Enjoy the May 2024 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs.
Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if they’re looking for something fresh in their playlist.
A few newly released wedding songs from April 2024:
Friday
The Chainsmokers, Fridayy
April 26, 2024
A wedding doesn’t have to be on Friday to play this mood-setting track as guests arrive.
Notable Lyrics: “There’s nothing that’s stopping us / It’s just like we’re young in love / Don’t care if we crash / Having the time of your life”
Fun Facts: The song features the artists having winter fun in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The song is a self-dubbed Part 2 of their smash hit ‘Roses‘ released in 2015. Fridayy is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter. If you wish to see Chainsmokers live, they have a residency in Las Vegas at XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club – at the Wynn.
All I Want Is You
The Decemberists
April 24, 2024
A folk-rock love song that could highlight any romantic moment like a first dance.
Notable Lyrics: “Drag me to your altar / When my footing falters / All I want is / All I want is you”
Fun Facts: The song will be featured on their upcoming album ‘As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again’ set for June 14, 2024. The Decemberists are currently on tour with dates in Canada and then move to the United States through the beginning of August.
MAGIC
Gryffin & babyidontlikeyou
April 24, 2024
An electronic dance track to play during the dancing part of a reception with an energetic beat.
Notable Lyrics: “I wanna know, baby, tell me, are we gonna make it a habit? / ‘Cause I just can’t get enough of you”
Fun Facts: The song will be featured on Gryffin’s third studio album titled ‘PULSE’ due out later this year. Gryffin has many tour dates around the world in 2024 including a residency at XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas, Tokyo, Singapore, and Berlin.
For Life
Kygo & Zak Abel feat. Nile Rodgers
April 19, 2024
The song has a jubilant love hype that could be used as an introduction song – particularly for the newlyweds.
Notable Lyrics: “I feel love for the first time / And I know that it’s true / Me and you, I could love you for life”
Fun Facts: The song follows “Whatever” with Eva Max who has already amassed more than 177 million streams. The music video features wedding proposals and wedding ceremonies submitted by fans. Kygo’s gearing up for his first tour in six years making stops in 13 countries and 33 cities.
Animal
R3HAB & Jason Derulo
April 19, 2024
A fun and sexy dance-pop track for a party atmosphere and a house beat.
Notable Lyrics: “Please don’t keep me from your body / I need your body, baby / Cause every time you put love on me / We don’t speak / We go animal”
Fun Facts: If you wish to catch Derulo live, he has a residency in Las Vegas at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort. R3HAB has tour dates scheduled in Asia and Europe but does have two dates in the United States in September. The duo also collaborated on the trending hit last month “Spicy Margarita” with Michael Bublé.
Your Love (Diplo Remix)
The Outfield & Diplo
April 19, 2024
A dance remake of the original hit from The Outfield is sure to make everyone want to dance.
Notable Lyrics: “I don’t wanna lose your love tonight / I just wanna use your love tonight”
Fun Facts: The original track by The Outfield was released 38 years ago in 1986 and rose to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is still relevant today because it is on the Billboard Global 200 chart at position 189. They have over 15 million monthly listeners on Spotify! Diplo is currently on tour including dates in Ibiza, and Paris, and a residency at XS Las Vegas at Wynn.
A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Shaboozey
April 12, 2024
If you want a fun country two-steppin sing-along song, this is a winner.
Notable Lyrics: “Someone pour me up a double shot of whiskey / They know me and Jack Daniels got a history / There’s a party downtown near Fifth Street / Everybody at the bar gettin’ tipsy”
Fun Facts: The song replaced Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” at #1 on the Billboard Country charts. It is the first time in history that two Black artists led the chart back to back. Shaboozey is featured on 2 singles on Beyoncé’s album ‘Cowboy Carter’.
I Don’t Wanna Wait
David Guetta, OneRepublic
April 5, 2024
Another pop-dance track that has happy vibes made for weekend-hyped love beats.
Notable Lyrics: “And now, oh, I’m in a sea of lights / And all that I can see is you / And now I’m dyin’ to feel alive”
Fun Facts: Guetta has a residency in Ibiza and at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas and can be seen at many of the world’s biggest events and festivals. OneRepublic completed their 2023 North American tour called the “Never Ending Summer Tour”. In 2024 the band has limited tour dates including Brazil, Japan, and a 3-date stop in Colorado Springs, CO.
My Oh My
Ava Max
April 4, 2024
A retro dance mix with a modern twist for partygoers.
Notable Lyrics: I’m like, ‘My, oh, my, baby, this my kinda night’ / Flashin’ lights up on my body, feels like ’90s paparazzi / I’m like, ‘My, oh, my, baby, this my kinda night’”
Fun Facts: The song will be featured on Max’s third studio album which is expected late 2024. April 4, 2024, the song’s release date, MTV premiered the video all day in Times Square. Her last release “Whatever” with Kygo peaked at #6 on the Billboard US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
After Hours
Kehlani
April 4, 2024
An R&B groove to save for the after-party theme or party vibes.
Notable Lyrics: “Why don’t you stay? / Stay here after hours / I know you don’t wanna leave / Stay here after hours”
Fun Facts: The song samples Cordell ‘Scatta’ Burrell’s song “Coolie Dance Riddim”. In the few show weeks after its release, the song has already amassed over 15 million Spotify streams and nearly half a million video views on YouTube.
Las Vegas-based Matthew Campbell is the founder of My Wedding Songs.