Talented or Just Connected? Hype vs Real DJs

Are the people on the biggest stages actually talented, or just well connected? Keegan asks the question everyone in entertainment whispers, and AMN answers from 15+ years behind the decks. Plus the colorblind DJ story nobody saw coming. In this episode: • Lineups built on hype and follower counts • Types of DJs, and what software does for you now • Premixes, shows and why set lengths differ in the UAE and SA • Networking when you're an introvert • AMN's first Dubai gig and a photo that came true • AMN is colorblind (yes, really) • Working for free: where to draw the line Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Talented or just well connected? 3:13 Lineups built on hype 5:23 Types of DJs and what software does now 7:32 Premixes, shows and Black Coffee 9:07 Set lengths: UAE vs South Africa 10:42 Flowers for the wrong people 12:20 Who you know and hidden opportunities 15:33 From cabin crew to the UAE 17:09 AMN's first Dubai gig and a manifestation photo 19:48 The colorblind DJ 23:33 Working for free: where's the line? 25:10 Saying no without guilt 27:55 How to add value 30:03 Why this podcast exists 33:16 Shout-out to the working DJs Hosts: Keegan Basil (@keeganbasil) & Just AMN (@itsjustamn) Curated by Mystique (@mystiqueparties) | mystiquebyma.com Follow PLUGGED IN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pluggedindxb