This week on The Get Down, Cream & Gary talk about: Despite the rain, Miami Music Week parties continued and provided ample networking opportunities. Networking with local industry professionals and making connections with artists and DJs is crucial. A variety of music styles were played during the week, including Speedhouse, Techno, and Drum and Bass. Follow-up with contacts made during the event is essential for building relationships and moving forward. Reach out to bookers and venues in your own market for summer gigs and position yourself as a potential performer. Utilize different m ..read more

This week on The Get Down Podcast, Cream & Gary discuss: Positive Weekend in the Nightlife Industry Challenges in the Nightlife Industry Getting the Most out of Miami Music Week Networking and Making Connections Importance of Mentorship Building Relationships and Finding Mentors The Importance of Networking Expanding Your Network Giving Back and Helping Others Announcement: Launching a Community and Course Understanding the Billboard and Spotify Charts Using Charts to Curate DJ Sets and Productions Support the show ? Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 ? Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW ..read more

In this episode of The Get Down, Cream & Gary Duscuss: The importance of DJ skills has decreased in the current DJ landscape, with venue owners and bookers prioritizing factors such as ticket sales and bottle service. The rise of house DJs and the popularity of EDM have shifted the focus away from technical skills and towards other aspects of DJing. While technical skills are still valued in certain markets and DJ cultures, they are less important in mainstream venues and festivals. The financial challenges of booking high-profile DJs and the high artist fees make it difficult for venues ..read more

On this episode of The Get Down, Cream & Gary sit down with 4am's (4 Artist Managements) CEO & Managing Partner, Madison Back. We get into several topics concerning the nightlife industry & highlight what Madison & 4am have done to put these initiatives in motion. Some of the topics discussed are:  Empowering DJs and Transforming Passion Shifting the Narrative in turning DJing into a real profession Professionalizing the Nightlife Industry Healthcare and Investment Plans Daily Operations and Processes Women in Nightlife 4AM Website 4AM Insta Madisons Insta Support the s ..read more

In this episode of The Get Down Cream & Gary discuss: Why Cream LOVES Philly and how to rock an open format party. How to show value to a venue without getting taken advantage of.  The journey in navigating trying to be an artist while also maintaining your DJ career.  Universal Music licensing contract with Tik Tok expires. How does it affect Artists? If you could open a nightlife concept, what would it be? Support the show ? Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 ? Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW ? Cream & Friends Edit Pack Vol. 2 ft. Sam Collins, Sir Gio & Vandal On Da ..read more

In this episode of The Get Down Cream & Gary talk about: Cream's travel gigs to Detroit & how to adjust on the fly. Approaching sub-markets differently. Just because two cities are next to each other doesn't mean the sound will be similar. Are travel gigs getting less regional? Are we getting away with more top 40 & have less focus on locally specific artists? If we could choose 1 artists career path, who would it be and why? What do we do when we find ourselves stuck in a DJ set & we aren't sure where to go.  Support the show ? Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 ..read more

In this episode of The Get Down Cream & Gary talk about: Creams travel gigs to Detroit & how he approached a slower night in a different market.  Approaching sub-markets differently. Just because two cities are next to each other doesn't mean the sound will be similar. are travel gigs getting less regional? Are we getting away with more top 40 & have less focus on locally specific artists? If we could choose 1 artists career path, who would it be and why? What do we do when we find ourselves stuck in a DJ set & we aren't sure where to go.  Support the show ? Subscri ..read more

In this episode of The Get Down Cream & Gary talk about: Some of their favorites for the year! Best of DJs, Producers, DJ Sets, Genres, Performances & More… Looking ahead to what this year will bring for the DJ culture.  Support the show ? Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 ? Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW ? Cream & Friends Edit Pack Vol. 2 ft. Sam Collins, Sir Gio & Vandal On Da Track ? Get Down DJs Edit Packs Check us out on Youtube, Instagram & TikTok!? The Get Down Podcast Tik Tok ?. The Get Down Podcast Instagram ▶️ Get Down DJ Group YouTube ? Mixes, Edit Pa ..read more

On this weeks episode of The Get Down Podcast, Cream & Gary talk about their DJ journeys, reflect on how they met & why Get Down DJ Group was created. This episode is reminiscent of episode 1 with some backstory on the evolution of the company, the podcast & Get Down University!  Support the show ? Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 ? Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW ? Cream & Friends Edit Pack Vol. 2 ft. Sam Collins, Sir Gio & Vandal On Da Track ? Get Down DJs Edit Packs Check us out on Youtube, Instagram & TikTok!? The Get Down Podcast Tik Tok ?. The Get Down Po ..read more

On this episode of The Get Down, Cream & Gary talk about: Holiday Season & How To Navigate a Very Hectic Schedule. Santa Cons, Holiday Parties, Corporate Events. What Can We Do To Not Burn Out? Sober DJing & How Can We Handle Our Job Without It Becoming a Crutch Is There Too Much Pressure To "Make It" as a DJ? Most of us Won’t “Make It” Anyway. Can & Should Most People Look at This as a Side Hustle? Support the show ? Subscribe to Digital Music Pool for $9.99 ? Get Down Merch - SHOP NOW ? Cream & Friends Edit Pack Vol. 2 ft. Sam Collins, Sir Gio & Vandal On Da Track ..read more