IDJ Trade Association (IDJTA), established in 2008, is dedicated to the empowerment of DJs internationally and honoring the DJs vast contributions to the entertainment industry. Our mission is to promote entrepreneurship, independence, awareness and good will within the DJ community, while continuously presenting new and cutting edge branding opportunities to aid in the career advancement of the DJ. The members of our organization are enlightened about the principles of wisdom, knowledge and understanding vital to daily life.
My name is Edwin “OG Crazy Eddie” Myles and as the Founder and CEO of the 100,000 member International Disc Jockey Trade Association, I wanted to take this time to thoroughly explain what this association is not. The IDJTA is not a DJ coalition, clique, squad or gang, nor is it a popularity contest that favors highly visible DJs of fame and acclaim over those lacking exposure. It’s not an organization that requires its members to work at clubs, tour with established artists, make mixtape cd’s or spin at commercial, college, satellite, or internet radio stations. Additionally, the IDJTA doesn’t require or do we care if a DJ works at a BDS, Mediabase, or Mediaguide radio stations. Program and Music Directors regardless of their radio station’s national rankings, be it top ten or otherwise, are afforded the same level of respect and fairness as a DJ who works at a bowling alley.
The IDJTA has no inner circle within the circle, secret or otherwise, where only a select few DJs benefit from the hard labor of the majority. To put it frankly, no DJ and we mean no DJ, regardless of how rich, powerful, famous or connected you may or may not be has a bearing on how you’ll be treated within this organization. Lastly, the IDJTA is not an organization created to defraud, intimidate, manipulate, or take advantage of independent artists and labels seeking our invaluable assistance. Now that you fully understand what the IDJTA is not, its time to find out what the hype is all about.
As the youngest forefather in Hip-Hop, OG Crazy Eddie is a loyal disciple of the Godfather of Hip-Hop, the Honorable Afrika Bambaataa who instilled in him the ultra importance of the DJ to the culture. Yearning to unite as well as provide DJs of all nationalities and genres of music an organization where they can network, team up, learn, better themselves, and receive discounts on medical and dental care, travel, and equipment served as OG Crazy Eddie’s inspiration for forming the IDJTA. Considered by many in the know as the next Teamsters, the famed trucking union headed by the late Jimmy Hoffa, has the IDJTA poised to revolutionize the disc jockey profession for the better like no organization prior to its existence.
So, calling all DJs, no matter your affiliation to an existing DJ coalition or squad, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to become a part of an organization dedicated to DJs, created and headed by a man of immense honor and respect whose devoted his life to aiding those most often forgotten, the DJs.
Parting Thought: DJs, you’ve always had the power to make or break records. Now is the time for all true lovers of music who go by the title of Disc Jockey to unite as one for the betterment of the entire profession. IDJTA is a call to arms for DJs globally who are sick and tired of the way the industry is currently governed.
For Information on the upcoming IDJTA Award Show and Trade Expo log onto www.idjtrade.com or call Edwin “OG Crazy Eddie” Myles at 1-866-962-1333
If after careful consideration the first annual International Disc Jockey Trade Association (IDJTA) Awards held August 8 through August 11, 2010 at the Renaissance-Atlanta Hotel in downtown Atlanta, Georgia is not recognized as one of the greatest and most entertaining award ceremonies of all time, DJ’s we might have to ask ourselves who really rocks the party; “’cause everybody knows, ain’t no party like a DJ party, ‘cause a DJ party don’t stop”.
Calling all DJs and music lovers everywhere, Hip-Hop’s youngest forefather Edwin “OG Eddie” Myles, Founder and CEO of the IDJTA cordially invites you to be a part of an historical three-day event in which the forefathers of Hip-Hop as well as the hottest DJs from around the globe receive the recognition they so rightfully deserve, for providing the beautiful sound of music. Music enthusiasts everywhere who are curious to know how disc jockeys forever changed the face of music need only come to the IDJTA Awards to see history displayed right before your eyes. Honorees include pillars of Hip-Hop culture and trailblazers of the disc jockey profession—Afrika Baambataa, DJ Red Alert, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Chief Rocker Bizzy Bee, 83 year old Herb Kent and a host of other living legends often forgotten for their massive contribution to the multi-billion dollar Hop-Hop industry.
Join us in celebrating the individuals whose passion and knowledge of music we often take for granted. Furthermore, take part in what potentially could be the biggest networking opportunity for established and aspiring DJs ever assembled. Still need more reasons to attend? Well, here are 10:
The IDJTA Awards is the first official disc jockey awards ceremony exclusively dedicated to honoring local, regional, national, and international radio, club, and mixtape Djs of distinction
The event is not just an awards ceremony, it’s a trade expo where the latest gadgets and DJ equipment will be on display
More than 10,000 people are expected to be in attendance
A generous amount of the proceeds will benefit charity
It will be an opportunity for DJs to join IDJTA and benefit from the advantages of membership
The event will be an opportunity of a lifetime to mingle and network with many of the power players in the world of entertainment
It will be the perfect opportunity for established artists and artists on the rise to perform and have their music critiqued by a global ensemble of DJs
It will be the ideal event for record labels and other commercial businesses looking for global exposure
There will be enough celebrity presenters, panelists, and attendees taking part in the awards ceremony, workshops, and all-star basketball games to rival the Superbowl
The event is taking place in the reigning capital of music, Atlanta, Georgia….Need we say more.
God Bless and see you soon in the A-town…where it always goes down.
