Djs & Musical Responsibility

I'm aware that every dj has musical obligations. You're being paid by people who have expectations of what you will spin. There are very few places where you get to "do you", without a request or an innate knowing of what you SHOULD reference (based on your audience).
Last night was a true testimony to the idea that we have to SPEAK for good and different music. This is not to suggest that it can't speak for itself, though with all the distractions, it can go unheard. Streaming dj sets via fb live or any other platform gives you a great opportunity to "chat" and introduce new or different tunes to people and SELL, yes sell them. Selling what you like about them and why people may find them enjoyable, are great ways to inspire research and hopefully PURCHASING of these artist's work.
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Last night I had the pleasure of spinning the small room at Renaissance Bronzeville. I played a mix of soul, neo soul and rnb with dashes of hip hop. A group of folk came in and anchored themselves at the corner of the bar where I was playing. I overheard the sister say, "I'm so intrigued by what she's playing and what's going to come next". I tried not to be nosey but it most certainly helped further the musical journey. Before they left, I introduced them to a few folk that I thought were dope based on hearing parts of their conversation;). Muhsinah and Chantae Cann are the two voices that came to mind based on her reaction to me dropping  Lalah Hathaway and Robert Glaspers rendition of Jesus Children of America (originally by Stevie Wonder).

Amazing conversation and connectivity happens when you step from behind the decks to further the narrative that music sets. Whether djing in a venue or streaming a set (especially), be responsible and TRY to push the dialogue, in order to get people open to power that music and it's creators have.
#tunetuesday #inspirewhileaspiring