DJ Kittens Teaches You How to Make the Perfect Playlist

We chatted with rising L.A. DJ Kittens on what it takes to make the perfect playlist—keep reading to get her expert tips.

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Whether you’re trying to soundtrack your next party, pump yourself up for a workout, or impress your crush with a mixtape, making playlists is a time-honored tradition for every music lover. Maybe you used to dub-blank cassettes or burn CDs, but now it’s never been easier to drag and drop songs into a playlist and crank the tunes right away. 

With that power, however, comes responsibility. Do you let the convenience of technology seduce you into making a lazy playlist full of rookie mistakes? Or do you put a little thought into the project, and wind up with something that will provide hours of enjoyment? To crack the code, we turned to Kittens, a DJ affiliated with Fool’s Gold Records who’s been making waves on the L.A. scene for the last few years. Here’s expert advice from Kittens on how to make the perfect playlist. 

Know Your Audience


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Pick a Theme

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Start Off With a Bang

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Don’t Stick to Just the Hits

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Transitions Are Everything

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There’s Nothing Wrong With Switching Genres

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Leave Them Wanting More

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