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When requested to play an inappropriate song, do you...

  • 1) lie and say you don't have it;

    Votes: 1 4.5%

  • 2) explain that it's inappropriate;

    Votes: 11 50.0%

  • 3) tell them okay but just never play it;

    Votes: 1 4.5%

  • 4) say no and ask for alternative;

    Votes: 2 9.1%

  • 5) just say no;

    Votes: 1 4.5%

  • 6) can honestly tell them you don't have it

    Votes: 6 27.3%
  • Total voters
    22
I actually have this conversation with my clients when discussing the must play list, requests etc. If they flat out tell me "It's okay to play songs with foul language in it...our families are totally okay with it, and we want that. Then I will do as they wish.

Most clients do not want Rap music or any music with a bunch of foul language in it though. I get 2 wedding clients a year that tell me the explicit music is okay.

If I were a Night CLub DJ...all that would be out the door. However, electronic music and Rap with excessive explicit lyrics shouldn't really be played at wedding. I often play Nelly's "Hot in Here" at weddings...That has the word "Ass" in it one time....Pink Songs often have the word Bitch in it...That is about as explicit with foul language as I typically take it.

People use to always want the dirty version of Lil Jon's "Get Low" ...I never played it...always the edited version where the lyrics were changed.

I accidentally played the album version of Gold Digger at a middle school dance YEARS ago...Got the finger across the neck cue from the principal to change it immediately. I learned to never take the Gold Digger Album out after that, and only my promo only version when I DJ. ...Haven't played that song in a LONG time.
 
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DJ Ricky B said:
I tell them this with my best customer service smile, and I look like this -----> :)

I also let them know that I would be happy to play songs that are radio edited, and available for streaming. I take requests. However, what they are asking is just that...A REQUEST. I have the right to tell them No.
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I look like that .. you have some hair, so maybe ..

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You should have a chance for more then one answer. I do several things on that list including lying sometimes telling the person I don't have that song.
 
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DJ Ricky B said:
I actually have this conversation with my clients when discussing the must play list, requests etc. If they flat out tell me "It's okay to play songs with foul language in it...our families are totally okay with it, and we want that. Then I will do as they wish.

Most clients do not want Rap music or any music with a bunch of foul language in it though. I get 2 wedding clients a year that tell me the explicit music is okay.

If I were a Night CLub DJ...all that would be out the door. However, electronic music and Rap with excessive explicit lyrics shouldn't really be played at wedding. I often play Nelly's "Hot in Here" at weddings...That has the word "Ass" in it one time....Pink Songs often have the word Bitch in it...That is about as explicit with foul language as I typically take it.

People use to always want the dirty version of Lil Jon's "Get Low" ...I never played it...always the edited version where the lyrics were changed.

I accidentally played the album version of Gold Digger at a middle school dance YEARS ago...Got the finger across the neck cue from the principal to change it immediately. I learned to never take the Gold Digger Album out after that, and only my promo only version when I DJ. ...Haven't played that song in a LONG time.
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The dj on NYE played Gold Digger, unedited version. Plenty African Americans there. No one seemed to mind. All depends on the audience.

I was playing a school picnic when Moves Like Jagger came out. I didn't even notice there was a swear word in it yet. Some lady came sprinting over to me. I thought some child was hurt. As she was catching her breath, I asked her what was wrong, she said I played a song with the word sh*t in it. I had to go back and listen. I found it.
 
I usually tell them that it's not appropriate...even though they knew it was to begin with.
I will further explain it by reminding them that it wouldn't go over too well with Grandma and little kids.
Besides, if you say, "I don't have it"....
there is a very good chance that they DO have it.
I made that mistake once.
Fortunately for me, the request was a real nasty rap song...and the bride had "NO RAP" on her DNP list!
 
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steve149 said:
I would certainly let them know I don't know that music very well, and I might not be the best choice for it .. but I have played enough "explicit" older rock songs with plenty of innuendo to be OK if that's what someone likes.audience.
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I'm not an expert, either...so I usually stay on the side of caution if I am unfamiliar with the song.
It's funny you mention older songs.
Cause remember when songs like "Baby Got Back" and "Shook Me All Night Long" were offensive?>
 
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There's a zillion songs with sexual innuendos... Rock & Roll artists generally start out in their sexual prime... What would you expect them to sing about???[emoji1] I was a young guy, and let me tell ya, when I talked about LOVE, I was mostly talking about SEX! If you eliminated all the popular songs that included sexual innuendo, you'd have a pretty small library. If you also eliminated the songs with references to drugs, then you'd have maybe enough songs for an hour long playlist![emoji1]


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I usually take a tiered approach to these. As for the guy smarting off about other DJs won't play it either, I won't reply back to a comment like that. It's fight bait and nothing to be gained by responding to his rude comment. Besides, I couldn't care less what some rude guest thinks. He can bite my ankle. Now as for explicit requests, I'll usually run it like this:

1st request) "I'll see what I can do" - then I do nothing.
2nd request) "Oh, I'm so sorry. Let me see what I can do" - do nothing again.
3rd request) "I'm terribly sorry but I don't have a clean version of that song. I cannot play an explicit version."
4th request) "I don't mean you any disrespect. I'm not going to play that song. It's filthy and I won't do it."
5th request) "Not gonna happen, hoss."
6th request) - If they're being this stubborn, it's probably escalating to threats. If there's a planner involved, I'll notify them or if no planner, I'll notify the Bride or Groom and let them know what's going on. If the guest has issued threats, I remind them of my contract provision and I'll let them know they have exactly 5 minutes to usher the guest out the back door or I shut the event down cold. I make sure they know I'm not playing around and that their evening is about to come to screeching halt.
 
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IceBurghDJ said:
I should probably put that last bit in my contract..rarely would I need it, but when / if needed it should be there.
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Don't wait until you've had a guest trying to stab you in the eye with a metal utensil, over a song request. Put an endangerment clause in your contract today.
 
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Handinon said:
You're going to have trouble finding it. She was never proud that she recorded it - it was therefore only put out on two or three albums back in the early 70's. Go for the Amazon digital -

Amazon.com: Bonnie Raitt - Blender Blues: Digital Music
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That's a Live version. Did she record a studio version?[emoji4]

I hardly ever play live versions. I could probably drop out at the end when the applause starts, but most of the time there's cheering and other interruptions at different points in the track. Except for Peter Frampton's "Show Me The Way", I can't remember the last live track I played. Do others play live tracks?


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I answer almost every request with the same words: "I'll see what I can do."

If I say yes, I made a commitment that I don't want to make.

If I say no, I either have to explain myself, or defend my position. Even then, they might head for the host or couple getting married to see if someone with more pull can get me to do it.

I'd rather have them go away as quickly as possible. And if their request fits the evening, I'm happy to work it in.
 
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DJ Bobcat said:
That's a Live version. Did she record a studio version?[emoji4]

I hardly ever play live versions. I could probably drop out at the end when the applause starts, but most of the time there's cheering and other interruptions at different points in the track. Except for Peter Frampton's "Show Me The Way", I can't remember the last live track I played. Do others play live tracks?
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I play live tracks during sex that way it always ends with a round of applause ;)
 
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I'm gonna have to go buy some new pants! You can't handle the truth!
 
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