If you want to have a really great house party or party at a hired venue then you will probably be wondering how to select a DJ. A DJ really makes a party so it is important to hire a DJ who knows how to make it jump and plays the right tunes.
The first choice has to be the type of music that is to be played. If you are having a wedding party then there will be people of different generations present, as well as people with a wide range of music tastes. In this case it is probably better to keep music mainstream and play chart hits as well as classic hit songs from the 60s to the present day.
If your party is mainly for people of your own generation who are young then you have many choices. You could have a party that plays dance music, such as Dubstep, Progressive House Techno, Drum and Bass etc. Or you could have a party that plays Indie Music, by bands such as The Smiths, Joy Division, Tame Impala, Neon Indian, Stone Roses and many others.
OF course you do not need to stick to just one genre of music at your party. You could have several DJs that each play a specific style. This way you can create a party that plays music for everyone, from reggae to hardcore techno.
Experienced DJs are able to read the crowd of dancers and play music accordingly. This is an important skill to have when playing dance music, as the rhythms and tempos can reflect the behavior of the crowd. This can make a party last all night.
These days DJs use their laptop and DJ software, such as Traktor. Although many still prefer to use decks and vinyl. Some hip hop style DJs produce their own music out of sampled beats and snippets of music, as well remixing dance tracks. Top Hip Hop and Breakbeat DJs such as DJ Shadow and DJ Food use these techniques and often produce track as they play their set.
Often the best choice for a DJ is someone that you have seen before, this way you know that they are going to get the party jumping. But if you haven't it may be worth taking recommendations from friends. A good DJ will ask a lot of questions regarding the party, such as who are the guests, what is the age range and so on. It may also be worth taking a look at the DJs collection of music in order to find out how knowledgeable about music they are. Some DJs may only play the music that they like, but this may not be the same as the guests at the party.
So if you are trying to figure out how to select a DJ why not follow steps above. Good DJs are not difficult to find, but the right one will know exactly how to create the perfect party so that all the guests will still be talking about it in years to come.
The first choice has to be the type of music that is to be played. If you are having a wedding party then there will be people of different generations present, as well as people with a wide range of music tastes. In this case it is probably better to keep music mainstream and play chart hits as well as classic hit songs from the 60s to the present day.
If your party is mainly for people of your own generation who are young then you have many choices. You could have a party that plays dance music, such as Dubstep, Progressive House Techno, Drum and Bass etc. Or you could have a party that plays Indie Music, by bands such as The Smiths, Joy Division, Tame Impala, Neon Indian, Stone Roses and many others.
OF course you do not need to stick to just one genre of music at your party. You could have several DJs that each play a specific style. This way you can create a party that plays music for everyone, from reggae to hardcore techno.
Experienced DJs are able to read the crowd of dancers and play music accordingly. This is an important skill to have when playing dance music, as the rhythms and tempos can reflect the behavior of the crowd. This can make a party last all night.
These days DJs use their laptop and DJ software, such as Traktor. Although many still prefer to use decks and vinyl. Some hip hop style DJs produce their own music out of sampled beats and snippets of music, as well remixing dance tracks. Top Hip Hop and Breakbeat DJs such as DJ Shadow and DJ Food use these techniques and often produce track as they play their set.
Often the best choice for a DJ is someone that you have seen before, this way you know that they are going to get the party jumping. But if you haven't it may be worth taking recommendations from friends. A good DJ will ask a lot of questions regarding the party, such as who are the guests, what is the age range and so on. It may also be worth taking a look at the DJs collection of music in order to find out how knowledgeable about music they are. Some DJs may only play the music that they like, but this may not be the same as the guests at the party.
So if you are trying to figure out how to select a DJ why not follow steps above. Good DJs are not difficult to find, but the right one will know exactly how to create the perfect party so that all the guests will still be talking about it in years to come.
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