iTunes 8.1 has been released, and it has a handful of new features. One curious standout is a new addition called “iTunes DJ”. It’s similar to the Party Shuffle of past versions -but now, anyone with an iPhone can request, and cue up songs remotely to the “DJ” using iTunes. Party goers can also vote up songs they like higher in the playlist. It’s kind of fun in a way, but I don’t know if “crowd sourced” DJing is the way to go. There are always those people at a party with really bad, or inappropriate requests for the DJ – and as a Wired report points out, users could easily just take over the playlist.
[via Wired]
Facebook
Twitter
Digg
Reddit
StumbleUpon
hmm.. not so sure i like this idea of the typical bar/college kid choosing the playlists. i’d expect it would end up looking something like this:
Justin Timberlake
50 Cent
Justin Timberlake
MIA
Justin Timberlake
Lil Wayne
P Diddy
Justin Timberlake
Pink’Lil Wayne
…. no thanks ;)
March 16th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
@Beau: I know. This idea is destined for confusion and failure. DJ’s are still needed!
March 16th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
When it comes to music I am scared of the crowd. Find some hilarious examples from DJs all over the map on: http://www.canyouplaythatonesong.com
March 17th, 2009 at 8:42 am