How to Dance to JuJu on that Beat

Ah, the good ol' group/line dance game has a newer player in "JUJU ON THAT BEAT" by Zay Hilfigerrr and Zayion McCall. You probably haven't heard of them but you know the song, or you've seen someone dancing to it, or you've been at a wedding where someone requested it and the DJ obliged. Whether you're into group/line dances or not into them, if you attend or plan to attend weddings or events anytime soon, you aught to learn the song/dance and be in the know.

Here we've got a choreographer who has broken down the steps to teach the dance in it's entirety:

Some DJs are cool with these types of requests and some aren't, but heck, if you like the song and you're at a wedding, go ahead and request it. In fact, most DJs will likely be happy that you're not requesting the older, cheesier group/line dances like electric slide or ymca. A good DJ will be able to read the crowd and see if it's the right thing to mix in or not.

So, learn the song, learn the moves, and if you feel so inclined... bust a move at the next wedding you attend. Oh, and although it's older, people are still requesting the Cupid Shuffle, so if you're into this kind of thing, you may want to learn that one too.

It Seems Everyone is a DJ These Days

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I guess the recession hit everyone hard, including celebrities, because some of the most unexpected stars have turned to DJing over the last number of years. Appearances and endorsements must really be down. It takes a lot to be a real DJ, so it's unlikely any of these celebs are any good technically, but hey, it's not what you know, it's who you know, right?!

Here are a few celebs that took up DJing
Shaquille O'Neal aka DJ Diesel
Hulk Hogan aka DJ Oh Brother (I guess)
Paris Hilton aka DJ Paris Hilton
Prince Harry aka DJ Harry Houdini (I guess)

There are so many more and I won't list them all here but with everyone turning to DJing over the past few years, it begs the question... What makes a good DJ? We know that it takes a lot more than notoriety to be good at something, which is why being a celebrity DJ doesn't make you good. When hiring a DJ for your event, make sure you do your homework and get to know who you're hiring and most importantly, if they're any good.

Who was the First DJ Ever?

DJing has become very popular lately. Whether it be DJs for weddings, private events, bars, clubs, parties, or the hottest music festivals on Earth, one thing is certain, DJs basically rule the entertainment world right now. Celebrities, athletes, and basically anyone you can think of has jumped into the DJing world as of late. Though, fame doesn't make them good DJs, it does bring more attention to the art form!

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First DJ Ever

So, with all this attention on DJs, we kinda want to know who was the first DJ ever? Who got things started and started the trend that got us all to where we are today?

The term Disc Jockey was first coined in the 1930's and mostly refers to radio personalities. Though they simply played records, their contribution evolved to what today's DJs do with regards to mixing music and other important skills. The idea of a DJ being a performer and a musician all started with Jimmy Savile in 1943 when he threw the world's first ever DJ dance party and later was the first person credited with using turntables to continuously play music.

Today, DJing is a lot more than simply playing music. You've got to mix music live, read the crowd, have vast music knowledge and a large music library, and you've got to understand the energy in a room and mix based on all of those factors and more. DJing isn't easy but it sure is fun!

So, there you have it. Jimmy Savile brought DJing to the world, but many greats over the decades have made it what it is today.