People all over the world are already obsessed with Spotify’s DJ. Whether it’s at the gym, chilling at home, or zoning in at work, DJ delivers a deeper, more personal connection to music. It’s like having that one friend who actually gets your taste—except they don’t steal your phone or skip your favorite track. Over the past year, listener engagement with DJ has nearly doubled, and now, Spotify is giving that friendship a major upgrade: DJ is taking music requests. In real time.
That’s right—Premium users in more than 60 global markets can now talk directly to DJ and shape the vibe however they want. Think of it as a late-night request line, but powered by AI and curated by Spotify’s best editorial minds. Whether you’re rediscovering a forgotten classic or looking for the next new obsession, DJ has you covered.
The best part? It’s all voice-controlled. Want something moody for date night? Done. Need to get hyped for a run? DJ’s got the playlist for that too. You can literally say, “Surprise me with some indie tracks I’ve never heard before,” or “Give me some electronic beats for a midday run.” You can even channel your inner drama queen and ask, “Play me some cry-in-the-car songs.” DJ won’t judge.
And yes, this is that DJ—the voice modeled after Spotify’s own Xavier “X” Jernigan. If you’ve heard him before, you know he brings the energy. Now, you can actually talk back. This isn’t just personalized streaming; this is conversation-level connection with your tunes.
Here’s how to get in on it:
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Head to the search tab on Spotify and type in “DJ.”
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Press play. DJ will start spinning a mix just for you, complete with commentary.
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Want to switch it up? Press and hold the DJ button in the corner. You’ll hear a beep when DJ is ready.
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Say what you want—anything from genres and artists to moods and activities.
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DJ will instantly update your session based on your voice, listening history, and personal music taste.
Still want to mix things up without a specific request? Tap the DJ button to jump to the next section. It’s that easy.
A quick heads-up: DJ requests are still in beta, so it won’t pull up podcasts or audiobooks just yet. But for music? It’s like having a 24/7 audio concierge that listens, learns, and delivers.
As Spotify puts it, this is only the beginning. DJ is evolving—and with your voice in the mix, the soundtrack to your life is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Ready to make a request? Just search “DJ” on Spotify and start talking.