Field Notes

From the culture.

DJ booking advice, event knowledge, Floorlords history, breaking culture and the lessons that come from spending decades in real rooms with real people.

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Culture

Club DJ vs Event DJ: Know the Difference Before You Book

People use the word DJ like it means one thing. It does not. A club DJ and an event DJ are two different jobs, and booking the wrong one is how good parties go sideways.

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Floorlords

Co-Founding UDEF and the Pro Breaking Tour

How breaking moved toward a larger organized competition structure while staying connected to the culture that built it.

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Events

The Best Music for a Corporate Party in Hawaii

A corporate party is one of the hardest rooms a DJ can play because generations, expectations and energy all meet in the same space.

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Floorlords

The Floorlords: 45 Years and Still on the Floor

A look at the Boston crew founded in 1981 and the culture, battles, teaching and community work that followed.

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Floorlords 45th Anniversary Boston 2026
Floorlords

Floorlords 45th Anniversary: Boston, September 2026

The Floorlords celebrate 45 years with a weekend of breaking, DJs, battles and community in Boston and Cambridge.

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Culture

From the Floor to the Decks: The Road That Made Me

The connection between breaking, music, crowd energy and the road that led from Boston Hip Hop to DJ work in Hawai‘i.

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Booking Tips

How Much Does a Wedding DJ Cost in Honolulu?

A practical look at Honolulu wedding DJ pricing, what affects the cost and what couples should compare before booking.

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Choosing a DJ for a Honolulu event
Booking Tips

How to Pick the Right DJ for Your Honolulu Wedding or Corporate Event

You only get one shot at the night. Here is what matters more than the flashiest setup when choosing the person running the room.

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Floorlords

Pro Breaking Tour Presents the Floorlords 45th Anniversary Weekend

Three days of battles, legends, DJs and community celebrating one of America's longest-running breaking crews.

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Questions to ask before booking a DJ
Booking Tips

10 Questions to Ask a DJ Before You Book

Before you hire a DJ from a website and a vibe, ask the questions that reveal how they actually work when the event is live.

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United Styles Shadow Styles and Endless Summer Jam
Culture

United Styles, Shadow Styles, Endless Summer Jam: Two Decades of Events

Producing events is part of the story too. A look at the jams, competitions and cultural gatherings built over the years.

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DJ Leanskee is based in Honolulu and available for weddings, corporate events, private events, brand activations, nightlife and cultural programs.

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