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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

6 months

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@ThandoNewYork

4 years

I didn’t survive a pandemic to play fucking Mo Bamba on a controller for $200. You motherfuckers are crazy.

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4 years

Dudes invest $200 in Bitcoin and start tweeting “everybody got the same 24 hours.”

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4 years

#realdjing y’all don’t know shit about this

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3 years

I need to skateboard more.

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@ThandoNewYork

2 years

At 34 years old I’ve decided I’m gonna try to get good at skateboarding again

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I really used to skateboard in below freezing temperatures for hours alone. I don’t even like to walk to the train in this weather now.

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@ThandoNewYork

2 years

I’ve dj’ed parties for influencers with millions of ig followers. 15 people showed up. Followers are not fans.

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@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Joe Rogan used to tell people to eat dog shit on TV now he’s one of the most influential people alive. Men are so fucking stupid lol.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Somewhere right now a dj is making a right said Fred - too sexy ➡️ Drake - Way 2 sexy transition that nobody asked for.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Lot of y’all only miss nightlife cuz you have no personality outside of nightlife.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I see the Oscars forgot to nominate some of you DJ's for all the "movies" y'all been making.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

15 years ago you could tour the USA off a mediocre Bmore remix. What a time.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Mr brightside is dreams and nightmares for white people.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

The cdc says djs can stop calling a happy hour gig at an Irish pub a “show.”

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

It doesn’t make you less of an artist, dj, creative if you have a full time job.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Djs be saying their party last night was a movie knowing damn well it was a straight to DVD infomercial at best.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I will never understand clubs with bad dj equipment. Would you ask a chef to make a 5 star dinner in a microwave?

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@ThandoNewYork

10 months

DJing at its purest is the best—making people have fun. DJing at its worst makes me want to jump off a bridge: a 28-year-old dipshit in a $150 suit and Jordans telling you to “pick it up.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

If you can hold the room on a slow night you’re a good dj.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Djs and artists who think a manager is going to make them a star: NOBODY IS GOING TO HUSTLE FOR YOU LIKE YOURSELF.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

It’s so wild when you’re djing and you the oldest person in the club.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

I'll go to clubs solo, stand in a corner and listen, buy a few drinks, and just study.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

I made a bootleg of 'Break My Soul' that's more DJ friendly. I hope you like it:

Break My Soul - (Thando1988 Bootleg).wav

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

After making $0 from music for a decade getting a royalty statement you can pay your rent from feels like a prank.

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@ThandoNewYork

2 years

When djing is fun it’s the best shit ever.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Disclosure and Sam Smith made a classic with Latch. One of the best songs in the last decade.

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@ThandoNewYork

2 years

I’m not the right dj for certain gigs and that is fine with me. Everyone’s journey will be different.

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@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Groove Theory created such a perfect song with "Tell Me'.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Dua Lipa is like meek mill for white girls.

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@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Good DJs: there aren’t many of you, but I love each and every one of you.

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@ThandoNewYork

1 year

My fav thing about DJ AM wasn’t his skills, or fame, but his legacy. That dude put so many djs on and uplifted so many. Truly inspiring.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Nelly Furtado had clubs on fire for a few years.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

The only black dude in this club is giving me the death stare for playing Abba.🤣🤣🤣 I’m sorry, brother. I need to pay my rent and onlyfans subscriptions.🤣

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Starting my supporting set tonight with Pepas to establish dominance behind the decks.

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@ThandoNewYork

8 months

I’m in clubs worldwide, Shazaming in the corner, studying, and conducting market research.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

1 year

Sean Paul songs from 2005 still sound great today. What a legend.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Anyone can get on at primetime and play hits. I’m more impressed by a dj that can hold the room on a slow night.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I played so much Spanish music last night a dude asked me if I spoke English.🤣

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Open format djs watching teenagers go viral on tik tok for basic mashups

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Apparently I’m a dj snob because I posted a serato box. Fam, Im a musician. My days of playing pitbull for a nominal fee have passed.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

I did not think I would be unemployed and skateboarding on a Monday afternoon at 32 years old.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

My top 5 songs of the year: “What’s Luv”, “Mo Bamba”, “Be Faithful”, “Im Too Sexy -> Way 2 Sexy 130-68 BPM Hype transition”, “Pepas.”

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I got news for working djs: nobody is ever debating between booking Paris Hilton and you.

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@ThandoNewYork

9 months

I’m at a point in my life where I would rather dj a no-name spot that respects and appreciates me than the “cool hotspot” that treats you like shit.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

9 months

So many DJs think being “good” will lead to recognition and success. This is the entertainment business, not a talent show!

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

9 months

Five years ago, I was broke, with no DJ gigs and no music career to mention. Yet, I persevered because music is my passion. I’m not rich or basking in fame, but I'm making a living in one of the most expensive cities in the world, doing what I love.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

8 months

I enjoy djing more now than ever. This job can end at any moment. Have fun and be grateful if you’re working enough.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

It’s wild watching djs who have been djing for 5 years talk about “knowing your worth.” You ain’t worth much, respectfully.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Gonna take some shrooms, make music, and go skateboarding again.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Respectfully, no. DJ'ing house is a totally different thing. I highly doubt that most could play a set of the same caliber as a working house DJ. There's records that most just won't know.

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2 years

Public Service Announcement: Any Open Format DJ can play straight House for hours. Not all “House DJs” can play Open Formats for hours.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Just played my own song while djing (which I never do) and watched this girl Shazam it!!

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Last year I had 2.5k streams, my mom was dying, and I was THIS close to quitting music. This year I had 244k. No drake numbers but I made some improvements.💞

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Made enough $ off music this month to pay half my rent ☺️

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I hear splice loops on top40 radio everyday. If you think using them is cheating only person you’re hurting is yourself.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

I'm flying on Spirit with a layover in Paris to meet Wiz Khalifa in LA and broker peace with the DJ community.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

May I suggest “What’s Luv” - Fat Joe ft. Ashanti? Timeless anthem.

RICKM

@RICKM__

3 years

I’m tired of hearing Pepas, In Da Ghetto, and La Mama De La Mama

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

We just cleared a Whitney Houston sample for this track!!!! Let's go!!!!!

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Your MCM moved to Texas cuz Joe Rogan did. He’s currently heating up a 2 day old lil caesars pizza with matches.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

A bottle service club with a dress code has better security than the White House

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

You do NOT need to mix every song as a dj. Listen to some funk flex and learn how to drop records.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

I dm’ed @FoolsGoldRecs 3 years ago at the beginning of the pandemic and now the track I sent is finally coming out!!

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Frankie Knuckles would've destroyed a remix of this Beyonce song.

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@ThandoNewYork

3 years

The CDC recommends that all djs who play “What’s Luv” remain quarantined until 2023.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Not paying my taxes and making out of key mashups. Next question.

Nico Blitz

@nicoakablitz

2 years

DJs if you ain't making content in 2023 what are you doing?

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

I just wanna have fun when I dj. I’ll take a pay cut or even dj for free if the party is dope.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Clubs be like: “we want disco.” And it’s the same 3 fucking Abba songs everyone plays 🤣🤣🤣

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Just got commissioned for my first major label remix 😊

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Just signed two songs to @FoolsGoldRecs . Can’t wait for y’all to hear them in September 🔥

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I’m a fan of dj’s and music. When I hear a great song or dj set I still get excited like when I was a teenager.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Next single is signed 🤩

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

I hope djs stop calling a megabus trip to Atlantic City a “tour” in 2021.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

A lot of y’all gonna have to open for that masked mashup dj

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Modjo - Lady is going viral. I love the algorithm sometimes.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

People think I’m working out to get buff. Nah, I’m just 33 years old and I like to eat pizza every night.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

34 years old today. All I want is a hit record 🎉🎉🎉

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

I will never fuck with people that treat service industry people rudely.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

1 year

I’m still upset about the time I was DJing Soho House, and I invited this girl to come through. She used my entire food and drinks tab, then ghosted me.🤣🤣

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

Ten years ago I would go to @FoolsGoldRecs day off alone just as a fan. Putting out music on the label is a dream come true.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

1 year

Just got tipped $300 to play Selena. Why can’t life be like this everyday?

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

2 years

4 years ago I was dead broke doing Uber eats, my mom was dying, and my life was going nowhere. Grateful is an understatement.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Just signed a record to @selectedoff let’s go!

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

9 months

I hate to complain as a DJ, but imma complain. As an opener if you’re going to play the biggest song of the night before midnight AT LEAST LET THE FUCKING SONG PLAY THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

7 months

If you put 10k hours into real estate you’d probably be rich. If you put 10k hours into djing/ music you might work at guitar center. There are no guarantees in any creative endeavors.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Bag Raiders - ‘Shooting Stars’ kind of one of the best songs ever.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

4 years

Told myself I would get a million streams this year and I fell short. I did put out some 🔥music on some really cool labels tho. Next year will be even better.

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

1 year

Young DJs are so wild. I’m doing my thing on the decks and this dj who I had just met starts touching the mixer, playing with the FX, and doing DJ theatrics. 🤣🤣🤣Wild!

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ThandoNewYork

@ThandoNewYork

3 years

Made it through tonight with out trainwrecking.🙏🏾