A dance party is not complete without music and it is considered as one of the most important parts of the entire event. Putting together a playlist of the hottest songs you personally know is not enough because music is diverse and caters to a variety of tastes. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, quinceanera, or a sweet 16, you need to consider some things when listing the tunes you want to play.
When building a playlist, you need to know how long the party will last. This is to make sure your guests won’t be able to hear the same songs to soon or miss out on some of the most rad music when the playlist is too long. If this is a problem you fear, then consider hiring a professional DJ. Their expertise in hyping up the crowd or knowing what songs to play is unmatched. Plus, you get to wow your guests at the shindig.
If you want to go the extra mile, a LED panel that can play videos is rising in popularity. It gives visuals to match with the hits including official music videos and other types of media you can play on the screen. Additionally, it adds up to the dance party atmosphere that you want.
Everyone knows that dancing is inevitable at fun parties, so what makes people dance? Check out the list below:
Pop
Shortened from “popular,” pop music is one of the most danceable music for that very reason. Tunes that make it to record charts are considered pop music. There are hits that become popular in dance clubs because they are easily danceable and thus, become a crowd favorite. Pop music is created to appeal to a wide audience to become commercially successful and relies on some basic formulas that include verses, choruses, and catchy hooks.
Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
Another type of music that people love to move to is electronic dance music. It is considered so popular nowadays that it has own vast number of subgenres. Electronic music is mostly produced by disc jockeys by mixing tracks and making the transition from one song to another as coherent or as smooth as possible. Although EDM playlists exist, some professional DJs mix their music live in front of an audience and sometimes, according to requests.
Hip Hop
It is a music genre that has Hispanic roots and evolved in the US. There is rhythmic music and chanted speeches or most commonly known as rapping. Some of the most telltale elements of hip-hop include DJ scratching with turntables, rapping, and break dancing. Hip hop is also known by the name of rap music.
Latin Pop
All the great things about Latin Pop can be described in the popular song, Despacito. It is a musical genre that is influenced by Latin America’s rhythms and is usually combined with upbeat music that is easily danceable. With the diverse Latino talents becoming more and more well-known in the US, the genre is continuing to evolve.
Contemporary R&B
While R&B is rooted from jazzy rhythms, its contemporary form has evolved from combining other elements such as pop, electronic music, funk, and hip hop. The added components have made contemporary R&B a favorite genre when it comes to dancing music.
Dance is Universal
Every day, music evolves and while the genres were once segregated in their own niche, more and more artists are taking inspiration from a lot of them. Dance and music, in general, is universal and the acceptance of diversity should be celebrated. If you want your party to be fire, you can stick to popular tunes in your playlist. However, if you’re willing to experiment, hiring a DJ to mix the music for you and your guests is something you should consider.
