Published: Wednesday - June 18, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury
DJ behind the wheels of steel. (Photo: n/a)
The Million DJ March, which is set for late August, is all a go, as DC's Special Parks Services and Parks Rangers have extended permits to include evening and night time activities, including live performances and speeches.
This means the March and its various forums can go for an estimated 48 straight hours -- during August 29th and 30th.
Despite the positive intentions behind The Million DJ March, false rumors have sprung up regarding the purpose of the March and erroneously soliciting funds. With the message behind the March getting distorted, its founders felt it was time to address this issue.
"MDJMarch is not a record pool," iterates March founder A. Shaw, "We have no opinions that would hamper our relationships with labels or artists. We simply feel that the DJ community needs to come together and unite, for the betterment of all."
"I personally feel that the DJ community is in desperate need of a facelift right now. The Million DJ March is an event that DJs from around the world should attend. The key to getting our voices heard is to unite and show solidarity," added Carolina's DJ Chuck T.
According to the organizers, the intentions behind the March are to educate its attendees on how to better handle the business of DJing. Since the inception of the DJ during the early days of hip-hop, the role of the DJ has expanded from being on the radio and hosting parties and shows, to working in television, touring with artists and disseminating music, digitally and through mixtapes. Those seeking information on how to go about expanding their craft, or those that are looking to get started, will hear how it is done from the best doing it today via the event.
There is also the legal issues that currently surround the digital music arena (and mixtapes), which will also be addressed during the March's activities.
"It is the marketing personnel who should regulate who and how promotional MP3s are distributed to those they are close with to prevent leakage." says A. Shaw. "If more accapellas and instrumentals were given to DJs we would hear more creative ways of giving songs an extended life while creating a stronger demand for the original 'radio' version. Hip-hop especially was built around this concept."
For further updates up until the event, you can visit the official website at TheMillionDJMarch.com.
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