DJ Dimes on Toronto Nightlife, Vybz Kartel Concert & Advice for New DJs | Man Dem Show

Описание: In this episode of The Man Dem Show, DJ Laz Vagez and Sam sit down with one of Toronto’s finest, DJ Dimes. We dive deep into the current state of the city's nightlife, the politics of promoters booking too many DJs, and the major differences between Miami Carnival and Toronto Carnival.

DJ Dimes also shares his firsthand experience attending the legendary Vybz Kartel concert in Toronto, gives his honest take on why local "hood rappers" struggle to go mainstream, and drops essential gems for beginner DJs on equipment, stems, and getting booked.

Connect with us: 🎙️ Vagez | @officialvftv 🎙️ Sam | @undergroundnationpod 🎧 DJ Dimes | @dj.dimes6 📺 The Man Dem Show | @TheGTVNetwork

In this episode:
• The chaos of having 5+ DJs on one bill.
• The "LTL" Dancehall impact and unity.
• A reality show concept for Toronto DJs.
• Why corporate gigs require "clean" versions (and the Olivia Rodrigo mistake!).

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Time Stamps (Chapters)
00:00 - Intro: Too Many DJs on One Lineup? 04:26 - Welcoming DJ Dimes & Mental Health Check 07:10 - Career Highlights & DJing for Skillibeng 08:21 - Hot Take: Miami Carnival vs. Toronto Carnival 10:11 - The Vybz Kartel Concert Experience in Jamaica 16:40 - The Impact of LTL 21:26 - Why Toronto Artists Lack Unity 23:05 - Idea: The Ultimate Toronto DJ Block Party 27:57 - Concept for a DJ Reality Competition Show 32:28 - The Problem with Toronto "Hood Rappers" & Corporate Support 35:46 - Dealing with Drunk Requests & "Dreams and Nightmares" in Montreal 40:28 - Essential Advice for Beginner DJs (Equipment & Stems) 46:02 - How to Get Your First Booking 49:11 - Corporate Gigs & The "Vampire" Mistake 55:07 - Future Plans: Production & All-Ages Events 59:58 - Outro & Contact Info