About Us

The International Disc Jockey Trade Association

(IDJTA) was founded by Edwin “OG Crazy Eddie” Myles in June 2008. Since then, thousands of DJs from across the world have joined the organization not only because it’s the most comprehensive member organization for DJs but also because of Eddie’s reputation in the industry and his well-deserved respect.

Originally from Queens New York, Myles came up under the wing of Africa Bambadaa in the early days of the hip-hop movement and has witnessed its evolution first-hand. With such intimate knowledge of hip-hop and the DJ industry and having worked with some of the largest independent and major labels, OG Crazy Eddie saw what DJs were missing in the industry and started the IDJTA to address these issues.

Since its creation, the IDJTA has attracted the attention of various celebrities and personalities that have volunteered to serve on its advisory board. Board members include: Radio Legend Herb Kent and Hip-Hop Legend Africa Bambadaa among others who provide guidance towards the future of hip-hop and the DJ profession.

As president of Zulu Nation South and founder of the IDJTA, Myles has a vision of returning hip-hop to its true roots as a positive movement in our nation’s communities. To further celebrate the DJ and DJs contributions to hip-hop music, planning has already begun for the 2010 IDJ Awards Show and Expo based on such an overwhelming national and international response. If you are a DJ or are affiliated with the music industry you don’t want to miss this amazing event. DJs this event is all about you and will allow you to relax, network, check out the latest technology and enjoy historic Atlanta!

Mission Statement

The International Disc Jockey Trade Association has been developed as an advocacy group to promote, represent, and enhance the interests of its members and the industry.

To fulfill this mission, the Association WILL:

• Raise Standards of the DJ industry through improved practices, education, and training
• Enhance Relationships between DJs and the Record Labels, Artists, and Venues they promote
• Assist members in obtaining group benefits such as insurance and discount plans
• Represent members through participation with relevant industry organizations
• Establish educational, assessment, and recognition programs for the industry
• Promote the value of doing business with Association members
• Assist members in the profitable and ethical operation of their business
• Provide a forum to discuss issues of common interest to better serve the customer
• Investigate and disseminate information about business, legal, and technical concerns
• Create consensus-based standards and recommended practices
• To maintain the mission, the Association WILL NOT:
• Engage in the Promotion of music, artists, or record companies
• Compete with or attempt to Govern over any Record Pools, DJ Crews, or DJ Coalitions
• Engage in any unethical use of the power of our unity

OUR GOALS

• LEADERSHIP: To develop and implement policies that enable the introduction of new certain rights or privileges for DJ within the entertainment industry
• PUBLIC IMAGE: To be the trusted source of proactive and positive innovation and public policy benefiting the DJ in the entertainment industry
• RELATIONSHIPS: To initiate and leverage consensus- oriented dialogue with the entertainment industry, and other stakeholders to address shared objectives, domestically and internationally
• RESPECTED SOURCE: To be the credible resource for information, education, and action in regards to issues pertaining to the DJ profession.