As I prepare to DJ the opening of LA Blush Boutique‘s second location next week, I began thinking about how essential song selection is for different types of events. With a Blush’tini in hand and an appetite for the trendiest new & affordable clothes, customers definitely do not want to feel as though they are shopping in an ordinary store – especially at a store’s launch party. Here’s where I come in. First thing I consider when putting together my playlist is Who are these people?  and How do I want to make them feel? Secondly, I do not want to force them out of the store with very loud hardcore electro beats, because honestly – this isn’t a club (even though MY ideal store would have house music playing 24/7).

With that said, I want to create a classy experience for these shoppers. One that will excite them, stimulate their senses, and maybe even put a little swing in their step (or maybe that will be from the Blush’tinis?). Today’s song selection will include some of the artists and my favorite songs I will be incorporating into my playlist at the November 18th Launch Party of Blush Boutique in Calabasas.

• Bitter:Sweet ~ Heaven (Buscemi’s Afroclub Remix) Listen on Last.FM, Dirty Laundry (Skeewiff Remix) Listen on Last.FM
• Nouvelle Vague ~ Ever Fallen in Love Listen on YouTube
• Thievery Corporation ~ Un Simple Histoire  Listen on Last.FM
• Nina Simone ~ Feelin’ Good (Joe Claussell Remix) Listen on Last.FM
• Kaskade ~ I Remember Listen on Last.FM
• Lady Gaga ~ Fashion Listen on YouTube and Chillin feat. Wale Listen on YouTube
• Lykke Li ~ Little Bit (CSS Remix) Listen on YouTube
• Gotan Project ~ Diferente Listen on YouTube

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