DJ mix
/ˌdiːˈdʒeɪ mɪks/
Very CommonA continuous audio recording of a DJ transitioning between tracks, usually released for home listening.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | been on this dj mix for 3 hours straight and i can't stop | The mix has been so good the listener has not switched away from it. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | need a dj mix recommendation for a 6 hour drive, no skips allowed | Asking for a continuous mix long or good enough to last a road trip. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | she dropped a surprise dj mix at midnight and i'm so grateful | An unexpected late-night mix release that the fan appreciated. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | the transitions in this mix are clean as hell | The DJ is blending between tracks smoothly. | soundcloud, 2024 |
Use it when
- A DJ releases a long-form audio recording of blended tracks.
- Sharing a specific recorded DJ set for background listening.
- Recommending music for a specific mood or activity via a single long recording.
Do not use it when
- You mean a DJ performing live in front of an audience.Use “boiler-room-set” instead.
- You mean a regular playlist of separate songs that are not blended.
Variations and related forms
DJ mix vs boiler room set
DJ mix
A DJ mix is audio released for home listening, no crowd, no filming.
VS
boiler-room-set
A boiler room set is a filmed live DJ performance with a crowd present.
Origin and context
DJ mixing as a practice developed from hip-hop and disco culture in the 1970s. The recorded mix tape format became mainstream in the 1990s and moved online through sites like Mixcloud and SoundCloud in the 2010s.
- First seen
- 1970s
- Confidence
- medium
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