Hip Hop - Page 3 of 3 - THE DJ DIARIES

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Essays, Industry & Business

Dive Deep: Your Ultimate Guide to DJ Music Downloads

by Matthew ClementJuly 11, 2024June 16, 2026

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How to Start DJing: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Building Skills, Choosing Gear, and Finding Your Sound

by Matthew ClementJuly 4, 2024June 12, 2026

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Essays, Machines & Technology

DJ Equipment Through the Decades: How the Tools Shaped the Music

by Matthew ClementMay 9, 2024June 16, 2026

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Essays, Genres & History

Spin Through Time: A Brief History of DJing

by Matthew ClementApril 25, 2024June 16, 2026

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Long Mixes, Short Mixes, and Knowing Which Your Room Needs

by Matthew ClementApril 11, 2024May 2, 2026

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Essays, Machines & Technology

Mic Check: When and How to Use a Microphone as a DJ

by Matthew ClementMarch 28, 2024June 16, 2026