The best thing about being a DJ

October 31 2014

By MARY LOUISE LIGUNAS


One would think that Radyo Nobela’s hosts would say that it’s the fan base or the free movie tickets.

However, Papa Dudut and Ate Liza gave a surprising and impressive response.

“Favorite thing ko is nakakapag-reach out (kami) sa maraming tao na hindi naman lahat ng tao may ganoong opportunity sa trabaho nila,” Ate Liza said.

Her on-air partner quickly agreed and emphasized how the extensiveness of their reach is one that not a lot of people have.

“Ang dami dyang iba na gumagawa pa ng accounts online para mapansin, para makapag-entertain. Narito na kami. Meron na kaming behikula eh. Nandito na ‘yung behikula,” Papa Dudut said.

This power, however, is something they’re careful not to abuse.

Even if there are hundreds to thousands of people who can hear them, being smart and selective are still key concepts they make sure they hold onto.

“Gagawin na lang namin, pagbubutihin ‘yung ginagawa namin para maabot (‘yung listeners. Kailangan maingat) pero masaya (ang) pagiging DJ,” he added.

They know that their hard work is paying off when one of their listeners approach and laud them.

“Merong lalapit sayo, sasabihin sa ‘yo, ‘Alam mo, naapektuhan ako sa sinabi mo kanina.’ Ang sarap ng feeling,” Papa Dudut said.

Ate Liza said with the wide fan base comes the challenge to be able to connect with people regardless of age, gender, designation, and social class.

“Feeling ko nga ang gandang maging trabaho talaga (ang) maging DJ kasi nagiging bata ka forever,” Papa Dudut added.