends on what kind of event it is, what dj is spinning before you, read the crowd and also at what hour you play :) But keep going, you will succeed

  • @djcharlesb
    @djcharlesb 11 месяцев назад

    I think you did super well bro. Maybe they should have planned you earlier on the schedule thats all but the good vibe is here and thats what matters in festival. Usually Im that DJ right before that gets all the crowd because I play strong energy electro and house, and quite often the next artist is more chill than me and Im just here before him her because Im less famous. But during festivals what matters is that you show your real you, your universe. In a club set up it's a different thing because emptying the room is really bad. Here you did well, it's a great art performance in my opinion. Great job and good luck for whats next my G

  • @benlovemusicuk
    @benlovemusicuk Год назад

    Amazing video you are masting your craft. As well as a singer songwriter, I am also a house DJ, and my biggest gig to date, was one of the commonwealth games stages for Birmingham 22. Biggest stage I've ever played on.

  • @monkiferr
    @monkiferr Год назад +1

    Real house heads are hard to find… keep at it 👍🏽

  • @OperculumAudio
    @OperculumAudio Год назад

    Lol, seeing LLB listening to House Music has me crackin up

  • @jonathanboustany5192
    @jonathanboustany5192 Год назад +1

    epic video man! kinda reminds me of Cody Ko!

  • @OddlyEDM
    @OddlyEDM 2 месяца назад

    “How did I get to turn off the fader” BAHAHAHAHHA

  • @Waxley
    @Waxley Год назад

    Into the woods crew are definitely techno lovers your set would of been a different story round a pool well done pal

  • @itsjytmusic
    @itsjytmusic Год назад

    I recognised thats LSA lmao! I also been there. And now I am doing some gigs in biggest club in the UK🙌

  • @aikenmusic5380
    @aikenmusic5380 11 месяцев назад

    Mate, you DJ'd at a festival!!! Firstly thats the dream of sooo many. Secondly, a thing i realised fast. Have more than 1 playlist. Dont ever walk into any gig with 1 set. Yeah you can plan sets, but have a main set, and a 2nd/3rd set that you can dip in and out of. Then you have a "history" playlist on the CDJs pick the diamonds from there..

  • @ryansarkis3185
    @ryansarkis3185 Год назад

    For the hot cue something you can do is lower the fader for a second use the jog wheel in vinyl mode and fast forward a beat

  • @HMonk-hd1zr
    @HMonk-hd1zr Год назад

    Ocean making house!! This is amazing thank you again for all the inspiration

  • @arvar_music
    @arvar_music Год назад

    As for the crowd leaving dont worry about all that. Thats the risk you always take at multi stage events. You never know who could be coming on at the same time as you (huge headliners) which will obviously draw the crowd over a first time DJ so ye dont worry. Next crowd will be bigger ! 💪🏼

  • @akap234
    @akap234 11 месяцев назад

    Is “your love” out anywhere? That song was such a vibe. I would love to use it in a mix!