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Sunday, June 22, 2008 

John Lee Hooker - Grinder Man

Today's spotlight shines north of the border on Canadian musician Ndidi Onukwulu . Although born in Canada, Ndidi has Nigerian heritage as well, which peeks through every so often by contributing some funky rhythms here and there, although… (in post Sunday Spotlight - Ndidi Onukwulu from Mainstream isn't so bad...is it?. Download this at eMusic Amazon iTunes More by this artist at eMusic)

There's an unbelievable wealth of information and reviews out there to help you fine the gear that best suits your needs. Everything from dj equipment cases to dj turntables has been looked at and poured over by the best hands in the industry. That wealth of knowledge is now available to you. So how do you pick the best dj audio equipment for you? That starts with knowing where you want to go.

IN OR OUT

For many dj'ing is more of an art. A pursuit of love that brings them the most joy when the sun is going down and the windows are thrown up on a twilight painted Saturday evening. If your intentions are not based around having a touring setup that's going to need a lot of portability and durability, then you might find your needs can be better suited with different models, as well as saving a few bucks... Traditionally the most expensive gear is going to be the bombproof stuff that you can toss off a cliff and go to work with that evening. How you are going to handle your gear is probably the first question you need to answer.

THE IN SOUND

It can be easy to get a little carried away on the latest greatest fads, and technologies. Try and remember that you don't need three hundred dollars needles to sound as good as the guys who invented this stuff on their Mom's radio shack specials. It may be more important to focus on what you play, rather than what you play it on. That being said there are products out there that can make your life easier. Do your research, make your purchase, then get down to blowing some minds.

DROPPING THE NEEDLE

Did the boxes arrive? Is everything intact? Good! At the end of the day none of your audience cares about what the label on the bottom your table says. A few fellow djs may come up to check your rig, but in truth you shouldn't be playing for them anyways. Spill your notes out on the floor like the sweet sauce of funk that it is. I'll be listening.

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