What Becoming Roscoe Dash's DJ Taught Me About Relationships in This Industry
2026-02-24 · 5 min read
People assume becoming a legend's official DJ is about luck or one big break. It wasn't. Becoming Roscoe Dash's official DJ came from a relationship I built over time, and that's the real lesson for any DJ trying to come up.
It started with another artist
Before Roscoe, I was DJing for an artist named Wix Patton. When Wix started opening up for Roscoe Dash on tour shows, I'd be around as Roscoe's alternate or second DJ. I wasn't handed the official spot. I was just in the room, doing the work, every single show.
Relationships over rate
Roscoe noticed two things: how many gigs I already had locked in across the city, and how hard I was working. That's what built the trust. Over about a year, that relationship turned into the opportunity to become his official DJ.
Touring with Roscoe was a different world, with different cities, bigger crowds, and getting paid to do what I love far from home. Being part of celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, playing alongside timeless records, that's a blessing as a DJ.
What it actually taught me
The number you get for an artist or tour show looks big, but it's for a short amount of time and you're mostly playing the artist's records, not your own. It's a different lane from the club. What carries over is the principle: every real opportunity I've gotten came from a relationship and a reputation for showing up and working hard, not from chasing a paycheck.
I'm friends with a lot of artists, and if you're my friend I'll often play your record in my set just to show love. That's how this works. You build the network, you do the work, the opportunities follow.
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The takeaway for DJs
Younger me used to get upset about doing the opening set when a celebrity came through, or not getting a certain amount of pay. Now I know: if you let that affect you, you're wasting time on your own growth. Be in the room. Build the relationship. The rest comes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DJ Aladdinn Roscoe Dash's DJ?
Yes. DJ Aladdinn served as the official DJ for Roscoe Dash, performing at his concerts and tour shows after building the relationship over time.
How did DJ Aladdinn become Roscoe Dash's DJ?
He started as a second or alternate DJ on tour shows while DJing for artist Wix Patton, who opened for Roscoe. The relationship grew until DJ Aladdinn became Roscoe Dash's official DJ.
What artists has DJ Aladdinn worked with?
DJ Aladdinn has worked with Roscoe Dash as his official DJ, and has performed with or produced for artists including Kap G, Thouxanbanfauni, Glokk40, and the Concrete Boys.