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

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @YoMaM87
    @YoMaM87 Рік тому +340

    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 Рік тому +196

    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 Рік тому +5

      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 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for this comment

    • @DUCKSXLE
      @DUCKSXLE 4 місяці тому +1

      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 Рік тому +71

    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 Рік тому +63

    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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +5

      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 Рік тому +1

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

    • @martynjames1514
      @martynjames1514 Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому +46

    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 Рік тому +20

    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.

  • @jennydang4339
    @jennydang4339 Рік тому +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 🎉

  • @oliver0408
    @oliver0408 Рік тому +141

    Ocean continues to inspire us on the daily!

  • @AmericasNextTopShooterA.N.T.S
    @AmericasNextTopShooterA.N.T.S Рік тому +38

    Bro is always putting in mad work💯

  • @neosstuff
    @neosstuff Рік тому +1

    dj here, my first gigs lost quite a few people but i then kinda switched up a few things and now its more or less the opposite

  • @evrton
    @evrton Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      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 Рік тому

      @@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 😂

  • @musicbykoy
    @musicbykoy Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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. 😊

  • @AGENTFORTETV
    @AGENTFORTETV Рік тому +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.

  • @spaindagoat2190
    @spaindagoat2190 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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.

  • @HMonk-hd1zr
    @HMonk-hd1zr Рік тому +5

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

  • @JordanWelch
    @JordanWelch Рік тому +2

    My favorite vid you ever made

  • @AlexLyng
    @AlexLyng Рік тому +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

  • @RennieDJ
    @RennieDJ Рік тому +1

    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

  • @frankthompsons990
    @frankthompsons990 Рік тому +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 🌊🌊

  • @Wadepenn_
    @Wadepenn_ Рік тому +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!

  • @Nothing-tf2dp
    @Nothing-tf2dp Рік тому +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 Рік тому +7

    stoked to see the progress! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @BassFunMusic
    @BassFunMusic Рік тому +1

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

  • @TonyAfro
    @TonyAfro 6 місяців тому +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 6 місяців тому +4

      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.

    • @TonyAfro
      @TonyAfro 6 місяців тому

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

    • @mmbrown82
      @mmbrown82 5 днів тому +1

      They have some awesome documentaries on YT about the history of House. Check out on Channel 4 "How House Music Was Born (Music Documentary)" and "The Story of When House Music Went Global (Music Documentary)." I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with how House music came about and who started it.

    • @TonyAfro
      @TonyAfro 5 днів тому +1

      @@mmbrown82 thank you for those hints!

  • @fabivilla2442
    @fabivilla2442 Рік тому +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!!!

  • @movigi
    @movigi Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for this inspiring behind the scene video !

  • @K2H_23
    @K2H_23 Рік тому +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

  • @thugtrippin
    @thugtrippin Рік тому

    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.

  • @Tomc_vodslam
    @Tomc_vodslam Рік тому

    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.

  • @LitCrease
    @LitCrease 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @jeroenlookman4831
    @jeroenlookman4831 Рік тому +5

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

  • @DJMeku
    @DJMeku Рік тому +1

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

  • @djintrusive
    @djintrusive Рік тому

    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.

  • @rbproduk9422
    @rbproduk9422 Рік тому +6

    loving the progression ocean man 🙌

  • @michaeljam4818
    @michaeljam4818 Рік тому +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🔥🔥🔥

  • @iam.introspect8456
    @iam.introspect8456 Рік тому

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

  • @vecrisv
    @vecrisv Рік тому

    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

  • @DUCKSXLE
    @DUCKSXLE 4 місяці тому

    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

  • @dazn9620
    @dazn9620 Рік тому

    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

  • @arvar_music
    @arvar_music Рік тому +1

    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 ! 💪🏼

  • @eternalsoundschicago
    @eternalsoundschicago Рік тому

    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!

  • @julienherault9131
    @julienherault9131 Рік тому +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.

  • @jayhuggz
    @jayhuggz Рік тому

    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

  • @refused1
    @refused1 Рік тому

    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.

  • @beatbuildersstudio
    @beatbuildersstudio 6 місяців тому

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

  • @henrilamarche5981
    @henrilamarche5981 Рік тому

    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 Рік тому

    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 🙏💪

  • @immaG755
    @immaG755 Рік тому +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!

  • @DonONeill
    @DonONeill Рік тому +1

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

  • @JSF_7
    @JSF_7 Рік тому

    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!

  • @AttamanKing
    @AttamanKing Рік тому +1

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

  • @plugmeradio
    @plugmeradio Рік тому +1

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

  • @eddiesmith1703
    @eddiesmith1703 Рік тому

    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!!

  • @NIQUADO
    @NIQUADO 8 місяців тому

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

  • @dougieKnight1
    @dougieKnight1 Рік тому

    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

  • @SteveJenkinsonPhotography
    @SteveJenkinsonPhotography 5 місяців тому

    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.😁

  • @DarkmanBBLU
    @DarkmanBBLU Рік тому

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

  • @MrShotguned
    @MrShotguned Рік тому

    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

  • @ExtraPainful
    @ExtraPainful Рік тому

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

  • @mjaxonthetrack
    @mjaxonthetrack Рік тому

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

  • @ig11_21
    @ig11_21 2 місяці тому

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

  • @danielkim5966
    @danielkim5966 Рік тому +1

    Great to see the house scene growing!

  • @Reeceline
    @Reeceline Рік тому +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!

  • @papito2lindo
    @papito2lindo Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      @@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

  • @timsmith8506
    @timsmith8506 Місяць тому

    Eventually you just instinctively know what to do. People call it “reading the crowd”. It’s definitely something you just know how to do with experience. It’s hard to explain. It’s an awesome feeling though!!

  • @amjaybolista-mi2xz
    @amjaybolista-mi2xz Рік тому

    That's why. Crowd reading is good 🔥💯

  • @K2H_23
    @K2H_23 Рік тому +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

  • @blaccteezy
    @blaccteezy Рік тому +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.

  • @ryansarkis3185
    @ryansarkis3185 Рік тому

    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

  • @BeachLookingGuy
    @BeachLookingGuy Рік тому

    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.

  • @GhettoWxzrd
    @GhettoWxzrd 6 місяців тому

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

  • @HMonk-hd1zr
    @HMonk-hd1zr Рік тому

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

  • @prodbycryptk8015
    @prodbycryptk8015 Рік тому +15

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

  • @milesfortner8349
    @milesfortner8349 Рік тому +4

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

  • @benlovemusicuk
    @benlovemusicuk Рік тому

    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.

  • @djcharlesb
    @djcharlesb Рік тому

    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

  • @techbros3432
    @techbros3432 Рік тому

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

  • @winderinomontana3395
    @winderinomontana3395 Рік тому

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

  • @Waxley
    @Waxley Рік тому

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

  • @chrisarmas5672
    @chrisarmas5672 Рік тому

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

  • @MrOrton911
    @MrOrton911 Рік тому

    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!

  • @monkiferr
    @monkiferr Рік тому +1

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

  • @maxfromNC
    @maxfromNC 4 місяці тому

    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 👍👍

  • @chesterdsouza101
    @chesterdsouza101 Рік тому

    keep going man , chill vibesss!!!!

  • @FLYSTARTVLONDON
    @FLYSTARTVLONDON Рік тому

    Yes bro ❤️💛💚🖤 dope stuff big up ocean 🌊 it’s great to see you go places

  • @Subskile
    @Subskile Рік тому

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

  • @simon_bolando
    @simon_bolando Рік тому

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

  • @UltimateMoralizer
    @UltimateMoralizer Рік тому

    It’s cool you’re still doing your thing. Seriously, music doesn’t put food on the table. Most beat makers and rappers get paid peanut money, so they give up and do something else.

  • @resfeber5035
    @resfeber5035 Рік тому

    Respect for taking the risk, keep going

  • @marktsmotivation
    @marktsmotivation Рік тому

    What I heard sounded great. It's hard to gauge (especially when you're new) what the crowd will feel. At most festival atmospheres, you want to play really high energy tracks.

  • @ditch0477
    @ditch0477 Рік тому

    So inspiring ! Keep going Ocean

  • @DJ_FOX619
    @DJ_FOX619 Рік тому

    It's you first time that's and remember if you play chill track that's is open set track
    And if the dj before you was happing the crowd you must happing the crowd to and learn to read the crowd and play tracks that people know
    just do that and the people will be on the dace floor all the time 💯🔥👑

  • @Mr.TeETH78
    @Mr.TeETH78 Рік тому

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

  • @jonathanboustany5192
    @jonathanboustany5192 Рік тому +1

    epic video man! kinda reminds me of Cody Ko!

  • @Raines-c9m
    @Raines-c9m Рік тому

    Good Work Brother Keep up the grind

  • @NoahDines
    @NoahDines Рік тому +1

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

  • @OddlyEDM
    @OddlyEDM 5 місяців тому

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

  • @gregoryallenn
    @gregoryallenn Рік тому

    Loved this one man! So inspiring. Out of interest, what BPM was your DJ set at?