EDM: Dominating DJs Being a city DJ brings the challenge of finding gigs. Working hard and staying fresh with music is the number one priority when labeled as a top-notch local DJ. Working at least three times a week is full time job that very few DJs get to have. Not many DJs meet the standards of a hard-working skilled DJ, and I always say the older you get, the better you understand the platform of music deliverance on the dance floor. Controlling the crowd is a key factor. At times it’s frustrating when politics get involved. When it comes to promoters and club owners, attendance is key. No matter how skilled the DJ is, if the dance floor is empty and the bars are not making drinks, then it simply does not matter. One DJ I find who is working hard and never seems to find gigs is OG Pauly D. I mean, this guy been in the game as long as I can remember. He’s currently spinning in Providence and Boston at clubs and events, and he’s also entertainment director for In the Biz Entertainment. He’s been spinning on the ones and twos for about 25 years now. He’s formally the only person representing XM satellite radio three days a week from Rhode Island and also worked with many artist and industry people who are personal friends of mine. Being a veteran DJ comes with lots of advantages, from music catalog to massive unreleased materials that become the ultimate testing ground for the dance floor. One of the biggest elements for clubs to add is to employ a resident DJ. Then that club becomes a comfortable setting for club goers. All your songs are played by your favorite DJ and you don’t have to request a single song. That’s one of the reasons why people attend their favorite club many times a month — they just let the DJ take them on a journey. Catch OG Pauly D every Friday night at Kartabar doing video DJ sets. EDM: Essentials On the stage is your favorite artist. Behind them their light show bedazzles. Their bass blasts through some of the heaviest speakers in the industry, sending wave after wave through an audience of thousands who know every word and melody. EDM artists are today’s rock stars. Forget the guitars and drums — everything is a feeling and massive amounts of people bring unity like no religion can. Some of the best fresh unreleased tracks are played during EDM festivals in July and August for promotional reasons. Fans have plenty of opportunities to see the biggest techno, electro, house and dub step acts, and DJs from local to global. As a fan, the essentials needed for events are pretty simple. Stay hydrated, keep the carbs and protein at a constant flow, and let the baseline melodies take you away. DJs creatively evolve during events, from setting up stages to proper sound check. As a party goer it’s very important to be aware of your favorite DJ’s time slot. It’s the best feeling when you’re up close to experience your favorite track dropping into melody. One of my favorite moments in a show is when the song releases from full drum penetration into complete silence. That’s when all the whistling goes across the crowd. All of the sudden, the heavy climbing pluck synths start filtering through the speakers. That’s when all hell breaks loose — hands in the air and smiling faces all jump up and down dancing as the beat kicks back into its maximum peak potential. OSHEEN’s Top 10 House EDM Picks for August 2014 1. Ruffneck – “Everybody Be Somebody” 2014 remix 2. Mark Night – “In and Out” 3 Don Diablo – “Night Time” 4 Block and Crown – “Inside My Head” 5 Osheen – “Citrus Acid” 6 Federico Scavo – “Colegiala” 7 Rober Gaez – “Dancintz” 8 Haxton Whores – “Move it Now” 9 Mazi, Fomin, Doctor – “Blue” 10 Tradelove – “Around the World” EDM Adapts to Summer Okay — I’m not sure how far the US men’s soccer team will advance by the time you read this. I just hope they win. Soccer players love house music. It’s an international musical language we all love, especially when the weather breaks. EDM adapts to summer by capturing its die-hard underground fans and providing a learning experience for the newcomers as they adapt to the EDM culture. This is the best season to enjoy EDM as a whole package with amazing lighting, booming systems and a diverse crowd. Record labels schedule the release of summer tracks to give them proper play. They tend to be more luscious in production, making them groovy and melodic. Most producers cater to Ibiza nightlife by following the trendiest tracks being played year round. Although EDM is accepted in all forms, to capture the best of the season promoters look for the right talent for the right event, from headlining outsiders to local heroes. And every state is different. Looking for a great outdoor event this summer? There are plenty and I’m sure this summer is going to be a very hot one. Recent acts include Benny Benassi, Congoroc, Franki Bones, Boris, Tommie Sunshine, Dj Shiftee, and many more. Featured DJ Kevin Lepine, aka, DJ Dupe Born and raised in Germany, DJ Dupe brought his love and passion for the house music culture across the ocean to settle in Maine in the late ’80s. Now a Providence resident, after seeing more than most would dream about, DJ Dupe has become a big part of the scene in New England. Since the mid ’90s, after working alongside some of the world’s best DJs and producers, Dupe has honed in on the true meaning of being a DJ by trade: passion, diversity, and music selection skills. This knowledge has made him one of the most respected and sought-after house music DJs in New England. Bringing a vibe unmatched by many others in the EDM/UDM scene right now, Dupe is busier than ever with countless gigs across the country and music productions with Blinded Records. facebook.com/DjDupe DJ Dupe’s Top 10 Summer Tracks 1. “Nexus” (Tomy Declerque Full Vocal Mix) – Carl Cox 2. “Hustles Revenge” (Prok & Fitch Remix) – Joeski 3. “Loudastic” (Original Mix) – Ramiro Lopez 4. “Homeless” (Nite Mix) – Ted Nilsson, Errol Reid, CJay Swayne 5. “Relish Your Soul” (Soul Heaven Vox Mix) – Neil Pierce ft Kadija Kamara 6. “Kuzla Prevarantska” (Original Mix) – Umek 7. “Engine No. 9” (Original Mix) – DJ Dan, WhiteNoize 8. “Inside Job” (Original Mix) – 2000 and One 9. “Want You In My Soul” ft. Stee Downes (Original Mix) – Lovebirds 10. “Truffle Pig” (Original Mix) – Tommy Trash EDM: Providence Is Party Central Club XS : The Newest Hot Spot Providence is known as party central with club events happening all across town, and the heavily involved EDM scene shows that we’ll be here for generations to come. Every club has its own unique formula that seems to work just fine; some offer a sexy atmosphere, others explore an artsy appearance and let’s not forget the amazing shore nightlife summer offers. The club phenomena in Providence has been non-stop since the ’70s when NYC was on top of its game and RI was right behind. There were a few very popular clubs throughout the city, like BT Bogarts, one of the first to have a lighted dance floor, and Play Dan and Club 2001 where party-goers could explore their inner disco souls. Today, Providence replicates the best experiences of big city night clubs, like in Miami and LA. We offer some of the best sound systems around and EDM is a hundred times better when it’s loud with a pulsating base driving through your body. It’s an instant formula for dancing. For party-goers, a memorable night is driven by special guest out-of-town DJs and popular local DJs who carry a hefty schedule. Providence’s newest club, Club XS, opened to huge success on its first weekend. Local DJs already lining up to be one of first to bless the turntables is a definite sign that PVD gained another nightlife spot to influence an audience and further an agenda. As we head deeper into the summer, the club action shifts to our amazing beaches and we tend to get a little nervous around the city — unless you’re Sequel Lounge with an amazing outdoor patio sure to please and breeze everyone. But the city is full of fun and excitement with dozens of clubs to explore. And clubs always seem to offer a top notch menu of exclusive cocktails that you may not find anywhere outside of RI. Club Highlight: Club XS, 1 Throop alley, Providence; XSLOUNGERI.com Sequel Lounge, 178 Atwells Ave., Providence; www.sequelprov.com DJ Highlight: Osheen Offical Numark Artist/DJ and the driving force behind Blinded Records, Osheen, New England’s own veteran DJ and producer, is no stranger to the music culture and electronica house music scene. He began his career in the early 1980s dosing the dance floors of local clubs and rave events in the northeast. When the rave phenomena hit in the early 1990s, he took his skills and signature sound of chugging tribal proper house music out to the masses and quickly became known as one of the premier underground house DJs in the US. The demand kept growing for his talent as a DJ, leading him to the next logical and creative step, the creation of his own music and record label.