Chris M
Hi, I'm Chris! I analyse real DJ libraries to expose the prep mistakes that make DJs freeze on the decks, and teach decision-first systems that make the next track obvious under pressure.
Hi, I'm Chris! I analyse real DJ libraries to expose the prep mistakes that make DJs freeze on the decks, and teach decision-first systems that make the next track obvious under pressure.
Chris M
Your DJ library has got out of hand. What's the thing you'd most want help with?
2 months ago | [YT] | 6
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Chris M
This DJ's 12,000 track library had become a liability.
It's always fun when DJs let me poke around (and roast) their libraries.
If you enjoy a deep dive check out the latest roast where I pull apart Irwin's crazy tagging system and turn it into proper systems that let him use the full flexibility of his library again.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/3p9oo_QAEn8
2 months ago | [YT] | 25
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Chris M
3 years ago I released my Banger Detect Apple shortcut and hundreds of you have used it to make crate digging easier.
Tomorrow I'm releasing a new version that solves one of it's biggest problems.
I'll be giving it away free tomorrow in the newsletter so make sure you're locked in!
reallychrism.substack.com/
3 months ago | [YT] | 14
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Chris M
How many tags is too many?
After reviewing a lot of DJ libraries, I’ve realised most people are asking the wrong question.
It’s not “How many tags should I have?”
It’s “How many tags should I be comparing when I need my next track?”
I’ve seen libraries with well over 100 tags that are super fast to navigate and some with 15 that are a nightmare under pressure.
My next newsletter breaks down where more tags actually make your library better, where they start slowing you down and the simple two-layer approach I recommend for keeping tracks findable without creating decision paralysis.
If that sounds useful make sure you’re subscribed before it goes out in a few hours.
reallychrism.substack.com/
3 months ago | [YT] | 17
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Chris M
I think we've been managing DJ libraries wrong.
Over the last few months I've spoken directly to DJs who are struggling and analysed data from thousands of tracks in librarydojo.
I expected to find organisation or tagging problems, but instead I kept seeing the same pattern.
It’s changed how I’m thinking about DJ library management completely.
I'm going to share the biggest takeaway in the next newsletter in a few hours, along with a new framework I’m experimenting with.
If you’ve ever felt like your library is getting harder to trust as it grows, I think you’ll find it interesting.
Sign up before 5pm UK time today:
reallychrism.substack.com/
4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 17
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Chris M
Want to get your library roasted like these DJs did?
I'll be opening up applications for the next roast on the newsletter going out in a few hours.
Sign up before 5pm UK time to get the link:
reallychrism.substack.com/
5 months ago | [YT] | 9
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Chris M
Trance frienz, who are the best up and coming DJs I should be checking out?
6 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Chris M
What do you struggle with most when prepping a gig playlist?
(Something else? Let me know in the comments)
6 months ago | [YT] | 9
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Chris M
Answering a simple question about your music shouldn’t be this complicated.
Tomorrow I’m showing you a more natural way to explore your library.
I'm sharing the full details on the newsletter tomorrow at 5pm UK.
Subscribe so you don't miss it:
➡️ reallychrism.substack.com/
8 months ago | [YT] | 11
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Chris M
How long does it take you to prep a playlist for a gig?
9 months ago | [YT] | 11
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