DON’T LOOK DOWN ON US- Deejay Showstar
“You’re Just a DJ”
Most times when I try to address topics outside music, I’ve seen comments like you’re just a DJ stick to music”
I know you’re coming from an era where a DJ is a guy who comes on Air to play you a latest song and tells you the title what the time is or comes to your house party to connect speakers and presses play/stop & next. I know that it’s been viewed as a job for mostly school dropouts or the uneducated.
I know that Djaying has been associated with promiscuity and people that can’t afford a mortgage, so most of you are still in that space where you are convinced this person can’t be anything more than a DJ.
Am not here to insult your intelligence but I’d like you to check again.
The year is 2022 and VJeezy flew into Australia a few days ago. What do you think he’s gone to do? To connect speakers?
All the time when Bizzy Wizzy flies into the UK or SA, what do you think happens that side? To stand behind a deck so he can press next and stop?
When Luchi or Showstar goes into state house to interview the sitting President, you think an ordinary on-air presenter with just a bunch of songs on his harddrive can sit and have a smart, informative and beneficial conversation with the head of state? You do really think so?
How much do you think Mutale Mwanza charges to make an appearance at one event? I can tell you it’s not K3,400. How many events do you think she will be invited to in a week or month?
The ignorance that you show when you utter the words “you’re just a Dj” is extreme and sad.
These people may not post these achievements on social media but most of them have really advanced in education, they have serious academic qualifications in all the fields you can think about, they have added value to their craft and most of them are BRANDS more than some of the Musicians that you only consider as brands.
Next time you want to open your mouth about any subject you have less information on, check the facts before you embarrass yourself.
Deejay Showstar
Media Personality #godfather