How to find music for a DJ set - My secret hack

[@pedrosalgado4120]

James you could make a video on how do you create the set after the music selection, would be really useful.

[@DjJickler]

Si quieres dile que vaya y toque por ti...

[@lio3617]

+1

[@larsweber2838]

+1

[@richarddarracott2635]

+100

[@bboxremyproductions9140]

+1

[@qetomusic]

it's just so down-to-earth seeing you click through pop-ups and sh*t to get to your tracks

[@ConsciousTraveller]

I love the way you simplify things. Many users of ableton go into so much technical details and make it seem harder than it should be. Thanks for sharing videos like this!!!

[@bowlofdick5]

James is the man! This dude is the opposite of a gatekeeper with all these how-to videos.

[@azhiazim]

Check out AHEE, he's pioneered the DJ selflessness gold standard. Way cool of JH to be doin it as well

[@dipsydrops]

Thanks for sharing your insightful take on putting songs together for a specific venue. Very helpful, and definitely appreciate the in-session edit :D

[@OkMinMusic]

Yo James been following your journey for quite some time now and it's been incredibly inspirational and motivational seeing how much you've grown as an artist. I've been producing for a decade but only recently started uploading publicly with hopes of a bright future as an artist. Big ups bro and hope to see more great things for you in the future!

[@soppliger]

James - as always, great video! What I love about this guy is his work ethic and his modesty. This dude is jetting around the world and you can tell that he’s such a professional - doing the work every day and still finds the time to crank out tuts or stroll into Guitar Center to check the latest controller. James is also a walking testament that behind every success, in reality is backed up by years of long hours, sacrifice, and hard work. 👊

[@guntersaxenhammer6526]

He is a triumph for perspiration over inspiration.

[@Djzero720]

One thing I learned from James Hyper is to be different, don't choose the same music as everyone else, thank you James Hyper for that

[@DJTimeLock]

True. But you still need some familiarity to get the people hyped. It's hard to get people dancing on tunes they don't know.

[@djluko2]

@@DJTimeLock sometimes it's possible to pump a crowd if you can get them at just the right moment, with just the right track

[@DJTimeLock]

@@djluko2 yeah. I think it also depends on the setting. If they're there for you or just to have a good time. Dropping a new song can also make the crowd go wild

[@sjw7345]

Bro his clips are all the same long buildups into famous song

[@faro-em2kx]

So you needed James hype to know that? 😂😂

[@VolviMusic]

This video showed me that I did everything right the last years when searching music to play. Except that I rarely DJ and most of the time only on private parties like birthday parties lmao

[@peadookie]

This was a really cool video. As someone brand new to DJ who has done some production, I never thought about modifying tracks for a set. Awesome video, dude!

[@lowyieldbondfunds]

James, I'm an aspiring DJ, thank you so much for providing us with your knowledge

[@DJTimeLock]

Love the little edit trick at the end. I would always go for full blown remixes which would be hard and time consuming. Glad to know it doesn't always has to be!

[@marklowe714]

i thought that,absolute gold....

[@eddddd123]

I've loved dance music since the early 90s .....I'm nearly 47 and watching this is really making want to start being a dj

[@lisalouis8]

Do it! I started learning at 49 I’m 50 now and just about to play my first paid gig at a beach club today. I’m also a mum of a 19 and 22 year old. The DJ’s on after me are mum and daughter playing back to back 😂

[@eddddd123]

@lisalouis8 That's ace ! Good on you. I bet playing your first gig made you a bit nervous but probably really exciting at the same time. I've two kids also still only young. Trying to get any time to DJ will be tough. All the best with it and keep it up 🙂👍

[@GeneralSigh]

You have been dropping gold, one of the biggest influences and best help on my current journey, thank you 🎉❤

[@Str0hberry]

The Bass of the "Body" song is actually just a stock preset of Serum. Its the first one in the "Bass" category and its called "BA Ampology" ;)

[@destcook2853]

This came up suggested on my feed perfect timing. Thank you!

[@deanfuel]

Love the simplicity of your edits - but super effective tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@RYDMMUSIC]

hahaha so cool that james hype doing what we are doing :))

[@phdjharmacist]

Good to know I've been going around the right routes for this! I had doubts about how to do the edits but you definitely confirmed I was doing it right lol. Hell yeah!

[@emileguertin]

Great vid. You really needed to mention .wav vs mp3 vs ripping tracks on KZbin and the huge difference it makes on a decent sound system, too.

[@iamwildeofficial]

Thanks for showing that is not that difficult to create an edit. Most beginner producers out there think they need tons of plugins and tweaks to make something great :)

[@mackbazile]

I had no respect for you, UNTIL NOW!! Amazing Video, Great Advice, just all around good stuff. I've underestimated you big time. God Bless you.

[@coasterfreek219]

James, I've been djing for 3 years now and you are so helpful, thank you man

[@OGGalleryCrew92]

are you a bedroom dj as he calls the masses ?

[@coasterfreek219]

@@OGGalleryCrew92 No I get paid to play every week, do you?

[@StanislawAndrzejLagowski78]

I am writing through a translator. Thank you. This power gives me positive energy, like other people. Thank you ♥️

[@tellerrecords]

Thanks James for those always amazing tips!

[@batzlat1]

No other dude like Hype!!! Makes the craziest transitions, just... OMG!

[@siccmundus]

I have been DJing for a while and want to remix and produce tracks to put my own unique style out there. Your content has been real help and true inspiration through out the process. Than you James!

[@Armandox]

Great explanation! Music comes from the heart, and I love how openly and naturally you explain things! Other DJ's could learn a lot from that really... You are willing to share, and that's a f*cking admirable quality! ♥

[@camcamwatt]

Sick video bro! I only discovered you recently - cause as you point out I love to go for the undiscovered artists. To have a king as big as you making these videos is epic. Your music was - Ferrari was getting spanked in Gili Air this March. ( in a great way ) it was an anthem for our trip. God bless u bro from Sydney 🫶✨

[@flourescentinflux]

This needs to be one of the most liked videos on KZbin thanks James for this

[@HenryHunt2013]

My dad and his best mate were resident DJs at the sunlounge in derby and I've got into DJing with their old equipment, pioneer DDJ T1 with tractor scratch pro 2 doing 2 and sometimes 4 deck mixes. And my goto for house music is for sure beatport. I want to get your wild extended mix off of your wild but I'm waiting for the right time to get it.

[@HenryHunt2013]

My dad's and his best mates were called "the d'kota brothers"

[@haleydubz]

thank you for doing this, time to put my music on beatport so you will hopefully use it in a set !!!!

[@alexmarin9991]

You're such an inspiration to so many of us. Keep it up!!

[@DjMrKickBack]

Cool to find out I used that Nic Fanciulli track on a monthly mix 2 years ago that you picked that now for potentially playing on Ibiza. Gives me the confidence boost I need once in a while. Thanks!!!!

[@fallbackproductions]

Beatport genres list is a world of its own!

[@DaneyCdesigns]

So much gold to dig through is this one video!!!

[@bradywilliams2951]

Awesome stuff. I've been rocking your mixes (whether they're in the top ten or not, lol) at the club for years.

[@Selim_Tharwat]

Thanks James for always sharing your own amazing tips and trying to educate the crowd and the Djs ❤❤❤

[@SeattleDjs]

Watching you for inspiration. Thanks! I am Beatport since it was the Matrix.

[@charliefoyyy]

I would love to see a video on how you sort your music, what you call songs (extended mix) (do you include feat. XXXX) And how you sort your playlists etc…

[@djtriplea]

Appreciate this! Big up for sharing your knowledge and process. Respect!

[@jabsilouw7996]

those songs by retna are like some of my favourite songs I'm so stoked you found them 🔥

[@justinliebich6748]

Love the tips! It was funny to me that the 2 edit tracks on soundcloud you played are both ones I downloaded for Haunted Ball 2024. I didnt knownyou could edit tracks like that either tho, super good to know. Peace James!

[@warren_a_dj]

I can't believe this is life wasnt in your collection already, tech thumper and you can go so many directions off of it

[@besseymusic]

Thank you bro! Happy you liked my tune ❤❤

[@josephcrouch8732]

😇James Hype is a Alien!!!😅 The Force/Love Flows through this JeDi Master Mixer and yet he still makes time to help create more Jedis!!! By far, you're the most talented and my favorite Dj!!!!💪🔥💪

[@JubinAmiri]

When downloading music from soundcloud you dont actually have to follow the artists. its enough to just open the windows with the follow prompt, which will enable you to click the download button.

[@chaser5947]

Definitely have some Hawk stuff in my library. Shout out.

[@Jay-mi5dg]

Nice one for showing your human, do what we do and are giving other artists their flowers with this video 😎💪🙌

[@BassoaProducer]

Really fantastic bro! To show ur knowledge, brilliant ☀️

[@uk4236]

Quite sincere video. Thanks James, you are the best.

[@SONIDO-b7v]

James thank you so much or sharing this video....very inspiring for me that I am learning to use Ableton.

[@guilleb1135]

I loved this one James, thank you

[@hearmenow909]

James, you're an absolute gent.

[@heyricksander]

Hi James! Great content. I love it all.

[@raidtheairwaves42]

I use shazam when i listen to dj sets. Game changer for me

[@mxnnymusic]

There is a thing called auto Shazam as well. Basically links your Shazam w your Spotify and it allows you to put the phone in your pocket and it will create a playlist w the songs it find. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@nicktaylor1355]

Yeah I did that too and it worked pretty good but I found 1001 track lists better maybe worth a try plus you can put released tracks straight into Beatport

[@12344321dude]

Mine can never figure out what the song is

[@dj_johanna_joy]

Try google listening funktion for music. Its sooooo much better that chazam

[@djrobincooper]

Never really paid much attention to the recommended bits on soundcloud or beatport so great tip thanks

[@KhaleafMustafa]

Right on the money at Soundcloud!💯

[@DjMahveL]

The key word here is DIGGING thanks james 🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

[@ThePerceptionist]

Nice one James, been using Beatport for years and never even used the my Beatport option lol

[@thisisastrality]

This video is actually really helpful mate ⭐

[@MarcoMundo]

tnx mate some of these hints are proper hot

[@beatmeater5225]

Great video. Ableton edit part really interesting. I thought Ableton would remaster (even without effects on the master/main) and potentially change the sound when it exported out to wav/mp3 again. I'm prob over thinking it but thought maybe it would impact the sound. Obvs its either not or if it is it's not an issue if you're playing the edits on a world class sound system.

[@maleev_music]

Thanks a lot for giving back to the community! You are really nice dude! Thx

[@georgedjmatrix4229]

Thanks James.

[@dirkb9336]

That's just your uniqueness, you put your stamp on every Sound you Likes.

[@Billy18bm]

1001 Tracklists top played is solid as well.

[@kennethmoore5881]

Can’t help but like the guy.

[@glenwatts647]

This video is gold 👍

[@jacfaiv]

Thanks james. you always amazing

[@Micrologic404]

Insanely helpful, thanks

[@NewdigatesMassive]

This is gold! Cheers

[@1CrazyDJ4U]

Thanks for the video. Damn you are good with Ableton

[@ac12484]

Love method 3!!!

[@RockTumbling]

Great Video! Thank you for including Sprinter - Sprinter Fam!!! The DnB drops lately have been amazing! Please post the Bootshaus set.

[@duartedias2085]

love you man here in portugal we call you QUEBRA

[@hinesvillekilla2327]

Awesome video my brother... can you do one on rekordbox with with all the tips and tricks a Pogue like me would need to know as far as the software is concerned. Explain combined effects for example and ways to use them... explain pad set up and any cool tricks or things we could use to our advantage in rekordbox that maybe serato dj doesn't have... THANKS!

[@Joe_Hawesuk]

QUICK TIP FOR HYPEDDIT: You donthave to follow them, click follow it opens the box up, but that's it, you can just click to the next step without actually following them.

[@bvanvran]

Awesome, thank you. Great insights. Appreciate the share!

[@joey2421]

Mvp man, thanks for sharing your insights!

[@cappiels]

Great job sharing the knowledge

[@massimoorsini3383]

I agree

[@andreyko9999]

Super useful about edits. It seems so easy and unique 👍

[@jamesd7998]

droppin gems thanks for sharing

[@CPcheat]

Most surprising thing to me was the fact that he does not have beatport streaming so he can preview the full track. But fire tips in here!

[@TheJoshuadillon1]

love all the videos; technical stuff and the gigs! how easy is the process of getting these tracks approved for live performance.. do you have to contact every label and pay each of them for the privelage, or not in every case?

[@AngeloSposato]

Are not released, so you don't pay anything... you just play them! 😅

[@JamesHype]

Bro just play them!

[@OGGalleryCrew92]

5:15 Knobhead thats were he probably started too, everybody got to start some wear !

[@jbikes92]

I use a Spotify playlist that every Friday updates with alllll of the weeks releases of dnb.. I got through that and save a playlist to then go and download them where ever I can.. the good thing is that this playlist isnt just big artists it is EVERYTHING that has been released that week which is neat

[@xeuropek2658]

For Spotify how do u dl it I use that spotifier web idk u paste the link and it makes a zip but idk if it’s the best quality

[@treebeard967]

Who makes that playlist?

[@jbikes92]

@treebeard967 lennart hoffmann no idea who he is but damn it's good

[@jbikes92]

Called "brand new drum and Bass" I think

[@rajroyofficial]

Amazing video. Helpful

[@DJKilla99.0]

Amazing

[@Greasyman.]

I love SoundCloud remixes, wish more downloads were available!

[@tianyaopu9593]

Probably a video that can change one beginner DJ’s career.

[@MATISMUSIC]

the edit you edited at the end immediately evoked a "classic old" Fisher style❤️😂 but for real..🤗

[@briancase6180]

Nice! Thanks.

[@rapsoli-w2q]

Surely it will help a lot. thank you james❤❤❤

[@bruce3725]

If you see an old school raver at San fran this weekend wearing an Altern8 fancy dress, he'd love it if you played the prodigy hahaha. Rave on brother!!!😊

[@leepearson7860]

Very useful 👌 educational.

[@richarddarracott2635]

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much James. Who does this?

[@CM-xr9oq]

4:58 or...if you like their remixes, you could follow.....give them a shoutout, see what else they release....

[@alexv1359]

You make great content!