A common question that DJs ask us is how can they implement using the list at their dances and still have a successful party where students will have a good time, hear the music they want to dance to, and NOT be disappointed with the DJ company.
WHAT TO TELL STUDENTS WHEN THEY REQUEST A SONG THAT IS ON THE NO-PLAY LIST:
OPTION A) When students request songs that are on the No-Play List, you can simply tell them that their principal will not allow you to play that song. You don't even have to bring up the No-Play List. Just pass the blame on to the school administration and students will understand. You're not lying because we can promise you school administrators do not want the songs on our list played at their school dance.
Example:
Student - Hey... can you play that Mrs. Officer song?
DJ - Aw... that's a great song! Unfortunately your Principal won't let me play that one because it's too dirty... Is there another song I can try to get on for you?
OPTION B) You can tell students that you don't have a clean enough version to play at their school. If they are requesting the song, they will know the lyrics and content of the song, and will understand why the song can't be played at their school.
Example:
Student - Can I request Crazy Bitch?
DJ - You know what... I don't think I have a clean enough version of that song to play here at your school. Is there anything else you want to hear?
OPTION C) Explain that the school has stated using the No-Play List at their dances and that you are not allowed to play that song because it's too dirty to be played in a school environment. Again, you're passing the blame on to the school administration and not affecting the student's perception of your DJ Company.
Example:
Student - Will you play Strokin for us to dance too?
DJ - I'm sorry, your school has started using the No-Play List and they won't let me play that song. Can I play another line dance song like the Cupid Shuffle?