INTERVIEW Part 2: About Jay R, Owner of Selective Sound Entertainment
If you could go back in time would you still be a DJ?
Without a question! Only, I would…….
Favorite place you’ve played?
Probably the cruise ship we guest DJ-ed on during the Millennium New Year cruise.
Favorite song/artists to play?
WOW! I think I actually can say I like the newer hip-hop and adult contemporary music, because it’s not the same music I hear all the time.
What song do you wish you never had to play again?
Probably Celebration or Love Shack. But, they are both crowd pleasers (most of the time.) What we hear every week, some guests only hear once a year, if that!
What is a “go to” pack the dance floor song?
If I could tell you the answer to that for every wedding, I would be lying. Every reception reacts differently. If we create the right atmosphere of fun, we can play many different songs for a “go to” pack the dance floor song. We do, however, open the dance floor with a slow song (usually Van Morrison’s Have I Told You Lately?”) We pack the dance floor EVERYTIME; and I will bet you the cost of your wedding.
What is the craziest song request you’ve ever had?
Probably a Prince song that I couldn’t list the title to here, but you would hear it at clubs in the 90’s and the second part of the song’s name is “control.” This could be a blog within itself; I have so many crazy requests.
What is the craziest attire request you’ve ever had?
A Toga!
Best DJ experience?
Of 5000 plus events in 23 years, it’s difficult to really nail one down. But, probably a wedding we did back in 1999 when just as we started to have dinner, the fire alarm went off, followed by the sprinkler system.. it ruined everything and everyone.. I was able to be in such a spot where my equipment wasn’t damaged. The wedding was over,, we were packing up and I heard the bride and groom were inviting everyone over their house to have a backyard reception, and would order in some food.. Without their knowledge, we followed them to their house, set up in the garage.. and played the rest of the night. There were 150 guests out of 250 that were at this house and I will honestly tell you we stayed till 1am playing music, even though we were supposed to be done at 11pm.. It was one of the most surreal weddings we every did. The bride and groom and their families loved the fact we automatically came without being told.
Worst DJ experience?
Weddings in the weeks after 9/11/01. Of the 4 weddings in the month that followed, over 70% of guests could not come because the airports were closed. All guests did was talk about 9/11 and it was our job was to get their mind off of it.
What’s your favorite part of wedding receptions?
At the end when more than half of the guests are still there dancing. Also, when a bride and groom both give you a hug and thank you over and over again for exceeding their expectations.
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