I just landed a paid DJ gig - Music selection?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I've never done this before. It's going to be interesting for sure. It's a company holiday party (little late huh?) I'm doing the consult tomorrow with the guy, but he told me today he wants to go heavy dance music.

Do I need to scratch records here? If so, it's going to be really interesting. LMAO Needless to say I'm going to immerse myself in this for the next few days, and any directions, suggestions, or even music advice you've got, I'll happily accept.

Long story how this all came down, but it should be a blast regardless.

[Reaper16]

Infected Mushroom, Lady GaGa remixes: gogogogogo

[Buck]

Anything with Lil' Wayne in it.

[SPATCH]

Infected Mushroom, Lady GaGa remixes: gogogogogo

yep

[Mr. Flopnuts]

This is a company party, do I really need to worry about mixing? I know so little about it.

[Reaper16]

Chemical Bros.

[Buck]

Also mix in some Gucci Mane

[Reaper16]

I hate your suggestions in this thread, Buck.

[Buck]

Also add a little DMX and Stevie Stone

[88TG88]

Also mix in some Gucci Mane

brrrrr

[Blindside58]

Company Party, Then break out with Eminem, a little NIN/Marylin Manson in the middle and then the chicken dance to bring it home! It will be Glorious!

[Priest31kc]

Anything with Lil' Wayne in it.

lol i hope your kidding.

[Thig Lyfe]

Peter, Paul & Mary

[ZootedGranny]

Also mix in some Gucci Mane

POCKETS FATTER THAN OPRAH WINFREY
GUCCI MANE, I'M THE BALLER OF THE FUCKIN CENTURY

Mix in some Wakka Flocka Flame as well.

[tyler360]

Depends on the age group but you cannot go wrong with Conway Twitty.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

By the way, this is next Saturday. :D

[MoreLemonPledge]

Girl Talk, LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip.

[BryanBusby]

Nothing but porno music

[Fritz88]

Buck is gay

[kepp]

I suggest freestyling, along with some beat-boxing, to get things started.

[blaise]

Play California Love by Tupac and Dre.

Then play as many Alkohiliks songs as you can find unedited versions of.

[Demonpenz]

just do a search of "juggalo" on limewire and download the whole thing

[blaise]

just do a search of "juggalo" on limewire and download the whole thing

And paint up your face.

[Redrum_69]

I've never done this before. It's going to be interesting for sure. It's a company holiday party (little late huh?) I'm doing the consult tomorrow with the guy, but he told me today he wants to go heavy dance music.

Do I need to scratch records here? If so, it's going to be really interesting. LMAO Needless to say I'm going to immerse myself in this for the next few days, and any directions, suggestions, or even music advice you've got, I'll happily accept.

Long story how this all came down, but it should be a blast regardless.



I WOULD THE WHOLE THING

[patteeu]

KC and the Sun Life Band

It's funky.

<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GYWGEbIhSMg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GYWGEbIhSMg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

[morphius]

I think they were saying earlier to find some remix's not make your own and by no means should you have to do any scratching.

[patteeu]

I think they were saying earlier to find some remix's not make your own and by no means should you have to do any scratching.

Yes, I agree with this. No scratching necessary.

[morphius]

Yes, I agree with this. No scratching necessary.
What scares me is that he is getting paid for this, and asking some of these questions, lol.

Flop - you might want to do some research this weekend, look for a dance club that caters to the age group you are playing for and listen to see what gets people out on the floor.

[Demonpenz]

thank me later.

Sweet Home Alabama lynard skynard
Down On the Corner Creedence Clearwater
Bringing Sexy Back justin Timberlake
Sex On fire Kings Of leon
chicken fried Zack Brown band.
Old Time Rockin roll Bob Segar
Poker Face-lady Gaga
Been Along time rock and roll-led Zepplin
anyway you want it Journey
What I got-Sublime
Funky Music White Boy-Wild Cherry
Low places -Garth Brooks.

Follow a strict Pop-Rock-Bearable for music people-Classic rock theme

[Demonpenz]

any song with rock and roll really gets old people fired up. "yeah man saw these guys in 79, it was Cock!" We smoked grass outta my van

[Demonpenz]

I would probably stay away from any David Allen Coe (that was the last time I D.J.'d raytown south)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

What scares me is that he is getting paid for this, and asking some of these questions, lol.

Flop - you might want to do some research this weekend, look for a dance club that caters to the age group you are playing for and listen to see what gets people out on the floor.

I started doing research yesterday and realized quickly that if I didn't find a way to think outside of the box I was gonna be fucked.

I mean, how am I going to learn how to properly beat match in 7 days? So, that being said I made a few phone calls and found a solution. Pre made mixes. I'm not trying to embarrass myself here. Not only that, but I don't want to steal anyone's money. It needs to be a good show or I need to not do it.

[morphius]

I started doing research yesterday and realized quickly that if I didn't find a way to think outside of the box I was gonna be fucked.

I mean, how am I going to learn how to properly beat match in 7 days? So, that being said I made a few phone calls and found a solution. Pre made mixes. I'm not trying to embarrass myself here. Not only that, but I don't want to steal anyone's money. It needs to be a good show or I need to not do it.
Don't take my comment as a personal shot, it was just me being my normal sarcastic self. pre-made mixes seems like a good idea, just make sure to have some backup mixes if the one you "think" will work doesn't. I'd have to imagine that a company gig would have to be one of the hardest, because the audience can vary so much in age.

[SPATCH]

Is this the kind of thing you are looking for, or... ?

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6PxMqToBLRw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6PxMqToBLRw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

having trouble trying to figure out what style of tunage you are looking for..

[SPATCH]

Oh, and girls seem to really enjoy this completely meaningless song...

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4OKlzm6BQ8A&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4OKlzm6BQ8A&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Don't take my comment as a personal shot, it was just me being my normal sarcastic self. pre-made mixes seems like a good idea, just make sure to have some backup mixes if the one you "think" will work doesn't. I'd have to imagine that a company gig would have to be one of the hardest, because the audience can vary so much in age.

Oh, I didn't. Yours and Reapers were the only serious ones that I can see. I appreciate it, because I know NOTHING about this. It's not rocket science though, I'm confident we're gonna do a good job.

I did my consult with the guy today. Ages vary, but largely late 20's to early 40's. He wants a combination of techno/mainstream top 40 hip hop/pop type stuff.

I've got a 3 hour continuous techno/trance mix that is fucking bangin. I also found a 30 minute 1990's throwback mix that I'm going to put in there somewhere. I'm currently looking for some other stuff.

It's kind of corny, but until I get a firm grip of what I'm doing and gauge the reaction of a few crowds, this is the route I'm going. I'll let the professionals handle it, and I'll just play the music.

I'm all about the fun and games, but any serious advice anyone wants to throw down is welcome.

Oh, and Morphius, I'm definitely going to have a wide variety of mixes at my disposal to make sure we keep things moving. If the crowd isn't reacting, I won't hesitate to chuck it and go another direction. At the same point, I don't want to get too crazy. Everything I've read says to stick to 1 style and go with it.

[MoreLemonPledge]

Seriously, just play the Girl Talk album "Feed the Animals". Almost every genre, and you'll look like a genius.

Check them out on youtube

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ek9CchVpWE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ek9CchVpWE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[dtebbe]

If you want to single out the 80's sluts for after-party fun play Mony-Mony by Billy Idol after the liquor is flowing good.

Trust me on this..

DT

[Titty Meat]

Congrats I've always wanted a job as a DJ. Depends on what kinda party and age of the people if its a younger group can't go wrong with hip-hop.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Oh, and girls seem to really enjoy this completely meaningless song...

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4OKlzm6BQ8A&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4OKlzm6BQ8A&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

That one's in. I'm all set. I tested out my brand new PA system tonight. LOL Poor neighbors. I'm gonna shoot some video at this and I'll post it up. I'm fucking stoked. Thanks to everyone with the advice. And thanks to some of you for the laughs. :D

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Seriously, just play the Girl Talk album "Feed the Animals". Almost every genre, and you'll look like a genius.

Check them out on youtube

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ek9CchVpWE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ek9CchVpWE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

I really dig this, but I'm not sure about how it'll go over on a dance floor. What's everyone think?

[luv]

I really dig this, but I'm not sure about how it'll go over on a dance floor. What's everyone think?

I like it, but it seems like too many varying speeds too quickly. Takes you a minute to get into the grove of a song, and, right when you do, it's changing.

[Thig Lyfe]

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vyfc10qDcR4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vyfc10qDcR4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[kcxiv]

lol, We used to say when i was younger, its not a party until this song played...

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2BgxW57nDO8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2BgxW57nDO8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[patteeu]

Seriously, just play the Girl Talk album "Feed the Animals". Almost every genre, and you'll look like a genius.

That's pretty cool.

[Inspector]

Great music that is appropriate for all ages or any group, try some Vedera.

It's easy on the ears.

[SPATCH]

I really dig this, but I'm not sure about how it'll go over on a dance floor. What's everyone think?

Unfortunately, although it is very cool, it definitely does not work on the dance floor. Like Luv said, there are too many transitions. Girls wind up getting annoyed because they want to dance to a certain part and it all of the sudden changes before they are done with it. As we know, girls pretty much dictate how much fun will be had on the dancefloor.

[NewChief]

You might try some of the hood internet mashups.

http://www.thehoodinternet.com/

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vnM5wr1Wv_E&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vnM5wr1Wv_E&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Volume 4 is a banging playlist.

[NewChief]

Love this mashup as well:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E5twEDUUK-0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E5twEDUUK-0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[the Talking Can]

just roll wt the wu-tang

[DJJasonp]

I've done these types of events (hence, my username)....and trust me, the corporate party stuff is rough..

Your gonna have to feel out the crowd to find out if they're the partying crowd....or the stuffy, just there to drink/socialize crowd.

Unless the company is a bunch of 20-somethings.....dont sway too far from the mainstream, tried and true stuff. (Trust me, I hate that type of music..."Brick House", etc. etc).

But in these types of events....where it's co-workers...a lot of times that makes it even more difficult to get people dancing.

For god's sake.....dont attempt to scratch, etc. unless you're a pro at it......and even then, I probably wouldnt do it unless, again, the crowd is in their 20's or early 30's.

Think content over skills on this one.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I've done these types of events (hence, my username)....and trust me, the corporate party stuff is rough..

Your gonna have to feel out the crowd to find out if they're the partying crowd....or the stuffy, just there to drink/socialize crowd.

Unless the company is a bunch of 20-somethings.....dont sway too far from the mainstream, tried and true stuff. (Trust me, I hate that type of music..."Brick House", etc. etc).

But in these types of events....where it's co-workers...a lot of times that makes it even more difficult to get people dancing.

For god's sake.....dont attempt to scratch, etc. unless you're a pro at it......and even then, I probably wouldnt do it unless, again, the crowd is in their 20's or early 30's.

Think content over skills on this one.

I appreciate the input. Do I need to worry about beat matching for this type of deal?

[NewChief]

I've done these types of events (hence, my username)....and trust me, the corporate party stuff is rough..

Your gonna have to feel out the crowd to find out if they're the partying crowd....or the stuffy, just there to drink/socialize crowd.

Unless the company is a bunch of 20-somethings.....dont sway too far from the mainstream, tried and true stuff. (Trust me, I hate that type of music..."Brick House", etc. etc).

But in these types of events....where it's co-workers...a lot of times that makes it even more difficult to get people dancing.

For god's sake.....dont attempt to scratch, etc. unless you're a pro at it......and even then, I probably wouldnt do it unless, again, the crowd is in their 20's or early 30's.

Think content over skills on this one.

We had one of our good friends DJ our wedding (and he's a badass... DJs raves and such... but also plays instruments and has eclectic tastes). Anyway, the crowd was completely pissed because all they wanted to hear was "Shout!" and Brick House and crap like that. They ended up going to their cars and bringing him CDs to play.

Here's his mysapce page. He wasn't spinning trance at the wedding, though.

http://www.myspace.com/423939420

[Discuss Thrower]

<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ci40ae8BlcE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ci40ae8BlcE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Can I borrow the hat and glasses for the show?

[Discuss Thrower]

Can I borrow the hat and glasses for the show?

The glasses are AWOL, but you can have the hat and the suit if you play thisssssssssssss:

<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-So9lXFt5rM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-So9lXFt5rM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

[DJJasonp]

We had one of our good friends DJ our wedding (and he's a badass... DJs raves and such... but also plays instruments and has eclectic tastes). Anyway, the crowd was completely pissed because all they wanted to hear was "Shout!" and Brick House and crap like that. They ended up going to their cars and bringing him CDs to play.

Here's his mysapce page. He wasn't spinning trance at the wedding, though.

http://www.myspace.com/423939420

This TIMES A HUNDRED!!!

Your friend's profile is almost exactly the same as mine. In my younger years, I'd be hard-headed and try to play what I liked...

But - you must remember, you're getting paid to play what the crowd wants, not what you want.

And you asked earlier about beat-matching.

Absolutely not necessary for an event like this.

As I mentioned before....if the crowd is a bunch of 20 somethings who will appreciate the beat-mixing, cutting-edge stuff....go for it...otherwise, leave that stuff at home for your event.

I've done raves, clubs, corporate events, etc......what people ultimately remember from any night out......the music!

You definitely dont want them remembering you because you wouldnt play songs they knew...or even worse, you were attempting to scratch/beat-mix like your only experience with it came from the game DJ Hero! :)

[Kyle DeLexus]

Always and I mean ALWAYS start the night off with this

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J9FImc2LOr8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J9FImc2LOr8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[Discuss Thrower]

Substitute those pastel mints for MDMA then crank this shit:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YFtdCK1-L6c&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YFtdCK1-L6c&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[patteeu]

Yeah, if you can somehow spike the company punch bowl with ecstasy, you'll be well on your way to a successful evening. Just add a heavy beat and some flashing lights and you can't miss.

[Discuss Thrower]

Yeah, if you can somehow spike the company punch bowl with ecstasy, you'll be well on your way to a successful evening. Just add a heavy beat and some flashing lights and you can't miss.

Heavy dancing music = substances = fun for a lot of people... Aside from the dude who gets hopped up enough to pork a porker.

EDIT: To Reinforce the point: {Probably Not Safe For Work}
<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YNf62w7SGDs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YNf62w7SGDs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Okay. Company party, people mostly in their late 20's to early 40's. They want dance music, but that's really all they gave me. I decided to keep this real mainstream, and real poppy. Let's face it, this is probably going to be a fairly tough crowd. They work together. Hopefully they'll get drunk early but I have talked to a resident DJ on CP and he gave me some tips how to start this off.

Here's a preliminary set list that will definitely be tweaked and played with as I get a chance to gauge crowd reactions. I know it's not awesome, but try to imagine the situation, tell me if I'm way off anywhere. I'm a first timer here, go easy. What am I missing that's going to get me hung? :D TIA for the feedback.

1. Steve Miller Band - Take the Money and Run 2:48
2. U2 - Beautiful Day 4:04
3. Coldplay - Clocks 5:06
4. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out 3:13
5. Ok Go - Here it Goes Again 2:59
18 minutes

6. Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA 3:33
7. Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder 3:31
8. Timbaland - The Way I Are 2:59
9. Nelly - Ride With Me 4:51
10. Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love? 3:47
11. Rihanna - Umbrella 4:14
12. Timbaland - The Way I Are 2:59
27 minutes

13. Jason Derulo - Watcha Say 3:36
14. Lady Gaga - Bad Romance 4:45
15. Madonna - Celebration 3:55
16. Britney Spears - Circus 3:12
17. Christina Aguilera and friends - Lady Marmelade 4:25
19 Minutes

18. Barry White - Can't Get Enough of Your Love 3:54
19. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting 3:17
20. Rose Royce - Car Wash 3:16
21. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell 3:33
22. Lipps Inc. - Funkytown 3:55
23. The Commodores - Brickhouse 3:36
24. Bee Gees - Stayin Alive 4:47
25. The Village People - YMCA 4:48
26. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music White Boy 4:57
35 minutes

27. Rihanna - Disturbia 3:58
28. David Guetta = Sexy Chick 4:03
29. Jay Sean - Down 3:28
30. IYAZ - Replay 3:03
31. Chris Brown - I Can Transform Ya 3:48
32. Beyonce - All the Single Ladies 3:15
33. Pussy Cat Dolls - Don't Cha 3:39
34. R Kelly - Ignition 3:09
28 minutes

35. Black Eyed Peas - I've Got a Feelin 4:07
36. Cascada - Evacuate the Dance Floor 3:33
37. Justin Timberlake - Sexy Back 3:28
38. Kesha - Tik Tok 3:21
39. Beyonce - Crazy in Love 4:08
40. Fergie - Glamorous 4:06
41. Sean John - Temperature 3:32
42. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous 4:06
43. Flo Rida - Get Low 3:53
34 minutes

35. Rick James - Superfreak 3:21
36. Gap Band - You Dropped the Bomb on Me 5:08
38. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean 4:54
39. Prince - Erotic City 3:55
40. Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey 3:29
41. C&C Music Factory - Gonna Make You Sweat 4:00
42. Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations 4:29
43. Next - Too Close 4:19
44. Crazy Town - Butterfly 3:36
45. Paperboy - Ditty 4:05
46. Sir Mix Alot - Baby Got Back 4:22
47. Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy 2:50
48. Will Smith - Gettin Jiggy Wit It - 3:50
51 Minutes

3:32 minutes total

[-King-]

Okay. Company party, people mostly in their late 20's to early 40's. They want dance music, but that's really all they gave me. I decided to keep this real mainstream, and real poppy. Let's face it, this is probably going to be a fairly tough crowd. They work together. Hopefully they'll get drunk early but I have talked to a resident DJ on CP and he gave me some tips how to start this off.

Here's a preliminary set list that will definitely be tweaked and played with as I get a chance to gauge crowd reactions. I know it's not awesome, but try to imagine the situation, tell me if I'm way off anywhere. I'm a first timer here, go easy. What am I missing that's going to get me hung? :D TIA for the feedback.

1. Steve Miller Band - Take the Money and Run 2:48
2. U2 - Beautiful Day 4:04
3. Coldplay - Clocks 5:06
4. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out 3:13
5. Ok Go - Here it Goes Again 2:59
18 minutes

6. Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA 3:33
7. Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder 3:31
8. Timbaland - The Way I Are 2:59
9. Nelly - Ride With Me 4:51
10. Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love? 3:47
11. Rihanna - Umbrella 4:14
12. Timbaland - The Way I Are 2:59
27 minutes

13. Jason Derulo - Watcha Say 3:36
14. Lady Gaga - Bad Romance 4:45
15. Madonna - Celebration 3:55
16. Britney Spears - Circus 3:12
17. Christina Aguilera and friends - Lady Marmelade 4:25
19 Minutes

18. Barry White - Can't Get Enough of Your Love 3:54
19. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting 3:17
20. Rose Royce - Car Wash 3:16
21. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell 3:33
22. Lipps Inc. - Funkytown 3:55
23. The Commodores - Brickhouse 3:36
24. Bee Gees - Stayin Alive 4:47
25. The Village People - YMCA 4:48
26. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music White Boy 4:57
35 minutes

27. Rihanna - Disturbia 3:58
28. David Guetta = Sexy Chick 4:03
29. Jay Sean - Down 3:28
30. IYAZ - Replay 3:03
31. Chris Brown - I Can Transform Ya 3:48
32. Beyonce - All the Single Ladies 3:15
33. Pussy Cat Dolls - Don't Cha 3:39
34. R Kelly - Ignition 3:09
28 minutes

35. Black Eyed Peas - I've Got a Feelin 4:07
36. Cascada - Evacuate the Dance Floor 3:33
37. Justin Timberlake - Sexy Back 3:28
38. Kesha - Tik Tok 3:21
39. Beyonce - Crazy in Love 4:08
40. Fergie - Glamorous 4:06
41. Sean John - Temperature 3:32
42. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous 4:06
43. Flo Rida - Get Low 3:53
34 minutes

35. Rick James - Superfreak 3:21
36. Gap Band - You Dropped the Bomb on Me 5:08
38. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean 4:54
39. Prince - Erotic City 3:55
40. Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey 3:29
41. C&C Music Factory - Gonna Make You Sweat 4:00
42. Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations 4:29
43. Next - Too Close 4:19
44. Crazy Town - Butterfly 3:36
45. Paperboy - Ditty 4:05
46. Sir Mix Alot - Baby Got Back 4:22
47. Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy 2:50
48. Will Smith - Gettin Jiggy Wit It - 3:50
51 Minutes

3:32 minutes total

Are you going to be playing this off of CDs or from a laptop? It's easier to beat match and mix songs on the laptop because you can do it on the spot instead of doing it while making the cd.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Are you going to be playing this off of CDs or from a laptop? It's easier to beat match and mix songs on the laptop because you can do it on the spot instead of doing it while making the cd.

It'll be off my laptop. I have 2 of them that I'm taking and plan on plugging them both into my pa.

[Tylerthigpen!1!]

How do people that age dance? All my age group does is grind.

[kepp]

Okay. Company party, people mostly in their late 20's to early 40's. They want dance music, but that's really all they gave me.

I'm thinking that if you keep the late 20's group happy, everyone will be happy. Just because the early 40's guys, dancing or not, will enjoy watching the late 20's girls dance to their music.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I just found out the name of the company.

Southwest Airlines.

Should I make a Bags Fly Free mix?

[Discuss Thrower]

Hmm... I'll take the other DJ's word on that playlist. The problem you have is with the older folk at this soiree, I have no idea what type of stuff they'd like to jam to.

Fuck it, I wouldn't know what the younger folks would want either. All I know is that to my demographic there are two types of music:

1) Shit you drunkenly sing in unison to (Friends in Low Places, I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, et c)

2) Shit that makes the ladies want to dance and be receptive to you grinding your junk into her ass (or spine, if there is a height disparity).

But you'll be fine, as I imagine this sounds like a cocktail party more than a dance party.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Hmm... I'll take the other DJ's word on that playlist. The problem you have is with the older folk at this soiree, I have no idea what type of stuff they'd like to jam to.

Fuck it, I wouldn't know what the younger folks would want either. All I know is that to my demographic there are two types of music:

1) Shit you drunkenly sing in unison to (Friends in Low Places, I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, et c)

2) Shit that makes the ladies want to dance and be receptive to you grinding your junk into her ass (or spine, if there is a height disparity).

But you'll be fine, as I imagine this sounds like a cocktail party more than a dance party.

The other DJ just gave me an idea of how to start it off. The rest of it is my own inexperienced play list. Feel free to throw out some criticism. That's really what I'm looking for.

[AustinChief]

The other DJ just gave me an idea of how to start it off. The rest of it is my own inexperienced play list. Feel free to throw out some criticism. That's really what I'm looking for.

I would replace one of the sets that looks to be geared toward a 14 year old girl with some Old R&B/doowap/surf music... just this week here in Austin, I watched a DJ play a mix of upbeat dance stuff from the 50s/60s and within a few seconds the dance floor was full of girls in their early 20s.

(oh and you gotta sneak Surfin Bird in there somehow...)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I would replace one of the sets that looks to be geared toward a 14 year old girl with some Old R&B/doowap/surf music... just this week here in Austin, I watched a DJ play a mix of upbeat dance stuff from the 50s/60s and within a few seconds the dance floor was full of girls in their early 20s.

(oh and you gotta sneak Surfin Bird in there somehow...)

So too much new stuff? I'm assuming you're talking about the poppy stuff like Lady Gaga and so forth. I was wondering if it was a little overkill on that. But you did nail it. I need to get the girls out there to get it going. I'll take a look at it and see if I can make some adjustments. I actually had orginally had an 80's MJ/Prince like set that I took out because I figured I didn't have enough of the new stuff. Thanks for the input.

[bdeg]

i would drop #'s 2,3,6,18,19,24,25,48 but that's just me..

i would move tik tok up on the playlist if people arent responding to the music, guaranteed to get em dancing

please dont play YMCA tho.. talk about a buzzkill

[AustinChief]

So too much new stuff? I'm assuming you're talking about the poppy stuff like Lady Gaga and so forth. I was wondering if it was a little overkill on that. But you did nail it. I need to get the girls out there to get it going. I'll take a look at it and see if I can make some adjustments. I actually had orginally had an 80's MJ/Prince like set that I took out because I figured I didn't have enough of the new stuff. Thanks for the input.

The reason I suggest the 50s/60s set is that you can make a list of songs that EVERYONE recognizes... even if they don't know the name of the song or the artist... alot of those songs have been so ingrained into pop culture in movies, commercials etc etc... prime example.. Surfin Bird's revival via The Family Guy... :D

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2WNrx2jq184&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2WNrx2jq184&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[Mr. Flopnuts]

i would drop #'s 2,3,6,18,19,24,25,48 but that's just me..

i would move tik tok up on the playlist if people arent responding to the music, guaranteed to get em dancing

please dont play YMCA tho.. talk about a buzzkill

Awesome. I don't even know what those songs are, but that's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the feedback, and if you have any songs you think would go well with this demographic, let me know.

[Discuss Thrower]

- Party in the USA
+ Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane

[Mr. Flopnuts]

- Party in the USA
+ Somebody to Love by Jefferson Airplane

That song is a common theme that everyone says to dump. I don't have a problem with it. I hate that fuckin song. I'll check out Jefferson Airplane.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

The reason I suggest the 50s/60s set is that you can make a list of songs that EVERYONE recognizes... even if they don't know the name of the song or the artist... alot of those songs have been so ingrained into pop culture in movies, commercials etc etc... prime example.. Surfin Bird's revival via The Family Guy... :D

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2WNrx2jq184&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2WNrx2jq184&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

I won't lie. I'm nervous about throwing in stuff like that. But I'll see how I can make it flow with everything else.

Again, thanks much for the input guys. I really don't want to blow this.

[patteeu]

That song is a common theme that everyone says to dump. I don't have a problem with it. I hate that ****in song. I'll check out Jefferson Airplane.

Out of all the ones that bdeg suggested that you dump. That one and YMCA are the two I wouldn't dump. IMO, popular/well-known is better in this case even if it's not that cool on ChiefsPlanet.

[bdeg]

Awesome. I don't even know what those songs are, but that's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the feedback, and if you have any songs you think would go well with this demographic, let me know. kinda hard to say, im used to a younger crowd but for good dance music i always like when drop it low or shots comes on. ill try to come up with some more for ya but the laptop im on atm has no sound so that makes it a little tougher lol

good luck tho and don't forget to have a good time. im sure noone will complain

[Mr. Flopnuts]

kinda hard to say, im used to a younger crowd but for good dance music i always like when drop it low or shots comes on. ill try to come up with some more for ya but the laptop im on atm has no sound so that makes it a little tougher lol

good luck tho and don't forget to have a good time. im sure noone will complain

Thanks brah! It'll be cool, I'm spending the necessary time to make sure I have everything together.

I've got my hands on some dj mixing software, so after playing with it I'm completely scrapping that set list. Some of it just absolutely did not go together.

Here's part of my mainstream set list that I've just put together. It flows much more nicely. Tell me what you all think. And thank you guys again for all the input. I sincerely appreciate it.

1. Timbaland - The Way I Are 2:58
2. Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder 3:30
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous 4:00
4. Britney Spears - Circus 3:12
5. Lady Gaga - Bad Romance 4:50
6. Kesha - Tik Tok 3:22
7. Justin Timberlake - Sexy Back 3:29
8. Akon - Smack That 3:37
9. Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha 3:39
10. Ameerah - The Sound of Missing You 3:31
35 minutes

Beats per minute are very close, this is critical for the beginner.

[Discuss Thrower]

Seems good for a start to some good old fashioned crotch grinding... But is that what the client is looking for?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Seems good for a start to some good old fashioned crotch grinding... But is that what the client is looking for?

Heh, he gave me absolutely no input and was entirely uninterested outside of "dancing" music. Okay, patna. You cakn!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Alright. Everything is together and mixed. I've got a couple of last minute things to do today and then I'm heading to the show. I appreciate everyone's input on this and I'll report back whether it's an epic win, or an epic fail. :)

Regardless, this should be a lot of fun. At least I hope so...................


P.S - I threw in the Chemical Brothers - Star Guitar just for Reaper.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Epic. Fucking. Fail.

My setlist got thrown out the window early on. No one was there at 7pm. I was set to start playing at 7:30 and we have about 7 people there. They were all over 50. Disco, new music, 80's music, nothing worked. No one would dance. So they pretty much demand I play Disco and disco only.

K. I don't even have 3 and a half hours worth of disco, but we can rock that if you want. Finally, about 40 minutes into it these two little hotties come up and ask me if I think everyone there is over 50. I briefly explain, but it's cool, I'll change it up to some current stuff.

Then nobody dances anyways. It's past 9:00 pushing 9:30 and I'm miserable. I don't even know what to do at this point. The set list has been scrapped, and I'm scrambling trying to figure out how to inspire these guys.

So I pull out the big guns. The Kesha song, Promiscuous, Single Ladies, Disturbia, and Sexy Back. Now what? I played "Circus" by Britney and the dance floor goes almost dead. There's a couple of Britney fans in the house but that's it.

Good time to switch up and go to a new genre. I play C&C Music Factory "Gonna Make You Sweat". Yeah, no. And now I'm dumbfounded. I've never been anywhere, anytime and witnessed that. That shook me up a bit, because they were so picky I've already dropped my best shit trying to inspire some movement.

It was literally hit and miss the rest of the night. They'd come out, they'd dance for a song or two or three, and then I'd play something completely logical (in my mind anyways, obviously not) and the dance floor would just go ghost town.

Live and learn, but this was a pretty terrible night. Oh well. Better luck next time.

[Titty Meat]

Epic. ****ing. Fail.

My setlist got thrown out the window early on. No one was there at 7pm. I was set to start playing at 7:30 and we have about 7 people there. They were all over 50. Disco, new music, 80's music, nothing worked. No one would dance. So they pretty much demand I play Disco and disco only.

K. I don't even have 3 and a half hours worth of disco, but we can rock that if you want. Finally, about 40 minutes into it these two little hotties come up and ask me if I think everyone there is over 50. I briefly explain, but it's cool, I'll change it up to some current stuff.

Then nobody dances anyways. It's past 9:00 pushing 9:30 and I'm miserable. I don't even know what to do at this point. The set list has been scrapped, and I'm scrambling trying to figure out how to inspire these guys.

So I pull out the big guns. The Kesha song, Promiscuous, Single Ladies, Disturbia, and Sexy Back. Now what? I played "Circus" by Britney and the dance floor goes almost dead. There's a couple of Britney fans in the house but that's it.

Good time to switch up and go to a new genre. I play C&C Music Factory "Gonna Make You Sweat". Yeah, no. And now I'm dumbfounded. I've never been anywhere, anytime and witnessed that. That shook me up a bit, because they were so picky I've already dropped my best shit trying to inspire some movement.

It was literally hit and miss the rest of the night. They'd come out, they'd dance for a song or two or three, and then I'd play something completely logical (in my mind anyways, obviously not) and the dance floor would just go ghost town.

Live and learn, but this was a pretty terrible night. Oh well. Better luck next time.

Sorry to hear that howd you land the gig and what kind of bar is it?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Sorry to hear that howd you land the gig and what kind of bar is it?

It was a company party, and I got the gig online from gigmasters.

[MoreLemonPledge]

Sometimes you can try everything and it just won't work. It's not an indictment on you, rather on the crowd. Looking at your setlist, you really had something for everybody. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[NewChief]

Epic. ****ing. Fail.

My setlist got thrown out the window early on. No one was there at 7pm. I was set to start playing at 7:30 and we have about 7 people there. They were all over 50. Disco, new music, 80's music, nothing worked. No one would dance. So they pretty much demand I play Disco and disco only.

K. I don't even have 3 and a half hours worth of disco, but we can rock that if you want. Finally, about 40 minutes into it these two little hotties come up and ask me if I think everyone there is over 50. I briefly explain, but it's cool, I'll change it up to some current stuff.

Then nobody dances anyways. It's past 9:00 pushing 9:30 and I'm miserable. I don't even know what to do at this point. The set list has been scrapped, and I'm scrambling trying to figure out how to inspire these guys.

So I pull out the big guns. The Kesha song, Promiscuous, Single Ladies, Disturbia, and Sexy Back. Now what? I played "Circus" by Britney and the dance floor goes almost dead. There's a couple of Britney fans in the house but that's it.

Good time to switch up and go to a new genre. I play C&C Music Factory "Gonna Make You Sweat". Yeah, no. And now I'm dumbfounded. I've never been anywhere, anytime and witnessed that. That shook me up a bit, because they were so picky I've already dropped my best shit trying to inspire some movement.

It was literally hit and miss the rest of the night. They'd come out, they'd dance for a song or two or three, and then I'd play something completely logical (in my mind anyways, obviously not) and the dance floor would just go ghost town.

Live and learn, but this was a pretty terrible night. Oh well. Better luck next time.

Ouch, man. That sounds like a painful experience. I don't know if I could DJ for a crowd like that. I often handle DJ duty when we're just hanging with friends (because I'm probably the most into music of anyone), and I get pretty self conscious about what's playing and second guess myself constantly. I can only imagine what it would be like with a crowd full of strangers.

[Kyle DeLexus]

And that my friend is why you always start it off with Space Jam.


Sorry it went like that, better luck next time.

[Reaper16]

Sounds like your crowd sucked.

[Buehler445]

Suckass man. Corporate is tough. When I was at Cabela's, I wouldn't dance with too many of those fockers either. You never want to let loose because you get the stank eye on Monday Morning.

EDIT: Stick with it my man. Sounds like you've got some good ideas and methodology. Stick with it man.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I appreciate the support fellas. But honestly, it's on me to get in tune with them and I didn't do it. Frankly, I didn't have enough music. I won't go to one of these without about 10,000 songs at my disposal the next time.

It's all good, I knew that the corporate party scene was going to be a tough one. I'm positively gonna keep with it provided I get booked for stuff. I'm looking at a 16 year old party next month I'm trying to land. I know I can nail that one.

Live and learn. Thanks again to everyone for the kind words. I'm a perfectionist and I was bumming hard core last night. I'm over it though. Move on and make it better next time.

[Valiant]

Epic. ****ing. Fail.

My setlist got thrown out the window early on. No one was there at 7pm. I was set to start playing at 7:30 and we have about 7 people there. They were all over 50. Disco, new music, 80's music, nothing worked. No one would dance. So they pretty much demand I play Disco and disco only.

K. I don't even have 3 and a half hours worth of disco, but we can rock that if you want. Finally, about 40 minutes into it these two little hotties come up and ask me if I think everyone there is over 50. I briefly explain, but it's cool, I'll change it up to some current stuff.

Then nobody dances anyways. It's past 9:00 pushing 9:30 and I'm miserable. I don't even know what to do at this point. The set list has been scrapped, and I'm scrambling trying to figure out how to inspire these guys.

So I pull out the big guns. The Kesha song, Promiscuous, Single Ladies, Disturbia, and Sexy Back. Now what? I played "Circus" by Britney and the dance floor goes almost dead. There's a couple of Britney fans in the house but that's it.

Good time to switch up and go to a new genre. I play C&C Music Factory "Gonna Make You Sweat". Yeah, no. And now I'm dumbfounded. I've never been anywhere, anytime and witnessed that. That shook me up a bit, because they were so picky I've already dropped my best shit trying to inspire some movement.

It was literally hit and miss the rest of the night. They'd come out, they'd dance for a song or two or three, and then I'd play something completely logical (in my mind anyways, obviously not) and the dance floor would just go ghost town.

Live and learn, but this was a pretty terrible night. Oh well. Better luck next time.

Were you on the mic telling them to come out on the dance floor?? I would have challenged the people if they want to hear something to dance to come make a challenge.. What ever group gets the most people out there dancing gets to pick the next 3 songs..

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Ouch, man. That sounds like a painful experience. I don't know if I could DJ for a crowd like that. I often handle DJ duty when we're just hanging with friends (because I'm probably the most into music of anyone), and I get pretty self conscious about what's playing and second guess myself constantly. I can only imagine what it would be like with a crowd full of strangers.

It was brutal. I was incredibly unhappy with how things were going, but trying to keep it together, remain positive, and keep a smile on my face because they were paying good money to do it. I learned a lot though.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Were you on the mic telling them to come out on the dance floor?? I would have challenged the people if they want to hear something to dance to come make a challenge.. What ever group gets the most people out there dancing gets to pick the next 3 songs..

I didn't. They were requesting songs, and I was telling them I would play it if they promised to dance. It was pretty brutal, but it could've been much worse. We did have about 25 people dancing for certain song sets.

[Bowser]

If you're ever in that situation again, just ask yourself "What would Reaper play next?" The answer is this....

<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kta9If-sP4s&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kta9If-sP4s&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

:evil:

[Mr. Flopnuts]

If you're ever in that situation again, just ask yourself "What would Reaper play next?" The answer is this....

<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kta9If-sP4s&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kta9If-sP4s&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>

:evil:


I played it. I wasn't going to play it, but I was getting desperate and that's the kind of stuff they were dancing too. They ate it up, and danced to it. I couldn't believe it.

I'll say one thing though. I'm so out of touch with that kind of music that it played a part of some of my problems. I'm gonna hit some clubs and bars that have dj's over the next few weeks and get back in touch. I've got a great source that is getting me jobs lined up for these gigs even though I never, ever planned on it.