i guess most of you know this page, but for those who don't, be sure to check it out: http://www.soulstrut.com/. it's an online community sporting mixes of soulful, rare, break- and sample-heavy, and obscure records. also you can find users' suggestions for diggin spots around the globe.
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you don't, but you have to have a formal qualification to get paid by industry standards. so to make sure nobody fucks with you, either get the diploma or be outstandingly good.