Being A Black Female DJ
Being a DJ is very key to music, because they usually determine what are hits and what are not based on their sets and what music is played on radios, clubs, and different events.
A female DJ is hard to come across by especially one who knows how to use her advantages of being a good-looking woman and knowing how to be a successful DJ in a society full of judgemental people.
A DJ is a tough job because not everybody can handle the pressure you have on yourself when dealing with people and different crowds. With talking to DJ Niara Sterling on why she decided to be a DJ, "I chose it because it just clicked. I had to try it out before I knew I would love it."
Niara Sterling, a young DJ based out of Brooklyn, NY and The Nations Capitol, Washington …show more content…
Her purpose right now is being an authentic beautiful black lady DJ. Being a DJ is not always an easy career and its very hard to get recognition when many people are into the profession. Being a black female DJ could be a tough to but because with her knowledge on how to finesse the system she will get any chance to.
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In an interview with Niara we had a sit-down about many different things regarding her profession and her love for being a DJ. While talking about gender roles within DJ'ing, female DJ's have an advantage especially if she's attractive. Many people book female DJ's off their beauty and haven't even listen to any of her mixes or been to an event she was DJ'ing at.
"I’ve had someone book me without even listening to a mix. They liked my style and of course my Instagram gave me some leverage." said Niara.
Oppose to men who usually have to put more work into the profession and there's more male DJ's in comparison to …show more content…
With that it helps many lady DJ's like Niara to have the opportunity to do what she loves and keep gaining more and more clout. There is usually no disrespect towards lady DJ's but many do judge them and may not take them serious. Niara said, "I haven’t experienced someone being disrespectful towards my profession. They may not take me seriously, but it doesn’t bother me because I know what I’m capable
A female DJ is hard to come across by especially one who knows how to use her advantages of being a good-looking woman and knowing how to be a successful DJ in a society full of judgemental people.
A DJ is a tough job because not everybody can handle the pressure you have on yourself when dealing with people and different crowds. With talking to DJ Niara Sterling on why she decided to be a DJ, "I chose it because it just clicked. I had to try it out before I knew I would love it."
Niara Sterling, a young DJ based out of Brooklyn, NY and The Nations Capitol, Washington …show more content…
Her purpose right now is being an authentic beautiful black lady DJ. Being a DJ is not always an easy career and its very hard to get recognition when many people are into the profession. Being a black female DJ could be a tough to but because with her knowledge on how to finesse the system she will get any chance to.
fullsizerender
In an interview with Niara we had a sit-down about many different things regarding her profession and her love for being a DJ. While talking about gender roles within DJ'ing, female DJ's have an advantage especially if she's attractive. Many people book female DJ's off their beauty and haven't even listen to any of her mixes or been to an event she was DJ'ing at.
"I’ve had someone book me without even listening to a mix. They liked my style and of course my Instagram gave me some leverage." said Niara.
Oppose to men who usually have to put more work into the profession and there's more male DJ's in comparison to …show more content…
With that it helps many lady DJ's like Niara to have the opportunity to do what she loves and keep gaining more and more clout. There is usually no disrespect towards lady DJ's but many do judge them and may not take them serious. Niara said, "I haven’t experienced someone being disrespectful towards my profession. They may not take me seriously, but it doesn’t bother me because I know what I’m capable