It was in the intimate space of her kitchen, between the refrigerator and the oven, that a DJ set up her turntables to mix not in front of a cheering crowd, but in front of her camera lens. When she swapped her bulky hoodie for a slightly less revealing dress, the number of viewers increased dramatically. A sad reminder that women are valued more for their bodies than for their talent.<\/p>\n
When content creator @two.face222 launched her TikTok live stream, she didn't imagine her sonic performance would become such a social phenomenon. This DJ, who describes herself as an "experimental beatmaker," is more accustomed to improvising sets within the walls of her home than under disco balls. This young prodigy of the mixing console, a specialist in hybrid music and unusual mixes, has a small digital ritual. She shares her rhythmic compositions online through "live" videos that leave no room for staging.<\/p>\n
While some rock or alternative music groups practice their art in the dusty atmosphere of a garage, this DJ sets her scene amidst the fruit bowl, the spice rack, and the coffee machine. Because her art is meant to be listened to more than watched. Yet, some listeners seem to have other intentions than simply moving their hips and entertaining their ears by clicking on the thumbnail and joining this 2.0 party.<\/p>\n
This is the terrifying realization this DJ made simply by changing her clothes. When she mixes in an opaque gray sweatshirt, the audience barely reaches 60. However, as soon as she appears in a dress with a plunging neckline that opens to reveal her breasts, the audience flocks to the video. Even though the DJ remains static and does absolutely nothing, she manages to attract nearly 230 people. This video, initially intended to soften social norms, has become a prime example of the constant sexualization of women. "What just happened on my live stream today proves the whole problem with women in this society,"<\/em> the video's creator proclaims in the caption. <\/p>\n\n