The funny thing about DJing events is that no two events have the same set list, but they can both be equally as great! We change up what we play, we can be creative and we can have fun with music all the time. There is no formula that works for every event, that is what makes our job so much fun.
The last few months have been interesting in the music world. We had a strong winter season with good, solid songs that worked for the dance floor. Songs like “Dirty Bit,” “Hey Baby,” “Party Rock,” and “Only Girl.” The spring season really wasn’t that good in terms of music, even though there were some good radio songs, playing them at weddings didn’t get a great reaction. Songs like “On the floor,” and “Hit the lights,” just didn’t keep the crowds dancing as much as I thought they would have.
Personally, I am seeing a nice trend of more upbeat, dance music at weddings. Our clients are looking for a more top 40 based wedding, with quick mixing from song to song. I am also seeing a little swing to hip hop. Both classic R&B and late 90’s/early 2000 hip hip.
I must admit, I am fan of the “slow song, sing along.” It is something I have been doing for the last 2-3 months. Instead of the classic, typical slow songs, try something like, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” by Foreigner or, “Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now,” by Starship. Songs like that are really a hit and they engage the couples. Plus, it makes for great people watching as the guys sing to the girls!
Overall, I see top 40 dance music really holding strong. We will continue to see solid tracks released towards the end of summer and these will all be songs that will work at weddings/private events.
-Jason
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