This time? Anti-Semitic remarksI'm curious, what "event" happened with him?
It's about what the client wants. If yu don't want to play his songs then don't agree to do the event .
I've found this situation really disappointing. I'm very much a fan of Kanye West's music, in particular his earlier work. But I'm taking it out of my sets for now.
I have a version of Get Em High that I used to play that opens with a loop of "I miss the old Kanye, I hate the new Kanye" - If I was going to play anything I think I could still get away with that as it pokes at how he's changed.
At the end of the day, I believe there is separation between the art and the artist. I'm still willing to play music from a lot of artists that either have, or allegedly have, done things that don't align with my values. But for the time being, the upside is low, and the downside is pretty meaningful to throwing a Ye track in.
The guy has serious mental issues that doesn't excuse his behavior but it is the case. His loved ones should request adult intervention on him at least for a while. what he is saying is passed off by many as a rant but to some those words can be weaponized.
As far as his music like I said I have rarely played it outside Golddigger so it's not a big deal I will continue that route but if requested I would likely play it I play MJ and R Kelly so why not this guy
I do ask what styles or kind of music they want to get an idea of what they are looking for a DJ to play at their event. If they choose to give a play list after agreeing to do the event, then that they can do. I'm not crazy about that. We will do our best to accommodate what they want. What I hate is when they spring this on us at the last minute.You say stuff like this a lot. What situation are you in where you have the client's song requests before you book the gig?
Very rarely would you ever know if the client wants Kanye tracks before you sign a contract to work.
Heck, he could do a charity concert for hurricane victims next month and all would be forgiven anyways... lol.
I'm sure I've played other songs, but the only ones I can recall are Gold Digger and Stronger. Haven't played Stronger in years. I did play Gold Digger last week, probably a handful of times this yearYeah. I almost never play him,
so no grest loss for me.
Not sure I can name ANY of his songs,
so I also voted for "Kanye Who?"
(I'm sorry...I guess he is just "Ye" now)
I forgot about Golddigger. I guess I thought that more as a Jamie Foxx song.I'm sure I've played other songs, but the only ones I can recall are Gold Digger and Stronger. Haven't played Stronger in years. I did play Gold Digger last week, probably a handful of times this year