How to Use Spotify to Put Music to a Party

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How to Use Spotify to Put Music to a Party
How to Use Spotify to Put Music to a Party
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Spotify represents the new way to listen to music. It can also be used as a soundtrack for a party, giving you the ability to act as a DJ and play just about any song!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Before the Party

Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 1
Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 1

Step 1. Sign up for Spotify

Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 2
Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 2

Step 2. Create a new playlist

Go to File> New Playlist. The playlist will appear in the list on the left.

Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 3
Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 3

Step 3. Add music

To do this, drag the songs you want to include into the playlist.

  • Spotify will automatically import all the music files on your PC. To view them, click on the tab called “Local files”. Now that you see them, you can drag songs from iTunes (or other programs) into the playlist.
  • Search for songs. If you don't have the songs you want to include in the playlist, search for them by typing the artist name in the search bar at the top left.
  • Search your friends' playlists to get some suggestions. Type your friend's name in the search bar and check out the playlists they've made public.
  • Search for the most popular and trending songs in Spotify's Top Lists.
Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 4
Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 4

Step 4. Make the playlist collaborative

Right click on the playlist name and choose the “Collaborative Playlist” setting. Now not only will your friends be able to see the playlist, but they can also add songs to it. Or you can share your playlist only with some people by means of the URL (right click on the playlist, then “Copy link

Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 5
Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 5

Step 5. If possible, switch to Spotify Premium before the party

Otherwise, the music will be periodically interrupted by advertisements. If you upgrade to Premium you are entitled to a 30-day free trial, after which the subscription will cost € 9.99 per month.

Method 2 of 2: During the Party

Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 6
Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 6

Step 1. Make Spotify fade between songs

In this way there will be no moments of silence between one song and another.

  1. Go to Edit> Preferences.
  2. Scroll down to the "Playback" section.
  3. Make sure “Seamless Play” and “Fade Between Songs” are selected. Arrange the fade seconds in any way you like and that sounds best to you.

    Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 7
    Use Spotify to DJ at a Party Step 7

    Step 2. Add requests

    If you decide to accept songs that are requested, you can add them somewhere in the playlist or put them in the queue. To queue a track, right click on it and choose "Queue" from the menu that opens.

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