Avoid downloading music from “free” sites unless you know what you are
doing. Remember, nothing is free. Many of these sites install spyware
on your computer, and sound files themselves are often infected. At a
minimum, use a different computer (not your production SDJ system) for
downloads. Always scan downloaded sound files to ensure they are virus
free before uploading them to your SDJ system.
There are a number of links to music sites you can download from on
http://www.concreteDJ.com
. A list of other download sites, including
where you can get promotional copies, and other legal music for as little
as .10 per song, is available in the SDJ business operations manual
available provided only to SDJ affiliates. For information on becoming
an affiliate, and owning your own SDJ business, visit
http://www.self-
DJ.com
.
Keeping Your Music Collection Up-To-Date
Check out your local radio station playlists on their web sites and get the
popular tracks if possible. You can also subscribe to a promo-only service
like
http://www.promoonly.com
to keep your music collection up to
date. Of course you will also want the timeless classics like Y.M.C.A.,
Cha Cha Slide, and others most audiences always want to hear. You can
find playlists from other experienced DJ's on the Internet, or use
established lists like the Billboard Hot 100 to get started.
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