listening to music or mixing music ?

Personally,i’m always in ”behind the decks” mode so to say.Even when im casually listening im always counting the beats thinking what track could be mixed into that or what that specific track could be mixed into.Lyrics wise i rarely consider the lyrics them selves unless they are specifically offensive to either a race or gender or sexual orientation,if it isn’t specifically offensive to any of those,even if it has ”naughty” wording and all that i don’t shy from it.Oh and in my honest opinion i think fun factor is something that’s always taken into consideration by all,you just notice it less when behind the decks cause you’re focusing on a lot more things then when you’re just listening.

You might already do this but I would recommend thinking about where you want to take the mood instead of trying to maintain the flow. I do agree it is different listening to music for enjoyment and mixing. I, for one, am a lot less critical of music outside my djing style than I am to the music that could fit into it. As far as lyrics, my rule is as long as they aren’t dumb or cheesy they’re fine by me. Saying something I actually agree with is a bonus.