Hey DJs! It’s the Million DJ March
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
“The Million DJ March will express the history of the culture and show appreciation to the people that are truly the backbone of music and entertainment.”
Well that was the quote I originally read on the Web site. It has since been removed and the site has gone through two visual design changes as well. I’m not sure if this speaks to the uncertainty some feel about this Aug. 28-30 event in Washington, D.C., but it does make me question if they are clear on the message they want to present to the world.
Along with the above changes, the event itself has moved from a 72- to 48-hour event, and given the schizophrenic nature of these changes, I encourage anyone interested to check the Web site often for updates.
But hey … nobody ever said DJs were stable. =)
One topic tossed about online in discussion of this event is unionization of this base industry. Can you imagine unionized DJs?
“DJ embargo on!!!!”
The silence of Duff-Duff music might make some people happy, but what about those who love the original old-school Hip-Hop from the likes of Grandmaster Flash. I can’t imagine Flash would ever go on strike and *not* spin the music he loves, especially for the fans that appreciate his skilz. Not to mention there would probably be a revolt. Led by… well… me. =)
Because like many, I do need my DJ fix on a regular basis.
A lot of “DJs” have received criticism lately, especially those who now spin CDs instead of vinyl. And don’t even mention those DJs who are now showing up in the club spinning what’s loaded on their iPod’s. iDJ’s get no respect from purists, at least not yet.
That said, if “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back,” it might take A Million DJ March to move things forward. Power to the people, or DJs in this instance. And as the World’s Famous Supreme Team said, “Hey DJ just play that song….”
Peace!!
