Types Of Djs

Radio DJs

Main article: Radio personality

Radio DJs or radio personalities introduce and play music that is broadcast on AM, FM, digital or Internet radio stations.

Club DJs

Club DJs, commonly referred as DJs in general, play music at musical events, such as parties at music venues or bars, music festivals, corporate and private events. Typically, club DJs mix music recordings from two or more sources using different mixing techniques in order to produce non-stopping flow of music. One key technique used for seamlessly transitioning from one song to another is beatmatching. A genre of recordings DJ plays defines a genre of such DJ, for example, you can often see terms like Hip Hop DJ, House DJ, Techno DJ etc. The quality of a DJ performance (often called a DJ mix or DJ set) consists of two main features: technical skills, or how well can DJ operate the equipment and produce smooth transitions between two or more recordings and a playlist, or ability of a DJ to select most suitable recordings also known as "reading the crowd"

Turntablists

Main article: Turntablism

Turntablists, also called battle DJs, use turntables and DJ mixer to manipulate recorded sounds in order to produce new music. In essence, they use DJ equipment as a musical instrument. The most known turntablist technique is Scratching. Turntablists often participate in DJ contests like DMC World DJ Championships and Red Bull 3Style.

Residents

A resident DJ performs at a venue on a regular basis or permanently. They would perform regularly (typically under an agreement) in a particular discotheque, a particular club, a particular event, or a particular broadcasting station. Residents have a decisive influence on the club or a series of events. Per agreement with the management or company, the DJ would have to perform under agreed times and dates. Typically, DJs perform as residents for two or three times in a week, for example, on Friday and Saturday. Also, DJs who make a steady income from a venue, are also considered resident DJs. Wynn Nightlife and Hakkasan are well known for hiring high-profile DJs as residents with 'skyrocketing pay'.

Deejays (in reggae)

Main article: Deejay (Jamaican)

In Jamaican music, a deejay (DJ) is a reggae or dance-hall musician who sings and raps ("toasts") to an instrumental riddim.

Other types

• Mobile DJs - are DJs with their own portable audio sound systems who specialize in performing at gatherings such as block parties, street fairs, taverns, weddings, birthdays, parties, school and corporate events. Mobile DJs may also offer lighting packages and video systems.
• DJanes - a term describing female DJs used in countries such as Germany that employ grammatical gender in their languages.
• Celebrity DJs - widely known celebrities performing as DJs.
• Bedroom DJs - a general term for DJs performing at home, usually recording their sets and posting them online.