May 9
Tricky requests, playing festivals, DJ challenges
From how to deal with inappropriate music requests to the biggest challenges facing DJs in 2025, we answered a whole range of student questions here at Digital DJ Tips this week. Enjoy!As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in ... Show More
46m 54s
Oct 2024
Behind the Music: I'm a Radio Host
What do you want to be when you grow up? Kiana and Fiona are taking you Behind the Music to learn about being a DJ! Dig into the history of DJing, talk with a special guest, 91.9 WFPK’s very own Destiny Carter, a.k.a DJ Lady Dee, learn all you need to know about starting your DJ ... Show More
16m 12s
Jul 2021
"M-bate & Switch" (w/ DJ Nu-Mark, Cut Chemist, DJ A. Vee, and Lord Finesse)
We have another two-part hip hop deep dive for ya! I’m talking to DJ Nu-Mark & Cut Chemist, of Jurassic 5 fame, and I’m also being joined by the legendary DJ A. Vee. Resident CC guest, Lord Finesse, sits in as well and for this first part, we share stories about the late Spinbad ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2025
Mobile DJ growth, mixtape tips, volume levels...
In this show, recorded live to an audience of Digital DJ Tips students, we tackle some of the big questions our community has asked our tutors in the last few weeks.We cover how to record great mixtapes effortlessly, what to do when you've established a mobile DJ business but wan ... Show More
37m 47s
Jul 2024
Parties & DJ speakers, "tune up" gigs, how to promote right
This one was recorded on 4 July, but despite the date, we still had a busy show answering questions from students about a wide range of topics.
We covered the fallout from Pioneer DJ deciding not to support older controllers in the latest version of Rekordbox.
We talked about the ... Show More
48m 15s
Nov 2024
Rhythm + Flow S2 with Ludacris, Latto, DJ Khaled, and Nyla Symone
Rhythm + Flow, the biggest competition show in Hip-Hop, is back with Season 2. Chris sits down with DJ & radio personality Nyla Symone to debrief the performances, competition, and the nailbiting decisions. Ludacris, Latto, and DJ Khaled also join the podcast to discuss what it w ... Show More
45m 29s
May 22
Calvin's Chicanery + What makes a REAL DJ?
In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we explored whether Calvin Harris ripped off Chicane for his latest single, diving into the ongoing debate around the derivative nature of pop music sampling versus simply copying the feel or essence of a track. Next, we discussed the ... Show More
44m 45s
Apr 24
DJ behaviour, dissing VirtualDJ, recording sets
In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we kick things off with the question, "Why are DJs always expected to be doing something? Is looking busy really that important?" We also dive into why popular software platform VirtualDJ sometimes gets a bad rep among the wider DJing ... Show More
38m 12s