R&B Secret Weapons, DJ Business Tips & The Quiet Storm with Amani Roberts | E178

Amani Roberts (DJ Amani), Las Vegas-based DJ, fractional artist manager, and bestselling author of The Quiet Storm, joins the Wedding Songs Podcast to talk R&B music strategy, DJ business growth, and building a community of 23,000+ industry professionals. In this episode, we cover: R&B "secret weapon" songs that still move wedding dance floors (Gap Band, SWV, Earth Wind & Fire) How to navigate massive do-not-play lists without killing the energy Why BPM journeys matter more than song selection alone What fractional artist management means and how DJs can use it How writing a book changed Amani's positioning and fees The one human skill DJs must protect as AI advances YouTube and LinkedIn are the two platforms worth focusing on in 2026 Find Amani at https://www.amaniexperience.com and grab The Quiet Storm on Amazon and Audible. New Episodes: Every Thursday at 5:00 AM PST. Podcast Episodes: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/wedding-songs-podcast/ For Wedding DJs & Entertainment Pros: Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring DJ interviews, song recommendations, industry tips, and wedding entertainment strategies. https://www.myweddingsongs.com/newsletter/