In a message dated 10/5/00 9:51:11 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >i was very intimated during the very few times i've djed in public, and >i'm >still intimated when i have to prove to other djs, usually males, that >i >know what i'm doing. at times, i feel as if i can be nothing more that >the >dj whore trailing all the djs. i get really self-conscious when i'm the >only female trainspotting, even though i know i only go to clubs to see >djs, to watch their techniques, and to hear records i might want to buy.
Look here girlfriend....DO NOT feel intimidated, they're just guys, nothing more. =) I also think women should use a little of that sexuality God gave us in the sets. I've seen my very good friend, DJ Elektra from Canada spin for the first time at T-1000's birthday party this year and all the guys love her. She plays hard techno, tweaks, cuts the crossfader back and forth, on beat too and she would do a little dance inbetween mixes. Nothing wrong with that. Just make it fun, everyone seems to forget about that. > > >i also, i spin primarily techno in the realm of mills, beyer, surgeon, >etc., AWWWW YEAH!!!! We definitely need more female hard techno dj's. Don't give up girl! =) Its a shame for me because I love this stuff and I have access to the equipment and can't seem to wrap my head around it....I've always got so much other stuff to do. I need to lock myself in a room with it. Grrrr. I have a general idea of how to match beats, just need more practice. >and it's hard enough finding female techno role models who spin this >type of techno. i haven't even found an african american female role model >ever. it seems that a lot of female spin house or more housy techno, so >i'm As for African American female dj's, check out DJ Minx of Women on Wax although she spins house (I think.) Keep on keepin' on, G l y p h >also happy to find female djs spinning more harder or weirder stuff. >currently i'm not djing anymore for reasons beyond my control. > >maia
