The Art and Culture of the DJ
They are music's vanguard. The reshape today's sounds — house, techno, hip-hop, rock — direct our feet on the floor, and influence the way music is represented in our culture. From the rapid-fire editing of MTV videos, to underground parties and world-famous clubs, DJs have altered the course of music and video, moved into new media, and turned our generation on its ear — literally.
Meet these creative artists — many of them celebrities in their own right — who line up the most infectious beats, mix and program them, and make us dance talk and think about music — and the world — in entirely different ways.
Discover how they select their gear and choose tunes — and pick up tips on how to mix.
