But the real value of a DJ comes from a few other areas, just like those other jobs mentioned above. Yes, anyone can switch songs back and forth, just like technically ANYONE can take pictures or even bake a cake. However, that’s NOT what we pay DJs to do. If DJs aren’t doing that, then no- the act of DJ’ing at that point is not much more than using a computer or some turntables to switch between songs. Truth be told, the actual technical act of ‘disc jockeying’ is NOT very hard, especially if they’re not doing things like beat-matching or song-mixing while they blend songs. There’s a quote that folks in the DJ industry use all the time.Īnd it’s true! Most people look at the act of DJ’ing and believe it’s really not that hard, especially when you’re talking mobile DJs that perform corporate events and weddings. They even included their EXACT playlist that you can easily copy for your big day! Talk about amazing. For all of you couples who are considering DJing your own wedding, this post is for you! Our friends at Uptown Down Entertainment are sharing their best advice for putting together the perfect wedding reception playlist to keep your dance floor rocking all night long.