Mic drop! Spotify has just turned up the volume on personalisation. In news that is worth turning the volume up for, the music streaming service stopped its newest feature – Spotify AI DJ – meaning that users can now make music requests. Real ones. In real time. All you need to do is ask.
Whether you’re sweating it out on the treadmill, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just vibing on your couch, DJ is here to soundtrack your life – one voice command at a time. It’s like having your own personal radio host – minus the tacky shock jock tactics – who knows your taste and actually takes requests without judging your guilty pleasures. (Cheesy 2000s boy band throwbacks included).
So, how does Spotify AI DJ actually work?
- Head to the Spotify app and hit the Search tab.
- Type in “DJ” and press play.
- When you’re ready to switch it up, press and hold the DJ button in the corner. You’ll hear a beep—that’s your cue to speak.
- Make your request! Say things like:
- “Play me some electronic beats for a midday run”
- “Surprise me with some indie tracks I’ve never heard before”
- “Give me music for my cowboy era”
- “I want a soundtrack for my life if it were a dramatic movie”
DJ will take your vibe, mix it with your listening history and Spotify’s editorial know-how, and boom – your personalised playlist is born. Don’t have a specific request? Just tap the DJ button and skip to the next section. Easy.
Ready, set, make your real time request!
The best bit is that Spotify AI DJ actually talks back. You’ll hear commentary from the smooth-talking, music-loving AI DJ, voiced by none other than Spotify’s Xavier “X” Jernigan. It’s like having a hype man in your pocket. Minus the entourage.
DJ requests are now rolling out in English for Premium listeners in over 60 markets. While the feature is still in beta (so no, it can’t find your favourite podcast or audiobook yet), it’s already a game-changer for those spontaneous “I need a vibe” moments.
So, next time you want to cry in the car, dance in the kitchen, or pretend you’re the main character in a romantic drama, just tell DJ. Because this is your session, your vibe, your music. Now with a little help from AI.