Grow My DJ Business

Send us Fan Mail This week Cream & Gary talk about work/life balance & learning how to juggle multiple tasks in an already busy schedule. The guys then talk about the growing relationship between Get Down DJ Group & Hoboken Hospitality. Finally, Cream speaks about his experience in being a "regular patron" when visiting a bottle service club this past weekend. Get Down Radio...

Send us Fan Mail Angelo The Kid is back on the show to discuss his and Cream's brand new original track, "The Incredible," which is out Friday, October 29. The guys dig into the differences of being an artist vs. being a DJ and even if you aren't making original music, how to approach your sets to create a presence and leave a lasting impression. Gary, Cream & Angelo discus...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk about creating connections in the industry. Whether it's taking gigs for less money, connecting people who can mutually benefit from each other or getting outside of a safe place to establish meaningful long term connections, the guys touch on it all. Having great connections in any industry is very important & our industry is no different. Learning...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down while on Vacation at Walt Disney World for this unique one of a kind episode!  Cream & Gary once again encountered outstanding hospitality & share the importance of great service no matter how big or small the venue. The guys then talk about having Bostons, Rivas come to North Jersey to rock a bunch of Get Down Parties. They discuss why having gue...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down to talk about turning down bookings that don't align with your overall goal for your DJ career. They dig into how to approach various situations when trying to level up your personal brand. The guys then get into Full Time Dj'ing vs. Part time DJ'ing. Cream & Gary approach this topic in their own unique ways, which you'll definitel...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary get into the highly anticipated arrival of the Fall Season! With that came a few new venues & typical growing pains that go along with opening a brand new venue. The guys dig into the various ways we can succeed when dealing with owners, partners & management on night 1! Stress is at an all time high when dealing with a brand new venue. Cream & Gary gi...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary get into the various transitions we see happening within nightlife! Summer into Fall has notoriously been a huge transition in the NYC/NJ market for years. The guys talk about how you can prepare for what is sure to be a very busy season. There's also been a shift in seeing Latin music become the #1 genre in many DJ's sets right now. The guys talk about...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with our very opinionated, very energetic & very loved Get Down DJ, Cheezy! When it comes to requests & DJ'ing, there's only one person we think of because he brings such unique perspective, fun & entertainment & that person is Cheezy. We open the episode with a crazy request story from Cream & then delve into how to deal wit...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with a duo to be reckoned with in the New Jersey/Philadelphia nightlife scene, Mark G. & SoWavveyy! You might know Mark G. from his highly successful parties at venues such as Harrahs Pool & Lobby, not to mention his unmatched social media presence #partywithmarkg. Wavveyy has been making big strides as a premier DJ with the help of Mark as his ma...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary recap the Hoboken Takeover of D'jais in Belmar! Cream talks about how the party went, his role in running the DJ booth for the night & recounts the overall vibe of the party. The guys then get into how the energy in some venues has slowed. We came out of the pandemic red hot where rooms were packed open to close, but in recent weeks we've seen a shif...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with several members of Get Down DJ Group to look back on how their relationships with the group came about & how their careers have evolved in the time with Get Down! ToneSetta, Angelo the Kid & Dario Valli join the guys for an in depth discussion on how they got involved with the group &  how the group dynamic has helped change the trajector...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk about their experience & growth with The Get Down Podcast! The guys discuss why the podcast came to be & how their recording style has changed since episode 1. Cream & Gary then recount the amazing guests they've interviewed & how each one of them brought different perspectives to experiences they've had within the nightlife industry...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary get into some uncharted waters when talking about cutting ties with venues. How should it be done? Is it a good idea? When do you know it’s time?  The guys then talk about how to have an open, honest conversation about money, among other aspects of acquiring a new venue. What questions should you ask when taking on a new account? Finally, Cream & Gary revisit...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary are back to discuss some set management issues they've run into while opening the room. We're seeing higher crowd levels earlier, so there's an inclination to play bigger, earlier. Should we or shouldn't we? The guys are also seeing increased levels of bookings over the past several weeks, which has some DJ's potentially mishandling relati...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk about how set formats have changed since dance floors have opened back up in New Jersey. They discuss how some tactics used during “vibe dining” differ from actually having to program a night.  The guys then get into the various approaches to crate building. For any DJ, building & organizing your crates can be the key between a sloppy set or a successful...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary get into a question they've posed to many guests in regards to the overall future of the nightlife industry; Did the pandemic help or hurt nightlife? With all restrictions lifted in New Jersey, there was an obvious void filled when the doors opened to our favorite nightlife spots last Friday. But does this excitement & energy last? The guys also recap wha...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with special guest, direct from Boston, Massachusetts , Rivas! Rivas digs into the current state of Boston nightlife & how versatility in his market leads to a great DJ experience at various types of nightlife establishments. The guys then discuss what we've all come to know & love about the Rivas brand, his production. Rivas explains how he...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary are together again recording from the same location!! The guys chop it up about Gary playing back in Jersey & the growing pains of adopting a new computer as your DJ computer. Then they get into the mental health struggles of not being able to work your way out of the pandemic, financially. We were able to create avenues to stay relevant, but the finances were...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with DJ/Producer/Teacher & Mentor, Purari! Purari is an established DJ & Producer who has made a name for himself in not only the North Jersey market as a DJ, but as a well known producer who has played major festivals & clubs all over the country! The guys get into the local DJ scene & how it's been affected by the slow openings &amp...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary recap Garys first trip back to Jersey & first time DJ'ing in over 6 months! Gary digs into some of the mishaps that come with not playing for a long period of time, as well as how it feels like Jersey hasn't progressed in their "opening up" process. The guys then lament on how the lack of outdoor venues with entertainment is a hinderance on...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary talk about the death of DMX & how he shook the Hip Hop World with his Album 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" DMX brought a genre of hip hop to the forefront that was not in the mainstream & his crew the Ruff Ryders became a cultural movement. Its been over 20 years since that album dropped & its significance might not be as prevalent with you...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary are excited to announce the launch of Get Down University Master Class Spring 2021! The guys sit down with Trizzo & Chris Camp who are Get Down University Alumni to catch up on what they’ve been doing since going through the Master Class. Trizzo has grown exponentially in his professional career, diving right into booking DJs at a venue & really learning t...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary get into the current state of approaching your DJ set. As venues continue to increase capacity, more & more DJ’s are leaving the bedroom & entering the booth. With that in mind, we need to remember, this isn’t our Twitch channel, this is you working for a venue to create a vibe ownership & management wants. Be creative but play the room! Then the guys...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary sit down with DJ, Producer & Co-Owner of Digital Music Pool, Anthony Ligotti! The Get Down & Digital Music Pool are excited to announce DMP as an official sponsor of the show! Both The Get Down & DMP strive to build a better DJ community through music, production, DJ education & overall quality content for the industry. Get Down DJ Group has had a...

Send us Fan Mail Cream & Gary have a lot to unpack in review of a FULL weekend of work for Cream!  They discuss how Cream played a private event as well as an uncharacteristic local bar gig. Cream talks about his mental attitude going into these gigs & how that may have changed in recent weeks.   The guys then dive into the ever so touchy topic of, Twitch DJ vs. Club DJ. Does everyone need...