# Latest **URL:** https://djhistory.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://djhistory.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://djhistory.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://djhistory.discourse.group/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [What Should I Buy In Japan?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-should-i-buy-in-japan/1653)
**Author:** [@johnnettles](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/johnnettles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2025 07:11 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-should-i-buy-in-japan/1653 "2025-07-20T07:11:53Z")
Hey Folks - I’m in Japan for the next few weeks and I just wondered if anyone has any suggestions for any bits of DJ related paraphernalia or technology that I can pick up there which is either unavailable in the UK/EU o… --- ## [Tips for live video streaming DJ sets?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/tips-for-live-video-streaming-dj-sets/1761)
**Author:** [@Barfunkel](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/Barfunkel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2025 08:39 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/tips-for-live-video-streaming-dj-sets/1761 "2025-06-19T08:39:18Z")
Thinking about starting a regular-ish streams of me (and guests) DJ’ing. I have a cool looking studio and access to some pro level lights. Still need to buy a camera, thinking about a Logitech C922 as it was recommended… --- ## [What was happening in Los Angeles in the Disco -\> House period?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-was-happening-in-los-angeles-in-the-disco-house-period/1426)
**Author:** [@hans](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/hans)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2025 10:45 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-was-happening-in-los-angeles-in-the-disco-house-period/1426 "2025-06-14T10:45:25Z")
L.A has always been big on music, and caning it generally, but I can’t think of iconic disco or house venues, labels, or DJs from there. I know Ron Hardy played somewhere in L.A in the 70s, but it didn’t work out, and h… --- ## [Retro Disco World question](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/retro-disco-world-question/1753)
**Author:** [@jjtodd111](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/jjtodd111)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2025 07:57 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/retro-disco-world-question/1753 "2025-06-10T07:57:50Z")
Hi, does anyone have any contact information, or contact email for Retro Disco World out of Portugal. I found them online, went back a month later to buy their whole disco digital catalog, and their webpage was no longer… --- ## [Not Going Home by Mischa Haller](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/not-going-home-by-mischa-haller/1748)
**Author:** [@DJHazell](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/DJHazell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2025 07:57 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/not-going-home-by-mischa-haller/1748 "2025-06-10T07:57:37Z")
Hello! I’m trying to get hold of the book Not Going Home by Mischa Haller. Do @shamee have one in stock? Or does anyone know where I can get hold of one? --- ## [Classic club charts](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/classic-club-charts/1745)
**Author:** [@algy](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/algy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2025 08:03 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/classic-club-charts/1745 "2025-05-24T08:03:16Z")
I’ve been listening through the audiobook version of ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’, and have got slightly transfixed by going through and listening - properly listening … start to finish, sometimes multiple times - to … --- ## [Family of God – Family of God?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/family-of-god-family-of-god/1729)
**Author:** [@mixt](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/mixt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2025 07:09 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/family-of-god-family-of-god/1729 "2025-05-08T07:09:02Z")
Cheers! David Holmes played this track in a mixed cd from the year 2000 with sets from Weatherall, Harvey and Holmes. The track contains “children talk” about the incarnation of God. It is such a lovely recording but n… --- ## [Is Hip House back?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/is-hip-house-back/1725)
**Author:** [@SmashedAtoms](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/SmashedAtoms)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2025 10:39 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/is-hip-house-back/1725 "2025-04-30T10:39:14Z")
On Cosmo’s latest weekly show, she played this, announcing that hip-house is having a resurgence. Have you come across any other spoken word or rap-enhanced bangers of late? --- ## [What music have you been buying?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-music-have-you-been-buying/38)
**Author:** [@Machinesoul](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/Machinesoul)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2025 17:18 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-music-have-you-been-buying/38 "2025-04-20T17:18:20Z")
I know it’s an extremely predictable thread but I thought it might be good to share stuff we’ve been buying. Here’s some of my recent ones. --- ## [Balaphonic aka Danny 'Dubble D' Ward aka Moodymanc](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/balaphonic-aka-danny-dubble-d-ward-aka-moodymanc/1713)
**Author:** [@PhatPhil](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/PhatPhil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2025 16:47 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/balaphonic-aka-danny-dubble-d-ward-aka-moodymanc/1713 "2025-04-08T16:47:35Z")
Greetings, Balaphonic drops his EP on NuNorthern Soul end of April and on the 23rd we are having a Bandcamp listening session, simply click the link HERE and RSVP and let Bandcamp take care of the rest. The EP is gettin… --- ## [Built This for Traktor DJs – Because Staring at a Laptop Sucks](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/built-this-for-traktor-djs-because-staring-at-a-laptop-sucks/1705)
**Author:** [@CrazyMonkey](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/CrazyMonkey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2025 12:52 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/built-this-for-traktor-djs-because-staring-at-a-laptop-sucks/1705 "2025-04-01T12:52:46Z")
Hey, I know this isn’t exactly the right place for this, but maybe someone here will find it useful. A friend and I have been messing around with Traktor and got tired of staring at a laptop screen while mixing. So we b… --- ## [Tu amour de cover versions dans une different language por favor?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/tu-amour-de-cover-versions-dans-une-different-language-por-favor/1708)
**Author:** [@RichieHavers](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/RichieHavers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2025 15:52 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/tu-amour-de-cover-versions-dans-une-different-language-por-favor/1708 "2025-03-31T15:52:16Z")
What about this then? Anyone got any more cracking covers in different languages? \*I realise this post title is difficult, I blame the Scottish Education system of the early 90s. --- ## [Patreon and Bandcamp Subs](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/patreon-and-bandcamp-subs/1325)
**Author:** [@mattra](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/mattra)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 12:18 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/patreon-and-bandcamp-subs/1325 "2025-03-07T12:18:11Z")
It’s the modern way innit. Sometimes living in the modern world is ace and we can all have nice things relatively cheaply (and support content creators). Was just thinking that post covid the number of Patreon and Bandca… --- ## [Alex Dijksterhuis /Jamez passed away Feb 27 2023](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/alex-dijksterhuis-jamez-passed-away-feb-27-2023/1262)
**Author:** [@FuddMcBaine](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/FuddMcBaine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [18 February 2025 14:53 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/alex-dijksterhuis-jamez-passed-away-feb-27-2023/1262 "2025-02-18T14:53:52Z")
Only noticed since i was visiting discogs for some other reason and saw the note. did some googling but didn’t see any further info, but wanted to elevate since he was a huge part of my DJ experience and musical tastes f… --- ## [Albums of the year 2024](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/albums-of-the-year-2024/1650)
**Author:** [@mattra](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/mattra)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2025 09:12 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/albums-of-the-year-2024/1650 "2025-01-17T09:12:31Z")
Hopefully not impinging into Furtive 50 territory… Getting nearer to year end, whats tickled your fancy? I’ll go with… Common Saints / Cinema 3000 Mudd / In the Garden of Mindfulness Mildlife / Chorus musclecars / S… --- ## [The DJH Great Movie Thread](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-djh-great-movie-thread/402)
**Author:** [@jolyon](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/jolyon)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2025 22:16 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-djh-great-movie-thread/402 "2025-01-14T22:16:12Z")
A thread where you can recommend films you’ve seen…new/old/rewatched. I probably spend as much time on films as music these days and I’m enjoying the LetterBoxd app - I know a couple of people on it but would like to … --- ## [Compass Point random bits](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/compass-point-random-bits/1307)
**Author:** [@PatrickP](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/PatrickP)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2025 03:47 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/compass-point-random-bits/1307 "2025-01-08T03:47:23Z")
Realise this is almost certainly a humongous subject but beyond the classic stuff done by the Compass Point band, Grace Jones, Gwen Guthrie etc - what other solo or off piste stuff by compass points musicians do you lo… --- ## [Johnnie Walker RIP](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/johnnie-walker-rip/1680)
**Author:** [@JonathanE](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/JonathanE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 December 2024 23:32 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/johnnie-walker-rip/1680 "2024-12-31T23:32:58Z")
I see that Johnnie Walker, a long time DJ with a reputation to match, has died. Fascinating to remember just how different the world of DJs and radio was back when he started on Radio England in the mid 1960s. And it see… --- ## [The Water in Mallorca](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-water-in-mallorca/1679)
**Author:** [@Eduardo](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/Eduardo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 December 2024 09:42 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-water-in-mallorca/1679 "2024-12-30T09:42:53Z")
Wondered if there were any members living in Ibiza’s next door neighbour? My wife grew up there and it has been mentioned as a destination when we eventually leave Asia. Is there much going on there of a Balearic persua… --- ## [Furtive 50, 2024](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/furtive-50-2024/1665)
**Author:** [@GrimsbyRiviera](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/GrimsbyRiviera)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2024 10:59 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/furtive-50-2024/1665 "2024-12-23T10:59:20Z")
I know I’ve posted this all over the shop, but in case you haven’t seen it anywhere, feel free to post it here. Your fave three tracks of the year (in order). Your fave album. Must’ve been released in 2024. No edits, n… --- ## [Female Rap Songs](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/female-rap-songs/1537)
**Author:** [@nowickidj](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/nowickidj)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2024 13:58 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/female-rap-songs/1537 "2024-12-13T13:58:38Z")
Hello beautiful hive mind, Just a thread to share your favourite female led (or featuring) rap tunes. I’ll start with this iconic track from the wordsmith Lauryn Hill… --- ## [The World's Worst Trousers](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-worlds-worst-trousers/16)
**Author:** [@GrimsbyRiviera](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/GrimsbyRiviera)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2024 04:28 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-worlds-worst-trousers/16 "2024-12-10T04:28:58Z")
DJ History’s most iconic thread is back, better than ever (or worse, depending on your view). --- ## [Best Portuguese/Brazilian Albums](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/best-portuguese-brazilian-albums/1662)
**Author:** [@RichieHavers](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/RichieHavers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2024 20:40 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/best-portuguese-brazilian-albums/1662 "2024-12-05T20:40:10Z")
Hello, looking to get my folks a Portuguese record for their Christmas and looking for tips. They’re into all sorts but somewhere between Average White Band and Sam Cooke, sing along but not too jazz. Any ideas? Cheers --- ## [What worked great at your last gig?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-worked-great-at-your-last-gig/1439)
**Author:** [@240p](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/240p)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2024 19:08 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/what-worked-great-at-your-last-gig/1439 "2024-12-02T19:08:33Z")
Just got home, busy night so there were a lot of new faces that were aggressively mainstream in taste. I played some mega hits for them but these tracks worked well too: … --- ## [I Like Short Songs](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/i-like-short-songs/568)
**Author:** [@Pablodiscobar](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/Pablodiscobar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2024 19:00 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/i-like-short-songs/568 "2024-12-02T19:00:05Z")
Favourite short songs… One rule: next one below is shorter than the one above. Let’s start off with 1:35 --- ## [I'll Name That Tune In....(the track ID Thread)](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/ill-name-that-tune-in-the-track-id-thread/914)
**Author:** [@howler](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/howler)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2024 17:16 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/ill-name-that-tune-in-the-track-id-thread/914 "2024-11-24T17:16:31Z")
Thought it would be good to have a dedicated thread. Anyone know what Garth is playing here? https://www.instagram.com/p/CgM-GZBJe26/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= --- ## [Function One SS](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/function-one-ss/1646)
**Author:** [@joecc1](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/joecc1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2024 18:06 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/function-one-ss/1646 "2024-11-13T18:06:35Z")
Hi, I’ve been out of the loop for a while…so excuse foolish questions… Just a quick query… Is the Function one Sound System standard now in clubs/bars, in much the same way the Pioneer Decks are? What is the best sys… --- ## [Sergio Mendes (RIP) appreciation thread](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/sergio-mendes-rip-appreciation-thread/1622)
**Author:** [@MusicForHangovers](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/MusicForHangovers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2024 13:55 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/sergio-mendes-rip-appreciation-thread/1622 "2024-11-11T13:55:38Z")
Just heard that Sergio Mendes has died. Anyone else like that style of soft-bossa-pop? There was a time (long before the Black Eyed Peas involvement) when his arrangements were quite interesting and reasonably innovative… --- ## [The Complex World of Digging](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-complex-world-of-digging/1402)
**Author:** [@GrimsbyRiviera](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/GrimsbyRiviera)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2024 12:54 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/the-complex-world-of-digging/1402 "2024-11-11T12:54:17Z")
Anyone seen this? Absolutely hilarious garbage from RA, apparently written by toddlers. --- ## [Is It Balearic?](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/is-it-balearic/1539)
**Author:** [@PhatPhil](https://djhistory.discourse.group/u/PhatPhil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2024 02:45 UTC](https://djhistory.discourse.group/t/is-it-balearic/1539 "2024-10-08T02:45:54Z")
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