/djs AMA Episode 1: CoopahTroopa

This is our inaugural /djs AMA livestream, recorded from the Unlonely House @ ETHDenver!

1:50 - Origins of “CoopahTroopa” nickname
2:20 - Journey into music and crypto, blogging for thissongissick, competitive advantages
6:40 - Early adopter musicians during the early NiftyGateway days
9:10 - The “Music NFTs” Meme
10:00 - Coop Records: how an onchain record label + venture fund works
12:50 - Inspiration behind raising his own fund vs. scouting for an existing one
15:30 - Performing with the artists you represent
16:30 - DJing experience in Denver, sold out crowd with Daniel Allan
17:20 - Uploading a mix every week for 4 straight years
18:20 - CDJs vs. Virtual DJ (lol)
20:40 - The importance of practicing every night
21:15 - What's in your USB? How many songs? Playlist setup? Cue points?
22:40 - Dealing with nerves when performing live
24:45 - How did the Base/Royal/Alchemy collab come about?
26:50 - Becoming proficient in industry-standard equipment (CDJ-3000s)
27:50 - Copyright concerns for minting DJ sets on the blockchain; monetization and onchain splits
30:10 - Experimenting with uploading sets onchain
30:50 - Challenges of experimentation as a known influencer vs. anon
32:30 - How do DJ set uploads work traditionally (SoundCloud/Mixcloud/YouTube)? Retroactive takedowns
34:20 - Idea: real-time song collection during live sets (i.e. Shazam + mint) 🤯
35:50 - Onchain play counts
36:30 - Fuck / Marry / Kill: Avicii / Skrillex / Diplo
39:30 - Is Calvin Harris overrated, and do you only think he's successful because he's a tall white man?
49:30 - What is the best way to decide on a DJ name?
42:00 - Some celebrity appearances!
42:45 - What's your opinion on DJs who wear masks? What kind of mask would you wear?
43:22 - Some behind-the-scenes alpha on Marshmallow
46:20 - MP3 vs. WAV vs. AIFF
47:00 - Artist tokens vs. Music NFTs
49:30 - Closing thoughts

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