On “Life of The Party” Phonte raps, “some ni**as spend they lifetime trying to headline, but it’s so much better being your opening act.” Being an opening DJ doesn’t just mean getting to the venue early, appearing in smaller font on the flyer, and playing for less people. There is an art and technique to warming up a crowd and playing a role in a successful night. Jack O’Shaughnessy explains as such in his article for Resident Advisor: “The esoteric art of the opening DJ”. Click the link to read the full story, and next time you get to the bar or club early, respect the man (or woman) up there at 10PM playing Little Brother records, and don’t ask for “Best I Ever Had” at 11:27.