Essay

  DJing is not only a craft few are able to perfect but to many it is a lifestyle, a way of life, and most of all a culture. The art of DJing has been around since the early 1930s and since then has been continuously evolving ever since. Its history is rich and filled with culture and history. 

Since the beginning of time music has been a prominent aspect in human lives and celebrations. It has always been a way for humans to express their emotions and their joy. As music has grown over the years with the birth of technology DJing has been introduced into the world of music and entertainment. 

The history of DJing begins in 1935. Martin Block was known to be the first DJ. The term disk jockey was created when Walter Winchell named Martin Block  the iconic name that has since turned into the name DJ. In 1943 the first DJ dance party was held and thus DJing broke into the entertainment industry and became instantly successful. It was revolutionary for records to be played at a nightclub instead of there to be live music performed. Music was starting to become much more accessible. As the 20th century continued the technology surrounding DJing became much more advanced. In the 60s and 70s specialized DJ gear started to appear on the music market and DJing started to become a musical profession. It didn't take long for DJing to become completely digital once computers were born. Soon enough anyone could learn how to DJ with the right software and a lot of practice. 

The 70s was one of the most important decades for DJing. Disco was thriving across the world and Hip Hop was born in New York City. When Hip Hop became popularized DJing became much more widespread. While Hip Hop is a rich culture consisting of fashion, art, and music, DJing is a subculture within the larger culture of Hip Hop. The culture of DJing thrived with the birth of Hip Hop, and Hip Hop has adopted DJing as its own.

While many different DJs play different genres of music, such as country music, house music, and punk Hip Hop has arguably produced the most successful DJs. DJing is a very large part of Hip Hop culture and vice versa. 

In conclusion the history of DJing is a rich culture in which many enjoy to partake in. DJing has become an important part of the music industry. Music is a way for people to enjoy themselves and have fun, this is exactly what DJing embodies.