I really think that in these days clubs is going insane and the music is repetitive (in my opinion) and for a girl that cannot stand really loud music i prefer listen to like 80s pop (like Michael Jackson, madonna,Janet Jackson and others). In my opinion.
It's cooked. When I do pop out these days, it's usually because I have some business tie to the event. I would never go just to go. I'm also in my mid 30s so there's that factor too. When I was in my 20s I used to have a ball. Now people mainly sit around in their little clicks and smoke hookah and make snaps/tik tok. I used to lose weight coming out that joint! We actually hit the floor, danced, etc. If I want what the club used to give, I just throw a little kickback at my spot with my fam. If I wanna vibe outside, I'll hit lounge or spot with a live band. If I wanna dance, I'll go to a salsa spot.
bc they feeling dum af for spending too dang much to sit there edit: dancing Jordan's girl was straight doing it, idk what it was, but she fooking owned that juunt
I’ve seen people’s stories on ig and it looks boring af. Hookah bars look really boring to me too. I’d prefer to just chill at home and watch movies with my family or friends. It doesn’t even matter about being an introvert or extrovert anymore either. People just be exhausting.
I feel that club culture is dying due to smart phones and the social media we have. People can’t let loose due to fear of being recorded and uploaded online. Also, it’s not viewed as “cool” to sweat your hair out like we used to in the club. Younger adults have this “main character “ persona and feel that they are “above” dancing. Dancing was what the club used to be for, it created the “vibes” that these young adults look for now. Oh well, glad I got to enjoy it through the golden years (2000s)
this is it. even if not for other contributing factors like covid and mass shootings (at least speaking for the united states regarding the latter) the loss of privacy we got from the advent of the smart phone/social media has made everyone afraid to truly let loose unlike generations before.
I'm still sweating my body off on the dancefloor, thou it is noticable that almost no one else does it. I just don't care what other people think, I go to clubs to jump around and dance my heart out, not to basically stand still and fear being judged, life's too short for that
My experience with the clubs lately is that dancefloors still exist and people still dance, then there's people like me that are just there to catch the vibes and socialize...nothing to do with not wanting to look foolish, it's just not me. I also see most people being present and not just being absorbed in their phone, other than taking a look ocassionally or texting to link up with whoever else at the next spot
@@melanatedc6953 those are the types of clubs I go to (more like Hip Pop maybe) but apparently I live in an oasis that is nowhere near the worst examples of what she's talking about in this video haha
i envy the people who were adults in the 2000's. you could tell they knew how to party hard! people weren't standing and being on their phones, the music back then were pure party bangers! life was good too unlike today
It sucked back then too. Trust me. The section thing might not be as bad, bit clubbing still sucked. What is liberating today is the pressure to go out at night to bars and clubs is dead. Plus you went out, came back and stunk of smoke
This is so true! I hate the narrative out there about older ppl being jealous of our generation. They have no reason to be! Their young adulthood/teenagehood looked WAAAAY more fun.
I’m the most introvert to introvert but I would’ve loved to go clubbing in the 2000s just for the music, I’m a fan of reggaetón too however the music isn’t that good for clubbing anymore like it was back then in the way the pop genre doesn’t have good clubbing music like before
i feel like this is so dumb to complain about cause if tiktok existed in any other time period then those popular dances would also be on that app like what’s the big issue 😭
@@CamrynSuzanne I also hate that type of rap which became mainstream in the 2010s so I couldn't gel with the music in clubs. I'm a 90s and underground lover.
That could definitely be a part of it bc this economy ain’t it, i feel like i wanna do more research on that bc oddly enough I wouldn’t be surprised that ppl are still spending their last dollars to have a fun night out
@CamrynSuzanne There are definitely people who do, particularly in Atlanta. I went to a club (against my will😂) and it was young people in their 20s and it was WALL TO WALL people. However people hardly danced even though I did, but it was uncomfortable as people were judgemental and there was no space in the venue to really dance. We spent most of our time having to stop to let people leave the dance floor. Also I couldn't bring my purse into the club and had to put my wallet in my bra and they gave me a full pat down. On top of that I paid 14 dollars for a redbull vodka
@@CamrynSuzanne Atleast in my friend group, fun night outs still happen they just aren’t at clubs. Sometimes a bar, but most times a kick back, going to the gym together, bbq’s, stuff like that.
I’m an older millennial, approaching 40 and I said this about the club almost 10 years ago. People were so triggered when I said it. I caught the tail end of the truly fun clubbing years in my 20s. I remember leaving places soaking in sweat from dancing so hard. It really started to die with the advent of smart phones
Smart phones is also killing casual flirting I used to catch the eye of someone and you exchange smiles now all faces are buried in phones all the time
@@rushpatriot2866 who said im old? and not fit? you are making it personal like most people online, you cant deny most people today have their eyes glued to the phone. I guess your are responding to the op who said is nearing 40
Club culture didn’t die, it’s just translated to loft and house parties. Our generation don’t really look to nightclubs, they look to whoever is hosting the hottest party in town and here, there are no sections, no expensive bottles, not too many limitations. It’s forcing everyone to be around everyone and it can all be done more affordably and freely. You can control the music with a playlist so thus, you have better music and you get more people to dance. You can bring your own bottles which is less expensive. You don’t have any struggles actually getting in with a crazy fee when they’re typically free or 15 dollars at max. You can bring your own weed. You can center your party around anything like a pool so now you can have any attraction that can get people to be more interactive with the party or get people to dress uniquely. It’s just more up to our speed than the club though I still love the atmosphere of nightclubs and if it’s popping, I’ll go, dance and drink.
House parties can absolutely facilitate more comfortable environments, I just always am cautious though (like it needs to be a friends party or friend of a friend) bc you never know with house parties! They can be great, they can be sketchy, it all depends on
@@CamrynSuzanneAgreed, I’m from Atlanta and LA so I always moved with caution. Luckily, the ones I went to typically had hired security with rifles strapped up so that made the crazy niggas tighten up. So for me, house and loft parties have usually been a really great experience. Also, I think people just like having the control over what we do like when I graduated, me and the senior class decided to plan a big party at the park on our senior skip day (we made sure we cleaned up after btw) and it was fun just being able to have the freedom to do anything we found fun and turn up like we had a huge water gun and splat gun war. They did races on their dirt bikes. It was fun
@@CamrynSuzanne Exactly...both of you are bringing Incredible points here...There are protections with regards to licenses and minors and all sorts of horrible shit that people who are possessed by demonic entities LOVE to do and at the level of a club...there are overseers of the operations which can be a plus.
Hey idk if you know but better help has been exposed a lot recently for some flagrant shit. Not saying you didn’t do your research but please make sure these people are legit before promoting them to your audience
Yeah unfortunately bills still need to get paid so most influencers/youtubers are aware, but they need money to survive in this economy so they promote them anyway
@@nycedyme4 it's because there was no social media back then, it wasnt a distraction for going out, taking pics, selfies, recording, people were genuinely meeting people on the dance floor and focusing on the moment and just having fun
Babe my highschool dances seem to have better songs, more dance space, more diverse and new or old songs, and more people are dancing and looking insane and we're cheering that insane dancing on
this!!! my highschool homecomings are actually so fun! they do play tiktok music though but also fun 2000s / 2010s pop club hits too and it’s normally a good mix. My schools dances are what i’d imagine clubbing is like but turns out i guess nobody dances at clubs. My schools dance floor is like a mosh pit of people squished together dancing and jumping and singing and it’s sm fun
This is so interesting because in South Africa club culture is massive with the most popular music genre in the country (Amapiano) being played most commonly in clubs
As a South African girlie having clubbed in Jozi down to Cape Town back around to Durban, even the damn Taverns have a DANCE FLOOR. I worked as a bottle girlie in a ballers club (where the sections are egregiousssss) and everybody is on their phones. We're so lucky that for every baller club there's 4 actual clubs lmfao.
😂😂😂😂... club culture in Mzansi (South Africa) is just something else especially in cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban let me add East London to the mix.
as a caribbean-american, the caribbean bars and family parties are very strong. i think there’s alot of factors to why american clubs are not great right now.
My mom is gen x and used to play 90’s techno back in the mid 2000’s when taking me to school and camp. I think of how awesome it would be to go to club to listen to those songs. Trap does get to be old.
Surveillance culture is a big part. People wanna go out & have fun but nobody wants to be the next viral sensation. How am I supposed to let loose if my drunken antics end up online for millions of people to gawk at?
Absolutely love your takes, and i strongly agree!! Nowadays it's like people just go clubbing to stare at each other, NOT DANCE???, take pictures, smoke hooka, drink alc and things all to post on ig and say "we had a timeeee last nighttt" Like i wanna party like it's the 80's and y'all wanna do everything for the gram. Come onnnnn 😭😭
@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 some clubs i've been to have a lot of super old guys who are regulars and trying to get with college girls and their vibe is just so creepy sometimes
@@Myaccount923 Only if you're respectful of queer culture. Straight people coming to queer bars and clubs or queer spaces in general has also started killing queer spaces as it started feeling less of a safe space for queer people. Especially when its straight people with little regard of queer culture.
As a man who loves dancing, me and my friends don’t go to clubs unless they play some type of latin reggaeton , Afro beats , soca , etc . IMO American artist make music to listen to but not dance 😙
@@CamrynSuzanne You’re definitely right on it not being the same, but as long as we’re around those who know how to have fun like us it’ll be fun 🥰 You have to visit Cancun, Jamaica, South Africa, Ghana & Nigeria! It’s so fun out there
I sometimes wish I could teleport to the golden era of NYC’s club/night life. I just know they were having a ball, especially at the hip hop clubs like The Tunnel 🥹.
The EDM community has pushed through more than clubbing. People want to go to shows and festivals, not go to clubs with the same music they hear on the radio and people aren’t “PLUR”
Whenever some friends drag me to Hip-Hop clubs there is an aggressive and hyper competitive atmosphere and someone is getting beat up, people only dance to the refrain and flash expensive clothing/gadgets. For Techno on the other hand the people are very friendly, open, everyone dresses and dances however they want and time just goes by. Love it! :)
@@jens5906 Agree, I've always felt a competitive energy when I step into a club that is not EDM music. It's like one is trying to one up the other. EDM you can go in dressed as a banana or in a bra and thong and you will get compliments. I love it
i’m turning 30 this year. i’m grateful to have lived through the era of dressing for the club like i was going to a job interview. we had blackberries, Black Eyed Peas and Kesha were hot, and we were just coming out of the 2008 recession. those were the last GOOD days of clubbing.
When i go out, what i see a lot of is this. 1. Barely anyone dancing 2. Folks just standing around up against the wall staring. 3. Some folks just want to fight 4. Not that much socializing 5. Some people think they're too good for other. 6. People trying to act nonchalant 7. Bad music 8. Drinks are out of this world with prices, especially when it's watered down
@benjamingarrett9960 it starts and ends with the trash music, the djs and the vibe. You can't dance to mumble rap, southern trap garbage or r and b that sounds like someone complaining. This is why raves and the house/edm scene developed and why the underground became the underground. You have to know someone to come in and that's the point. That's how you weed out the riff raff
I feel like club culture is dying because of anxiety of safety. Mass sh00tings has everyone on edge because you never know when or if it will happen to the club you are located. It’s the first thing i think about when i enter a club, I ALWAYS look for emergency exits and make sure I am somewhat close enough so if anything pops off I’m out and that’s sad because i loooove to dance. I throw my own dance party at home safe & sound . ☺️ The young people are home that’s why they’re not at the club.
Yes makes me think of those headlines of people being killed and injured at nightclubs due to mass shootings! I hate that situation gets forgotten about. People are home and other places where they feel safe enough to play and dance. I'm one of them.
That anxiety is nothing new. That’s been around since the 80’s and 90’s when accidentally bumping into someone or stepping on their shoe or a misunderstood look could trigger a ninja 🥷 moment.
@@sickofguysnamedtodd2293 Just for context I'm thinking of mass shootings from the last decade - the Pulse shootout and then the Vegas one too. Two of the worst mass shootings in America from just the 2010s... We are saying that overall public spaces are going through cycles of violence and not many of us want to get caught or see someone else get hurt or... ☠️
Club culture back in 1999 looks like a vibe. No phones, just people having a great time drunk or not. Now, it’s a whole different ball game. The music now is lame, drinks are over priced (especially in London😅) , feeling like you have to drink to let loose, and people whipping their phones out to post and brag. So sad.
Back in the days each club had their own style, dj's were looking for the most exclusive and obscure tracks no one else had to create their own sound ... people went to those clubs to experience that exclusive sound and to buy mixtapes & cd's. Nowadays 90% of them play all the same mainstream stuff, why would you pay to hear an autosynched mix of the Beatport Top 20? DJ's used to be music lovers and took the people on a journey through the night. Now, most dj's have no knowledge how to build up a set to a climax, they have no interest in music, they just want to be instagram-famous.
Clubbing is boring in todays world, majority of the time I go it’s wack music. people go to post on their story then they usually leave after 20 mins (where I’m from anyways). I’ve had fun nights where I enjoyed the club but I go again and it’s back to trash DJ‘s. Why are we listening to a club mix of perfect by Ed Sheeran??? I wanna hear Beyoncé, Nelly, Britney, Aaliyah, Rhianna, play all the girlies. I want to have fun not be sad.
That’s how it is where I am too, most people go to be seen for a second, post a short story, stand in the corner and leave☹️ soo real about the lame club mixes though, i completely agree
Omg this is so crazy to read. I live in Amsterdam and I only go to queer parties and honey we play the pop girlies BACK to BACK. like you have nó time to catch up or take a break. the only thing is that it gets busy around 01:00 am so its kinda late. and ofcourse drinking is expensive but honestly, the gays just know how to party 💋💯
I think that also with tiktok and twitter, none wants to be made a "meme" or "gif". Because you were dancing and enjoying yourself, someone use a few seconds of it to make fun of you on the internet. Not everyone wants to be internet famous for the wrong reasons.
You're the first person making one of these videos that I've seen to bring up section culture, and it's so true! I live in Dallas and it has all become so male-centric. It's either these massive sports bars or section-heavy clubs with no dancefloor, just a narrow gap around the bar. And in both environments, it doesn't feel "appropriate" to really dance.
Im a bit embarrassed to say, but all my clubbing/bar experience has been in various European countries (France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Greece) and I’ve almost always had a good time with good music playing, lots of other fun girlies dancing, and just good, safe vibes! I’m from a mid sized town in California and haven’t gone out for clubbing/drinks😅 but videos like these and hearing my friends/family’s experience doesn’t make me want to! The clubs where I’m at close at 2AM and i fear going into a dead club with no one actually dancing and vibing with others!!
Im an autistic, socially akward, 24 year old who hates enviroments that people consider "adult". Environments like bars and clubs. I feel out of place in bars and in clubs. I dont drink or smoke for personal reasons. I cant even go to concerts because I have autistic tendencies such as getting overstimulated by loud music and bright colorful lights.
For what it's worth, I think your opinion is more common than you might think. I've never gone clubbing and I don't feel like I am missing out on anything. Plenty of my friends feel the same way. It is a loud minority of people who think clubbing is the pinnacle of social interaction. IMO a lot of it is glorified alcoholism and running from your problems. Like the previous commenter said, you are not missing anything.
@@hayal1612 honestly with that attitude that’s like saying buffets are glorified places for binge eaters. People just like different things and I enjoy nightlife. I like having a place where I can rock my sexy outfits and having a drink and being flirty or just meeting girls in the bathroom and telling each other how pretty we are. I can act stupid and I can make mistakes and it’s just part of the fun. I like dancing with the girls and etc. I like pregaming with my girls and doing each others makeup and trying on each others mini skirts. Let people have fun. And it’s def not a “loud minority “ it really is majority of people, The west in general is run on extroverts and that’s the best place to be if you’re an extrovert or ambivert. Cities like Miami and Las Vegas are huge because majority of the population loves the nightlife.
@@zimmershine5424 All of that can be done literally anywhere else. No one's stopping anyone's fun. You're being hypocritical. "Western extroverts" (nothing actually west or extrovert about being drunk and doing childish things, these are ancient) have made social life to be a disaster for everyone else. The "best" (pinnacle) of nightlife exclusively just poisoning yourself in a cramped loud room; literally NOTHING else. No parks, stores, arcades, rides, sports, just nothing. Damned be sick/old/autistic (op)/or someone who just doesn't follow the herd with or without their choice. Not saying that clubs shouldn't exist whatsoever; you do you. But a certain group is unfairly trampling over others; don't deny it, because your comment outright says it.
You are literally missing nothing bro, clubbing is a gigantic waste of time. I've been to more clubs then most people in these comments and I can tell you nothing of interest really even happens at clubs. You meet chicks who you might sleep with, you listen to crap music, crap dancing and then you stand around hoping to meet someone for a hookup. The people who go for music and dance are cringe as hell. if I wanted to listen to music, I'd do it in my own place the deal with overpriced bottle service. Plus the music is always too loud and the convos are low IQ. If your even reasonably intelligent it'll be boring as fuck. Don't feel shamed for not clubbig.
I used to go clubbing in the 80's and 90's. It felt like everyone was invited and it belonged to everyone. You felt it in the air. The love was real & the music was incredible. I wouldn't trade that experience for anything in the world. Now it purposely excludes people. It's about social status now and nothing to do with music or making everyone feel welcome. Even the music is no longer universal. It's specifically made for shallow people & caters to the shallow mindset. The messaging in the music is also narcissistic, vulgar and locked in to cater to short attention spans and it's a huge turn off. It doesn't invite the listener from all walks of life anymore. It sounds like one big exclusive club and you're not invited. My niece worked as a DJ a few years ago and a club with levels on VIP closed down because she only played music catered to women so there were no men showing up and since there were no men, hardly anyone bought drinks at the bar & women don't tip bartenders so bartenders couldn't make any money. Female patrons would just stand up against the wall taking selfies and then clear the dancefloor & go home just before midnight. The club closed down in less than 2 months as it was too "exclusive". The club vibe has been exclusive for too long and now people don't feel the need to go out and be part of something that has nothing to do with love or music anymore. It's just a big social status front now. I'd rather just go to a video arcade instead as there are more like-minded people there & it's more of a friendly environment.
There is one club in my city that put a sign on their door "No Straight White Males" next to their Ukraine flag, Free Palestine sign & rainbow sticker/BLM sign so now the club is on the verge of closing as they used to have an average of 800 ppl per night and it dropped down to just 40 ppl a night after they announced their politics and purposely excluded people. They are just shooting themselves in the foot at this point. As soon as it stopped being about music and turned into a big virtue signaling festival, it stopped being a club.
@@RickyVanderslice They did that in my city too and 2 clubs that have been open since the 1970's just closed down permanently because they aren't making money anymore. They just do this to themselves and only have themselves to blame at this point.
@@RickyVanderslice They've done that a lot in Canadian night clubs too and the clubs are closing one by one because they lose 90% of their own customers. The club experience is no longer about music or love. It's all about exclusion and hatred now. I'm glad they're all closing down.
With every dead of an era comes a new birth, I believe that what's going on in club culture is a chance for people to start throwing house parties and underground shows again. Its an opportunity to build our communities again and find local talent in our cities to show love and support to. Great video for sure
OF and the internet replaced the club. Men are getting the fantasy online. Why is the club scene fading? Look at what we do to each other. We used to go and dance and act a fool, having a great time with friends. Now, people will record you, mock you, put you on the internet, turn you into a meme, shame you, and ruin your life. No one wants to risk being in that seat. People are scared to be human because society has taken more pleasure in throwing punches at those enjoying their life than in their freedom of expression.
It's not JUST that we're running out of third spaces, we're running out of time and accessible transport to said third places. Nobody has the time to sit down at a coffee shop anymore, much less drive to one. Why would anyone go to a club?
It's also just expensive as hell to go out - in the UK I'm like £20 for a cab, money to get into the club, drinks, food on the way home and the taxi home - you can easily spend £100+ on a regular night out - when I was in college my student ID got me in for free, a drink was like £1.50 and I could have a good night on £20-30.
I’m from Zimbabwe and the clubbing there is fun, kinda similar to clubbing in South Africa. I think people are much more relaxed and ready to dance, but sometimes it is noticeable that people are starting to slowly adopt this thing of just standing there and going just to take pics for socials. Im now in the UK and the clubbing here is definitelyyyy not it
Thank God my clubbing days were in the 2000's. Now you wont find me at a club. No one does a two step no more and all people do is stand around and take pics and lookaround.
Gen z lamex af. They're all narcissistic and antisocial. They're all know it alls and have nots. Clubbing in the 2000s and the early 2010s was 🔥🔥🔥. Now if you want to go clubbing you gotta leave the states. Young Women are too stuck up here. They just want to show off their bbls and stand in one spot on their phone.
What do you think the clubs today could do to bring back the joy of clubbing? I really want to experience clubbing in the early 2000s and I feel like ppl actually need to learn how to appreciate a activity in order to really have fun
club culture is dead, and the warehouse scene is back. Independent organizers throwing curated functions in places out of the way. The people there WANT to be there and dance til the sun is up. Chicago's underground scene is thriving!
I think a very important aspect is to find the clubs that match your personality. I thought most clubs were boring because they mostly played mainstream trap music and no one really danced. Once I transitioned to more electronic/house clubs where everyone danced, I’ve been having a time!
I’ve been Djing private events, clubs, festivals, etc for almost 22 years. Started raving 25 years ago. So much to say about this video. But, I will say that my longevity is that I stay curious about music because I love it. There have been so many parties I DJ in a club where there are actual pairs of heels left behind because I get everyone to move. I once was going to collect them all for an art project lol. I also used to manage a liquor brand and had a huge area in Los Angeles with accounts and I used to get paid to spend $1000 or more to buy liquor and bottles for my promos. I always had my own style , and didn’t care to be judged because I never had to wait in lines or anything, even as a patron. I also will start , and finish, the dance floor. To this day, as a 40 year old, I can outlast most 20 year olds on the floor, and folks generally think I’m in my 20s. Crazy to think I was teased or never asked to dances in school, because now everyone wants to dance in my orbit or I am the mix master, getting them to dance. So many of all ages says, “I haven’t danced like that in forever”. Anyway, this was a great video. Makes me want to do a commentary response to hit all the points you addressed. Be you! Dance like no one is watching. And if they are, cool. ❤
Correction, Club culture is dying in the US, However,it's dope in other countries esp. Europe (Ibiza, Marbella, Turquoise coast, Monaco, etc) the Pacific Rim (Phillipines, Singapore etc)
As a club DJ, I can say it can be hard to be a tastemaker these days. I've lost club gigs in the past because I played some songs that people didn't know yet, but I still felt was a good dance song. It takes a good balance of songs people know and don't know. Really just reading the crowd and taking requests but not always playing every request if it doesn't fit the vibe. There's a lot of mental work a good club DJ has to do keep a majority of the club happy. We can't please everyone unfortunately but hopefully a majority dance and have a good time. Great Video, I enjoyed hearing a club goers' perspective on why clubs are dying, and you have some very valid points!
Club culture died in 2007-2008 with EDM. Best years, the early years of house, techno, new beat, AB Music,... until late 90s. After the millennium it went downhill (live nation, social media, filesharing made the underground labels collapse)
I think this is more of an United States problem. I’m brazilian and going to university, where we have a lot of parties where people dance till they can’t no more. May be a cultural thing.
I think this club problem is a american or high-end club problem. In places like South Africa clubs are in homes , in the streets and just random place at night, usually it is in poorer neighborhoods who come them to find community, to let go of their problems. We also have a huge drinking cultural but also a taste-full , dance moves are on peak and overall the best
That's so strange. Here in South Africa people really don't be taking their phones to the clubs like that (typically). In a group of friends it'll be one or two people (to get the uber back home or something) but generally we're very aware of everything that has happened to at least one person we know: their phone got swiped at the club lmfao so we leave it behind AND DANCE to Amapiano until the lights come on.
the thought of getting messed up drunk and pointing my ass to the sky in a room full of drunk usually predatory men is a nightmare that would wake me in cold sweat. going out isn't worth my safety and security, you stay for too long and the women be tryna recruit you too. "girl youre so pretty, you could make a band a day w me" like WHAT are we talking abt rn. if youre not careful, you walking bissonnet before you can blink. god forbid two dudes start a flex off because that will always end in a shoot out, now im hiding under somebody car praying for my life. these are just the major threats, you can get jumped, robbed, drugged, raped, etc. all because you wanted a night out. no thank you
Oh Lord I know what you mean. Going out and letting loose can be a huge safety risk on top of being expensive too 😢 The "fun times" don't seem worth the violence and waste of money 😞
@@magical-soap5359 exactly especially when the chance of violence lies in the hands of men that kill first and aim later. I noticed now, the people who still go to the club frequently, aren't going to let loose, they go to make money. it's just greed, lust, and drill music. who dances to drill, if y'all dont turn on some t-pain we all bouta die
I think the positive aspects have transferred over to raves. I’ve never been to one but from what I hear it’s a judgement free zone where everyone dances and has fun
yess thiss, i feel like regular clubs have the reputation of "you go there to hook up, not to dance and have fun" these days so it's so uncomfortable there if you're just there to dance, but at raves the emphasis is already on the music, people go there for the music and vibe first and hook up second (if at all) + from my personal experience, people tend to be less gropey and more respectful at raves, you have more personal space to breathe and dance so it's overall a better experience. I'd only go back to a club if there was a throwback event and they played 2000s music tbh.
@@SalamanderLights I live in eastern europe and tbh it’s not even about prices here (entry is usually only like 10-20€ max but many places are free, people pregame before going out so drinks at clubs don’t really concern you cause you’re not gonna buy anyways etc) it’s really just about the people. I’ve found that most people who go to regular clubs here are dickheads or egomaniacs, and again, just looking for a fling. They’re never there for the music, regular clubs are only a fascade of what they used to be. When you go to a regular club as a woman, there’s a 90% chance you will be touched or groped without your permission, and even without, there’s barely any space to dance. Maybe at raves some people are just so fucked up or high that they can’t even bother with anyone else, so they keep to themselves and you have a lot more personal space. The people there are much more chill and friendly, i’ve yet to be pushed on by anyone at a rave unlike at regular clubs where it has happened every single time. As a taken woman i’d rather not willingly put myself in a situation where i’m gonna be hit on by random strangers, touched without my permission and treated like a piece of meat on the dancefloor. Like i’m just there to vibe
this is true but the rampant drug use is a turn off :( i raved for a good amount of time at the end of my teens into my early 20s and it was fun but a lotttttt of people are on molly and god knows what else
@@hamilcross yeah gotta agree with that, I personally only drink but seeing some of my friends go down the drug route has been difficult. I haven’t yet had a bad situation with anyone drugged out before thankfully though, I rarely see anyone obviously drugged out at all, again people tend to be respectful and keep to themselves at the places I go to. Although I do feel like illegal drugs are becoming way too normalized again these days, I don’t like how much they are promoted.
I saw another commenter here theorise that club culture is going down because of other cultures, like music and fashion. As someone who's had an eye on the pop scene the last two years, I can't agree more. For some reason from 2022 onwards, the pop scene felt just bare dead. It was only ever 3-6 months that some big hit song would go #1 worldwide, and most of the ones on the radio just sounded empty. When you give nothing good to the audience, they have nothing good to use. Like 2009-2012; whether the music was good or bad then, it was energetic. It made people want to go out and have fun, unlike now. And that's why night-outs felt more fun then.
Phones and trash DJs ruined the club, me and my friends love to dance but half the time they play songs you can’t dance to or dance hits from 10-15 years ago like omg??
Coming from somebody who was born in 1988 which shows how old I like going to bars and lounges better because the atmosphere is great and there is a lounge that I went to recently for my birthday my third birthday last December which is a good place songs from that time that those songs honestly were better today's music is kind of trash except for the following exceptions but you just gotta know where the party is
Clubs are dying for many various reasons. The ones you named but also people just choosing other options like going to brunch or day parties or going to lounges and bars vs the actual club.
Funny how I just came back from a shift and watching this lol. It’s true though, clubbing is no longer about having fun, it’s about the perception of fun, no real authenticity unless it’s someone flat out drunk.
Bottle wars gotta be the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Dont let me own a club I’ll be there every night and if I see bottle wars I’ll tell people to gtfo. I understand you making me money but the liquor you pouring out could go to people actually wanna use it to enhance their party experience and have a good time. Not flex saved up PPP loan money. Plus it’s making my floors wet and sticky. GET TF OUT🚪
the most important thing is to be selective. in my experience, you just have to do a bit of research before deciding on a club to go to. often times the "biggest" "hottest" clubs in the middle of the busiest area of your city are NOT going to facilitate a care/judgement-free environment. and it's unlikely that people will be dancing. lol. what i've come to realize is that the smaller clubs that host local dj's and are specifically geared towards dance music tend to be way more relaxed and way more fun, while also being significantly less expensive. i'll take a smaller spot with great dj's over a glitzy, three-level "bottle service" sort of place any night! do your research first, find out what kind of place you are actually going to and you'll be golden
Ngl because of the rise of social media it has caused a decline on people knowing how to socially interact in real time. Hence why everyone so judgmental and watching face to play it safe . Now club culture got more wall huggers than ever before because the new wave is to not do “ too much “ Instead of just naturally being themselves and having fun. Shit is crazy. But being from Brooklyn I recommend ya going to some of these Caribbean/Latin parties you def gon have a time. Bombaclot ! Another thing too I’m all for people wanting to look great but damn wear some outfits ya could move in. Wearing all this gear and designer to just spectate. Like what are we doing fr ?
i am definitely a homebody. i’ve only been to the club once & i did actually enjoy myself however, i don’t think i would go again unless im with my man or a group of my girlfriends. i went with some fellow service members of mine, one got way too drunk , threw up in someone’s section & i had to call them an uber home & the other was just doing her own thing having fun but we didn’t know each other like that. all to say yes it was fun, but there is just too much for me to handle personally if im not with people who make me feel comfortable & safe lol. i do hope club culture gets turned back around though, i would hate it even more if i went just for it to be a tiny ass space for me to dance (or lack there of) 😭
The older i get the more I am becoming a homebody (happily) because I just feel safer and more calm. Give me a glass of wine , a good movie and some snacks and i’m chillin. I also hardly go to the club unless i’m with my man😭
It’s for sure dying due to the excessive anxiety people have these days which makes them afraid to open up socially. The whole point of being at the club is to dance and socialize, why go if that’s not really what you’re into? It’s no longer an outlet to be carefree for a few hours.
This is why I loved edm festivals and local “dive bars” that played music I liked. I’m tryna dance the way I do in my bedroom, and I’m tryna not wear any makeup bc I know I’ll sweat it off from dancing not being shoulder to shoulder with everyone else in the place😂
Ive never had a bad time at clubs, because i dont go to club for their popularitity or sections. I follow djs. clubs are fun but you gotta WORK for it. try new places, find djs near you that you like and go to where theyre playing. Learn to apprieciate different genres. I promise itll be the most fun you have. I went to a goth/industrial night and I'm still friends with the people I met there. You gotta be open to new experiences. also, be nice to the bouncers, eventually you get in free and they put you in sections.
Totally agree, in my country people barely dance (when I dance - AS I SHOULD - they tell me Im doing too much), only take drugs and take videos of how much "fun" they are having
Good video. Spent my 20s in the 2010s. Tbh clubs weren’t the move even back then and faced most of the same problems addressed here. The magic was always in the bars, house parties, and pop-up events.
That is so sad. People are so worried about how they look they can't even let loose and dance. FEEEEL that beat and moment. The wall flowers just hate because they could never get down and free themselves. I would rather see someone dance badly and have fun than stand and judge from the corner. Like go home if you are boring and miserable. 😂
CAUSE OF MEEEEE ? What did I do? 😂😂😂 I just turned 18 miss girl. Personally I want to experience it but it does seem boring , like even at prom ( I know it’s not the same ) mofos are literally sitting , taking selfies , standing on the side ,etc so I’m not surprised that club culture is dying.it seems like everything is dying since 2020
i really hope not i dont want to grow up in a generation where everything is dying, i was like 10 in 2020 so i basically started growing up when everything fun died :(
As a terribly introverted guy who could never get into clubbing, I find this video to be really fascinating. Glad I'm not the only one who saw a few of these issues way back when before they became the big deals they are now.
Camryn, girly I swear you must have a you must have a degree or something because the way you pull out these articles and receipts like it’s giving very well informed it’s giving video essay you know like you ate
As An 18 Year Old Gen Z Person Myself Born In 2005 I Gotta Say Back In The 70s, 80s And 90s, 2000s And 2010s Is Were Clubbing Was The Best Time To Be Going Out And Dancing The Night Away🎙️🎶🎶🎶🎶🪩🪩🪩🪩🎸😎😎😎😎
As a DJ myself, I can say I’ve not been afraid to venture off into other genres myself. The issue is the audience responds to the trap music the most, so that’s what gets the most play. It’s a catch 22 really, because I know one club I spun at looked at me kinda crazy for going into R&b just a LITTLLEE bit. I hate it but I adapt to what the market is🤷🏾♂️ The place I spin at now lets me play whatever genre for the most part and it works, it’s very niche in todays world. But yeah trap music is way overrated as club music. Essentially it’s everybody’s fault man😂🤷🏾♂️
I am 32 and back in my 20s is when it was really lit! There was somewhere to go from Thursday to Monday; people were alive! back when guys used to dance and actually buy you a drink just to talk to you. There would be dance circles and everything, even doing line dances. It was a time to be alive truly, and it sounds like I’m talking about the 90s, but I promise you this was a little less than 10 years ago. It used to be so lit and then in like 2016 is when everything started to change into the way things are now. And you couldn’t pay me to go to the club today. Because I can find 1000 reasons why not to go! The number one reason being, I’m not paying $18 for a shot of liquor when I can get an entire bottle for $18.
Honestly the decline of club life comes from the lack of ability most people have to communicate with one another. If you’re not in a specific group many people don’t want to talk to you.
Recently me and my friends agreed to only go to the bar if we want to let loose and dance. Before there was we didn’t dance much as a way to be all nonchalant and also just pressuring each other to talk to girls (ironic bc I talked to way more women the night we danced the whole time) but it just ruins the fun being expected to “rizz” the whole time instead of having fun
1) I am so glad I was shown the beauty, Art and expression of dance at such a young age. Dance is SO important to our humanity. 2) Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT accept drinks from anybody in a section of a club. Have the server or bartender pour you your drink in front of them. People be roofie-ing themselves if it means they’ve successfully gained access to a person’s body… 3) look y’all, we ARE the culture. If you wanna go out and dance, fucking do it! If the popular club is boring, go somewhere else, go to a rave, a speak-easy, something less popular and underground. If you live in a big city, there’s SO many options and communities for people to gather.
Love this comment!!! I grew up as a dancer, been dancing since I was 3 so I have been extremely immersed in the arts and also truly value dance as expression and so important. Yess to the club sections, we really gotta keep our head on a swivel to stay safe!
The music scene is abysmal. I don't know how it is in Hawaii now, but when I was there from 2011-2015, I NEVER got tired of the club. Every girl wanted to dance, share drinks with me, and they played NEW MUSIC! Moved back to the East Coast, they were playing the Fresh Prince theme song...... Or other severely outdated songs. And if it's new, it's trap music like you said. And NO ONE these days follow the format for instructional dance songs. I thought i was getting too old for the club scene, but i'm glad I'm not alone!
You a very insightful human being. As somebody who was in his 20s in the 2010s I couldn't agree more with this video. I also think the changing sexual dynamics between men and women have something to do with the death of club culture.
Modern club culture really just encourages the disconnect. It isn't engaging because DJs aren't the stars of the show anymore and the "vibe" is more of a weapon than a commodity. You either have to try way too hard or not at all just to look like you're having a good time these days, so its low key bother. Love to this channel. Please never stop. ❤️🔥
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Hello everyone! Hope you enjoy today’s video🫶🏽 what do you think of club culture today?
I really think that in these days clubs is going insane and the music is repetitive (in my opinion) and for a girl that cannot stand really loud music i prefer listen to like 80s pop (like Michael Jackson, madonna,Janet Jackson and others). In my opinion.
It's cooked. When I do pop out these days, it's usually because I have some business tie to the event. I would never go just to go. I'm also in my mid 30s so there's that factor too. When I was in my 20s I used to have a ball. Now people mainly sit around in their little clicks and smoke hookah and make snaps/tik tok. I used to lose weight coming out that joint! We actually hit the floor, danced, etc. If I want what the club used to give, I just throw a little kickback at my spot with my fam. If I wanna vibe outside, I'll hit lounge or spot with a live band. If I wanna dance, I'll go to a salsa spot.
Sure takes me back to my younger days I have not been to a nightclub since my late 30s early 40s after that it just seemed weird
It definitely has changed and aint been the same.
I never went and never will it's for pathetic people
People in VIP always look bored as hell too.
Always😭 it never fails
bc they feeling dum af for spending too dang much to sit there
edit: dancing Jordan's girl was straight doing it, idk what it was, but she fooking owned that juunt
Na you just with the wrong people. I guess dope boys just know how to have fun😂😂
@@fredricksmith8760 house clubs/parties is where its always been at
I’ve seen people’s stories on ig and it looks boring af. Hookah bars look really boring to me too. I’d prefer to just chill at home and watch movies with my family or friends. It doesn’t even matter about being an introvert or extrovert anymore either. People just be exhausting.
I feel like a lot of culture is dying out in general... music, fashion, clubbing etc.
Absolutely and a lot of it all interconnects, spiraling into one another
Agreed.
Hey, Tiktok culture is thriving 😂
Especially fashion. It isn't exciting anymore. I feel like everyone wants to be the next "style icon", but clearly most of them are not one.
@@CamrynSuzanne why do you that is ?
I feel that club culture is dying due to smart phones and the social media we have. People can’t let loose due to fear of being recorded and uploaded online. Also, it’s not viewed as “cool” to sweat your hair out like we used to in the club. Younger adults have this “main character “ persona and feel that they are “above” dancing. Dancing was what the club used to be for, it created the “vibes” that these young adults look for now. Oh well, glad I got to enjoy it through the golden years (2000s)
this is it. even if not for other contributing factors like covid and mass shootings (at least speaking for the united states regarding the latter) the loss of privacy we got from the advent of the smart phone/social media has made everyone afraid to truly let loose unlike generations before.
I'm still sweating my body off on the dancefloor, thou it is noticable that almost no one else does it. I just don't care what other people think, I go to clubs to jump around and dance my heart out, not to basically stand still and fear being judged, life's too short for that
My experience with the clubs lately is that dancefloors still exist and people still dance, then there's people like me that are just there to catch the vibes and socialize...nothing to do with not wanting to look foolish, it's just not me.
I also see most people being present and not just being absorbed in their phone, other than taking a look ocassionally or texting to link up with whoever else at the next spot
@@chrisjfox8715 hmmm 🤔. I think the different Types of clubs could make a difference. I can only speak for the hip hop style clubs.
@@melanatedc6953 those are the types of clubs I go to (more like Hip Pop maybe) but apparently I live in an oasis that is nowhere near the worst examples of what she's talking about in this video haha
i envy the people who were adults in the 2000's. you could tell they knew how to party hard! people weren't standing and being on their phones, the music back then were pure party bangers! life was good too unlike today
That part! Just seemed so care free
Late 80s till late 90s. After that mainstream took over... 😢
It sucked back then too. Trust me. The section thing might not be as bad, bit clubbing still sucked. What is liberating today is the pressure to go out at night to bars and clubs is dead. Plus you went out, came back and stunk of smoke
This is so true! I hate the narrative out there about older ppl being jealous of our generation. They have no reason to be! Their young adulthood/teenagehood looked WAAAAY more fun.
I’m the most introvert to introvert but I would’ve loved to go clubbing in the 2000s just for the music, I’m a fan of reggaetón too however the music isn’t that good for clubbing anymore like it was back then in the way the pop genre doesn’t have good clubbing music like before
It’s the low vibrations. People don’t care to connect or be themselves. It’s a shame
Just go to a rave you'll be best friends with a stranger instantly because y'all are both on Molly
@@rushpatriot2866you don’t need to be on molly to experience that lol
Going to the club isn't connecting lol you can barely hear someone to talk let alone connect
@@mattao313 ur supposed to use the music to do tht the whole point is to dance w someone and u can usually get a feel for them as u do tht
yeah, people are too scared to be themselves and are posturing too much. nobody is letting loose
I realized this was a problem when I went and saw them busting out TikTok dances on the dancefloor. WRAP IT UP!
Upper body movement is half dancing 😂😂
i feel like this is so dumb to complain about cause if tiktok existed in any other time period then those popular dances would also be on that app like what’s the big issue 😭
@@amberalert451A lot of these dances were created by black tiktokers too who didn't get any recognition.
@@artxroyalty atleast they are dancing lol
This is hilarioussssss 😂😂😂😂😂
hiphop is such a danceable genre (like No Hands) yet clubs always play the slower, low-key, mellow bangers like CMON!!!!!
True! Like at least play more of that, not the same slow trap songs for the entire night
I've never seen slower songs played at the club.
@@CamrynSuzanne I also hate that type of rap which became mainstream in the 2010s so I couldn't gel with the music in clubs. I'm a 90s and underground lover.
Hip hop draws a unwanted crowd .
@@adamblack6867 um?
I feel that club culture is dying because no one can afford to go out anymore.
That could definitely be a part of it bc this economy ain’t it, i feel like i wanna do more research on that bc oddly enough I wouldn’t be surprised that ppl are still spending their last dollars to have a fun night out
@CamrynSuzanne There are definitely people who do, particularly in Atlanta. I went to a club (against my will😂) and it was young people in their 20s and it was WALL TO WALL people. However people hardly danced even though I did, but it was uncomfortable as people were judgemental and there was no space in the venue to really dance. We spent most of our time having to stop to let people leave the dance floor.
Also I couldn't bring my purse into the club and had to put my wallet in my bra and they gave me a full pat down. On top of that I paid 14 dollars for a redbull vodka
@@CamrynSuzanne Atleast in my friend group, fun night outs still happen they just aren’t at clubs. Sometimes a bar, but most times a kick back, going to the gym together, bbq’s, stuff like that.
Yea the drinks are insane and the bartenders get big offended when u don’t tip
Facts 👌
I’m an older millennial, approaching 40 and I said this about the club almost 10 years ago. People were so triggered when I said it. I caught the tail end of the truly fun clubbing years in my 20s. I remember leaving places soaking in sweat from dancing so hard. It really started to die with the advent of smart phones
Smart phones is also killing casual flirting I used to catch the eye of someone and you exchange smiles now all faces are buried in phones all the time
@@raaspiderI still constantly flirt with people idk man maybe you're just getting old
@@rushpatriot2866 so you put the phone down shocking!
@@raaspider old people trying to blame tech for their lack of attraction. Maybe go outside and work out you aren't in your 20s anymore bro
@@rushpatriot2866 who said im old? and not fit? you are making it personal like most people online, you cant deny most people today have their eyes glued to the phone. I guess your are responding to the op who said is nearing 40
Club culture didn’t die, it’s just translated to loft and house parties. Our generation don’t really look to nightclubs, they look to whoever is hosting the hottest party in town and here, there are no sections, no expensive bottles, not too many limitations. It’s forcing everyone to be around everyone and it can all be done more affordably and freely. You can control the music with a playlist so thus, you have better music and you get more people to dance. You can bring your own bottles which is less expensive. You don’t have any struggles actually getting in with a crazy fee when they’re typically free or 15 dollars at max. You can bring your own weed. You can center your party around anything like a pool so now you can have any attraction that can get people to be more interactive with the party or get people to dress uniquely.
It’s just more up to our speed than the club though I still love the atmosphere of nightclubs and if it’s popping, I’ll go, dance and drink.
House parties can absolutely facilitate more comfortable environments, I just always am cautious though (like it needs to be a friends party or friend of a friend) bc you never know with house parties! They can be great, they can be sketchy, it all depends on
@@CamrynSuzanneAgreed, I’m from Atlanta and LA so I always moved with caution. Luckily, the ones I went to typically had hired security with rifles strapped up so that made the crazy niggas tighten up. So for me, house and loft parties have usually been a really great experience.
Also, I think people just like having the control over what we do like when I graduated, me and the senior class decided to plan a big party at the park on our senior skip day (we made sure we cleaned up after btw) and it was fun just being able to have the freedom to do anything we found fun and turn up like we had a huge water gun and splat gun war. They did races on their dirt bikes. It was fun
Agreed, I've been to great parties in the past few years and they were all small venues ran by locals, zero were actual night clubs.
@@CamrynSuzanne Exactly...both of you are bringing Incredible points here...There are protections with regards to licenses and minors and all sorts of horrible shit that people who are possessed by demonic entities LOVE to do and at the level of a club...there are overseers of the operations which can be a plus.
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Hey idk if you know but better help has been exposed a lot recently for some flagrant shit. Not saying you didn’t do your research but please make sure these people are legit before promoting them to your audience
i totally agree, i was hoping someone would have already commented on this so thank u
stfu! and let the girl get her bag!!
Hope she sees this
Yeah unfortunately bills still need to get paid so most influencers/youtubers are aware, but they need money to survive in this economy so they promote them anyway
real
our parents got the best club era 😢
No really tho!
@@AvatarTTfan 😞 sorry
Because your parent danced with each other not your aunts. Today homegirls dance more than men and women
@@nycedyme4 it's because there was no social media back then, it wasnt a distraction for going out, taking pics, selfies, recording, people were genuinely meeting people on the dance floor and focusing on the moment and just having fun
Parents and grandparents were way wild as young people than this generation is
Babe my highschool dances seem to have better songs, more dance space, more diverse and new or old songs, and more people are dancing and looking insane and we're cheering that insane dancing on
Lmao who thought the day would come where high school dances were more fun and memory filled than the club
this!!! my highschool homecomings are actually so fun! they do play tiktok music though but also fun 2000s / 2010s pop club hits too and it’s normally a good mix. My schools dances are what i’d imagine clubbing is like but turns out i guess nobody dances at clubs. My schools dance floor is like a mosh pit of people squished together dancing and jumping and singing and it’s sm fun
Club culture died a lil before COVID. I had the best club experience in 2014-2016.
@@SweetpeaC same
My last high school dance we were literally dancing on the way out the building as it was getting shut down. A modern club could never
This is so interesting because in South Africa club culture is massive with the most popular music genre in the country (Amapiano) being played most commonly in clubs
Someone just commented about South African clubs too! Seems like that’s where it’s at
As a South African girlie having clubbed in Jozi down to Cape Town back around to Durban, even the damn Taverns have a DANCE FLOOR. I worked as a bottle girlie in a ballers club (where the sections are egregiousssss) and everybody is on their phones. We're so lucky that for every baller club there's 4 actual clubs lmfao.
😂😂😂😂... club culture in Mzansi (South Africa) is just something else especially in cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban let me add East London to the mix.
as a caribbean-american, the caribbean bars and family parties are very strong. i think there’s alot of factors to why american clubs are not great right now.
@@thinadlamini4671 East London is peak… yoh kuya Groovwa pha
I'm not trying to hear trap all night.
This^^^ a lot of these clubs play trap the ENTIRE night.
Trap is devils music ! F trap !!!
My mom is gen x and used to play 90’s techno back in the mid 2000’s when taking me to school and camp. I think of how awesome it would be to go to club to listen to those songs. Trap does get to be old.
Especially the weed centric hole in the wall clubs in the south!
Surveillance culture is a big part. People wanna go out & have fun but nobody wants to be the next viral sensation. How am I supposed to let loose if my drunken antics end up online for millions of people to gawk at?
Xactly Im like naw I'm good
Just don't get drunk.
Absolutely love your takes, and i strongly agree!! Nowadays it's like people just go clubbing to stare at each other, NOT DANCE???, take pictures, smoke hooka, drink alc and things all to post on ig and say "we had a timeeee last nighttt" Like i wanna party like it's the 80's and y'all wanna do everything for the gram. Come onnnnn 😭😭
Right! It’s absolutely frustrating like why come out to the club then😭
this is why gay clubs/lesbian clubs are superior (in my experience) less wall huggers, less creepy men, BETTER MUSIC the list goes onnnnn
I’ve been to some gay clubs a few times and I always had a good time
Yeah, probably the disco era ha ha!
@@molly4561 what’s a creepy man
@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 some clubs i've been to have a lot of super old guys who are regulars and trying to get with college girls and their vibe is just so creepy sometimes
Depends on what music is playing 😂😂sometimes it’s just Beyoncé
Ngl I be bone dry in the club and still breaking it down, my trick is just closing my eyes until I feel comfortable in my own skin
Love that!!
Sameee but I also bring a friend who shared the same sentiment so we’re not alone on the dance floor!
“Dance like no one is watching” is something the old school lived by
Correction: It did die for certain people. Not for queer people, they still have their club culture and don’t do tables or weird stuff like that
on god…
So what you’re saying is I need to start going to queer clubs 🤔
@@Myaccount923 Idk where you live but I live in the netherlands, they have great clubs in Amsterdam
@@RihannaChristina trueee….the Gays will always have a good time 🪩 ✨✨✨
@@Myaccount923 Only if you're respectful of queer culture. Straight people coming to queer bars and clubs or queer spaces in general has also started killing queer spaces as it started feeling less of a safe space for queer people. Especially when its straight people with little regard of queer culture.
As a man who loves dancing, me and my friends don’t go to clubs unless they play some type of latin reggaeton , Afro beats , soca , etc . IMO American artist make music to listen to but not dance 😙
Love me some reggaeton!!
Same
Same
A man who likes dancing 😂.
I don’t know about y’all but I still bust a move in the club. Especially overseas, now they know how to party in the Caribbean and Africa!!!!!! 😭
When i go out (which I rarely do anymore), i still dance!!
@@CamrynSuzanne You’re definitely right on it not being the same, but as long as we’re around those who know how to have fun like us it’ll be fun 🥰 You have to visit Cancun, Jamaica, South Africa, Ghana & Nigeria! It’s so fun out there
I wanna go over there!
I sometimes wish I could teleport to the golden era of NYC’s club/night life. I just know they were having a ball, especially at the hip hop clubs like The Tunnel 🥹.
Literally same! Care free, great music, good vibes
I think this about Freaknik, before it got *TOO* freaky
I'm witcha on that!!
This aint my fightt bc ive NEVER cared for clubs but imma watch to support
Hey I appreciate the support!
@@CamrynSuzanne ayeee ofc, so sick that you replied🙏🔥
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The EDM community has pushed through more than clubbing. People want to go to shows and festivals, not go to clubs with the same music they hear on the radio and people aren’t “PLUR”
Yes! The EDM scenes are still super livid and fun! That's why I only go to techno clubs. Ppl arr actually dancing there.
Yup, after quarantine, raves gotten way more popular, I went to beyond wonderland for the first time this year and it was so crowded ! Still fun tho 🎉
Yes, seeing DJ(s) in a small downtown venue is PERFECT 👌
Whenever some friends drag me to Hip-Hop clubs there is an aggressive and hyper competitive atmosphere and someone is getting beat up, people only dance to the refrain and flash expensive clothing/gadgets.
For Techno on the other hand the people are very friendly, open, everyone dresses and dances however they want and time just goes by. Love it! :)
@@jens5906 Agree, I've always felt a competitive energy when I step into a club that is not EDM music. It's like one is trying to one up the other. EDM you can go in dressed as a banana or in a bra and thong and you will get compliments. I love it
i’m turning 30 this year. i’m grateful to have lived through the era of dressing for the club like i was going to a job interview. we had blackberries, Black Eyed Peas and Kesha were hot, and we were just coming out of the 2008 recession. those were the last GOOD days of clubbing.
I wish I could’ve experienced that! I’m a lil jealous 😭
Can't imagine clubs playing Kesha and BEP 😮 That's Top 40 music??
Wake up in the morning…oops I can’t sing the rest 😮
You were old enough to go to the club in the early 10's???
Hold on if you're turning 30...when exactly did you go to the club? '13-'18?
When i go out, what i see a lot of is this.
1. Barely anyone dancing
2. Folks just standing around up against the wall staring.
3. Some folks just want to fight
4. Not that much socializing
5. Some people think they're too good for other.
6. People trying to act nonchalant
7. Bad music
8. Drinks are out of this world with prices, especially when it's watered down
@benjamingarrett9960 it starts and ends with the trash music, the djs and the vibe. You can't dance to mumble rap, southern trap garbage or r and b that sounds like someone complaining. This is why raves and the house/edm scene developed and why the underground became the underground. You have to know someone to come in and that's the point. That's how you weed out the riff raff
They think the cellphone is the club...while at the club 🤷🏽
I feel like club culture is dying because of anxiety of safety. Mass sh00tings has everyone on edge because you never know when or if it will happen to the club you are located. It’s the first thing i think about when i enter a club, I ALWAYS look for emergency exits and make sure I am somewhat close enough so if anything pops off I’m out and that’s sad because i loooove to dance. I throw my own dance party at home safe & sound . ☺️ The young people are home that’s why they’re not at the club.
Yes makes me think of those headlines of people being killed and injured at nightclubs due to mass shootings! I hate that situation gets forgotten about. People are home and other places where they feel safe enough to play and dance. I'm one of them.
That anxiety is nothing new. That’s been around since the 80’s and 90’s when accidentally bumping into someone or stepping on their shoe or a misunderstood look could trigger a ninja 🥷 moment.
Naw, that aint it. People been shooting at clubs for decades.
@@JamenLS that doesn’t mean people ain’t scared? Lmao
@@sickofguysnamedtodd2293 Just for context I'm thinking of mass shootings from the last decade - the Pulse shootout and then the Vegas one too. Two of the worst mass shootings in America from just the 2010s... We are saying that overall public spaces are going through cycles of violence and not many of us want to get caught or see someone else get hurt or... ☠️
Club culture back in 1999 looks like a vibe. No phones, just people having a great time drunk or not. Now, it’s a whole different ball game. The music now is lame, drinks are over priced (especially in London😅) , feeling like you have to drink to let loose, and people whipping their phones out to post and brag. So sad.
Everybody at the club nowadays wanna scroll on the same insta feed they saw 5 minutes ago, and closing and reopening the weather app
But actually tho💀💀💀
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As someone who has never been to the club this is sad 🤦🏾♀️🤣🤣
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Back in the days each club had their own style, dj's were looking for the most exclusive and obscure tracks no one else had to create their own sound ... people went to those clubs to experience that exclusive sound and to buy mixtapes & cd's. Nowadays 90% of them play all the same mainstream stuff, why would you pay to hear an autosynched mix of the Beatport Top 20? DJ's used to be music lovers and took the people on a journey through the night. Now, most dj's have no knowledge how to build up a set to a climax, they have no interest in music, they just want to be instagram-famous.
Exactly!
Clubbing is boring in todays world, majority of the time I go it’s wack music. people go to post on their story then they usually leave after 20 mins (where I’m from anyways). I’ve had fun nights where I enjoyed the club but I go again and it’s back to trash DJ‘s. Why are we listening to a club mix of perfect by Ed Sheeran??? I wanna hear Beyoncé, Nelly, Britney, Aaliyah, Rhianna, play all the girlies. I want to have fun not be sad.
That’s how it is where I am too, most people go to be seen for a second, post a short story, stand in the corner and leave☹️ soo real about the lame club mixes though, i completely agree
Right? The music makes me not want to go to the club because how am I supposed to buss it down to a song I can't get down to.
Omg this is so crazy to read. I live in Amsterdam and I only go to queer parties and honey we play the pop girlies BACK to BACK. like you have nó time to catch up or take a break. the only thing is that it gets busy around 01:00 am so its kinda late. and ofcourse drinking is expensive but honestly, the gays just know how to party 💋💯
@@RihannaChristina the thing is I only go to gay clubs😭
Go to a black club? lol
Not the guys posted up looking like Joe from “YOU” 😂😂😂
But fr though, that is literally what it feels like 😭
😂😅😂
I have a feeling that a family-friendly restaurant that serves mediocre food has better song selection than modern-day popular clubs, and it’s insane.
You’re not lying about that, especially on the medíocre food lol
man i went to chillis and they where playing shakira and kesha like What
I think that also with tiktok and twitter, none wants to be made a "meme" or "gif". Because you were dancing and enjoying yourself, someone use a few seconds of it to make fun of you on the internet. Not everyone wants to be internet famous for the wrong reasons.
This!!
Girl what did I do 😭
We need to know 😭😭
Hey some of us aren’t apart of the problem!! I’ll outline some things in the video that people today definitely contribute to
LMAOOI
"Yk u were hella wrong for what u did"
yes i like just hit 18 😭
As someone almost twice your age I feel your pain. The wall huggers are boring!
It’s so frustrating, always judging…like lighten up!!
They're better off staying home and not draining money at a joint when they aren't doing nothing or getting play
You're the first person making one of these videos that I've seen to bring up section culture, and it's so true! I live in Dallas and it has all become so male-centric. It's either these massive sports bars or section-heavy clubs with no dancefloor, just a narrow gap around the bar. And in both environments, it doesn't feel "appropriate" to really dance.
I genuinely think clubbing in usa is a nightmare, come to europe guys🎉
I need to travel more, that seems to be a solution for this issue 😭
I plan on it! Lol
Im a bit embarrassed to say, but all my clubbing/bar experience has been in various European countries (France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Greece) and I’ve almost always had a good time with good music playing, lots of other fun girlies dancing, and just good, safe vibes!
I’m from a mid sized town in California and haven’t gone out for clubbing/drinks😅 but videos like these and hearing my friends/family’s experience doesn’t make me want to! The clubs where I’m at close at 2AM and i fear going into a dead club with no one actually dancing and vibing with others!!
Them Croatians & Romanians can Really get down!
Im an autistic, socially akward, 24 year old who hates enviroments that people consider "adult". Environments like bars and clubs. I feel out of place in bars and in clubs. I dont drink or smoke for personal reasons. I cant even go to concerts because I have autistic tendencies such as getting overstimulated by loud music and bright colorful lights.
You're not missing anything. Without alcohol or drugs that life is miserable.
For what it's worth, I think your opinion is more common than you might think. I've never gone clubbing and I don't feel like I am missing out on anything. Plenty of my friends feel the same way. It is a loud minority of people who think clubbing is the pinnacle of social interaction. IMO a lot of it is glorified alcoholism and running from your problems. Like the previous commenter said, you are not missing anything.
@@hayal1612 honestly with that attitude that’s like saying buffets are glorified places for binge eaters. People just like different things and I enjoy nightlife. I like having a place where I can rock my sexy outfits and having a drink and being flirty or just meeting girls in the bathroom and telling each other how pretty we are. I can act stupid and I can make mistakes and it’s just part of the fun. I like dancing with the girls and etc. I like pregaming with my girls and doing each others makeup and trying on each others mini skirts. Let people have fun. And it’s def not a “loud minority “ it really is majority of people, The west in general is run on extroverts and that’s the best place to be if you’re an extrovert or ambivert. Cities like Miami and Las Vegas are huge because majority of the population loves the nightlife.
@@zimmershine5424 All of that can be done literally anywhere else. No one's stopping anyone's fun. You're being hypocritical. "Western extroverts" (nothing actually west or extrovert about being drunk and doing childish things, these are ancient) have made social life to be a disaster for everyone else. The "best" (pinnacle) of nightlife exclusively just poisoning yourself in a cramped loud room; literally NOTHING else. No parks, stores, arcades, rides, sports, just nothing. Damned be sick/old/autistic (op)/or someone who just doesn't follow the herd with or without their choice.
Not saying that clubs shouldn't exist whatsoever; you do you. But a certain group is unfairly trampling over others; don't deny it, because your comment outright says it.
You are literally missing nothing bro, clubbing is a gigantic waste of time. I've been to more clubs then most people in these comments and I can tell you nothing of interest really even happens at clubs. You meet chicks who you might sleep with, you listen to crap music, crap dancing and then you stand around hoping to meet someone for a hookup. The people who go for music and dance are cringe as hell. if I wanted to listen to music, I'd do it in my own place the deal with overpriced bottle service. Plus the music is always too loud and the convos are low IQ. If your even reasonably intelligent it'll be boring as fuck. Don't feel shamed for not clubbig.
I used to go clubbing in the 80's and 90's. It felt like everyone was invited
and it belonged to everyone. You felt it in the air. The love was real & the
music was incredible. I wouldn't trade that experience for anything in the
world.
Now it purposely excludes people. It's about social status now and nothing
to do with music or making everyone feel welcome. Even the music is no
longer universal. It's specifically made for shallow people & caters to the
shallow mindset. The messaging in the music is also narcissistic, vulgar
and locked in to cater to short attention spans and it's a huge turn off.
It doesn't invite the listener from all walks of life anymore. It sounds like
one big exclusive club and you're not invited.
My niece worked as a DJ a few years ago and a club with levels on VIP
closed down because she only played music catered to women so there
were no men showing up and since there were no men, hardly anyone
bought drinks at the bar & women don't tip bartenders so bartenders
couldn't make any money.
Female patrons would just stand up against the wall taking selfies and
then clear the dancefloor & go home just before midnight. The club closed
down in less than 2 months as it was too "exclusive".
The club vibe has been exclusive for too long and now people don't feel
the need to go out and be part of something that has nothing to do with
love or music anymore. It's just a big social status front now. I'd rather
just go to a video arcade instead as there are more like-minded people
there & it's more of a friendly environment.
There is one club in my city that put a sign on their door "No Straight White Males"
next to their Ukraine flag, Free Palestine sign & rainbow sticker/BLM sign so now
the club is on the verge of closing as they used to have an average of 800 ppl per
night and it dropped down to just 40 ppl a night after they announced their politics
and purposely excluded people.
They are just shooting themselves in the foot at this point. As soon as it stopped
being about music and turned into a big virtue signaling festival, it stopped being
a club.
@@RickyVanderslice They did that in my city too and 2 clubs that have
been open since the 1970's just closed down permanently because
they aren't making money anymore. They just do this to themselves
and only have themselves to blame at this point.
@@RickyVanderslice They've done that a lot in Canadian night clubs too
and the clubs are closing one by one because they lose 90% of their own
customers. The club experience is no longer about music or love. It's all
about exclusion and hatred now. I'm glad they're all closing down.
SWINGBEAT WAS THE BEST CLUBBING TIME !
No lies told!
With every dead of an era comes a new birth, I believe that what's going on in club culture is a chance for people to start throwing house parties and underground shows again. Its an opportunity to build our communities again and find local talent in our cities to show love and support to. Great video for sure
OF and the internet replaced the club. Men are getting the fantasy online. Why is the club scene fading? Look at what we do to each other. We used to go and dance and act a fool, having a great time with friends. Now, people will record you, mock you, put you on the internet, turn you into a meme, shame you, and ruin your life. No one wants to risk being in that seat.
People are scared to be human because society has taken more pleasure in throwing punches at those enjoying their life than in their freedom of expression.
It's not JUST that we're running out of third spaces, we're running out of time and accessible transport to said third places. Nobody has the time to sit down at a coffee shop anymore, much less drive to one. Why would anyone go to a club?
It's also just expensive as hell to go out - in the UK I'm like £20 for a cab, money to get into the club, drinks, food on the way home and the taxi home - you can easily spend £100+ on a regular night out - when I was in college my student ID got me in for free, a drink was like £1.50 and I could have a good night on £20-30.
It’s expensive here too! I refrain looking at my bank account the next day
I’m from Zimbabwe and the clubbing there is fun, kinda similar to clubbing in South Africa. I think people are much more relaxed and ready to dance, but sometimes it is noticeable that people are starting to slowly adopt this thing of just standing there and going just to take pics for socials. Im now in the UK and the clubbing here is definitelyyyy not it
Yes! I’m hearing this a lot in the comments! Lemme find out I need to travel to some of these places bc it seems so much more lively and fun
“Im Rhodesian” “dont we say Zimbabwe?”
Thank God my clubbing days were in the 2000's. Now you wont find me at a club. No one does a two step no more and all people do is stand around and take pics and lookaround.
Gen z lamex af. They're all narcissistic and antisocial. They're all know it alls and have nots. Clubbing in the 2000s and the early 2010s was 🔥🔥🔥. Now if you want to go clubbing you gotta leave the states. Young Women are too stuck up here. They just want to show off their bbls and stand in one spot on their phone.
What do you think the clubs today could do to bring back the joy of clubbing? I really want to experience clubbing in the early 2000s and I feel like ppl actually need to learn how to appreciate a activity in order to really have fun
@@Mighty.Matcha.bring back dance floors. DJs need to play danceable music
I've only been to gay clubs for drag shows. Traditional clubs never appealed to me. It is a bummer for those who enjoy it.
I’ve had a lot more fun recently at gay clubs, I went to some pride events too and it was such a great times
club culture is dead, and the warehouse scene is back. Independent organizers throwing curated functions in places out of the way. The people there WANT to be there and dance til the sun is up. Chicago's underground scene is thriving!
I think a very important aspect is to find the clubs that match your personality. I thought most clubs were boring because they mostly played mainstream trap music and no one really danced. Once I transitioned to more electronic/house clubs where everyone danced, I’ve been having a time!
I’ve been Djing private events, clubs, festivals, etc for almost 22 years. Started raving 25 years ago. So much to say about this video. But, I will say that my longevity is that I stay curious about music because I love it. There have been so many parties I DJ in a club where there are actual pairs of heels left behind because I get everyone to move. I once was going to collect them all for an art project lol. I also used to manage a liquor brand and had a huge area in Los Angeles with accounts and I used to get paid to spend $1000 or more to buy liquor and bottles for my promos. I always had my own style , and didn’t care to be judged because I never had to wait in lines or anything, even as a patron. I also will start , and finish, the dance floor. To this day, as a 40 year old, I can outlast most 20 year olds on the floor, and folks generally think I’m in my 20s. Crazy to think I was teased or never asked to dances in school, because now everyone wants to dance in my orbit or I am the mix master, getting them to dance. So many of all ages says, “I haven’t danced like that in forever”. Anyway, this was a great video. Makes me want to do a commentary response to hit all the points you addressed. Be you! Dance like no one is watching. And if they are, cool. ❤
Correction, Club culture is dying in the US, However,it's dope in other countries esp. Europe (Ibiza, Marbella, Turquoise coast, Monaco, etc) the Pacific Rim (Phillipines, Singapore etc)
As a club DJ, I can say it can be hard to be a tastemaker these days. I've lost club gigs in the past because I played some songs that people didn't know yet, but I still felt was a good dance song. It takes a good balance of songs people know and don't know. Really just reading the crowd and taking requests but not always playing every request if it doesn't fit the vibe. There's a lot of mental work a good club DJ has to do keep a majority of the club happy. We can't please everyone unfortunately but hopefully a majority dance and have a good time. Great Video, I enjoyed hearing a club goers' perspective on why clubs are dying, and you have some very valid points!
Club culture died in 2007-2008 with EDM. Best years, the early years of house, techno, new beat, AB Music,... until late 90s. After the millennium it went downhill (live nation, social media, filesharing made the underground labels collapse)
Oh Foresure, you can absolutely pinpoint the decline there
I think this is more of an United States problem. I’m brazilian and going to university, where we have a lot of parties where people dance till they can’t no more. May be a cultural thing.
I agree, it seems like it shaping to be an American club thing
I think this club problem is a american or high-end club problem. In places like South Africa clubs are in homes , in the streets and just random place at night, usually it is in poorer neighborhoods who come them to find community, to let go of their problems. We also have a huge drinking cultural but also a taste-full , dance moves are on peak and overall the best
That's so strange. Here in South Africa people really don't be taking their phones to the clubs like that (typically). In a group of friends it'll be one or two people (to get the uber back home or something) but generally we're very aware of everything that has happened to at least one person we know: their phone got swiped at the club lmfao so we leave it behind AND DANCE to Amapiano until the lights come on.
Danko💃🏽🎉
the thought of getting messed up drunk and pointing my ass to the sky in a room full of drunk usually predatory men is a nightmare that would wake me in cold sweat. going out isn't worth my safety and security, you stay for too long and the women be tryna recruit you too. "girl youre so pretty, you could make a band a day w me" like WHAT are we talking abt rn. if youre not careful, you walking bissonnet before you can blink. god forbid two dudes start a flex off because that will always end in a shoot out, now im hiding under somebody car praying for my life. these are just the major threats, you can get jumped, robbed, drugged, raped, etc. all because you wanted a night out. no thank you
Oh Lord I know what you mean. Going out and letting loose can be a huge safety risk on top of being expensive too 😢 The "fun times" don't seem worth the violence and waste of money 😞
@@magical-soap5359 exactly especially when the chance of violence lies in the hands of men that kill first and aim later. I noticed now, the people who still go to the club frequently, aren't going to let loose, they go to make money. it's just greed, lust, and drill music. who dances to drill, if y'all dont turn on some t-pain we all bouta die
That’s why I go to queer clubs way better music and no aggression
I think the positive aspects have transferred over to raves. I’ve never been to one but from what I hear it’s a judgement free zone where everyone dances and has fun
I’ve never been to a rave but I know people who LOVEEE them
yess thiss, i feel like regular clubs have the reputation of "you go there to hook up, not to dance and have fun" these days so it's so uncomfortable there if you're just there to dance, but at raves the emphasis is already on the music, people go there for the music and vibe first and hook up second (if at all) + from my personal experience, people tend to be less gropey and more respectful at raves, you have more personal space to breathe and dance so it's overall a better experience. I'd only go back to a club if there was a throwback event and they played 2000s music tbh.
@@SalamanderLights I live in eastern europe and tbh it’s not even about prices here (entry is usually only like 10-20€ max but many places are free, people pregame before going out so drinks at clubs don’t really concern you cause you’re not gonna buy anyways etc) it’s really just about the people. I’ve found that most people who go to regular clubs here are dickheads or egomaniacs, and again, just looking for a fling. They’re never there for the music, regular clubs are only a fascade of what they used to be. When you go to a regular club as a woman, there’s a 90% chance you will be touched or groped without your permission, and even without, there’s barely any space to dance. Maybe at raves some people are just so fucked up or high that they can’t even bother with anyone else, so they keep to themselves and you have a lot more personal space. The people there are much more chill and friendly, i’ve yet to be pushed on by anyone at a rave unlike at regular clubs where it has happened every single time. As a taken woman i’d rather not willingly put myself in a situation where i’m gonna be hit on by random strangers, touched without my permission and treated like a piece of meat on the dancefloor. Like i’m just there to vibe
this is true but the rampant drug use is a turn off :( i raved for a good amount of time at the end of my teens into my early 20s and it was fun but a lotttttt of people are on molly and god knows what else
@@hamilcross yeah gotta agree with that, I personally only drink but seeing some of my friends go down the drug route has been difficult. I haven’t yet had a bad situation with anyone drugged out before thankfully though, I rarely see anyone obviously drugged out at all, again people tend to be respectful and keep to themselves at the places I go to.
Although I do feel like illegal drugs are becoming way too normalized again these days, I don’t like how much they are promoted.
I saw another commenter here theorise that club culture is going down because of other cultures, like music and fashion. As someone who's had an eye on the pop scene the last two years, I can't agree more.
For some reason from 2022 onwards, the pop scene felt just bare dead. It was only ever 3-6 months that some big hit song would go #1 worldwide, and most of the ones on the radio just sounded empty.
When you give nothing good to the audience, they have nothing good to use. Like 2009-2012; whether the music was good or bad then, it was energetic. It made people want to go out and have fun, unlike now. And that's why night-outs felt more fun then.
Phones and trash DJs ruined the club, me and my friends love to dance but half the time they play songs you can’t dance to or dance hits from 10-15 years ago like omg??
Coming from somebody who was born in 1988 which shows how old I like going to bars and lounges better because the atmosphere is great and there is a lounge that I went to recently for my birthday my third birthday last December which is a good place songs from that time that those songs honestly were better today's music is kind of trash except for the following exceptions but you just gotta know where the party is
Men stopped going to clubs and buying out the bar. Women used to get in free because that attracted the men to spend money. That’s rarely happening
Clubs are dying for many various reasons.
The ones you named but also people just choosing other options like going to brunch or day parties or going to lounges and bars vs the actual club.
Clubbing is the only form of Payola I tolerate. Because unlike the radio, u get the results real time...
Oooo I never thought of it like that omg
Funny how I just came back from a shift and watching this lol. It’s true though, clubbing is no longer about having fun, it’s about the perception of fun, no real authenticity unless it’s someone flat out drunk.
Bottle wars gotta be the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Dont let me own a club I’ll be there every night and if I see bottle wars I’ll tell people to gtfo. I understand you making me money but the liquor you pouring out could go to people actually wanna use it to enhance their party experience and have a good time. Not flex saved up PPP loan money. Plus it’s making my floors wet and sticky. GET TF OUT🚪
Right it’s such a waste & like you mentioned it makes the place sticky and disgusting 🤮
Im not paying $550 for a 750ml of Belvedere or $40 for two drinks to talk to women who are only looking for the top 1% of men.
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the most important thing is to be selective. in my experience, you just have to do a bit of research before deciding on a club to go to. often times the "biggest" "hottest" clubs in the middle of the busiest area of your city are NOT going to facilitate a care/judgement-free environment. and it's unlikely that people will be dancing. lol. what i've come to realize is that the smaller clubs that host local dj's and are specifically geared towards dance music tend to be way more relaxed and way more fun, while also being significantly less expensive. i'll take a smaller spot with great dj's over a glitzy, three-level "bottle service" sort of place any night! do your research first, find out what kind of place you are actually going to and you'll be golden
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Ngl because of the rise of social media it has caused a decline on people knowing how to socially interact in real time. Hence why everyone so judgmental and watching face to play it safe . Now club culture got more wall huggers than ever before because the new wave is to not do “ too much “ Instead of just naturally being themselves and having fun. Shit is crazy. But being from Brooklyn I recommend ya going to some of these Caribbean/Latin parties you def gon have a time. Bombaclot !
Another thing too I’m all for people wanting to look great but damn wear some outfits ya could move in. Wearing all this gear and designer to just spectate. Like what are we doing fr ?
I miss the Caribbean clubs of Brooklyn! Haven’t been to one since holiday 2015. I need to go back to one soon
I’m 22 and never been to a club 😂
That’s because times have changed
i am definitely a homebody. i’ve only been to the club once & i did actually enjoy myself however, i don’t think i would go again unless im with my man or a group of my girlfriends. i went with some fellow service members of mine, one got way too drunk , threw up in someone’s section & i had to call them an uber home & the other was just doing her own thing having fun but we didn’t know each other like that. all to say yes it was fun, but there is just too much for me to handle personally if im not with people who make me feel comfortable & safe lol.
i do hope club culture gets turned back around though, i would hate it even more if i went just for it to be a tiny ass space for me to dance (or lack there of) 😭
The older i get the more I am becoming a homebody (happily) because I just feel safer and more calm. Give me a glass of wine , a good movie and some snacks and i’m chillin. I also hardly go to the club unless i’m with my man😭
REDPILL man here, last couple weeks I've been finding my self here, not to look for something "wrong", nope, it's genuinely entertaining....
I was never a clubber at any age 🤷 I love a cafe or pub, but mostly I like being able to hear what people are saying 😂
I love ear hustling 😂😂😂
It’s for sure dying due to the excessive anxiety people have these days which makes them afraid to open up socially. The whole point of being at the club is to dance and socialize, why go if that’s not really what you’re into? It’s no longer an outlet to be carefree for a few hours.
Don't worry guys I'm gonna fix it as soon as I turn 18
We’ll be waiting!!
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Man, you make me feel old. Soul Train was still on TV when I was growing up in the 90s and 2000s.
This is why I loved edm festivals and local “dive bars” that played music I liked. I’m tryna dance the way I do in my bedroom, and I’m tryna not wear any makeup bc I know I’ll sweat it off from dancing not being shoulder to shoulder with everyone else in the place😂
Ive never had a bad time at clubs, because i dont go to club for their popularitity or sections. I follow djs. clubs are fun but you gotta WORK for it. try new places, find djs near you that you like and go to where theyre playing. Learn to apprieciate different genres. I promise itll be the most fun you have. I went to a goth/industrial night and I'm still friends with the people I met there. You gotta be open to new experiences. also, be nice to the bouncers, eventually you get in free and they put you in sections.
Totally agree, in my country people barely dance (when I dance - AS I SHOULD - they tell me Im doing too much), only take drugs and take videos of how much "fun" they are having
How are they gonna judge you when they’re the ones being lame🙁
Good video. Spent my 20s in the 2010s. Tbh clubs weren’t the move even back then and faced most of the same problems addressed here. The magic was always in the bars, house parties, and pop-up events.
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I just put it up recently! So glad you noticed 🤭
That is so sad. People are so worried about how they look they can't even let loose and dance. FEEEEL that beat and moment. The wall flowers just hate because they could never get down and free themselves. I would rather see someone dance badly and have fun than stand and judge from the corner. Like go home if you are boring and miserable. 😂
Exactly!
CAUSE OF MEEEEE ? What did I do? 😂😂😂 I just turned 18 miss girl. Personally I want to experience it but it does seem boring , like even at prom ( I know it’s not the same ) mofos are literally sitting , taking selfies , standing on the side ,etc so I’m not surprised that club culture is dying.it seems like everything is dying since 2020
Sorry everyone had to catch a stray😭😭
i really hope not i dont want to grow up in a generation where everything is dying, i was like 10 in 2020 so i basically started growing up when everything fun died :(
@@everygoodhanldeistaken bro fr 😭😭
As a terribly introverted guy who could never get into clubbing, I find this video to be really fascinating. Glad I'm not the only one who saw a few of these issues way back when before they became the big deals they are now.
Camryn, girly I swear you must have a you must have a degree or something because the way you pull out these articles and receipts like it’s giving very well informed it’s giving video essay you know like you ate
Thank you!! I actually do have a degree🥳 I absolutely love researching, lowkey my favorite part about college
What degree lol you're very intelligent @@CamrynSuzanne
As An 18 Year Old Gen Z Person Myself Born In 2005 I Gotta Say Back In The 70s, 80s And 90s, 2000s And 2010s Is Were Clubbing Was The Best Time To Be Going Out And Dancing The Night Away🎙️🎶🎶🎶🎶🪩🪩🪩🪩🎸😎😎😎😎
Yepp!!
Bby cause of that COKE😂
Different world back then now the clubs sit empty with zero people in their they will shut down and be left abandoned
As a DJ myself, I can say I’ve not been afraid to venture off into other genres myself. The issue is the audience responds to the trap music the most, so that’s what gets the most play. It’s a catch 22 really, because I know one club I spun at looked at me kinda crazy for going into R&b just a LITTLLEE bit. I hate it but I adapt to what the market is🤷🏾♂️
The place I spin at now lets me play whatever genre for the most part and it works, it’s very niche in todays world. But yeah trap music is way overrated as club music. Essentially it’s everybody’s fault man😂🤷🏾♂️
Ughhh that is a tough spot and i’m sure it depends a lot of the crowd! I appreciate your efforts though fr that’s the most important thing
Gurl, you look as fly as a celebrity ❤
Ooo thank you!
I am 32 and back in my 20s is when it was really lit! There was somewhere to go from Thursday to Monday; people were alive! back when guys used to dance and actually buy you a drink just to talk to you. There would be dance circles and everything, even doing line dances. It was a time to be alive truly, and it sounds like I’m talking about the 90s, but I promise you this was a little less than 10 years ago. It used to be so lit and then in like 2016 is when everything started to change into the way things are now. And you couldn’t pay me to go to the club today. Because I can find 1000 reasons why not to go! The number one reason being, I’m not paying $18 for a shot of liquor when I can get an entire bottle for $18.
Honestly the decline of club life comes from the lack of ability most people have to communicate with one another. If you’re not in a specific group many people don’t want to talk to you.
Recently me and my friends agreed to only go to the bar if we want to let loose and dance. Before there was we didn’t dance much as a way to be all nonchalant and also just pressuring each other to talk to girls (ironic bc I talked to way more women the night we danced the whole time) but it just ruins the fun being expected to “rizz” the whole time instead of having fun
1) I am so glad I was shown the beauty, Art and expression of dance at such a young age. Dance is SO important to our humanity.
2) Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT accept drinks from anybody in a section of a club. Have the server or bartender pour you your drink in front of them. People be roofie-ing themselves if it means they’ve successfully gained access to a person’s body…
3) look y’all, we ARE the culture. If you wanna go out and dance, fucking do it! If the popular club is boring, go somewhere else, go to a rave, a speak-easy, something less popular and underground. If you live in a big city, there’s SO many options and communities for people to gather.
Love this comment!!! I grew up as a dancer, been dancing since I was 3 so I have been extremely immersed in the arts and also truly value dance as expression and so important. Yess to the club sections, we really gotta keep our head on a swivel to stay safe!
The music scene is abysmal. I don't know how it is in Hawaii now, but when I was there from 2011-2015, I NEVER got tired of the club. Every girl wanted to dance, share drinks with me, and they played NEW MUSIC! Moved back to the East Coast, they were playing the Fresh Prince theme song...... Or other severely outdated songs. And if it's new, it's trap music like you said. And NO ONE these days follow the format for instructional dance songs. I thought i was getting too old for the club scene, but i'm glad I'm not alone!
You a very insightful human being. As somebody who was in his 20s in the 2010s I couldn't agree more with this video.
I also think the changing sexual dynamics between men and women have something to do with the death of club culture.
Thank you! Yeah there is really so much to unpack with a topic like this bc it can really be a multitude of things
Fyi real video starts at 5:30
@@ElMasBuscado157 thank you
Modern club culture really just encourages the disconnect. It isn't engaging because DJs aren't the stars of the show anymore and the "vibe" is more of a weapon than a commodity. You either have to try way too hard or not at all just to look like you're having a good time these days, so its low key bother. Love to this channel. Please never stop. ❤️🔥
Thats why I do house parties, dancing is a requirement 🕺🏾
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