DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were one of the first to put Philly on the map as a hip hop headquarters. In addition, Philly has produced some of the most well known rappers and DJs since the beginning of hip hop culture. In 1980, the first female solo artist to record hip hop was Lady B, “To the Beat Y’All”, a Philly-area radio DJ.
Hip hop was popular in Philly as far back as 1976 and the New York Times newspaper coined Philly as the “Graffiti Capital of the World” in 1971, due to the influence of legendary graffiti artists, Cornbread. Philadelphia for many years was the only city whose contributions to hip hop was valued as greatly as New York City’s by hip hop critics. If you would like any additional information please contact DJ Untouchable at and (Office) 33 or (Cell) 26 ĭon’t forget to check out the man behind the hottest morning show in Greensboro, NC, 102 Jamz “ Wild Out Wake Up Show ” and check out his MySpace page at /shosmoovemusic Also, another takeaway is to make sure everyone you encounter knows who you are and also think your music is hot. So now, is it sinking in that you have to be on top of your game when trying to make it into the entertainment industry? As artists, you need to seriously get your game up and start writing and producing your own songs and owning them. So, the fact of the matter is radio stations pay licensing rights to broadcast music and report the music they play to the licensing organization which, in turn, distributes royalties to the artists affiliated with it based on the percentage of play their songs receive.
Also, every year radio stations pay fees to the BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporation) and ASCAP ( American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) that collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Radio stations cannot play songs that are samples because it could possibly lead to law suits. Radio stations have to make sure that the official documents are secure for broadcasting songs. Create buzz about yourself everywhere else and the radio stations will come looking for you.Ĭhris also explained that getting your song played is not as easy as it seems.
Don’t make the radio stations your main priorityģ. Also, record labels send songs to radio stations to test the markets and to determine how good a song is and when to release an album.Ĭoming from someone that knows the ins and outs of radio, Chris ‘ShoSmoove’ Lea, Morning Show producer for Greensboro based, hip hop radio station, 102 Jamz has some great tips for artists trying to make it on the radio.Ģ. If artists are lucky enough they can sometimes hear local music being played during a “mix show” but it’s not always guaranteed. At the end of day, it’s all about ratings, so if you’re not hot, then you must stop! Radio producers and music directors are responsible for deciding what music to play and preventing listeners from turning away from the station. However, it’s up to the listeners to decide if they like the music being played on the air ways. A lot of artists think that radio DJs have a major influence on their careers when it comes to selecting music. The makings and breakings of an artist career held at the finger tip of a DJĪrtists sometimes think if they get their songs played on the radio they finally made it one step closer in the entertainment industry. If you have an upcoming event such as a party, wedding, or anniversary contact DJ Untouchable at and (Office) 33 (Cell) 26 His style will always continue to evolve with the changes of music and culture. He refers to himself as a new school DJ with an old school feel. His drive and passion for music has developed him into a well-rounded DJ that can cater to any clients needs. He quotes “You can take away my truck and all that I have, but please don’t take away my turntables”. DJing is one of the happiest and joyfulness times in his life. When he’s djing, he tells a story with his touch the same way an artist conveys a message.
DJ Untouchable has figured out the art of music his philosophy of blending music is the comparison of how a visual artist puts colors together to create a masterpiece. He studied other Philly natives such as DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Touch Tone he wanted to be like the greats but only greater.
DJ Untouchable seems to be ahead of his time, he began djing in local clubs before most teens were able to get their driver licenses.
With the rich Jamaican culture and music embedded in his family, his father taught him how to acquisition himself in preparing for this industry. His major influence came from his father, who himself was a DJ and a native of Jamaica. DJ Untouchable was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and started DJing at the age of 15 on the streets of Philly.