THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOOKING A DJ AND USING A PLAYLIST

DJS ARE PROS AT READING THE CROWD AND KEEPING IT MOVING

A plugged-in playlist doesn’t respond to the energy on the dancefloor. A DJ knows how to read a crowd, see how they respond to the songs, and play to their energy. And keep that energy up. The worst thing is when one song doesn’t fit the event's theme or vibe, or the music is heading in the wrong direction, and the mood dies instantly. This isn’t a problem when you have an experienced DJ who knows what the crowd wants and needs to have fun.

DJS PROVIDE A DEEPER CATALOGUE OF MUSIC

A common mistake among the DIY playlist set is to load up a bunch of hits and then just let them play one after the other. This isn’t a deep bench of music; crowds can quickly tire of hearing standard songs with little variety. However, this isn’t a problem for a DJ, as they’ll know to provide a range of music, from standards to quirky mashups, and offer the kind of variety that keeps the energy flowing and the crowd wanting to move.

The crew here at LUXELIFE are professionals who know how to spin at any event. When you book them, you get Toronto’s top female DJs who provide a standout musical experience, not just a playlist of songs.

What’s the difference between booking a DJ and using a playlist?

We often hear this question, and many people think the answer is simple — that everyone is now a “DJ” since we are always playing music on our phones, laptops, and iPads, and making curated custom playlists is such a breeze now.

This leads clients to think that handling the music for a live event is as easy as plugging in a device loaded with music (or connected to Spotify), hitting play, and letting it do its thing. Maybe the amateur selector will try to make a mood and change the songs or just let the playlist play on.

This can be done, but it’s not giving you the same high-quality experience as booking a professional DJ, and your event will suffer. Here’s why hiring a DJ makes a difference.

DJS MATCH THE MUSIC GENRES TO THE UNIQUENESS OF THE CROWD

You may think you know what genres of music to load up on a playlist, but it’s easy to get it wrong — or not be able to change it up when the crowd composition shifts. A DJ knows how to cater to whatever kind of crowd has shown up and program the songs they anticipate that the audience will like. This is doubly important as crowds can change over the course of the evening, with older guests heading home earlier and leaving the dancefloor to the Millennials (especially at weddings). A pre-set or limited playlist will not go over well.

DJS MIX MUSIC PROPERLY, WITH NO GAPS OR DEAD AIR

DJs have learned the ins and outs of playing music smoothly without any jarring transitions between tracks. They know how to cue a song and then adequately fade into the other. Throwing on a playlist doesn’t give you these professional touches. It can result in some improper pauses between tracks and even dead air, which will work like nothing else to kill the vibes and make people think about anything but the music and experience you want.