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Press Play’s Year in Review 2018

December 28, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

Press Play Entertainment’s Year in Review 2018

Here is our 3rd annual Year in Review!  And, what a year it was for Press Play in 2018!  I want to extend a big THANK YOU to all our clients who chose us to help them celebrate their special occasions!  We also want to give a big SHOUT to our AWESOME vendor partners, who have become some of our closest friends in the industry and have helped us throw some great parties; Rachel @ Rachel G Events, Deb & Jen from sh Events, Elin from Elin Photography, Christian from Boston Photo Booth Rentals, Marc from Memories in an Instant, Scott and family from DJ Scott Events, and many more!  Another special THANK YOU to Rebecca Moran from Moran Media, who continually helps us with our website.

 

I, personally, want to thank my incredible team of Super Star DJs, Emcees, and dancers; Jay, Alan, Mikey V, Tony, Russ, Aly, Danaysha, and Rob, you make this job fun and memorable, not only for our clients, but for me as well.  I would not want to party with anyone else.

 

With 2019 right around the corner, we wanted to share some of our top lists and things from 2018.

 

Press Play Highlights from 2018:

 

  • Mikey V from Kiss 108 begins joins the Press Play stable of DJs and Emcees
  • Press Play finally joins The Knot and was selected as a 2019 winner
    in “The Knot Best of Weddings”, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals
    as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot
  • DJ Tony started helping us throw incredible parties for clients
  • Aly did her 1st gig as a DJ for us, after years of being our lead party motivator (she got incredible reviews from the client)
  • After over 25 years, we finally did a back-to-back gig at the same venue, on the same day.
  • We released our new website. Fantastic job Rebecca!
  • Press Play FINALLY joined Instagram
  • We had the honor and privilege of helping these INCREDIBLE foundations and organizations in 2018
    • Sean D Biggs Memorial Foundation
    • The Jimmy Fund
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Needham
    • Cradles to Crayons

Press Play Entertainment is The Knot's best of Weddings winner

Top Requested Songs from 2018 – Overall

10.Despacito – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber

9.Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper

8.24K Magic – Bruno Mars

7.God’s Plan – Drake

6.The Middle – Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey

5.New Rules – Dua Lipa

4.Cupid Shuffle – Cupid

3.I Like It – Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin

2.Perfect – Ed Sheeran

1.In My Feelings – Drake

Top Requested Songs from 2018 – Weddings

10.Cupid Shuffle – Cupid

9.Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

8.A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

7.Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

6.Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

5.I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

4.This is How We Do It – Montell Jordan

3.Despacito – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber

2.24K Magic – Bruno Mars

1.Perfect – Ed Sheeran

 

Most Played Artists of 2018

10.Dua Lipa

9.Camila Cabello

8.Taylor Swift

7.Ariana Grande

6.Post Malone

5.J Balvin

4.Ed Sheeran

3.Cardi B

2.Drake

1.Bruno Mars

 

Finally, all of us at Press Play Entertainment would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year!  Let’s keep the momentum going on another great year!

 

Now booking into 2021.  Contact us today for details.  https://pressplayboston.com/contact-us/

 

 

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Exciting Announcement: Mikey V available for your next event!

April 12, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO SHARE THIS EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

Have you ever wanted a superstar radio personality to DJ/Emcee one of your special events?  Well, as of today, Press Play is able to offer you this opportunity.  We are extremely excited to welcome Mikey V from Kiss 108 to the Press Play family of Superstar DJs.  On top of his excellent work on the radio and in the clubs, Mikey V has years of experience DJing Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, and other special events.  Mikey and DJ Alan have worked together for years, helping families to create wonderful and fun experiences for their guests.

Press Play is currently booking into 2020.  Please contact us today for details about DJ packages.

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Press Play’s 2017 Year In Review

December 28, 2017 By Keith Leave a Comment

With 2018 right around the corner, we wanted to share our some of our top lists and things from 2017.  Here is Press Play’s 2017 Year in Review:

 

Top Requested Songs from 2017

10. That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars

9.   There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – Shawn Mendes

8.   Rockabye – Clean Bandit f. Sean Paul & Anne Marie

7.   Feel It Still – Portugal The Man

6.   Juju on that Beat – Zay ilfigger & Zayion McCall

5.   I’m the One – DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne

4.  24K Magic – Bruno Mars

3.   Closer – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

2.   Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

1.   Despacito – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, & Justin Bieber

 

Top Requested Wedding Songs in 2017

10. All of Me – John Legend

9.   Body Like a Back Road – Sam Hunt

8.   Meant to Be – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line

7.   Don’t Stop Believin – Journey

6.   Perfect – Ed Sheeran

5.   At Last – Etta James

4.  24K Magic – Bruno Mars

3.   Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

2.   Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

1.   Despacito – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, & Justin Bieber

 

Favorite Artists of 2017

10. Greta Van Fleet – if you like Robert Plant/Led Zepplin, you will love this band!

9.   Halsey

8.   Kendrick Lamar

7.   Khalid

6.   Migos

5.   Portugal. The Man

4.   Dua Lipa

3.   Imagine Dragons

2.   Bruno Mars

1.   Ed Sheeran

 

Favorite Albums from 2017

10. Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa

9.   Taylor Swift – Reputation

8.   Calvin Harris – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

7.   Halsey – Hopeless Fountain Kingdom

6.   Bright – The Album

5.   Portugal. The Man – Woodstock

4.   Imagine Dragons – Evolve

3.   Kendrick Lamar – Damn

2.   Ed Sheeran – Divide

1.   Bruno Mars – 24K Magic

 

Keith’s Favorite Things from 2017 music

  • Emergence of Portugal. The Man and Great Van Fleet as artists – getting back to some rock n’ roll!
  • Dua Lipa & Initial Talks remix of New Rules – probably one of the BEST remixes we have heard in years!  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoDmXOjwrK0)
  • Bright The Album – The Netflix movie isnt the greatest, but the soundtrack is LEGIT. Check out these tracks
    • Home by Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors  Bebe Rexha (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IumYMCllMsM)
    • Darkside by Ty Dolla $ign, Future & Kiiara (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3T3K2MHNjM)
    • Crown by Camila Cabello & Grey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYHuVBcxmhc)
  • Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic World Tour – this was one of the Best concerts I have seen in a long time.  Not only can Bruno sing and dance tremendously, he was funny and engaging.  For my son’s 1st concert ever, it was a BIG HIT!
  • Pearl Jam @ Fenway Park – Another great show by one of our all-time favorite bands.
  • The Latin-pop/Reggaeton movement into the mainstream – With the major success of Despacito, mainstream listeners are finally beginning to appreciate the wonderful artistry and musicality of artists like Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Nicky Jam, CNCO, and J Balvin.  Some of our favorites from 2017
    • Mayores by Becky G & Bad Bunny (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMFewiplIbw)
    • Mi Gente – J Balvin, Willy William (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJ6LuUFpMo)
    • Reggaeton Lento – CNCO (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jpqqBX-Myw)
    • Havana – Camila Cabello & Daddy Yankee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qooQd8AA7_M)
  • Live reuniting with lead singer Ed Kowalczyk – This was a dream come true for me, as Live is my favorite band.  I cannot wait for them to come back to Boston on tour, so I can bring my son.
  • While definitely NOT a favorite, I did want to send some love to the artists we lost in 2017.  We certainly played many of their hits in remembrance of the joy they brought to us over the years.
    • Malcolm Young – AC/DC
    • Fats Domino
    • Tom Petty
    • Glen Campbell
    • Chester Bennington – Linkin Park
    • Greg Allman
    • Chris Cornell
    • Chuck Berry

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Boston Voyager Magazine Interview

May 15, 2017 By Keith Leave a Comment

Recently, I was interviewed by Boston Voyager Magazine to discuss Press Play Entertainment for their “Inspiring Stories” section that highlights local entrepreneurs. I’m excited to share the newly published interview from their website.

Much love to Jodi and Dylan who continue to support me, even when I have had to miss special events, baseball games, and other family time. Please know, this is all done to support our family.

A big shout out to my crew over the years (Alan, Evan, Russ, Rob G, Rob W, Sean, Eli) and especially Jay, my partner in crime, who continue to be the best folks to work with and know how to throw a party and put smiles on clients’ faces!

And, finally, a special thank you to Jeff Glassman for being a great mentor and like a big brother to me for over 20 years. Without you, Press Play would not be what it is today.

Contact us today to book your next special event.  Great summer rates available for graduation parties, summer BBQ’s, and other events.

http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-keith-levine-press-play-entertainment-needham/

CONTACT US!

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It’s Your Party Expo – 2017

February 13, 2017 By Keith Leave a Comment

Temple Israel “It’s Your Party” Expo

Are you, or anyone you know planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding or other special event in 2017 or beyond?  Have you ever been to a party planning expo before?

Well, come meet Press Play Entertainment and other great party vendors at this year’s “It’s Your Party” expo at Temple Israel in Sharon, MA.  The expo is scheduled for Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 10am-2pm.

Temple Israel is located at 125 Pond Street, Sharon MA 02067

These expos are a great way to meet, compare, and shop for the best DJs, in addition to caterers, party planners, photographers, videographers, and other party vendors.  Think of it as one-stop shopping for all your party needs, and, most of all, “It’s Your Party” is FREE to attend.  There will be free samples, giveaways, and more, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

As an added bonus for those interested in Press Play Entertainment, come meet us at the show and receive a discount on your next event package.  Now booking in 2017 & 2018!  Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook, WeddingWire.com, and Wedding.com for reviews and references.

For more details, please click on the link below.

http://www.tisharon.org/events-all/2017/1/3/its-your-party-february-26

Hope to see you there!

 

 

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Press Play’s Most Played/Requested Songs for 2016

January 11, 2017 By Keith Leave a Comment

Press Play has DJ’d over 40 events this year; including Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, Sweet 16s, proms, and corporate events.  Over the course of the year, we were able to keep track of the most played and requested songs for 2016.  Here they are.  Overplayed or new classics/standards, your choices in 2017 will be the judge.

  1. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson w/ Bruno Mars
  2. Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
  3. Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
  4. Watch Me – Silento
  5. Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
  6. Closer – The Chainsmokers w/ Halsey
  7. 7 Years – Lukas Graham
  8. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
  9. Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
  10. Timber – Pitbull w/ Kesha
  11. Cheap Thrills – Sia w/ Sean Paul
  12. One Dance – Drake
  13. This is What You Came For – Calvin Harris w/ Rihanna
  14. DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love – Usher
  15. Yeah – Usher w/ Ludacris & Lil’ John
  16. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
  17. I Got a Feelin – Black Eyed Peas
  18. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
  19. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
  20. Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan
  21. Cha-Cha Slide – DJ Casper
  22. All of Me – John Legend
  23. 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
  24. My House – Flo Rida
  25. Me Too – Meghan Trainor

We are looking forward to seeing what makes 2017’s list!  As always, CONTACT US today and ask about our great DJ packages!

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