HOW I ORGANIZE MY DANCING CRATES: Create the perfect wedding music playlist.

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HOW I ORGANIZE MY DANCING CRATES: Create the perfect wedding music playlist.

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@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Wanna see what music I have in my crates? CLICK THIS LINK --> sellfy.com/nick-spinelli/dancingcrates/

@karlbakker7111 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to build my own crates based on your advice. Rather than getting a bunch of songs that I probably already have from years of DJing and dealing with even more duplicates, I was wondering if you could share the song lists for the crates?

@NickSpinelli 3 жыл бұрын

@@karlbakker7111 all of my song lists are at the link above!

@AlfredRaddatz 3 жыл бұрын

How much do the lists cost?

@moore2music 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfredRaddatz Click on the link. It is all there! - Enjoy

@Djiceman234 9 ай бұрын

Hey can you. Help me with some music I’m try so hard get started dj plz my name is dj iceman

@timburns5220 4 жыл бұрын

Nick I can’t tell you how much you’ve really got me excited to bang out weddings again. Last year I was just going through motions at my events and probably guilty of running very similar sets over and over again! Your crate videos have really gotten me so excited to do weddings and events this year with fresh eyes and a new game plan for attacking that dance floor! You’ve made a fan for life my man!! Thanks for your Time an effort you put into these tutorials and keep up the great content!!

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

This comment made my day Tim, I'm so glad! Much more to come! 🙌🏼

@andiemarshall1029 2 жыл бұрын

First time running into this video, and it really make sense to me time and time I find myself playing the same song over and over again,now you give me a different perspective to look at. Thanks Nick keep the tutorials coming 👍

@hot4futureyears2come Жыл бұрын

Yep. I played Elvis at the wedding on Friday. Lol but I also played endless love which I don’t hear much anymore. Your first video helped me to get my crates together. Those people who are still DJ off the top of there head are living in denial. Lol

@DJJoeFreitas 2 жыл бұрын

My “hidden gem” .. I think we’re alone now by Tiffany. The older cougars absolutely love that track.

@merlzie Ай бұрын

THE BEST VIDEO I WATCHED

@georgemapp2855 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got a wedding coming up in June. Majority of the music they want is pop this is gonna help me out a lot. Thanks Nick

@doctormasterdevil 4 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown, love your energy! I used to think I had to mindlessly download the most recent of recent hits to play. I quickly realized that weddings is about 95% classic bangers with only a few new hits sprinkled in. I find it laughable when most DJs boast about having "100,000" song collections when in reality, a better DJ handpicks his music library to have bangers only, no fillers. The average party you only play about 100 songs or so if not less. Another thing that defined me as a DJ was bartending in the busiest nightclubs and sports bars in town. It made me realize I didnt want to be the DJ playing the same sets over and over again. After hearing most DJs at my clubs or bars I could quickly tell which song they would play next.

@smithjeff1983 4 жыл бұрын

Echoing what others have said; phenomenal content and encouraging to see someone flesh out what I’ve wanted to do in my software for gigs! Great stuff that I will definitely put into action once this crazy coronavirus crap finally runs its course...thanks!!

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! We'll get through this craziness!

@buddymorgan3198 7 ай бұрын

I just went through my entire music library and re organized all of the music on my hard drive so when I load it into my new Mackbook Pro I can get my crates in order> You have some great tips in here and I will follow suit to get my crates in shape finally.

@djchozen247 Жыл бұрын

I have labeled Hot Crates of every genre, vibe, energy. I know I can run any of them at any time and they will bang!

@jamesdumouchel1848 Жыл бұрын

love all your videos i have been a dj on and off for 30 years like your energy learn lots from you i do mainly weddings keep putting out more videos i love watching them

@djchozen247 Жыл бұрын

Glad to know I’m already doing the same things! I feel comfortable walking into almost any scenario these days .

@jpgion18 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic insight as always! Variety is the spice of life

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Joey Gionfriddo thanks bro! And you got that right!!

@ronking2177 10 ай бұрын

I'm retired, 70 years old, been around every genre of music. I have collected music my whole life. I convert the vinyl to digital. One thing, me personally, noticed, is if it has a good dance beat, no matter the genre, they dance. I don't worry about it. I do weddings for free and car shows for tips. I enjoy the music and being around it. Maybe the dance floor isn't full at all times, but it is occupied by different generations and I don't run off the older folks by 8:00. They stay for it all. I do preprogrammed and mixed music, put them into titled folders and open at the precise time. No complaints so far.

@aviationmotivation4957 3 жыл бұрын

I always felt weird putting certain songs in the wrong year but it made sense to me since certain songs sound from a different era, like if it’s a 90s song that’s sounds 80s I’ll keep in 80s.

@jackienettleton730 5 ай бұрын

Love love watching your videos, jackie from the uk

@sitrontreestudio1313 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick Spinelli for helping me out with my DJ career. You are very entertaining and helpful. Thanks man!

@anasaitgrich5912 Жыл бұрын

thanks from Morocco

@jameswardo666 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is making me a better DJ, thanks man

@radientproductions9799 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Nick

@naukadladzieci 2 жыл бұрын

Gloria EsteBan😂. Great vid. So many DJs prob watch you not necessarily to learn but to reassure themselves their mindset and relate.

@shameer685 2 жыл бұрын

Love the content. 👍👍👍

@BlackLemonT 4 жыл бұрын

Great content mate you’re fantastic 🙏🏽

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!!

@BlackLemonT 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Spinelli we should thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏽.

@DayNNyteDJs 4 жыл бұрын

Great content as always. We started doing this a couple years ago and it has paid HUGE dividends to us. Once or twice a year, we go through all of them again, add new songs and got rid of the "fluff." It's amazing how much easier every event has been since we started doing this. When we meet with our couples now, we talk about genres they like rather than individual songs. Makes prep time so much shorter too. Nice to see you sharing your folders. I'm sure it's worth every penny. Catch you next time you are spinning in Harrisburg. Stay safe.

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! You too!

@DjReSeY 6 ай бұрын

Thank you brother Absolutely champion🙏🏽

@Earthcitizen4609 Жыл бұрын

This guy cracks me up Entertaining

@djwaltb 2 жыл бұрын

Man I have a ton of music on my computer. Definitely need to start organizing playlist. Preciate this video!

@jciampa103 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!

@EddietheHouserocker 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older vid but dang this helped he figure out my problem! I just had waaaay to many songs and not enough folders. It would take me 30 secs to find a song sometimes which is an eternity when you're mixing, as well as tons of stuff that just wasn't getting played so using the Serato play count feature most of my 0 plays are getting canned or refiled elsewhere. Good vid!

@djnially 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. On the ball Nick 🙏

@rf.6198 Жыл бұрын

You’re awesome Nick!❤

@markrhoden172 2 жыл бұрын

Nick...You are the VERY BEST! Wanted to share three BANGERS (in this order) that are guaranteed to get the dance floor 100% back full right after the GARTER TOSS....JUMP INTO "Hipps Don't Lie" then "Party In the USA" and finally "Rockin Robin"...the ladies will run and hop and JUMP back to the dance floor with these 3...then you can take it anywhere from that.... Wanted to share! YOU ARE THE BEST! Mark "DJ2deep"

@Rickster208 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick. I feel the fire again.

@djcavinjames7265 2 жыл бұрын

Really love this video!! It’s Mid August right now so I’m in the thick of my wedding season, (Toronto) and I’m starting to coast a bit. This gave me the motivation I need to play around with my crates and bring a fresh approach to my dancefloor. Great vid!!

@melgrantii Жыл бұрын

White girl crate 😂😂😂😂😂 Love the vibe, bro 👍🏽👍🏽

@Baneumann66 Жыл бұрын

Helpful like always! Thank you!

@Freshleecut 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man! Thank you

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Freshleecut thank you!!

@radiorick2003 4 жыл бұрын

Another Banger! Do you never play country?

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And not too often no.... not my expertise haha

@doowopshopgal 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Spinelli if not expert in country, a popular country ballad is the way to go.

@keef.5670 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You videos always are so informative and helpful.

@djgsmallztv 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid nick , its funny bc I've recently adjusted my crate system to near enough exactly everything you've mentioned In this vid ✅🎯

@DJMichaelKhoury 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on Nick. Great video and very informative 👍

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Chuchinthedj 3 жыл бұрын

You need to add CUMBIAS to your latin “fuego” for sure every event has a 20% of people who are gonna know ( Los Angeles Azules, rigo tovar, celso pena) theres more but those are your openers

@allsoundmusicentertainment3736 2 жыл бұрын

We should give the guy a Latin crate for sure 💯👊🏽

@king1ny 2 жыл бұрын

raymix❤️

@denomgarman9278 2 жыл бұрын

@@allsoundmusicentertainment3736 yoo I need that 🤔

@pitytw 2 жыл бұрын

Loa Palmeras , Amar azul, Rafaga etc

@danielgitau348 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you soo much!

@danathedj 2 жыл бұрын

White Girl Crate!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣I gotta do this!! That’s hilarious!

@martinbjorsberg 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick!

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

of course thank you!

@ericplunk2535 2 жыл бұрын

great video man! lots of great info..

@manuelcardenas3441 3 жыл бұрын

You are a genius I'm going to copy you if you don't mind 🤣🤣🤣

@paulhinsky 2 жыл бұрын

LOL "Modern Rock" crate with all songs from 20 years ago, speaks to the state of how Rock has fallen off today

@_Stilo 4 ай бұрын

Nick! What’s your opinion on using the audio movie clips, or skits? At the right time of course

@R2D2JUSTIN 2 жыл бұрын

I dunno how well your music is gonna work on the west coast a lot of Latin people out here

@gregwilkerson7549 Жыл бұрын

Do you get request for reggae style music? I enjoy your videos. Very helpful. I've been DJing for years but your still teaching help tips. Thank you so much.

@claudiosantini7226 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff brother

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claudio!

@hectorcalderon1829 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@EddyMolina 2 жыл бұрын

Love the content man! Need to add a Cumbia Crate to your Latin Fuego ;)

@christopherarmas3847 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful…unfortunately I foresee this being time consuming however worth not having that aweful feeling of being unsure or ill prepared behind the decks.

@Alex-xu4cv 4 жыл бұрын

legend

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man

@TheOlausson Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick… I know this is a old video but I have to ask you, how many versions do you have of each track in you crates. I Think it’s my biggest problem, that I maybe have 3-7 versions of each banger… Radio Edit, Beat intro, Acapella intro/outro. What do you do? Thanx fore allways great content😃🙌 Best regards from Dj Nicx in Denmark🇩🇰😃🙌

@user-uy1kj5oo4o 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick! Im a wedding DJ from Russia and I want to say that me and my friends-Dj-s have almost the same crates as you are. Of course, we usually don't have "Latin" music in special folder/crate :) But the main difference is that many Djs, who I know, divide all music to "Foreign" and "Russian" and these are our main crates which include sub-crates similar to yours. And on most wedding parties usually plays music from "Russian" crate, of course :) and sub-crates often looks like "Rus-dance..." and then goes a date of creating this folder (and crate). And it always consist of bangers so you can easy find what you need. That might be interesting, i thought. ;)

@emanherdz3594 Жыл бұрын

@NickSpinelli Clean lyrics 🆚 Regular unedited songs…what is your opinion on this? I think you mentioned something about clean songs here on this video…Does it have to do with the type of event you’re playing at or do you always play clean songs?

@countbram2667 Жыл бұрын

any tips for getting into weddings just to be able to hear the dj and watch them work?

@roymccaulley8532 4 жыл бұрын

Damnit! “Uh yeah this white boy knows what he’s doing” I was just setting here working and listing to this video and that just caught me off guard for a good laugh 🤣🤣

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

lmaooo

@limzer77 2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, you made me LOL Nick with that WHITE GIRL CRATE! True that!!! Cheers!

@danielstevanus1711 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! I’m new to the dj game so this helps me get started well. Question, what about remixes, or like different versions of classic songs. Do you put those in the right spot in the crate based off the original? Or do you have a “remix folder?”

@agorman 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@james4727 Жыл бұрын

AHAHAHAAHAH I also have a 'chick songs' crate which I consider a get out of jail free card cause they are the songs you know girls are gonna be like 'OMG I LOVE THIS SONG'

@ipodcastculture Жыл бұрын

What's the best 3 songs for Bachata? I need to put that on my crates

@bryanochoa921 2 жыл бұрын

Creat perfect club playlist that would be nice

@ronniedjronniemmoll3058 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, How are you? I hope you and your family are doing well. So in this video, you talk about how you organize your crates. But is there a software that you use as your main database or when you download new music do you just put it into your main library folder? Do you keep your main library folder organized as well or is it one big folder with all your songs in it and you use the DJ software to organize? Thank you for your time and stay safe.

@elegantproductionsdjservic654 4 жыл бұрын

Good job bro👍a lot of good info but you didn't mention cumbias - [Kumbia Kingz and Selena "Baila Esta Cumbia " ]you have to have at least that one song in your crates. Look it up on KZfaq.

@doowopshopgal 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have not seen your crates yet but I usually play for a Latin crowd and of course American music. I play all bangers. Switch out Elvis Presley and Etta James At Last for this song that I am going to tell you and the older folks will appreciate it like they did with me. Try giving them Europa by Gato Barbieri. It is a beautiful balad. Let me know what happens.

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

I just listen to Europa and DAMN that's fireeeeee. I promise you the next time I play a slow song (whenever that is lol) I'm gonna drop this. Thank you!!!

@doowopshopgal 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Spinelli the very first time I heard Europa was a scene on the tv series Dallas in the 80’s. I fell in love with it then, and still a favorite now. 👍 stay safe Mr DJ. wherever you are.

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

doowopshopgal so cool, thank you!

@joe7251987 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t sleep on La Roux - Bulletproof 😆

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yesssss

@jayb1634 Жыл бұрын

Great content!! Question...Are the crates up to date???

@stevedub5006 3 жыл бұрын

Man old people HATE quick mixing. I don’t know how many times an old person has come up to ask me if I was gonna play the whole song at some point 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@djb-illy8471 2 жыл бұрын

AwosomE Nick! Do u mic off the head from different genre or have a prearranged Set?

@tonycorless 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick what would you consider to be the maximum number of tunes to have in a playlist to keep it manageable? Thanks

@djstevenruizruizentertainment 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos huge fan but I feel like the dance floor playlist should have more bangers for the price I paid

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

First of all, I curated these lists to include only the songs that actually work. There's no fluff what so ever. Second of all, it says in the description of each list exactly how many songs are on the list.

@djstevenruizruizentertainment 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Spinelli kind of a dick response but thanks

@vinfischetti2370 Жыл бұрын

do you have a dance set banger dance crate for purchase?

@NunyaBusinessEither 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to create a folder/crate prior to opening Serato? Afterwards, load that folder/crate in Serato and the folder/crate will be ready to use.

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

You can create folders where you store your music and then load those folders as crates into Serato... just make sure those folders contain only MP3s - no other files or sub folders

@1ashleymony 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely tips bro, Do you ask clients for a music list or do you make it?

@Djtwizz1981 2 жыл бұрын

What's that song in the beginning??

@georgemapp2855 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Spanelli What Bpm do you consider Danceable I’m considering your Products I’m guessing your Crates start at 100 Bpm I can’t see you throwing own 120 Bpm and people just finished eating.

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

ALL BPMS are danceable if mixed and programed correctly. My crates generally range from 70BPM to 150BPM

@tsprod1754 2 жыл бұрын

Add some soca music nick. Island mon. The bpms run from 95 all the way to 170

@DJNaturaultone 9 ай бұрын

Do you sell the files or just a list of the songs?

@rudypooh 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your music?

@MikeAnthonyPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

you could just keep ur playlist simple and not have to make new crates just by hitting the most played in ur section for each playlist and u will see which songs u play the most that are ur own bangers

@jacobatkinson9814 Жыл бұрын

"white girl crate" i also have a "milf" crate full of def leppard and bon jovi, loll

@josep7831 4 жыл бұрын

One question is better to have a external hard drive cor your mysic or is it better to have them in your laptop

@NickSpinelli 4 жыл бұрын

With the new SSD's in Mac, it would be way faster and overall a better experience keeping it on your internal hard drive. Just don't forget to back that shit up!!

@josep7831 4 жыл бұрын

@@NickSpinelli whoch ssd is good i was thinking the samsung evo 1tb but it cost $130

@MrCalebgrayson 3 жыл бұрын

difference between club and wedding DJ is no one is coming back next week to hear the wedding DJ. being unique is fine for you, but with 70 years of top 10 lists, there’s plenty of tired and true known pop tunes with no complaints snot being boring except for your own personal muse.

@MrCalebgrayson 3 жыл бұрын

man Nick, i comment in your videos while watching and then you say exactly what i was thinking. yeah..like with SO much music, why ever play anything but a flow filler.

@NickSpinelli 3 жыл бұрын

It really is for personal muse mostly, if I played the same shit every weekend I'd hate my life lol

@roymustangu 2 жыл бұрын

@@NickSpinelli same