Hannah Bronfman's 15 Tips To Craft The Perfect Playlist

From the editors of Cosmopolitan.com, the fashionable DJ shares her best tips for curating a killer party playlist.


Fitness/fashion/beauty guru and Instagram rock star Hannah Bronfman seems to be expanding her glossy empire—which includes the app Beautified and the lifestyle website HBFit—by the minute. But this mogul gained fame early on as a DJ, and she proved she's still got it when she rocked the house at Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life Weekend and VIP party on November 8. Cosmo talked to the expert spinner about hits, misses, and putting together a fun, fearless, and foolproof party playlist.

When you're asked to DJ a party or event, do you typically have a game plan or do you just go with your gut?

I always just go with my gut. I never really prepare beforehand, because I like to be able to read a crowd. You have to have a plan B once you're able to understand the energy of the room. You have to be able to bring the energy up and then also to bring the energy down as your set's winding down. You don't want people jumping up and down on your last song—then they're just going to be pissed that it's over.

When the crowd's fading, what's a song that you play to get them going again?

"Firework," by Katy Perry. Everyone just goes crazy for it.

How about a song that's guaranteed to get people dancing?

That would have to be Robyn, "Dancing on My Own." That one really resonates with people.

What's a song that you can't stop listening to at the moment?

"Tuesday," by ILOVEMAKONNEN. He's really cool.

Is there an artist who's breaking out right now and is definitely going to make it on to the ranks of your playlist?

FKA Twigs. Breakout artist of the year.

Are there any songs that you think you're going to have to retire soon?

That's a good question…maybe one of those Pitbull songs that I don't even know the name of at this point.

What's the best song for...

Working out.

Nicki Minaj, "Anaconda."

A fancy dinner party.

For dinner parties, I don't use a specific song or artist. I like to use a Latin compilation—a salsa, or a bossa nova. Something that's off the beaten path. Great background music that gets people in the mood, but won't have them trying to listen to which individual song is playing while they're in conversation.

Great tip. How about for a rager?

Definitely some Big Sean, Kanye, Jay Z.

Date night?

Frank Sinatra. I know it's a cliché…but it's really not. It's so good.

Which Sinatra song?

"Fly Me To The Moon."

Walking down a New York City street?

[Survivor's] "Eye of the Tiger."

You're on a road trip and you're responsible for the soundtrack. What's the song you're going to play when you hit the road?

The best of Grouplove.

A holiday party?

Mariah Carey, "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Hannah's Party Playlist:

Via Cosmopolitan.com

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