‘The Music That Moves Us’

What music makes you sprint to the dance floor? 

In this episode, Gui Prada and I geek out over our favorite styles—from high-energy Moombahton to nostalgia-filled Ghetto Zouk. 

We also get real about our biggest DJ pet peeves and why a single song can change the entire energy of a room.

Finding the Right Vibe

• High Energy & Warmups: I love music that moves my body. For warmups, I use upbeat tracks (shoutout to DJ Kakah) to grab everyone's attention. Think Afrobeats or Moombahton, but slowed down just enough for Zouk.
• The "Defibrillator" Track: Some DJs have a secret "Alisson Folder." When they see me getting bored, they drop a nostalgic Neo Zouk track that acts like a defibrillator—I’m instantly back to life!
• Traditional Gems: Gui shares his love for Ghetto Zouk and Caribbean beats from the early 2000s. There’s something so cozy and identifying about those Portuguese lyrics that makes you feel right at home.

DJ Pet Peeves

We love our DJs, but we have some thoughts:

• The Energy Killers: Nothing is worse than a DJ going "too low for too long" right in the middle of a prime party.
• Bad Transitions: A sudden jump from a high-energy Lambada beat to a Disney princess song? That’s a "cold shower" that freezes the whole room.
• Button-Pushers vs. Readers: The best DJs are in the room early, watching the crowd. Don't just press play on a pre-made set—connect with the people!

The Big Takeaway: A perfect set has peaks and valleys. We love variety—a little bit of everything is what keeps the floor full.

What song is a "defibrillator" for your dance? 

Tell us in the comments!