DJs can expand their stage to global proportions. They can produce music locally, in the comfort of their own studios, have a promoter push it into the mainstream, and, depending on how successful the track becomes, watch it turn into a smash hit in a country half a world away. With the chance of a song reaching a global audience, a DJ can become an international phenomenon and a household name throughout the music world.
The Road to International Fame
To become a world-renowned international DJ, the best route is usually through a successful track, album or performance. It cannot be done solely by playing a local wedding in Toronto, a baptism, a bar mitzvah or a corporate function, though it all depends on the DJ’s ambition. Some DJs are content to play local parties for a living, while others dream of becoming international names, like the artists who grow into global phenomenons. International DJs also have the luxury of travelling the world to learn new styles and cultures that they can weave into their own music.
Household Names in the DJ World
International DJs can also cross borders, from Canada into the US, and still be considered international DJs. Some of the household names who are international phenoms include:
- DJ Tiesto
- Armin van Buuren
- Paul Van Dyk
- Paul Oakenfold
- Carl Cox
- Roger Sanchez
- DJ Baruch
These DJs made an international splash and continue to make waves by producing great music, being great showstoppers, and understanding what international audiences want so they can tailor their music and style to the crowd they are targeting.
Surround Sound DJ aspires to reach the same great heights already achieved by the celebrated DJs listed above. Those DJs got there by producing great music, having promoters push their work globally, and performing in front of concert-sized audiences to become even more internationally renowned.