Rap and Top 40 Wedding DJ Playlist 2014 2015

A Huge List Of Rap and Top 40 Wedding DJ Playlist Songs For 2014 Through 2015

Why 2014 through 2015? Because THIS is the time when the late summer hits come out and then they linger on...and on...and on...at least through the first few months of next year.  Adding these 2014 Top 40 Wedding DJ Playlist songs will keep your music choices more broad.  Many times, DJ's tend to forget songs that are a few months or even 8 to 12 months old, but these are the songs that wedding guests want to dance to because they know the so well!

This is why having a 2015 Rap and Top 40 Wedding Playlist full of older songs is always beneficial to the DJ and to the guests who want to dance and enjoy themselves.

So, here you GO!  This wedding DJ playlist top 40 2015 is set up from Oldest to Newest.

Wake Me Up	Avicii	4:09
Hold On We're Going Home	Drake	3:45
Roar	Katy Perry	3:48
We Own The Night (Radio Edit)	Wanted	3:39
Best Song Ever, The	One Direction	3:23
Holy Grail (Clean Edit)	Jay-z f Justin Timberlake	5:42
Applause	Lady Gaga	3:35
Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervis Radio Edit)	Lana Del Rey	3:39
Berzerk (Super Clean Edit)	Eminem	4:04
Slow Down	Selena Gomez	3:31
Take Back The Night (Radio Edit)	Justin Timberlake	4:40
Royals	Lorde	3:15
Unconditionally	Katy Perry	3:52
Sweater Weather	Neighbourhood	3:44
What Now	Rihanna	4:07
Demons	Imagine Dragons	2:59
Partition (Clean Edit)	Beyonce	5:20
Sirens	Cher Lloyd	4:00
Higher	Ready Set	3:46
Marry Me	Jason Derulo	3:47
Tko (Radio Edit)	Justin Timberlake	4:53
Wrecking Ball	Miley Cyrus	3:45
Heart Attack	Enrique Iglesias	2:54
Timber	Pitbull f Ke$ha	3:28
Counting Stars (Radio Edit)	One Republic	4:20
Take Me Home	Cash Cash f Bebe Rexha	3:30
Let Her Go	Passenger	3:43
Stay The Night (Radio Edit)	Zedd f Hayley Williams	3:40
Right There (Clean Edit)	Ariana Grande f Big Sean	4:09
Burn	Ellie Goulding	3:56
Brave	Sara Bareilles	3:43
Young Girls	Bruno Mars	3:53
Team	Lorde	3:17
Dark Horse	Katy Perry f Juicy J	3:38
Replay	Zendaya	3:35
Pompeii	Bastille	3:37
Do What U Want (Super Clean Edit)	Lady Gaga f R. Kelly	3:50
Story Of My Life	One Direction	3:44
Keep Me Crazy	Chris Wallace	3:06
White Walls	Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f Schoolboy Q And Hollis	3:44
The Monster	Eminem f Rihanna	4:16
Xo	Beyonce	3:35
23 (Clean Edit)	Mike Will Made-it f Miley Cyrus, Juicy J And Wiz Khalifa	4:14
The Man (Radio Edit)	Aloe Blacc	3:33
Happy	Pharrell Williams	3:32
Me And My Broken Heart	Rixton	3:16
Classic	Mkto	2:59
She Looks So Perfect	5 Seconds Of Summer	3:23
Not A Bad Thing	Justin Timberlake	4:27
Rude	Magic!	3:49
Am I Wrong	Nico & Vinz	3:44
Problem	Ariana Grande f Iggy Azalea	3:17
Fancy (Clean Radio Edit)	Iggy Azalea f Charli Xcx	2:49
The Big Bang	Katy Tiz	2:43
Red Lights	Tiesto	4:26
Turn Down For What	Dj Snake f Lil Jon	3:38
(I Can't) Forget About You	R5	3:36
Summer	Calvin Harris	3:42
Latch	Disclosure f Sam Smith	3:41
Ain't It Fun	Paramore	3:42
Sirens	Cher Lloyd	4:00
The Songs Below Are Not Hits...Just Yet.  These are songs to keep an eye on! Dangerous	Before You Exit	3:12
Liar Liar	Cris Cab	3:34
This Is My Party	Daddy's Cash	3:20
Drop Girl	Ice Cube f Redfoo And 2 Chainz	3:03
Bang Bang	Jessie J, Ariana Grande And Nicki Minaj	3:22
Fireball	Pitbull f John Ryan	4:01
Life Of The Party	Shawn Mendes	3:34
Through The Night (Radio Edit)	Cedric Gervais f Coco	3:04
Lovers On The Sun (Radio Edit)	David Guetta f Sam Martin	3:26
Heart Made Up On You	R5	2:55
Tight Skirt	Samantha J.	3:27
This Is How We Do!	Katy Perry	3:27
Wild Wild Love	Pitbull f G.r.l.	3:27
Amnesia	5 Seconds Of Summer	3:40
Do Or Die (Sick Individuals Radio Edit)	Afrojack Vs Thirty Seconds To Mars	3:21
Waves (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)	Mr Probz	3:29
Habits	Tove Lo	3:31
Heartbreak Heard Around The World	Jacob Latimore f T-pain	3:01
Hideaway	Kiesza	4:19
Cowgirl	Darnaa	3:17
Dance All Night	Ray Ramon f Jenni Ramon	3:46
New Flame (Clean Edit)	Chris Brown f Usher And Rick Ross	4:07
You Make Me Dance (Orginal Mix)	Josh Harris f Kristin Dennis	3:47
Delirious (Boneless)	Steve Aoki, Chris Lake And Tujamo f Kid Ink	3:45
She Came To Give It To You	Usher f Nicki Minaj	4:05
Break Free	Ariana Grande f Zedd	3:39
Bad Habit	Kooks	3:42
Black Widow (Vice Remix)	Iggy Azalea f Rita Ora	3:44
And this one is kind of a joke...like Baby Got Back was a joke, now where is that song? #selfie	Chainsmokers	3:07

Hopefully you've found what you need with this giant list.  This comes directly from an Orange County Wedding DJ and covers you for the next 12 months--at least.    

What A Bride and Groom Should Look For When Hiring A Wedding DJ

As a newly engaged couple, you're probably very excited to get started looking for your wedding DJ--you know, the one vendor who can literally make or break your reception.  Think about it:  No one ever says, "Man, I thought this wedding was going to be awesome, but I left early because the flowers were obnoxious!"  Or, "The food was simply so-so, so...I left early."  Now, replace those words in bold with wedding DJ's and you can see what I'm getting at.  Before pulling the trigger on your entertainment, here are three serious considerations.

First:  Ask Your Wedding DJ The Right Questions

Over the years, I have found that most couples searching for wedding entertainment are doing so for the first time…They aren’t sure what to expect from their DJ.  Please be sure to ask your 3 or so potential entertainment companies the following questions.  Listen to their answers & their attitude.  Take notes.  Choose wisely.  And good luck!

1.  Can you show me video of what your most recent clients are saying about your services?

Thank you notes are one thing, but when a couple will talk about what a great job their DJ did at the end of their wedding, you know you've found someone who has taken great care of their clients.  Kind of like this video:

2.  Will you offer a 100% refund if (dj’s name) does not personally perform at my entire event?

Many times, the person you meet with is not the person who will handle your special day.  Some DJ’s even promise they will be “at your event” and only “make an appearance.”  Then, they leave your wedding day in the hands of a subordinate who is a complete stranger.

3.  What type of events do you specialize in?

 If they tell you corporate events, birthdays, holiday parties, bar mitzvahs,  school dances, & weddings, you know they can't possibly "specialize" in weddings!

4.  Will you get my guests involved in the reception?  If so, tell me three of your ideas.

The last thing most couples want is a “cheesy” performance from their entertainment. It is crucial that the person you hire is motivated enough to create and share his unique ideas with you.  Finally, are they willing to listen to your ideas as well or do what they do every weekend?  Your wedding DJ should get to know you and your guests--it's the only way they will be able to pack your dance floor.

5.  Do you personalize my reception?  If so, tell me how.

If your DJ won't take the time to meet with you and get to know you (and what you want for your wedding), how can they possibly deliver the best performance tailored specifically for you?  The truth is, they can't.

And finally, is your DJ focusing on “extras” like disco lights, projectors, up-lighting & equipment?  If so, they may be trying to use these items to make up for their lack of ability.  In other words, they somehow personalize your reception & get your guests involved using…lights.

This is it…your one & only wedding day…use these questions.  You’ll be happy you did!

Second:  Don't Go Cheap

So many people put thousands into a wedding reception, then spend as little as possible on the one key component to make your wedding awesome.  You don't have to sell your car to afford a great wedding disc jockey, but paying a professional fee means you'll most likely get a professional!

The old standby saying is "You Get What You Pay For" and this is most certainly true with your DJ.

A good rule of thumb...

• A low priced DJ typically delivers low quality services.
• A mid-priced DJ typically delivers middle of the road quality services.
• A higher priced DJ typically delivers the highest quality services.

Now, I'm not saying you should break the bank, but by doing some serious research, you can find someone who is perfect for you in quality and in price.

How To Hire A Wedding DJ

1. Find out what your average DJ costs in your area.  DJ's in this price range will be "average."  If you're okay with that, shop at this price. 
2. If you prefer higher quality services, look for DJ's that charge above average fees.  This way you'll be comparing apples to apples.  It is unfair to you (and your potential DJ) to compare a $500 one to a $2000 one...there's really no comparison.
3. Meet with your potential DJ's in person to see who fits with your style and personality.  
4. Hire them before they aren't available for you wedding date!

Third: Do They DJ and MC and Coordinate?

The MC or Master of Ceremonies

A very serious issue that couples run into is when the DJ doesn't MC.  Or he barely makes an announcement or two.  And if he or she does make an announcement, it's almost as if they could care less.

Anybody can buy equipment and music and call themselves a wedding disc jockey.  If they don't have the skills to make announcements, bring your guests to laughter, and call you by your names and not just "the bride and groom" you could have some serious issues with your celebration actually being a "celebration." 

But it's all about great music, isn't it?  

If it's all about music, save yourself a lot of money and don't hire a DJ.  Rent a jukebox instead.  Or spend a couple hundred bucks on some awesome dance mixes.  Either way, your wedding will be lacking in energy, excitement, and especially direction.

The Coordination or Event Direction

I'm not saying your DJ needs to be a full-on coordinator--there are professionals who specialize in that.  But they do need to be your event director. Here are some particulars your wedding DJ needs to handle:

•  Making sure your reception and the events are flowing smoothly without lulls and gaps, with guests waiting for something--anything--to happen before they fall asleep.
• Briefing the people who are toasting about mic use and making sure they are ready to go at the right moment instead of handing the mic to the person toasting, only to have them point it at the speaker to cause ear-splitting feedback.
• Locating the bride's father before the announcement of the father daughter dance so someone doesn't have to run to the men's restroom to find him as all the guests uncomfortably wait for him to return.
• Starting the garter toss with the groom in the room and not when he's outside having a cigar, then repeatedly saying over the mic, "Where's the groom?  Is the groom here?  It's garter toss time.  Is the groom around?  Anyone seen the groom?  Can we get the groom in here?  What they hell, man?  Let's go!  He should be here for this!"

Yep.  These are all things I've actually seen happen at someone's wedding.  And it could happen at yours, unless you hire not just a wedding DJ, but a professional one.  Here's a good example of a DJ's "To Do" list...and all of this is done BEFORE the reception even starts!

If you're DJ doesn't organize and orchestrate your celebration, it could fall completely flat...with guests leaving early because it is dragging along and/or they have no idea what's coming up. Or they just embarrass the hell out of you--on your wedding day.

Finally, think about this:  If your DJ doesn't handle the above, who will?

Now You Know What To Look For When Hiring A Wedding DJ!

By following the above advice, you should be able to find a high quality person to handle your reception,  Remember, This is your one and only wedding day!  If it isn't AWESOME, you can't try again next weekend.  Take the time to use the above information and find a truly professional wedding DJ who will make your wedding day even better than expected! 

March 2014 Top 40 Wedding DJ Playlist: A Pick And Choose List!

Hey DJ's!  If you are building a wedding DJ playlist 2014, most of the following songs will stand the test of time.  There are simply some new songs that people love to dance to and that is exactly what these songs will do.

I have them arranged by BPM from slowest to fastest.  I hope this Top 40 for 2014 (okay, top 33, lol) makes your open dancing a little more fun!

SONG TITLE	ARTIST	LENGTH	BPM
We Can't Stop (Squeaky Clean Radio Edit)	Miley Cyrus	3:55	80
Come And Get It	Selena Gomez	3:57	81
Burn	Ellie Goulding	3:56	87
L.a. Story	Sammy Adams f Mike Posner	3:31	93
Thrift Shop	Macklemore And Ryan Lewis f Wanz	4:01	95
Do What U Want	Lady Gaga f Christina Aguilera	3:37	98
Lose Yourself To Dance	Daft Punk f Pharrell Williams	4:16	100
Suit And Tie (Radio Edit)	Justin Timberlake f Jay-z	4:31	103
Take Back The Night (Radio Edit)	Justin Timberlake	4:40	106
We Own The Night (Radio Edit)	Wanted	3:39	106
Monster, The	Eminem f Rihanna	4:16	110
Get Lucky	Daft Punk	4:12	116
Safe And Sound	Capital Cities	3:13	118
Blurred Lines (Clean Edit)	Robin Thicke f Pharrell And T.i.	4:25	120
I Need Your Love	Calvin Harris f Ellie Goulding	3:56	125
Turn Around (Radio Edit)	Conor Maynard f Ne-yo	3:57	125
Live While We're Young	One Direction	3:24	126
Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever)	Ready Set	3:50	126
Don't Stop The Party	Pitbull	3:31	127
Sweet Nothing	Calvin Harris f Florence Welch	5:51	128
Finally Found You (Clean Edit)	Enrique Iglesias f S. Adams	3:44	128
Other Side, The	Jason Derulo	3:50	128
Alive	Krewella	4:55	128
Slow Down	Selena Gomez	3:31	128
Lie To Me (DJLW Mix Show Edit)	Cole Plante W/ Myon And Shane 54 f Koko Laroo	5:39	129
I Found You (Radio Edit)	Wanted	3:45	129
Die Young	Ke$ha	3:37	130
Timber	Pitbull f Ke$ha	3:28	130
Don't You Worry Child	Swedish House Mafia f John Martin	3:35	130
Feel This Moment	Pitbull f Christina Aguilera	3:53	136
Applause	Lady Gaga	3:35	140
Cinema (Skrillex Radio Edit)	Benny Benassi f Gary Go	2:52	142
Locked Out Of Heaven	Bruno Mars	3:57	144

Orange County Bar Trivia Games In The OC

Bar owners in Orange County are happy with the new "thang" in town. We're talking about  Orange County bar trivia! It's a great way to bring people in and keep them there.  It's one or two hours of eating, drinking, and playing a team game answering interesting trivia questions.  For venue owners, the competition for Orange County pub trivia customers is fierce.  The only way to draw new people and veterans into your place is to be DIFFERENT!

It's Time To Mix It Up

Team trivia in bars is nothing new.  To many it's old hat!  This is only the tip of the iceberg as to why so many nights are failing.  Bar customers now take the time to find the best pub trivia OC has to offer. They won't settle for plain old lame trivia hosted by boring MC's.  

That's why OC Trivia was born.  We Orange County peeps are different.  We're smart.  We're good looking.  We're geeks and nerds (have I won you over yet?). What's great about the new OC Trivia Live! is they do more than just trivia.  Their hosts are actually professionals.  The stunts in between the rounds are a blast.

To do bar trivia OC style correctly, you need to give it a little twist.  As long as you give the veterans what they are used to, which is seven rounds of ten questions, you can then give them a good old smack on the cheek with intermission games, challenges, and quests! OC Trivia Live! gives you just that: A way to extend the game without the customers even realizing it.  Why don't they realize it?  Because they are having a BLAST!

The best way to get the full picture is to visit and participate in an OC Trivia Live! night.

OC Trivia Live! leads the pack when it comes to OC bar trivia

Simply put, our hosts ROCK.

OC trivia only uses professionals who know what they are doing.  They don't hire random schleps who need to make a few bucks like the majority of trivia companies out there.  Plus, OC Trivia pays their hosts a professional fee.  They run a thin margin so the cost of the hosts isn't transferred to the venues. 

Plus hosts are incentified to build their nights.  The longer they work at a location, the more money they make.  They have good reason to build their nights, which means your location gets busier, which means everyone makes more money.  

All of this is accomplished even with 20% lower rates than the competition!

I call that an upward spiral!

Looking for the best Orange County bar trivia and team trivia games at the best price?  OC Trivia is your answer.  Click the picture below to find out more.