For anyone who grew up in the late 90s and 2000s, this is the sound of their teenage years. RnB grooves from the US mixed with the skippy two-step rhythms of UK garage make for one of the most reliable floor-fillers we play.
It works brilliantly as a 30 to 45 minute block in the middle of a night, especially at 30th and 40th birthdays where most of the room knows every word.
Mid to late evening, once the floor is warm. It is a natural follow-on from chart hits or a lead-in to house.
Guests aged roughly 30 to 45, house parties, birthdays and weddings with a younger couple.
Example tracks
A taste of what you might hear. Every set is tailored to your crowd and requests.
- 01Fill Me InCraig David
- 02Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)Artful Dodger ft. Craig David
- 03FlowersSweet Female Attitude
- 04A Little Bit of LuckDJ Luck & MC Neat
- 0521 SecondsSo Solid Crew
- 06Sweet Like ChocolateShanks & Bigfoot
- 07Dy-Na-Mi-TeeMs. Dynamite
- 08Say My NameDestiny’s Child
- 09Yeah!Usher
- 10Crazy in LoveBeyoncé ft. Jay-Z
- 11PonyGinuwine
- 12DilemmaNelly ft. Kelly Rowland
- 13ScandalousMis-Teeq
- 14FoolishAshanti
DJ tips
- Tell us whether your crowd leans more towards RnB or towards garage. The two blend well, but the balance changes the feel.
- UK garage classics pair nicely with a short burst of funky house later on.
- If you have a particular garage MC or crew you love, let us know and we will dig out the tracks.
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FAQs
Will older guests enjoy an RnB and garage set?
In short bursts, yes. We keep it to a well-timed block and balance it with classics so everyone gets their moment.
Can you play a whole night of garage?
Yes, for the right party. A dedicated garage night for a birthday or reunion is great fun.
Do you play clean versions?
We can. Some 2000s RnB has explicit lyrics, so we use clean edits at family events.
