DJNTV – Disc Jockey News TV

DJNTV – Disc Jockey News TV
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  1. 6d ago

    Top 20 Karaoke Songs Every KJ Absolutely Needs! | DJNTV

    If you’re building a karaoke library from scratch, which songs do you absolutely need? That question from a new karaoke host in Colorado kicks off this DJNTV discussion as DJ Eric, Matthew Shun, DJ Richie Rich, Robert, and J.R. share the songs they hear requested again and again. Pasted text(20261006-000304) The crew starts with proven karaoke staples including “Sweet Caroline,” “YMCA,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Bad Romance,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” They also discuss why group sing-alongs and crowd-pleasers can be just as important as songs that showcase a great singer. Pasted text(20261006-000304) Pasted text(20261006-000304) The conversation moves through country, rock, pop, classics, and newer favorites, including songs such as “Friends in Low Places,” “Mr. Brightside,” “Dancing Queen,” “Piano Man,” “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Before He Cheats,” “Country Roads,” “I Want It That Way,” “I Will Survive,” “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and many more. One important takeaway is that there isn’t one perfect karaoke library for every KJ. What gets requested in California may be completely different from what works in Minnesota or another market, so hosts need to learn their local audience and continually build their collection around the singers they actually serve. Pasted text(20261006-000304) Whether you’re a brand-new KJ or you’ve been hosting karaoke for years, how many of these songs are already in your library—and which must-have karaoke song did the guys forget? #DJNTV #Karaoke #KaraokeDJ #KJ #KaraokeSongs #MobileDJ #DJTips #KaraokeHost http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

  2. Oct 9

    Creating the Perfect Vibe: How DJs Match the Music to the Moment | DJNTV

    Great DJs don’t just play music for the people in the room—they play music that fits the room itself. On this DJNTV Tuesday Night Music Show, Brian S. Redd, Jay Brannan, DJ Damon, and John Cawley explore how DJs can use background music to enhance a venue, setting, and atmosphere. Pasted text From outdoor weddings surrounded by trees and wildflowers to mountain venues, elegant cocktail hours, barn weddings, rooftop events, and upscale spaces, the crew discusses how the physical environment can help guide your musical choices. Sometimes that means acoustic and bluegrass-inspired music; other times it might be smooth jazz, ambient tracks, house music, or even Yacht Rock. Pasted text The conversation digs into the artistry behind moving beyond the same standard cocktail and dinner playlists. The goal is to find music that makes guests think, “This music is perfect for this place.” Brian shares an example of using whimsical instrumental music at a garden wedding because it complemented the trees, flowers, creek, and overall setting. Pasted text They also discuss changing the musical atmosphere throughout an event. Brian explains how he may use instrumental smooth jazz during dinner before transitioning into more upbeat instrumental house after speeches—subtly telling the room that the energy is about to change. Pasted text And, in classic Tuesday Night Music Show fashion, the conversation takes a few entertaining detours into songs whose lyrics don’t mean what many wedding couples think they mean! Do you change your background music based on the venue and environment, or do you have a go-to playlist you use everywhere? Let us know in the comments! #DJNTV #DJTips #WeddingDJ #MobileDJ #DJMusic #CocktailMusic #DinnerMusic #WeddingMusic http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

  3. Sep 22

    How To STOP Microphone Feedback at Karaoke Shows! | KJ Tips from DJNTV

    That ear-piercing squeal can ruin a karaoke performance in seconds! In this DJNTV discussion, experienced karaoke hosts share their real-world tricks for preventing and eliminating microphone feedback. The conversation covers proper gain settings, speaker and singer placement, microphone technique, wireless mic adjustments, and even how moving the karaoke screen can help keep singers out of problem areas. The group also discusses common singer problems—holding the microphone too far away, cupping the microphone grille, standing directly in front of speakers, and forcing the KJ to continually raise the volume. Sometimes what sounds like feedback may even be a high-frequency sound that’s actually part of the karaoke track. Whether you’re a new KJ or an experienced karaoke host, these practical tips can help you get cleaner vocals, fewer feedback problems, and a better experience for your singers and audience. Featuring DJ Eric, Dennis Healy, Elvis Rowan, Jonathan Whitford, Robert and J.R. #DJNTV #Karaoke #KaraokeDJ #KJ #DJTips #AudioFeedback #Microphone #MobileDJ http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

  4. Sep 21

    Popular Artists We Just DON’T GET! Part 2 | This Could Make Some Fans MAD! #DJNTV

    The DJNTV crew is back for Part 2 of a dangerous music conversation: which hugely successful artists do you respect—but simply don’t understand the hype around? As Brian S. Redd makes clear at the start, the point isn’t to hate these performers; it’s discussing artists whose enormous appeal just doesn’t connect with everyone. This time, the names get even bigger. The conversation tackles Sabrina Carpenter, U2, Rick James, Post Malone, Lana Del Rey, Britney Spears, Garth Brooks, Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, Drake, Sinéad O’Connor, Pink Floyd and more. Post Malone sparks an especially interesting discussion about how generational differences can make it difficult to understand why an artist attracts huge streaming numbers and massive audiences. The DJs also get into a bigger change happening in music. Artists once needed broad crossover records, radio airplay and album sales, while today’s performers can build careers by concentrating heavily on their core fan base and touring. That may help explain why one generation can look at a superstar from another generation and ask, “What am I missing?” And sometimes the answer may simply be: the music isn’t for us—and that’s okay. Which massively popular artist do YOU just not get? Put your most controversial answer in the comments! #DJNTV #MusicDiscussion #MusicDebate #MobileDJ #DJs #MusicFans #DJTalk http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

  5. Sep 21

    Were They REALLY One-Hit Wonders? The Hits You Never Knew About! #DJNTV

    We all know the term “one-hit wonder”—but what if that artist actually had a bunch of other hits? On this episode of the DJNTV Tuesday Night Music Show, the crew looks at artists remembered for one massive song in the U.S. even though they scored additional hits on country, R&B, hip-hop, alternative, rock, dance, international, or other charts. Sir Mix-A-Lot is a perfect example. “Baby Got Back” dominates his mainstream legacy, but songs such as “My Hooptie” and “Posse on Broadway” also received airplay and charted outside the mainstream pop chart. The discussion also uncovers familiar songs that surprisingly never reached the Hot 100, including George Thorogood’s “Bad to the Bone” and Debbie Deb’s “When I Hear Music.” Then there are artists whose American chart history tells only a fraction of their story. The crew gets into Thin Lizzy, Juice Newton, Devo, KISS, Spandau Ballet, Grateful Dead, Madness, Duran Duran, Dirty Vegas, Status Quo, Slade, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk and more—including acts that became enormous overseas while American audiences knew only one or two songs. So maybe some of music’s most famous “one-hit wonders” weren’t really one-hit wonders at all—they were simply artists whose other hits happened somewhere else. What artist do YOU think is unfairly remembered as a one-hit wonder? #DJNTV #OneHitWonders #MusicHistory #Billboard #80sMusic #90sMusic #MusicTrivia #DJs http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

  6. Sep 17

    Helping Clients Throw The Best Parties: #DJNTV Chill Room

    Tonight’s show centers on guiding clients who are early in the event-planning process to select appropriate vendors and venues. It emphasizes thorough research, transparent communication, and having realistic expectations. Key focus areas include choosing venues that align with the client’s needs without hidden restrictions, vetting vendors via reviews and direct communication, the importance of building strong relationships with wedding officiants and coordinators, and how to distinguish between DJs based on fit, experience, and professionalism. The panel shares anecdotes highlighting common pitfalls—like noise restrictions and in-house DJ mandates—and stresses the necessity of clear, upfront information to prevent dissatisfaction and negative reviews. Lastly, they underscore the value of a DJ who actively listens to and understands a client’s vision, rather than simply assuming what is needed. This panel’s insights equip DJs to better guide clients through critical decisions involving venues, vendors, and event logistics. By advocating for transparency, communication, and thorough preparation, DJs help ensure that clients’ visions come to life smoothly, reinforcing the DJ’s reputation and fostering successful, memorable events. http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

  7. Sep 17

    Popular Artists We Just DON’T GET! | DJs Debate Music’s Biggest Mysteries #DJNTV

    What hugely popular artist, band, or genre does everyone else seem to love—but you just don’t get? That’s the question Brian S. Redd brings to the DJNTV Hangout. This isn’t about hating an artist or claiming they have no talent. It’s about those performers whose appeal simply goes right past you. As the panel puts it, you can respect the person while still not understanding the appeal of their art. The conversation quickly gets dangerous as the DJs bring up Chappell Roan, Amy Winehouse, Sammy Hagar, Sleep Token, Meat Loaf, Dead Kennedys, Dead Milkmen, The Smiths, Dave Matthews Band, Karen Carpenter, Phish and even entire genres of electronic music. Naturally, not everyone on the panel agrees! But the discussion also raises an interesting question: Does our taste in music change as we get older? Several panelists talk about artists they didn’t understand when they were younger but eventually learned to appreciate. Maybe some music simply finds us at a different point in life. Who is the artist EVERYONE loves that you just don’t understand? Drop yours in the comments—and remember, this isn’t hate. We just don’t get it! #DJNTV #MusicDiscussion #MobileDJ #DJs #MusicDebate #DJTalk #MusicFans http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

  8. Sep 13

    What Aggravates Karaoke DJs The Most: Pet Peeves from KJ Shows #DJNTV

    DJ Eric, Matthew Shun, DJ Richie Rich, and Elvis Rowan get together for a candid discussion about the things that aggravate karaoke hosts the most—and anyone who has spent time behind the KJ booth will probably recognize a few of these situations. The crew starts with singers who try to manipulate the karaoke rotation by jumping into duets, submitting songs under different names, or finding other ways to get on stage more often. When a busy show might have 30 or more singers waiting, keeping the rotation fair becomes one of the KJ’s most important responsibilities. Other frustrations include singers screaming into expensive microphones, intentionally dropping microphones, bringing drinks dangerously close to DJ equipment, leaning on speakers and DJ booths, and singers who aren’t ready when their name is called. The discussion shows why KJs sometimes need to establish firm boundaries to protect their equipment and keep the show moving. DJ Eric also talks about something audiences rarely see: the preparation required before a karaoke show. Updating music libraries, preparing files, maintaining request systems and making everything accessible to singers takes considerable time before the first song is ever performed. The conversation also gets into mislabeled karaoke tracks, keeping track of the versions regular singers prefer, online versus locally stored karaoke libraries, and what happens when the internet goes down during a show. Having backup options—including local music, a venue jukebox or another connection method—can keep the night moving while technical problems are solved. Ultimately, the discussion highlights something experienced karaoke hosts understand well: running a successful karaoke night requires much more than simply playing tracks. A KJ has to manage people, protect equipment, maintain a fair rotation, troubleshoot technology and keep the entertainment flowing—even when singers don’t always make that easy. #DJNTV #KaraokeDJ #Karaoke #KJ #DJLife #MobileDJ http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

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