About Jason Jollins
Acute Recordings label head Jason Jollins has taken NYC as well as the world by storm in 2007. Known for highly technical and well programmed sets, Jason has a unique sound and style of dj'ing that has earned him the title as New York City's top Progressive House DJ.
Aside from his current residency playing for Made Event at Pacha New York, Jason is a former resident for Godskitchen NYC and has held residencies at many of NYC´s top clubs including Crobar, Avalon, Centro-Fly, Filter 14 & Spirit (formerly Twilo).
There is a good tip for that he shared during the interview that might help DJs to rise up:
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Do you have any advice for up and comers who are aspiring to become dj's full time?
On a local level, a bedroom dj can gain a lot of exposure by throwing there own events. The best way to be a part of the scene is to be involved with it and to contribute to it. Rather than a Dj running around handing out hundreds of cd's, a bedroom dj is better off trying to find a venue to throw a weekly or monthly party where they invite other local dj's to play as guests. By doing so, they will not only be able to meet other local djs, but they will also be in a position where other people will hear them perform in a live environment. They will also be contributing to the local scene by providing a place for other dj's who are in a similar situation to display there talents and share there passion.
On a global level, production is key. If you look at a lot of the artists who are touring internationally, many of these artists are doing so because of the tracks that they are making. Especially in today's market, it's very hard for a dj to make it on dj'ing alone. It's much easier for someone to listen to a 7 minute track than it is for someone to listen to an 80 minute dj mix from a dj they have never heard of before. A great dj can put out 5000 amazing dj mixes in one month and no one will know that dj exists. A great producer can put out a few great tracks in a short period of time (or just one great track in his life) and be known almost instantly throughout the world. Production also creates a lot of free marketing due to other dj's charting and tracklisting your music.
Full archive of the interview is provided on the link below
source: http://trance.nu/v4/news/jason-jollins
Acute Recordings label head Jason Jollins has taken NYC as well as the world by storm in 2007. Known for highly technical and well programmed sets, Jason has a unique sound and style of dj'ing that has earned him the title as New York City's top Progressive House DJ.
Aside from his current residency playing for Made Event at Pacha New York, Jason is a former resident for Godskitchen NYC and has held residencies at many of NYC´s top clubs including Crobar, Avalon, Centro-Fly, Filter 14 & Spirit (formerly Twilo).
There is a good tip for that he shared during the interview that might help DJs to rise up:
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Do you have any advice for up and comers who are aspiring to become dj's full time?
On a local level, a bedroom dj can gain a lot of exposure by throwing there own events. The best way to be a part of the scene is to be involved with it and to contribute to it. Rather than a Dj running around handing out hundreds of cd's, a bedroom dj is better off trying to find a venue to throw a weekly or monthly party where they invite other local dj's to play as guests. By doing so, they will not only be able to meet other local djs, but they will also be in a position where other people will hear them perform in a live environment. They will also be contributing to the local scene by providing a place for other dj's who are in a similar situation to display there talents and share there passion.
On a global level, production is key. If you look at a lot of the artists who are touring internationally, many of these artists are doing so because of the tracks that they are making. Especially in today's market, it's very hard for a dj to make it on dj'ing alone. It's much easier for someone to listen to a 7 minute track than it is for someone to listen to an 80 minute dj mix from a dj they have never heard of before. A great dj can put out 5000 amazing dj mixes in one month and no one will know that dj exists. A great producer can put out a few great tracks in a short period of time (or just one great track in his life) and be known almost instantly throughout the world. Production also creates a lot of free marketing due to other dj's charting and tracklisting your music.
Full archive of the interview is provided on the link below
source: http://trance.nu/v4/news/jason-jollins
