In Episode 98, we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the United States Independence Day holiday to honor the American contributions to DJing.

Find out more about the following advancements in DJ technology and culture from American innovators:

• Beatmatching and Slip-cueing
• Beat juggling (aka ‘the funk')
• Scratching
• The invention of the phonograph, itself!
• The term “DJing”
• The classic American radio DJ/American radio

And, of course, some of the quintessential genres in dance music:

• Hip-Hop
• Disco
• Chicago House
• Detroit Techno
• Florida Breaks
• Miami Bass
• Funk Music (Click here for a Spotify playlist with some focus on our hometown)

Don't forget, we are just 2 episodes from Episode 100! There's still a few spots on our interactive live webinar, so go to www.passionateDJ.com/100 to get signed up!