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Night People: How to Be a DJ in 90’s New York by Mark Ronson

Pub date - 9/16/25

I grew up across the river from Manhattan in the nineties, and though I often ventured into the city for fun, the club scene wasn’t to my preference so reading this was enjoyable for someone who well remembered the time if not the vibe. This and the fact that Mark Ronson produced one of my favorite QOTSA albums cemented my interest in reading this.

Written in a witty and often self deprecating voice, I really enjoyed reading Ronson’s journey to becoming a DJ in the nineties which served as his launching pad. I also appreciated that Ronson never shies away from acknowledging the immense privilege he grew up with and I loved the look back.

I think this one would be great in audiobook, hearing the author share his story, in his own voice.

Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC

1-Late Night Prelude

2-Late Night Feelings

3-Find U Again

4-Pieces of Us

5-Knock Knock Knock

6-Don't Leave Me Lonely

7-When U Went Away

8-Truth

9-Nothing Breaks Like A Heart

10-True Blue

11-Why Hide

12-2 AM

13-Spinning

2019

Did you guys hear about this? Reblogged from Aaliyah Updates via Twitter.

Aaliyah's "Try Again" has been added to the Spotify's "Barbie Official Playlist" personally curated by Mark Ronson (7/21/23).

Mark Ronson is a British music producer who appeared in the Tommy Hilfiger ad with Aaliyah as well as in her music video "More Than A Woman" as the DJ.

^^ Photos above of DJ Mark Ronson