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Be respectful. Smile and listen intently. This goes a long way in promoting goodwill with your patrons and may even lead to more work. With its opening line, “Everybody dance now,” followed by the infectious synth groove, you’ll be hard-pressed not to “Get Jiggy With It.” Some DJs who used this approach admitted later that it probably cost them future gigs, networking opportunities, and popularity. As a DJ, having the best party songs is a given. But there’s more to being a DJ than just compiling playlists and cranking out music.

Use effects for spontaneity. Utilizing loos, effects, EQ, and volume gives you the ability to extend sections the crowd loves. Toss in some echo to create something unique for the evening. If the group appears tired, slow things down, drop the volume until it’s time to get them raising hands and lifting off the roof. Such were the 90s. Grunge fashion, primarily from thrift stores, was countercultural to the excessiveness of the 80s.Slowing the tempo and the intensity allows dancers and listeners time to catch their breath and re-energize. The artist is Otis Day & The Knights, and the song “Shout” is from the cult classic movie Animal House.

What is the general age of the crowd? DJing a college-age rave will require a playlist different from that of entertaining the Class Reunion of 1984. Fans and critics credit Daft Punk with popularizing EDM at festivals. Before this, rave events were the only event you could experience.If you say no, have a reason. You can’t be a jukebox so if the request isn’t feasible, decline with an explanation like: “That’s a great tune, but unfortunately, I don’t have it. I’ll keep it in mind for next time.” Or “I’d love to play that one, but it doesn’t fit right now.” What styles of music should you avoid? Certain regions may not respond well to a hit song. Take the United States, for instance. If you’re the DJ for a dance party in Alabama, then “Sweet Home Alabama” would be a good song for your playlist. If you try to spin that in Seattle, chances are no one will dance, plus you may get an earful of expletives! Aside from having the best songs to dance to, DJs must have a sixth sense of what music suits their audience.

The song’s upbeat R&B bass line, reminiscent of something Stevie Wonder would compose, blends seamlessly with the opening rap. This skill is a craft that takes time to hone, so be patient. Many pros add that reading a crowd is a gut instinct. Because a wedding has a wide range of ages and musical tastes, we chose a hit from the 70s that is guaranteed to get everyone on their feet.The first thing to do preparing for your gig is to get as much information from the host as possible. Here are some questions to ask: That depends. If you’re a seasoned pro, then yeah, hit the road. But if this is your first gig or you’re hungry for new tips, then this next section is for you. Bands united on Zoom to entertain fans while maintaining social distancing. Despite such devastation, we’re seeing signs of life at the time of our writing. If you’re DJing a wedding and the mother-of-the-bride is making a request, you probably should try to appease her.