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GeneralFuzz · Post by **GeneralFuzz** » Tue May 10, 2005 7:55 pm

Hi,

I'm grappling with a bit of a dilemma. In college, my nickname used to be Mr. Messy (people would just call me Mess

). As soon as I started producing my own music, I released it under DJMessy, cause I thought that would be a good way of using my nickname while being clear that I was making music. Over the last couple years, I've had to explain that I'm not really a DJ - I have zero turntable skills. I'm going to release another albulm this summer, and I'm going to push it harder then the last two. This seems like the last good opportunity to change my monkier. The only problem is, all the people who currently have my music already associate it with DJMessy. And its clear when I distribute my music under "DJMessy" is that its electronic music.

What do you think? Should I make the change? Or stick with whats working right now, since the term DJ is so broad these days.

Or I could switch to my birthname. . . .

Thanks,
- JimmyK -

Stupid American Pig · Post by **Stupid American Pig** » Tue May 10, 2005 7:59 pm

I think you should use - JimmyK -

dont hide behind an acronym like me...

smart · Post by **smart** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:06 pm

If you're not a DJ, don't call yourself one.

highdropod · Post by **highdropod** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:13 pm

Try Doctor.

beebul · Post by **beebul** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:28 pm

What about Mixmaster Messy

GeneralFuzz · Post by **GeneralFuzz** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:37 pm

Rouqmirg · Post by **Rouqmirg** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:44 pm

How about..."Monkier"?

smart · Post by **smart** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:46 pm

how about Messy RN. ?

opiadream · Post by **opiadream** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:48 pm

I'd get rid of the 'messy' thing altogether
sounds a bit like you made in your pants or something

smart · Post by **smart** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:54 pm

I kinda like "messy" actually for some reason.

butter · Post by **butter** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:55 pm

I ditched the DJ off of my name. It was a good move.

stale bread · Post by **stale bread** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:59 pm

people will forgive you if you go by 'messy dj' instead, also make a song called... stop
calling me a dj, and you'll get an instant following full of respect. but hurry, other non-djs are reading this.

Kriminal · Post by **Kriminal** » Tue May 10, 2005 11:30 pm

Lose the 'dj' part, its not good.

McLilith · Post by **McLilith** » Tue May 10, 2005 11:36 pm

You could always pretend that "DJ" stood for your first and middle names.

What do you think of that idea, Donnie Joe?

McLilith

VitaminD · Post by **VitaminD** » Tue May 10, 2005 11:36 pm

yeah

I hate it when ppl used DJ in front of their names and they arent a DJ.. thats one of the stupidest things imv and it really annoys me..

I just remember being on mp3.com and everyone and their uncle was Dj ______

dj chickenlegs
dj chickenscratch
dj chickenlittle

should I just put DR in front of my name and lead everyone to believe I've graduated with a doctoral degree?? noooo neither should musicians who dont operate a giant stereo!!!

Should I strip the DJ off my moniker (DJMessy -> MrMessy)