Ep #68 Beats & Bangers: Exploring the World of DJ Culture and Music w/Charles Smiley

We're joined by Charles Smiley aka DJ Smiley. Charles is an old classmate of ours that has been thriving as a local DJ in Kansas City. We talk about the keys to attaining and maintaining success as a DJ. We also talk about the importance of knowing your market and the secret to controlling a party. He tells us how he stays relevant and in touch with the new music and artists, as well as a great story about his most memorable gig.

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Chapters

• 4:54 Intro of guest
• 11:48 A DJ's journey
• 17:01 Knowing your market
• 21:52 Controlling the party
• 26:54 Battling the competition
• 30:45 Staying in-tune with today's music and artists
• 37:34 Most memorable gig