Overview

DJ, the full English name is Disc jockey, which can be understood as record jockey. DJ developed with DISCO. With the development of DJ now, the meaning has been completely clear. DJ is a professional term and the abbreviation of Disc Jockey. It also represents the latest, strongest, most poisonous and most HIGH music. There is also a DJ company with the same name.

DJ is the first letter of the pinyin of Chinese beans.

The full name of DJ in English is Disc jockey, which can be understood as record jockey. If we want to talk about what DJ is, we must start with the development of DISCO. DISCO existed before World War I, but it was not as crazy or HIGH as it is now. At best, it was just some music with a stronger rhythm. The DJ was just hosting the program behind the scenes, just like on the radio now. Same as hosting.

Disc jockey, in the UK, actually refers to a servant who changes discs. It’s just that the change in people’s concepts nowadays has beautified it. In fact, it is not a noble profession.

Rich aristocrats Hire people to change records while listening to music to show your status.

Jockey means clown.

"Play that Funky Music" by the "Cherry Lips" band in 1972 can be regarded as the true origin of DISCO. This style of music was immediately favored by the majority of young friends under the circumstances of the time. It was later named "Funky" and is still deeply loved by people today. The "DJ" has moved from behind the scenes to semi-behind the scenes, and has participated in some front-end work such as singing, music production, and concert hosting. It cannot be called a professional "DJ" yet.

By 1981, an era appeared that everyone was very familiar with - the era of break dancing. The original style of break dancing continues to this day and has become a style that everyone knows. They also originate from black street music and have the same characteristics - "RAP" which was popular in 1997. "DJ" officially moved from behind the scenes to the front desk in 1981, responsible for selecting suitable music from various music to play for guests. There were no CDs or LDs at that time, and DJs were just playing something called "Record", which we call bakelite discs or records (we professionally call them big discs). At this point, I must talk about something that is necessary for a DJ---the development of turntables. Don't think that this is irrelevant. Without turntables, there would be no DJ. The company "Technics" is still the leader in the turntable manufacturing industry. No DJ does not know that this company developed and manufactured tape-type turntables and quartz-type turntables to this day, but few people know about "Technics" As early as 1979, the first professional record player was produced, laying the foundation for the special industry of DJ. In the early 1980s, DJs did not fully utilize the advantages of turntables, only mechanical operations. In the late 1980s, someone invented something called scratching records (I don’t know how to explain it to you, so I have to call it “scratching” in our jargon). Now you can see DJs constantly scratching a turntable, matching The beats made a squeaking sound, pushing DISCO to its first climax. After that, DISCO languished for several years under the strong impact of the emergence of karaoke. In 1995 and 1996, it once again swept the world with the power of a thunderstorm, and it came back.

Now, I think it is the heyday of DISCO and DJ. Various new styles of music are emerging one after another, and the techniques of scratching are becoming more and more incredible. The word DJ already represents the latest, strongest, most poisonous, and most HIGH music.

In fact, there are many jobs that a DJ can do. Even many sound effects synthesis, film and television sound effects, live concert sound effects, new song sound effects, etc., can all be completed with the ability of DJ. DJs are widely used around the world. Due to the lack of training and historical foundation in this area in China, it is difficult for us to see the emergence of DJs in the above situations. But it's undeniable that we never lack DJ talent. Generally speaking, he is a musician who uses electronic means and is also a creator of music. A true professional DJ also has a certain hierarchy. The highest level is the composer, who can use various music materials to combine or create new electronic music; then there is the sound effects engineer, who can use various sound effects to render and increase the needs of a certain work field. There are many sound effects engineers nowadays, and China has no shortage of sound effects experts who play LP vinyl. Finally, there is the most common commercial DJ. So-called commercial DJs work in some entertainment venues, DISCOs, bars, nightclubs, etc. Their job is to connect all kinds of music and dance music using their own techniques and arrangement methods to better complete the opening, transition and climax of the musical atmosphere. Since there are relatively few DJ industries in China, most people may misunderstand that DJs only work in nightclubs, which is totally wrong.

Finally, let me correct a common slip of the tongue that most people make.

Nowadays, many people tend to call ordinary dance music "DJ". The meaning of "DJ" has been completely made clear. DJ is a professional term and the abbreviation of Disc Jockey. It refers to a profession, not a song type. "Radio DJ" is actually a classic slip of the tongue. No one abroad has ever called the radio host DJ, but MC, (abbreviation of Microphone Controller. Microphone user). There will be no explanation here. After all, a DJ is a musician who uses electronic means to realize the music process, and has nothing to do with the radio host and emcee.

Times are changing. In fact, Disc jockey is a thing of the past. Although there are still many DJ friends in China who hold this idea, the fact is that Disc jockey is no longer suitable. The meaning of DJ in this era. In this digital era where global records are languishing and declining, and the Internet is popular and a large number of MP3 downloads are popular, it is long overdue to change the dynasty, and now the correct meaning of DJ should be called digital jockey (digital knight).