disc jockeys

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disc jockeys

When the beat was born

DJ Kool Herc and the creation of hip hop
Introduces DJ Clive Campbell and describes how he devised new ways of playing music between dance songs, sharing insight into his youth in 1970s Jamaica and the Bronx, and how his musical achievements helped counter gang violence.

Calvin Harris

superstar DJ
2018
Presents a brief biography of Calvin Harris.

Spin

When DJ ParSec (Paris Secord), rising star of the local music scene, is found dead over her turntables, the two girls who found her, Kya (her pre-fame best friend) and Fuse (her current chief groupie) are torn between grief for Paris and hatred for each other--but when the lack of obvious suspects stalls the investigation, and the police seem to lose interest, despite pressure from social media and ParSec's loyal fans, the two girls unite, determined to find out who murdered their friend.

Sci-Fu

2018
"One night, while making a mixtape for his crush, Wax scratches the perfect beat and responds to an interstellar challenge that transports him and the entire block to the robot-filled planet of Discopia. Mistaken by the locals for a master of the futuristic, sound-bending martial art Known as Sci-Fu, Wax finds himself on the wrong side of a showdown against the Five Deadly Dangers and their leader, Choo Choo"--Back cover.
Cover image of Sci-Fu

Dj-ing

2011
Describes the steps to becoming a successful disc jockey, including finding the right equipment, mixing songs, playing for crowds, and self-promotion.

How to DJ

the insider's guide to success on the decks
2006
The ultimate guide to becoming a professional DJ.

DJ

2014
Explores career options after high school as a DJ, covering what DJs do, how to become a DJ, salary potential, and what kind of future is possible working as a DJ.

The company we keep

2009
Teri Stewart, successful executive for a Los Angeles record company, is determined to wait for the right man; but when radio DJ Harrison Starr, a man from her past with a terrible secret, returns, Teri falls for him all over again.

Good morning, Vietnam

2006
An Army deejay broadcasting in 1965 Saigon is an irreverant non-conformist who has the brass up in arms, but the GIs love him.

Dj-ing

2010

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