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Dj/Artist name criticism?
Posted on: 02.09.2012 by Rudolph Overturff
Hey all, I'm having a rough time with what I thought is a unique and catchy name. My question is, did all of you get people criticizing the Dj or artist name that you chose? I'm getting good responses and then some others like, " oh cool but what about like a virus name, or a catchy disease name, maybe a fantasy name, etc."
Lashawn Maycock
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by SquireC
It probably is a UK thing. You see it all the time with DJ's outside of the UK, but the majority of DJ's in the UK I've found use their own name. Especially in the house scene.
Indeed I reckon you're right. I'm probably being an old school man and behind the times and that bollocks, but if someone can give me a proper answer to this then I'm all ears; why does it seem that for new entrants to this world of DJing that image, name, persona, media presentation, marketing takes precedence over actually getting practice in, mix some good sets together, developing music taste and style, putting some evening s on etc etc, worry about the shiny stuff afterwards surely? Maybe it's just me, I dunno, but I know this much, the best and most enjoyable evening s are the underground ones, packed with a clued up crowd, DJ's who know their shit, everyone's egos and attitudes left at the door, a collective if you like....

Now must find my pipe and slippers, me ovaltine's getting cold....

Cheers,

BTTF (old and grumpy raver).
Jonas Hanway
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by backtothefront
Agreed (2nd time today!).

My thought for all DJs; I'd concern myself more with my DJing output, not what I'm called.
It probably is a UK thing. You see it all the time with DJ's outside of the UK, but the majority of DJ's in the UK I've found use their own name. Especially in the house scene.

This topic has just reminded me of this video Steve Lawler did about the X Factor.

Rudolph Overturff
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by SquireC
Just gone with my own name. The whole DJ name for a starter-upper I find tacky.
Might just be a UK thing.. I dunno.
I did actually, but my second gig (promoter) wanted something more catchy. I got mad and that's how I came up with my name , all I could believe about was the promoter wanting me to be fake and then it came lol.
Lashawn Maycock
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by SquireC
Just gone with my own name. The whole DJ name for a starter-upper I find tacky.
Might just be a UK thing.. I dunno.
Agreed (2nd time today!).

My thought for all DJs; I'd concern myself more with my DJing output, not what I'm called.
Pansy Shiveley
02.09.2012
Originally Posted by Synthetic Celebrity
virus name
laaame
Originally Posted by Synthetic Celebrity
or a catchy disease name
laaame
Originally Posted by Synthetic Celebrity
maybe a fantasy name
laaame

I like yours, keep it!
Rudolph Overturff
02.09.2012		Hey all, I'm having a rough time with what I thought is a unique and catchy name. My question is, did all of you get people criticizing the Dj or artist name that you chose? I'm getting good responses and then some others like, " oh cool but what about like a virus name, or a catchy disease name, maybe a fantasy name, etc."
Celine Surico
03.09.2012		My only comment is that it's good to believe a long time for a performance name and then stick to it. All the marketing, PR et rest is gone when switching names, unless you have a reason to hide past sins, of course. Otherwise, I agree, get a good name and then the work really starts.
Lashawn Maycock
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by SquireC
It probably is a UK thing. You see it all the time with DJ's outside of the UK, but the majority of DJ's in the UK I've found use their own name. Especially in the house scene.
Indeed I reckon you're right. I'm probably being an old school man and behind the times and that bollocks, but if someone can give me a proper answer to this then I'm all ears; why does it seem that for new entrants to this world of DJing that image, name, persona, media presentation, marketing takes precedence over actually getting practice in, mix some good sets together, developing music taste and style, putting some evening s on etc etc, worry about the shiny stuff afterwards surely? Maybe it's just me, I dunno, but I know this much, the best and most enjoyable evening s are the underground ones, packed with a clued up crowd, DJ's who know their shit, everyone's egos and attitudes left at the door, a collective if you like....

Now must find my pipe and slippers, me ovaltine's getting cold....

Cheers,

BTTF (old and grumpy raver).
Yong Aptekar
03.09.2012		I don't care for DJ name threads, but I do like the name Paris Creative. Sounds like there should be more of you though. 3 in a group. Or you and 2 clones.
Hype name though.
Lilliana Perris
03.09.2012		Just believe of it like this....you will be punting, saying, writing, typing, hearing it for a LONG time.

Make sure you like it.

Its like a tattoo....believe about it for a while before you do it.
Ossie Pooley
03.09.2012		Synthetic Celebrity is a boss name though. =P
Jonas Hanway
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by backtothefront
Agreed (2nd time today!).

My thought for all DJs; I'd concern myself more with my DJing output, not what I'm called.
It probably is a UK thing. You see it all the time with DJ's outside of the UK, but the majority of DJ's in the UK I've found use their own name. Especially in the house scene.

This topic has just reminded me of this video Steve Lawler did about the X Factor.

Janyce Henningson
03.09.2012		I like it - and it fits in with modern culture well...
Rudolph Overturff
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by SquireC
Just gone with my own name. The whole DJ name for a starter-upper I find tacky.
Might just be a UK thing.. I dunno.
I did actually, but my second gig (promoter) wanted something more catchy. I got mad and that's how I came up with my name , all I could believe about was the promoter wanting me to be fake and then it came lol.
Lashawn Maycock
03.09.2012
Originally Posted by SquireC
Just gone with my own name. The whole DJ name for a starter-upper I find tacky.
Might just be a UK thing.. I dunno.
Agreed (2nd time today!).

My thought for all DJs; I'd concern myself more with my DJing output, not what I'm called.
Jonas Hanway
03.09.2012		Just gone with my own name. The whole DJ name for a starter-upper I find tacky.
Might just be a UK thing.. I dunno.
Celine Surico
02.09.2012		Just leave the DJ in front and you will be fine.
Judi Sissel
02.09.2012		Their names didn't make them who they are... they made their names what they are.
Rudolph Overturff
02.09.2012		Thanks a bunch StephanV ! It's a real bummer when you believe you've found the name that will be next to Carl Cox, or Kaskade, etc some day on a flier and somebody's like, " uhhhh... Worst idea ever!" I've had this name for a while , but just now let it be known lol.
Pansy Shiveley
02.09.2012
Originally Posted by Synthetic Celebrity
virus name
laaame
Originally Posted by Synthetic Celebrity
or a catchy disease name
laaame
Originally Posted by Synthetic Celebrity
maybe a fantasy name
laaame

I like yours, keep it!

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