Angel Soto
Bio
My relationship with music started as a DJ in the the early 90's. In 2001 I opened a record store that catered to the DJs. In 2004 I started the Tampa Music Conference, an annual networking event. Today I am the CEO of Benton Entertainment
Stories (2/0)
The History of The DJ
I know this might seem like a stretch, but I am going to call Thomas Edison the first DJ ever. He certainly didn't rock parties like the DJs we know today, but it is safe to say that his invention of the phonographic cylinder paved the way for future Disk Jockeys everywhere. The phonographs that followed Edison’s invention were eventually mass produced. This became the first time in history the general public was able to purchase and own recorded music. Prior to this if you wanted to hear music you would have to play it yourself, or listen to someone else play it live.
By Angel Soto6 years ago in Beat
- Top Story - October 2017
Mic Check One Two - My Observations From Attending Local ShowcasesTop Story - October 2017
In one way or another I have been a part of the Tampa Bay music scene since 2001. Because of this involvement, I find myself at plenty of open mics and showcase. Often I am asked to judge or critique the participants, something I like to do. I feel that it is a way to help some up and coming performers grow in their craft. After attending a few of these I started to notice certain patterns...and not the good kind either. So with the hopes of helping a few more up and coming artist I present you seven tips to improve your stage performance:
By Angel Soto6 years ago in Beat
