Playing to an already packed floor—or setting the tone for the entire night? Arguably, the task of the opening DJ might be the more difficult of the two. There’s a whole host of responsibilities that comes with warming up the crowd on any given night—whether you’re playing your first gig, running a monthly residency or party, or just crafting the mood for the quieter room in a mega-club—so we got some of our favorite DJs to give us a few pointers on how to do it right.

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