When the bass drops and the crowd erupts, it’s not music—it’s a moment. DJ Kim has become a net sensation in Hyderabad’s nightlife, and much of that can be traced back to one thing: his legendary setlist.
In the streaming and attention deficit era, it takes more than a good song to capture an audience. DJ Kim doesn’t just spin tunes—he builds a sound experience. Whether you catch him performing at a college festival, a luxury wedding, or a rooftop club party, one thing is certain: his sets get people talking long after the final song drops.
So, what makes DJ Kim’s setlists viral legend material?
1. Uncanny Openings That Strike Different
Most DJs use a warm-up formula: easing tempo, build-up, and finally a hit. DJ Kim likes to throw the rulebook out of the window, however. He has been known to begin sets with downtempo interpretations of emotive ballads such as “Kesariya” or “Tere Vaaste” before suddenly switching to an Afro-trap or tribal reinterpretation of “Kala Chashma.” This deliberate disruption jolts the crowd into action—it’s akin to being electrocuted by lightning, but in rhythm.
2. Seamless Genre Shifts That Leave You Guessing
Part of DJ Kim’s signature charm is his genre-bending boldness. You’ll be grooving to a Hindi love ballad, and the next thing you know, your head is submerged in an Afrobeat drop replete with thumps, and the next thing you know, it’s an ancient Punjabi rave track. You’ll be singing “Lover” by Diljit Dosanjh one minute, and the next, you’re dancing to “Titanium” cut up with tabla rhythms. The crowd never knows what hits them—and that is the magic.
3. Signature Mashups That Are DJ Kim’s Own
Not every DJ plays the latest. DJ Kim creates the latest. He has a set of signature mashups you simply will not find anywhere else. Fan favorites include
• “Udd Gaye” x “Blinding Lights”—an eerie, synth-heavy mashup
• “Bijlee Bijlee” x “Animals”—a wild, thumping drop
• “Vaaste” x “Taki Taki”—blending love and reggaeton harmoniously
• “Brown Munde” x “Industry Baby”—a trap desi anthem that blew up on a few college campuses
These mashups are so original that they’re barely recognizable to apps like Shazam—adding to them an extra air of mystique and magnetism.
4. Crowd Reading in Real-Time: A Masterclass
Whereas most DJs stick strictly to a pre-decided setlist, DJ Kim is reading his crowd like an open book. Wherever he performs—be it the cultural fest of IIT Hyderabad, a wedding at Novotel, or a Holi bash at a farmhouse on the outskirts—he improvises. If the elderly crowd isn’t dancing to the heavy trap, he switches to old-school Bollywood. If the youth is getting restless, he dials up the speed remixes and BPM-heavy transitions. That he is able to do this in the moment is what keeps him in demand.
5. Backstage: Crafting the Viral Setlist
The alchemy begins not at the console—weeks prior. DJ Kim pores over Spotify charts, YouTube trends, and even Instagram reels for hours deciding what sounds are bubbling up. But rather than copy-paste, he reinterprets them in his own voice. Pre-show prep includes:
• Creating dynamic tempo maps in order to craft emotional peaks and valleys
• Creating contingency crates for different types of audiences
• Rehearsing new transitions and layering magic
• Exploring Ableton and Rekordbox to determine how two tracks that on the surface don’t seem to have anything in common can be made to work
6. Viral Moments That Broke the Internet
Some of DJ Kim’s drops in his set have gone from the dance floor to viral on the internet:
• During a rooftop event in Banjara Hills, his “Apna Bana Le” x “Starboy” transition gained 100K+ views within 24 hours on Instagram
• Reposting his Prism club night set of slowed “Agar Tum Saath Ho” turned into a trap drop by several music accounts
• A New Year’s Eve countdown set of “Kabira” x “Get Low” was a viral sound on TikTok in early 2024
All these viral moments are not mere coincidence—they’re crafted with witty music psychology and an intimate knowledge of Hyderabad’s listening audiences.
7. What the Fans Say
“Every song sounds like it was composed to fit into that exact moment,” says Shweta, a college student who first started following him in 2022.
“Nobody can turn a slow Bollywood number into a club track as easily as he does,” adds Armaan, a corporate events planner.
“When I notice individuals getting their phones out on the dance floor, I know that I am watching something historic,” chimes in Meenal, a wedding attendee who watched Kim perform at her cousin’s sangeet.
8. Where You Can Hear These Setlists Live
Want to hear it all live? DJ Kim is a frequent at
• Prism Club, Hyderabad
• Air Live, Jubilee Hills
• Private parties at HITEX, Novotel, and Taj Falaknuma
• New Year’s countdowns, college festivals such as Revels, Aarambh, and Pearl, Holi parties
Thinking of Booking DJ Kim?
Your wedding, birthday, college fest, brand launch, or night your friends will never forget—no matter what the occasion, DJ Kim’s playlist will do the magic. With his mix of Bollywood recognition, EDM punch, and real-time adaptability, your event will not just be entertaining—it will be remembered.
Visit djkim.in to preview sets, watch videos, and book. Alternatively, visit @djkimofficial on Instagram for daily stories, behind-the-scenes reels, and new mashups.
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When DJ Kim is on the turntables, it’s not about hearing the music—it’s about feeling it, remembering it, and wanting to relive it all over again
