Whos the best?

[CharlesM]

No ego involved at all. Just curious....

Who's the best breaks dj in the area?



PROVE IT


:)

[Prototype2]

No ego involved at all. Just curious....

Who's the best breaks dj in the area?



PROVE IT


:)

Lantern & Proxxy.

[RX]

Lantern & Proxxy.
agreed

[gkeylow]

I don't think there is just one in the area. I know he doesn't get out much anymore, but I think Adagen (Travis) was one of the better breaks DJs. The whole OOB crew use to reck it.

And yes, Proxxy and Lantern kill it as well.

[| Bass Drop |]

Who's the best breaks dj in the area?

In no order...

Smalls
Switchstance
Wish (No longer in DC)

PROVE IT

Pie chart to come...

[daniella downs]

jathan lives in LA now.


my choices -

rican
proxxy & lantern
i hesitate to say dion, because it will only inflate his ego more and i'll have to listen to him talk about himself for 90% of every conversation, but sadly, he is my 3rd choice. he's really improved very much recently.

[cherri sassis]

i think all of the breaks djs are great for different reasons...i don't know if i could pick just one...i definitely agree with ian's 3 though...

[Prototype2]

And when Ian is back here he definitely makes my list too!

[JacobDaniel]

i think all of the breaks djs are great for different reasons...i don't know if i could pick just one...i definitely agree with ian's 3 though...

:werd:

[CharlesM]

@everyone PROVE IT

they dont produce
they dont scratch

they mix tracks. what makes them so good.

(keep in mind im not putting anyone down)

i just want to know the facts. (not opnions)

[CharlesM]

In no order...

Smalls
Switchstance
Wish (No longer in DC)



Pie chart to come...


i would have to agree on smalls.

[Zodiac*Blue]

@everyone PROVE IT

they dont produce
they dont scratch

they mix tracks. what makes them so good.

(keep in mind im not putting anyone down)

i just want to know the facts. (not opnions)

You don't have to produce or scratch to be a great DJ. It actually seems like, if you produce, you're not a great DJ.

Anyways, best breaks DJs in the area... (in no particular order)

Daniella Downs (Dude can get a room moving)
DJ Nysus (Live remixing)
GregJ (Not really sure if he's local :gotme:)

[spiggums]

@everyone PROVE IT

they dont produce
they dont scratch

they mix tracks. what makes them so good.

(keep in mind im not putting anyone down)

i just want to know the facts. (not opnions)

The only thing producing has to do with DJ'ing falls in the realm of marketing. There are many great producers out there who are crap DJs and vice versa... they are two separate skills... and scratching is only a tool that a DJ can use... just because one scratches doesn't mean they are good...

and honestly the "prove it" line is a bit of bullshit... ultimately it's going to fall to personal preference... since technical skill only counts for MAYBE 10-20% of what makes a dj good in a person's mind... there's nothing that can be done or said to "prove" that they're great...

[Rican]

@everyone PROVE IT

they dont produce
they dont scratch

they mix tracks. what makes them so good.

(keep in mind im not putting anyone down)

i just want to know the facts. (not opnions)

as i have been named (and thx btw)

Fact: i do produce, though as others have said that has nothing to do with DJing...

[Rican]

from the DJs in the area that i've heard, that would make me come back for more:

proxxy and lantern... they always destroy, good mixing skills, top notch track selection - most of the time unreleased bits i'd kill to get a hold of, and good energy behind the decks. they've never disapointed and they always control the dancefloor and keep it rockin. to see a set of theirs is truely getting a taste of up and coming breaks mixed with a smooth combination of the current and classic heavy hitters...

nysus - again baning track selection mixing a nice blend of funky and techy goodness, his ability to scratch and drop samples over the music, and even switch up genres mid set without skipping a beat show excellent skills on the ones and twos

buster... a different style than proxxy and lantern but still great track selection and great mixing skills. when i'v eheard him its been alittle deeper than what i usually enjoy but his ability to still make me want to get down atests to being a good dj...

honorable mention (since he's not currently in the area)

daniella downs - everytime i've heard ian spin he's had me groovin with the tech nastiness. Again he drops alot of tunes no one else in the area usually has a hold of so its always going to be something new and fresh which is great... masterful on-point mixing skills, and he appears to enjoy himself behind the decks which tranfers to the dancefloor...

Also, have heard nothing but good things anout Smalls, but being i've never seen Smalls in person, i can't offer any thoughts...

[RevisionC]

You don't have to produce or scratch to be a great DJ. It actually seems like, if you produce, you're not a great DJ.

Anyways, best breaks DJs in the area... (in no particular order)

Daniella Downs (Dude can get a room moving)
DJ Nysus (Live remixing)
GregJ (Not really sure if he's local :gotme:)

fail.

the only one that is local is Nysus.

you suck at this game kevin

[Zodiac*Blue]

fail.

the only one that is local is Nysus.

you suck at this game kevin

Well Ian used to play locally :neener:

As for GregJ, I'm judging him off of his mixes and didn't feel like looking up his location.


:patricia: <--- Kiss it

and I couldn't just put Dion...

[daniella downs]

fail.

the only one that is local is Nysus.

you suck at this game kevin


jeah, but i may be moving back in july.

[kindofblue272]

FORT KNOX FIVE





oh and buster too

[mouse]

kopasek ftw

and what makes a great dj is how they get the crowd moving and keep that shit moving all night!

[stihgnob]

kopasek ftw

and what makes a great dj is how they get the crowd moving and keep that shit moving all night!

Quoted for motherfucking truth.

Kopasek=the man

honorable mention to lantern.

[mouse]

Quoted for motherfucking truth.

Kopasek=the man

honorable mention to lantern.

he definitely killed it opening night. for that he wins the mothafuckin prize.

[stihgnob]

he definitely killed it opening night. for that he wins the mothafuckin prize.

he definetly slays it everytime ive ever heard him spin. I fuckig loved the 4 hour set opening night.

first time I saw him was the front room of nation, easily one of the best sets ive ever heard. As soon as he finished we walked right over to me and handed me and my friend a copy of the CD wich was basically the set he justy spun.


it was like meeting a fucking celebrity:jessi:

^^^^^^^
fuck that to me he is a celebrity!!!!

[mouse]

he met my mom... in fact, it may have been that night. or maybe not that night.

[Muramasa]

I agree with most of what Ed said, 'great' is a very relative term defined by the individual. Personally, I count marketing, showmanship, charisma, potential, dedication and technical skill as a package. I think all of the DJs mentioned thus far are very skilled in different aspects of the above qualities, but they definitely share a level of technical skill that sets them apart.

I have to add that Buster's funky sets are among my favorite to hear of any genre. :-)

[JuliaP]

One thing. I can always recognize Buster's funky sets even if i dont know he is spinning. I have never heard anyone drop sets like his... :-)

[slim pickinz]

i think charly's great because he played at my house at an afterparty at some ungodly early morning hour. besides, dnb is a breakbeat, so charly ftw.

[slim pickinz]

boomshakalaka

[daniella downs]

btw kevin and george - thanks =)

[RevisionC]

jeah, but i may be moving back in july.

I'm well aware of that bruv. :hifive:

Right now I'd have to say

for more downtempo/funk breaks

Fort Knox Five
Buster
Rex Riddem

for more nu skool energetic breaks

Lantern / Proxxy

When/if Ian moves back he would def be added to that list again as it's always intresting to watch him play

[daniella downs]

yay. btw, that is a simple, yet way cool avatar.

[DjLantern]

@everyone PROVE IT

they dont produce
they dont scratch

they mix tracks. what makes them so good.

(keep in mind im not putting anyone down)

i just want to know the facts. (not opnions)

actually randy has put together a few tunes and remixs himself and has been scratchin over our sets too. I've been dabling a lot with scratching too.

but

why do you care so much?

who cares who is the best dj, I just like going out and listening to my friends breaks djs or not rock it out.

and we do a lot more than just *mixin* tracks :wink:

[gkeylow]

and we do a lot more than just *mixin* tracks :wink:


DJ's with benefits?

:rofl:

[LuckyShamrock]

who cares who is the best dj, I just like going out and listening to my friends breaks djs or not rock it out.

:thumbsup:

[CharlesM]

actually randy has put together a few tunes and remixs himself and has been scratchin over our sets too. I've been dabling a lot with scratching too.

but

why do you care so much?

who cares who is the best dj, I just like going out and listening to my friends breaks djs or not rock it out.

and we do a lot more than just *mixin* tracks :wink:

why do i care? its not that at all, just figured i'd say something to get everyone talking. it worked

i know randy has been dabbling, i didnt know you were too but thats cool.

ok here's mine


smalls, he's been reppin hard for a long time
joe, nuff said
Dion,
Ian,
randy,
peter,



As far as Buster, I know he's good, i just havent heard that much of him.


Like I said in the begining, "Just curious" because i didnt want to offend anyone.

feel me :jeebus:

[| Bass Drop |]

jeah, but i may be moving back in july.


What the hell for?!?!

We should do Trading Spaces..

[nsI]

CharlesM or STFU! :mj3:

i dont listen to breaks but everytime ive heard Charles spin he def brings the heat. plus the sour diesel mix is :raveon:

[lupitanahsee]

who cares who is the best dj, I just like going out and listening to my friends breaks djs or not rock it out.

and we do a lot more than just *mixin* tracks :wink:

amen.

of course im dj nysus's #1 fan, but im certainly biased on that one, since i can go request what i want to hear mid set :wink:

as far as breaks go in this area, i have always absolutely adored buster, jathan, travis, and joe...and yes i know j is no longer local.

peter and randy (peter, ive already told you this) i have an old as shit mix of yours from like 2005 that is my staple work out mix...you guys always bring the hype.

[CareBear]

My opinion would be totally biased. Due to the friends i have. So i won't list any. I will say I could never rate them. As Peter said in other words who cares who the best is. It's all about enjoying the music, being with friends that actually give a shit, and keeping the sound in DC alive.

[daniella downs]

What the hell for?!?!

We should do Trading Spaces..


eh, i just like dc. as much as i try to convince myself otherwise, i love it.

[| Bass Drop |]

w0rd.

Welcome back.

(Even though you never left, mentally.)

[LuckyShamrock]

eh, i just like dc. as much as i try to convince myself otherwise, i love it.

EAST COAST FTW!!!!!:hifive:

[daniella downs]

as far as i'm concerned, yes =)

[sinestro]

does smalls still dj?

[lupitanahsee]

EAST COAST FTW!!!!!:hifive:
i think id stab my own eye out with a spork if everyone shat rainbows and plur at me all the time. east coast attitude ftw for sure...but then again i grew up in ny, so its been engrained in me for life.

[LuckyShamrock]

i think id stab my own eye out with a spork if everyone shat rainbows and plur at me all the time. east coast attitude ftw for sure...but then again i grew up in ny, so its been engrained in me for life.

I think it would be a little extreme out there for me and that's saying something

although I did go to some kandi rave in NYC and I was blown away

it was scary

[lupitanahsee]

lol nyc ravers are pretty hardcore.

[The Logic Theorist]

One thing. I can always recognize Buster's funky sets even if i dont know he is spinning. I have never heard anyone drop sets like his... :-)

This is the kicker for me. Everyone else that's been mentioned is good, but Buster has his own unique sound. That's something every DJ should be striving for.

[housecat]

Buster and Joe Kopasek. I always go "oh shit!" when I hear them out. Love the track selections and it always has me dancing like a crazy person.


:thatshot:

[| Bass Drop |]

does smalls still dj?


Yup.

DJ XM (Xtra-Medium)

(He put on a few pounds over the years)


((I totally made that up...lame))




:bananarider:

[TsunamiOne]

the best dj for me means i'll walk away from their set not having recognized a single tune, yet still being blown away.

so really, it's all about who has the most promos and unreleased choons (sarcasm). :D

oh, and scratching kinda gets annoying after a while. a little here and there is fine but it kinda ruins the tracks sometimes.

[Alanis is God]

I don't know the cat personally, and don't see his name on lots of flyers; but the two times I've seen him DJ Elation's shit was on point.

[daniella downs]

This is the kicker for me. Everyone else that's been mentioned is good, but Buster has his own unique sound. That's something every DJ should be striving for.


its not my fault everyone got on the techfunk badwagon after me ;)


the best dj for me means i'll walk away from their set not having recognized a single tune, yet still being blown away.

i feel 10000000% the same way.

[The Logic Theorist]

its not my fault everyone got on the techfunk badwagon after me ;)

Well, I can't say Randy or Peter because they play Hard House, and that automatically makes them bad DJs.

[The Jezereck]

yeah with me its the whole genre seperations but as far as breaks go the best i've seen in the area are.

proxxalantern
fort knox five
buster
nysus
ian, he may be in cali, but he's still from dc
joe kopesek

can't really say i've actually seen charlesm spin out

[lupitanahsee]

ooo i forgot one tony 621 is the shit...even tho he never plays out anywhere.

[kindofblue272]

Yup.

DJ XM (Xtra-Medium)

(He put on a few pounds over the years)


((I totally made that up...lame))




:bananarider:

I'm pretty sure the extra-medium joke appeared in the movie "Friday After Next".

[daniella downs]

ooo i forgot one tony 621 is the shit...even tho he never plays out anywhere.


agreed. tony is fuckin badass.

[Joe L.]

The title of this thread reminded me of Top Gun for some reason.....

Viper: In case some of you are wondering who the best is they are up here on this plaque.
[turns to Maverick]
Viper: Do you think your name will be on that plaque?
Maverick: Yes sir.
Viper: That's pretty arrogant, considering the company you're in.
Maverick: Yes sir.
Viper: I like that in a pilot.

Iceman: The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room.

[DJ KonviKt]

The title of this thread reminded me of Top Gun for some reason.....

Viper: In case some of you are wondering who the best is they are up here on this plaque.
[turns to Maverick]
Viper: Do you think your name will be on that plaque?
Maverick: Yes sir.
Viper: That's pretty arrogant, considering the company you're in.
Maverick: Yes sir.
Viper: I like that in a pilot.

Iceman: The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room.

Top Gun references kick ass. Slider you stink.

[stihgnob]

Top Gun references kick ass. Slider you stink.

thats affirmative ghost rider

[dj nysus]

LOLOL at this thread ... Charles only u could start something like this .......


to anyone who mentioned me dont worry .. no bigger head here .. I am a self loathing jew dont you all worry bout that

-------------------------------- my list in no order ----------------------------

Most inspiring breaks Dj's ....... Ian, Buster, Joe Kopasek

Most Talented breaks Dj's ....... Lantern, Proxxy, Haaps

Most Time tested Talent ......... Smalls, Switchstance, Adgen

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- end transmission

[CharlesM]

LOLOL at this thread ... Charles only u could start something like this .......



:bacon:


there's this little cube society lives in, I live on the other side, its not so crowded

[daniella downs]

-------------------------------- my list in no order ----------------------------

Most inspiring breaks Dj's ....... Ian, Buster, Joe Kopasek

Most Talented breaks Dj's ....... Lantern, Proxxy, Haaps

Most Time tested Talent ......... Smalls, Switchstance, Adgen

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- end transmission

i like the breakdown. i want to do one like that.n it's like year end superlatives kinda.


Most inspiring breaks Dj's ....... Lantern. honestly, i really get into djs who go buck out in the booth while they're playing. they inspire ME.

Most Talented breaks Dj's ....... Rican, Proxx-a-Lantern, Nysus (you've really gotten off the mediocre train in the late part of this year. bravo)

Biggest ......... R3volve, Myself, Proxxy, Face, (and Zarbizarre when he moves back to md)

Who to look out for next year ....... Jacob Daniel, Charles M

i didnt list any of the older heads who don't play out anymore.

[dj nysus]

ooo i forgot one tony 621 is the shit...even tho he never plays out anywhere.


Yeah he is ... good call baby .......!!!!!!!!! although he hates that .. its sixtwentyone

[DjLantern]

thanks for all the kind words everyone

the 1st breaks djs I really listened to and jammed out too were, michael maxim, adegen, switchstance, preza and joe kopasek.

currently it would be everyone that was alreadly listed =)

this thread is still gay :neener:

[proxxy]

thanks for all the kind words everyone

the 1st breaks djs I really listened to and jammed out too were, michael maxim, adegen, switchstance, preza and joe kopasek.

currently it would be everyone that was alreadly listed =)

this thread is still gay :neener:


haha.... i'm not going to comment... I think at some point or another all of you have impressed me....

Good job breaks massive!

[Synthetikid]

the midnight sons

[The Jezereck]

shit forgot all about haaps, he definitely knows how ta rock it as well

[amitai]

DJ's with benefits?

:rofl:

:hilarious:

[amitai]

who is this guy smalls and where can I go hear him? I've seen pretty much everyone else mentioned.

[JacobDaniel]

Who to look out for next year ....... Jacob Daniel, Charles M

i didnt list any of the older heads who don't play out anymore.

Thanks bruva!! :thumbsup:

[JacobDaniel]

Most Inspiring - soundFLUX: seriously, the guy can get a crowd moving, and he easily has one of the most original sounds IMO

Most Talented: Ian, Proxx-a-Lantern, Rican, Nysus, soundFLUX

But for real though, while these names are easily recognizable in DC, just about every local breaks dj I've heard since moving to DC 3 years ago has been on point....................there have been a few exceptions to this though.

[JacobDaniel]

who is this guy smalls and where can I go hear him? I've seen pretty much everyone else mentioned.

I've got an old mix of his on cd somewhere. I'll make a copy for you when I get back in a few weeks.

[Rican]

shit forgot all about haaps, he definitely knows how ta rock it as well

ah, yes agreed! i've quite enjoyed his sets and mixes...

[cherri sassis]

so basically what's come out of this thread is all of the breaks djs around are the shit!

rock on!

lol

[amitai]

so basically what's come out of this thread is all of the breaks djs around are the shit!

rock on!

lol

there are many dc breaks djs that were not mentioned.

93257

p.s. FWIW I am the best breaks DJ, dubstep is a breakbeat. :encore: :jk:

[JacobDaniel]

Yea, but there are too many problems that are the direct fault of Dubstep :wink:

[dj nysus]

p.s. FWIW I am the best breaks DJ, dubstep is a breakbeat. :encore: :jk:


you have no idea how wrong :nutpunch: and in how many ways that statement makes me develop a strong hate in my soul for you:goawaymarcus: !!!!!:bohmokun:

[gkeylow]

Yea, but there are too many problems that are the direct fault of Dubstep :wink:

Like the war in the middle east and carnies?

[lupitanahsee]

Yeah he is ... good call baby .......!!!!!!!!! although he hates that .. its sixtwentyone
whatevs hes still the man. i <3 his robot voice shit.

[JacobDaniel]

Like the war in the middle east and carnies?

"You must spread some reputation around before giving it to gkeylow again"

You know, I never thought about it being Dubstep's fault that I'm in Afghanistan, but after I did think about it...............

EVERYTHING IS DUBSTEP'S FAULT!!

[amitai]

you have no idea how wrong :nutpunch: and in how many ways that statement makes me develop a strong hate in my soul for you:goawaymarcus: !!!!!:bohmokun:
Face it, you are just an underdeveloped dubstep DJ. :sok: It's OK! :jk: :hahano:

[dj nysus]

I cant even comment on that ... you just better watch your back .. lol

[Shawn_E]

I cant even comment on that ... you just better watch your back .. lol


Dion making threats is like US really being afraid of Osama.

[amitai]

I cant even comment on that ... you just better watch your back .. lol
:icecream:

[Bioteknik]

All I know is who isn't the best.

Charlesm haha



j/k

[proxxy]

so basically what's come out of this thread is all of the breaks djs around are the shit!

rock on!

lol


Awww. let's get FACED ON A PLANE! :plur:

or at buzz this friday... *hint hint*

j/k

[Prototype2]

for that matter of proof....

yeah Lantern & Proxxy proved at Fur last night that they are indeed the best in the area.

They know what is what....

[CharlesM]

They know what is what....


def a nice mashup

[proxxy]

def a nice mashup


rogue element!

[proxxy]

for that matter of proof....

yeah Lantern & Proxxy proved at Fur last night that they are indeed the best in the area.

They know what is what....


thanks!

[Wickity]

its not my fault everyone got on the techfunk badwagon after me ;)


Your honor, I object!

[CharlesM]

everybody knows JUNIOR IS THE BEST!

[RadSK8er3]

If that the karate kid was a DJ ...clearly it would be him !! lol

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[Tha Vj Stryda]

They know what is what....

But they dont know what is what.... they just Strut... What tha Fuck.

:wink: