The music that you love has gravity and meaning. Its existence is of importance to you, so how do you relate that importance to others? Just as you might use popular examples, there is nothing wrong with playing chart toppers, but to just use that as teaching material would make for a superficial, often boring class, wouldn’t it? The better you get at DJ’ing, in my mind, can be equated to being better at teaching. Think of the moments when you truly learned something, of the people who truly taught you and try to emulate their approach. It was usually done in a very unique way, and as you improve with DJ’ing, you will improve the impact that you have.

Take pride and responsibility for what you pass on. Ironically, this can often be even harder when the music is very popular at the moment.If you’re passionate about something and you truly want to convey that passion, you wouldn’t want to smack people over the head with it, but truly introduce people to what you’re trying to say,
so that you can make them see what you love about it.

If you’re still looking for your voice, try to slowly integrate elements that make you unique. This can really be applied in many aspects of your life, i just think that in a time where you can DJ from your smartphone and you can get any track any time, it’s even more important (and often harder) to stand out. But longevity does not come
from one performance. It comes from a lifetime of love and passion for music. From an understanding that there is something greater than oneself and something truly important within the music you love and that it needs to be passed on.

Try to plant seeds and watch them grow, within the hearts and minds of the people you introduce to your sound. Try to be an ambassador and representative. How would you like to learn about something new? What does it mean to you to be a good teacher? What will you do to make what you consider important, be heard? Are you going to use the same curriculum, i.e. the same tunes, as everyone else? Fame might, or might never, come, but the music will survive and thrive because of you.

And isn’t that, how you got to discover it in the first place?

As a big fan of Solo Banton’s great vocals and catalog of wicked tunes, I’m excited to present a likkle remix I did of one of his tunes. Enjoy!

Who’s the baddest DJ? A likkle new tune by yours truly, strictly for the dancehall massive!

New tune just in time for the new year. Raaaiiiin Dubplate Tonight!

Tracklist:

01. Red Leaf Riddim – Amadeus
02. Badness – Scott Allen & Deeper Connection
03. Sugar Dub – Greg Packer
04. Run Away Soundboy – Soulculture
05. When We Kill Your Sound – Aries vs. Dom Bud
06. Never Leave – Marcus Visionary feat. Macka B
07. Greater Than Great (Dirty Skank Beats Remix) – Skarra Mucci
08. Brigante Life (Dope Ammo & Benny Page) – Biga Ranx
09. Hustler (feat. YT – UK Jungle Mix) – Killa Tingz
10. Strictly Dubplate – Dj Rezonate
11. Original Steppa – Jungle Rebel (Version Jungle) – Bad Society Crew
12. Longtime – B.I.A. & Ricky Tuff
13. Got To Get Away (feat. Bristol) – Jay Dub & MKD
14. Conversation – Dirty Skank Beats
15. International – General Levy (Santy G Remix)
16. Apocalypse (Serum Remix) – Retraflex & Ben Fawce feat. $pyda
17. Love Is Gone – Bladerunner
18. Entertainer (Serial Killaz Remix) – Freestylers
19. Crazy (Blade Runner Remix) – Goldstar aka Benny Page

“All You Need is Bass and PK Sound are proud to present The Village Sessions.  This ongoing podcast will feature the best performances from The Village stage, recorded live at Shambhala 2012.

Session four comes direct from Brooklyn’s Dubwize champion, Amadeus. Skillfully blending a warm selection of dubwize and ragga drum and bass, this set was spun during a perfect sunny Friday afternoon.

Amadeus is no stranger to dubwize and ragga drum and bass, from one of his first acclaimed mix cd’s “Midsummer Night Sessions” in 2001 to producing hit “The Brooklyn Dubwize EP” last year.  His mixes and podcasts feature the best of dubwize and ragga drum and bass.

Experiencing Amadeus at The Village stage was a dream come true for many happy souls. Definetly one of my personal Shambhala highlights. This set has the power to change any mood for the best. May it bring a huge smile to your face just like the girl in the pic!”