Nearly a decade ago, My mom came back from a wedding party very excited and full of praises for the DJ. Her reason was that “he carried EVERYONE along in his playlist” (played songs from her days). This was before I began to invest my resources in the event industry.
Years down the line, I am yet to have such an exciting experience myself. My ratings for most DJs are very poor. It’s neither because they don’t play my favourite genre of music (which I don’t recommend unless they are REALLY skilled) nor is it because I have been tagged a church boy simply because I don’t favour certain lifestyles and frequent certain establishments.
It’s simple. If I am at a wedding, PLEASE I don’t want club songs that would turn a beautiful wedding into Sin City or a low-budget strip club and I most certainly don’t want my sweet little baby girl dancing to adult-themed songs at children’s birthday parties.
Also, it’s a Christmas party, please how hard can it be to get Christmas songs and fire them up to our taste?
It was with little reluctance I put off writing about DJs until I met the veritable Wordsmith of Trend FM 100.9 (MC Grumpy’s colleague). I asked her to recommend a DJ to me since I respect her candor. She dropped a name.
Femi Abiodun Gbadebo
DJ GFlex
My encounter with DJ GFlex was very peculiar and fascinating. My interest was piqued by his modest, confident demeanor, despite his many accomplishments.
After spending hours evaluating him, I found that he had a solid understanding of music, was humble, soft-spoken, intelligent, kind, and gentle, had a strong preference for perfection and his work reflected a lot of intentionality in it.
DJ GFlex has wealth of collaboration with a wide range of music artists, including A-list artists, B-list artists, and Up and coming artists. His work has led him to team up and work on an array of partnership deals, with numerous radio stations and clubs. His DJ rhythm has helped carve his name in his field and made him a recipient of numerous accolades. He is an inspiration to other aspiring DJs of both sexes and is enthusiastic about imparting his wisdom.
Naturally, I put him to the test on my concerns with the whole inappropriate playlist problem. Since I have already researched the event business so extensively that I ought to have a Ph.D. by now, I will admit that I had a sneaking suspicion about some of the answers.
His remark astounded me, and I value his candor in acknowledging the inept playlist at most events, his response was:
“Of course, some songs are inappropriate at certain occasions particularly at events for guests of all ages. But remember, this is Nigeria. It’s really a matter of cleaning and editing some of these tracks to sound socially acceptable to make everyone comfortable.”
I wouldn’t let him go until I identified the root of his rhythm and flow. He explained with a chuckle:
“I involve a lot of calculations, intentionality and music psychology when working with my audience. Each crowd is different and the focus of each event is different. The trick is in reading the room and adapting quickly to suit the rhythm of the room Instead of trying to be rigid and enforcing what I think they like on them. It is my job to create a musical rhythm to the event that ferries every guest along on the festive boat at that event.”
DJ GFlex’s goal is to create an unforgettable experience for every gathering and event, by using his understanding of music psychology to connect people and create a musical journey that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
It’s a FACT that a bad DJ can ruin an otherwise great event, so finding a good one is essential. DJs like GFlex who are skilled in their craft and have a deep passion for music are hard to come by. That’s why it’s important to do your research and choose a DJ who can deliver the kind of experience you’re looking for.
DJ GFlex is definitely the kind of DJ you want on your team. So if you want to take your next gathering to another level, don’t settle for DJ Foul-play or DJ Olodo. Go with a DJ who understands the power of music and knows how to use it to connect with people.
© Usiada Oma Kunu
