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People Make The World Go Round with DJ Swerve
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This week we sit with Kiss FM hip hop/R&B legend DJ & remixer (and now @lovethingldn podcaster) Swerve to look at both the many opportunities that his DJ career has brought him, and the people who have helped and supported him along the way.
Summary
In this episode of the Once A DJ Podcast, DJ Swerve shares his journey in the DJing world. He talks about his early interest in DJing and scratching, starting with pause tapes and eventually getting his first mixer. He discusses his love for hip hop and the influence of artists like Public Enemy. DJ Swerve also shares his experiences gigging out, joining VIP Sound and the Starlight Crew, and participating in the DMC competition. He talks about his transition to full-time DJing, joining Kiss FM, and touring with the Pure Hip Hop albums. Adam Gow discusses his music collections, recording hip hop compilations, the politics of compilation albums, funny road trip stories, touring with Mystique, and transitioning from radio to Love Thing London. He also shares his thoughts on the future of radio and DJing.
Takeaways
- Compilation albums involve a lot of politics and negotiations with record labels.
- Touring with artists can lead to memorable experiences and encounters with other musicians.
- Transitioning from radio to other ventures can provide new opportunities for growth and creativity.
- The future of radio lies in creating unique and engaging content that offers a sense of community and connection.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Once A DJ Podcast
02:15 Early Interest in DJing and Scratching
04:43 Pause Tapes and First Mixer
08:31 Getting Second Turntable and Mixer
09:30 Introduction to Hip Hop and DJing for Friends
11:31 Influence of Public Enemy and Hip Hop Culture
13:25 Making Mixtapes and DJing for Parties
15:22 Gigging Out and DJing for Bucks
18:59 Getting Turntables and Joining VIP Sound
20:49 DJing at Soul Nights and Joining Starlight Crew
22:11 Participating in DMC Competition
25:00 Experience in DMC and Influential DJs
28:47 DJing for Soul Nights and Joining Kiss FM
31:39 Transitioning to Full-Time DJing
38:50 DJing on Kiss FM and Life-Changing Opportunity
45:57 Transitioning from Day Job to Full-Time DJing
49:22 Touring with Kiss and Pure Hip Hop Albums
51:18 Adam Gow's Music Collections
52:31 Recording the Hip Hop Compilation
53:27 The Politics of Compilation Albums
54:54 Working with Warner's and Shorty
55:23 Choosing Songs for Compilations
56:20 Road Trips and Funny Stories
57:49 Secret Party Spots
58:10 Glasgow Gig and DJ Swerve
59:18 Passport Troubles and Taiwan Gig
01:00:44 Touring with Mystique
01:01:38 Working with Live Bands
01:03:06 Music Directors and Live Bands
01:04:05 Memorable Gigs and Tours
01:06:40 Transitioning from Radio to Love Thing London
01:10:57 Transitioning from Kiss to Love Thing London
01:11:26 The Future of Radio and DJing
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