Music Classics Recommended By Mike Sexual Inuendo Makes The Boyz Go RoundClassic Music To Help The Boyz Move!

(Photo Source: Thomas Trinity at BPM ~ NYC)

Music! It's important for the exotic male dancers whether it be a go-go boy, pole dancer, male stripper, male revue, etc. I won't pretend to be a DJ and make a play list. However, I can recommend to our DJs a few standards that I enjoy and hope they'll bring back from time to time, and "slip them in" (pun intended) their current play lists. These are tried and true songs that make the boys want to dance; make the fans want to tip; and causes everyone in the club to at least tap their foot, and often encourage them to stand up and shake their booty! I've listed several songs in this blog and my take on why they should be played below them. Take some time and enjoy!

Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink, Missy - Lady Marmalade

How many non-French speakers have ever stopped to find out exactly what "Voulez vous coucher avec moir ce soir" means. If not, here you go, "Will you sleep with me tonight?" Of course, it is a song about a whore house. I mean, I have no problem watching a exotic male dancer wearing very little clothing (or none), dancing to a song that bascially ask if I want to sleep with him tonight. That's just me, of course, you probably have much higher moral standards than I do. And for the exotic male dancer's potential tips, this song can provide the right motivation.

Kylie Minoque - Timebomb

I am a Kylie Minoque fan! Most of her music is focused on the dance club environment. And this song is a perfect example! Dance like it is the last dance.

Justin Timberlake - Sexy Back

Ok, let's be real. To be an exotic male dancer, you've got to have at least a little confidence in yourself and your look. This song lets the male dancer move his body and show off a little. If he can dance, this song will let him showcase it. It's ok to have some attitude when dancing to JT.

Rihanna - S&M

Seriously, do we really need an explanation here? I don't think so.

George Michael - Freeek

Let's go back a few years and pull out George Michael's Freek. The beat keeps the boys moving. And the message is very clear. "...you've got yourself an ass with a mind of it's own, bring something to the pary!"

Ginuwine - Pony

I've blogged about this song before. And I have followed my own inspiration. If I am at a club/bar/event with exotic male dancers and this song is played and a male dancer is wearing at least a cowboy hat, boots are nice too... I have been known to tip every dollar in my pocket to that dancer. It's one of those songs and visual combinations that pushes all my buttons. So, male dancers, if I'm at your place of employment and you want a decent tip night. Take this hint! ;) NOTE: The original video is no longer available on you tube.

Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

I know, I know...this song was played to death when it came out. But Josh Kloss is so hot in it that I personally think it was played as much for him as the song. I still love the song as a celebration of youth! And as in many situations, the male dancers at a club/bar/event are going to be in their 20s so this song is perfect for them. Throw it in the mix now and then! Watch them go..go! "Let's go all the way tonight! No regrets..."

P!nk - Raise Your Glass

This song is for the fans. Sometimes you just want to celebrate who you are! This song works for the dancer too. So, raise your glass and have fun, while watching the boyz move! My glass will contain a dirty martini. That's my preferred mix for a successful night out! (NOTE: This video is on a you tube playlist so the songs will continue after this one is played.)

Ask your DJ to 'slip it in' ... you know, one of the recommended songs. Until next time, don't forget to tip the boyz! And if they are dancing to one of the songs that pushes all your buttons, tip them extra!

Building A Music Mix For Exotic Male DancersIdeas That Make The Boyz Move!

   Any DJ that has been creating music mixes for very long has discovered that sometimes the music just doesn't work. It falls flat! They have also discovered that the right mix makes the club/bar come alive! If you're looking for an exact list of songs, well, that's not going to be in this blog. However, if you want a few tips on building the right music mix for male strippers, go-go boys, or male revues, then keep reading. My ultimate goal is to help DJ's be successful, so exotic male dancers can be successful, so...the customers have a successful experience! All ingredients have to work together for a fun night that will be talked about the next day. Most customers will not even notice the contribution of the DJ. And honestly, that is a good thing. They've done their job and made it possible for the dancers to make more in tips, and for the customers to have a great time at the bar, club or event. I've listed a few tips that I hope will help the DJ's in making the best music selection for the night. (Photo Above: Indecent Exposure - Columbus, OH)

First: "Who Is My Audience?"
   The customer should be the first person considered in a music mix. If they are young, energetic, trendy, etc., select the latest hits and ask them to tell you the names of some of their favorite artists. For this crowd it changes all the time. And if you want to keep the music fresh, you have to work to stay on top of the latest trends. If the audience includes a lot of older twenty-somethings, then keep the latest hits but add in a few artists from 3-5 years ago. If the venue is a male stripper club that caters to mainly gay men, then the majority of the crowd will possibly be older men. Open up your options to include a few hits from the 80s through today. (Photo Above: Ethan - Chicago, IL)

Second: "Does The Music You've Chosen Work For The Male Dancers?"
   The second most important consideration concerning your music choice is whether the male dancers can dance to it or not. Some DJ's don't have a clue. You are there to first, make the customer happy, but second, to make the male dancers happy. The male dancers will be happy when they are making money in tips. If you can give them music that they can dance to then they will be more inspired and involved. This will help the customers to notice them, and then the customers will hopefully be placing dollar bills and/or more in the dancer's underwear waistbands. I know this should be obvious but I have been to clubs where the male dancers will get really involved in one song then the second song comes on they step off the stage/bar/etc., and wait for the next. You can throw a song out there and let the male dancer sink or swim, but is that really contributing to the success of the club, bar or event? If the DJ helps contribute to the success of the male dancers, then this in turn contributes to the success of the club, and the ultimate success of the DJ. (Photo Above: Pan Dulce - San Diego, CA)

Third: "Don't Be Afraid Of Theme Nights"
   Build music mix lists for theme nights and have them ready for events. Of course, this does work best when it is a promoted theme for the night or event.

Theme Suggestions:
• Cowboy or western theme (include some country music but there are lots of songs about sexy cowboys)
• Sports
• Military
• Leather
• Superheroes
• Christmas
• Halloween
• New Year's Eve
• Valentine's Day
• Mardi Gra (All about the party)
• Pimps and Ho's
• Hollywood

   I am currently working on actual play lists for the themes above. One day, in the near future I hope, I will posts some of these lists for everyone to use. If you have ideas or suggestions for songs that fit any of the above, please click here and send them by email. (Photo Above: Dallas Labare - Dallas, TX)

Fourth: It's An Evolutionary Process
   Watch your audience and the dancers and take note of what songs they are responding to and more importantly which ones they are not responding to. Remove the songs from your mix that do not motivate either the crowd or the dancers and add in a different song for the next time you use that mix. Experiment with different songs and see how they work. Mix in some slower bump-and-grind music with a danceable beat. And don't forget to throw in a golden oldie from time to time. (Photo Above: Club Xstatic - Springfield, MA)

   I hope these points will help. Remember, the bottom line is that we want everyone to have fun and/or be financially successful. Until next time, here's some fun inspiration.

Related Past Blog:
• Hey Mr. DJ, You've Got To Get The Music Right

Male Stripper Music Mix...Hey Mr. DJ, You've got to get the music right!

   A DJ who is aware of the exotic male dancer entertainment experience is crucial to the success of a male stripper or go-go boy. When it is done right, the night flows, the dancer can get into the mood, and the fans are enticed and therefore encouraged to tip. I have been to clubs where the DJs are excellent and bring the entertainment experience up several notches. And I have also been to clubs where the music sends the whole evening into a tail spin.

   A DJ does not work at a club to play the music they prefer. You say, What? Their preferences and musical tastes have absolutely nothing to do with their job. Let me explain. A great DJ evaluates the needs of the audience first and then makes selections on what will help create the best experience for the customers. Who are these people and what type of music would make their experience positive and encourage them to come back to the club in the future? And this could change every night because you never really know what crowd is going to show up. On the next level, for an entertainment venue involving male go-go dancers or male strippers the DJ must consider the needs of the entertainers. The main question to ask is "What music needs to be played that will inspire the dancers to dance in a way that will encourage the customers to first stop and watch them, and second, get out of their seats and go tip them?

   Let me give you two negative examples. I was at an all-nude male club when a new, young male dancer stepped up to the stage. The dancer in this case just happened to be caucasion. The DJ began to play a mix of urban music and the guy was lost. He started out trying to go with the music but you could tell it wasn't his thing. He then bounced a little trying to keep a beat. Finally he just walked around on the stage and did some posing. Fortunately, he had been given other "talents" that gave my experience as an audience member some redeeming value.

   I have seen male dancers of differing ethnic backgrounds who could have torn up the urban style music and had the crowd dancing with them. But this was not the music needed for this specific dancer. If the dancer had provided the music to the DJ, then someone (the DJ, manager, another dancer, a caring fan, or honest friend) should have let this guy know he needed to make a more appropriate musical choice. If the DJ chose the music for this dancer, then he needs to be fired.

   On another occasion I was at a club where go-go boys are the featured entertainment. They promote the number of dancers they have and how "hot" they all are. In my opinion, they were hot and there were several different dancers in the facility on this evening. However, the DJ seemed to be in his own world. I can only guess that he had selected music that he liked without any consideration to whether it was danceable or not. The dancers spent more time walking around the bar, looking at themselves in the mirror, and swinging around on the pole without trying to match any beat. It was rather bizarre. I soon became bored and left early.

   I won't tell you the locations of the first two examples. I did send emails and let them know how I felt in a tactful way. Now in contrast...Zippers in Dallas, TX is what some might call a neighborhood dive bar. I love this place. It exists simply for the purpose of mostly gay men having a place to have a drink or two and watch hot, young, well-built dancers. It is simple, perfect, and it works. And one of the reasons why it works (besides the hot dancers) is the music. Every time I have visited, they are playing music that inspires the dancers to dance, and the patrons while sipping their drinks, are watching. The music mix has a beat, seduction, and sexual energy. Honestly, I really don't think anyone at Zippers stopped and analyzed the music to see if it fit all of this criteria. But who cares, what they are doing works. I know it works because on my last visit to Zippers I exited the bar without a dime in my pocket thanks to the dancer Cory. But it was my pleasure.

   The classic below by Ginuwine becomes one of my favorites of all time when paired with the right male stripper. Listen to it again and just try to tell me you aren't motivated in some way! To all the male strippers out there. If I walk into the club where you are performing and you dress (and undress) as a cowboy (with hat and boots of course) and seductively dance to this song. You are guaranteed a good financial night! WooHOO!



   And now let's try something with a Latin flavor. Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me". The message in this song is simple and the beat is perfectly danceable. For this song I want to see an exotic male dancer down to the underwear or jockstrap.



   Yello's "Oh Yeah!" has been used in many movies, commercials, etc., and some would say it is so ancient. However, it still makes you move. I'm not suggesting that a DJ crawl around in the tombs of dusty ol' music. What I am suggesting is that mixed in with today's top hits, that they add a few recognizable "fun spots" from the past... Like, "Oh Yeah!" This song let's us make fun of ourselves and puts a smile on the faces of the crowd. Plus, it's very danceable for the boyz! Watch the tipping rise after a song like this is played, particularly if the dancers will look around the room and give a few one-on-one smiles to the patrons.



   I saw you, you were sitting their dancing in your chair while that song was playing. See what the music can do! *SMILE* In my fantasy, as this song plays, I see the male stripper in costume: baseball player who strips down to jock with cap on of course; leather biker who removes the chaps and vest and strips down to red thong with boots still on of course; or possibly a 1950s government agent wearing black suit, black tie, white shirt, hat and black sunglasses who strips down to nothing but keeps the goods covered with his hat (at least for a while).

   What do you think? Does the music played in a male strip club or club with male go-go boys really have any impact on the entertainment experience? Let me know your thoughts. Have you ever heard a song and thought, that would be a great song for a male stripper? Well, maybe you haven't but I do it all the time. Tell me about the hits of today and the dusty ol' classics that you would like to suggest. I'll pass it on to the boyz! Leave a comment below or send me an email. Until next time, bump and grind baby, bump and grind! Oh, and tip the boyz for me while they bump and grind!

Related Link:
• Building A Music Mix For Exotic Male Dancers

Note: I try to maintain my blogs and check on them from time-to-time. If any of the music selections above have been removed from YouTube and I haven't caught it, please send me an email and let me know. Thanks.