Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is it cheating to practise your DJ sets? To rehearse transitions, plan your tracklist, even script your "spontaneous" moments? James Hype recently posted his thoughts on this - and they sparked a wider conversation about what DJing really is in 2026.
In this video, I respond to James's post, draw parallels with how bands and football teams approach preparation, and share the story of my own first ever public DJ set in Manchester, 1991 - setlist hidden under the booth, hands trembling, and all.
Whether you freestyle every set, plan every beat, or sit somewhere in between (like most DJs do), this one's for you.
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#DJing #JamesHype #DigitalDJTips
Is it cheating to practise your DJ sets? To rehearse transitions, plan your tracklist, even script your "spontaneous" moments? James Hype recently posted his thoughts on this - and they sparked a wider conversation about what DJing really is in 2026.
In this video, I respond to James's post, draw parallels with how bands and football teams approach preparation, and share the story of my own first ever public DJ set in Manchester, 1991 - setlist hidden under the booth, hands trembling, and all.
Whether you freestyle every set, plan every beat, or sit somewhere in between (like most DJs do), this one's for you.
🎧 Want to learn how James Hype builds his sets - plus everything else from beginner mixing to scratching, mixtapes, livestreaming and production? Check out our All Access membership: djtips.co/aaa
📘 Not a member yet? Click join on our website and grab a free copy of my book "Rock The Dancefloor" - the best place to start your DJing journey. digitaldjtips.com/join
#DJing #JamesHype #DigitalDJTips
