Spotify AI DJ is getting new voices, customizable personalities and a setting that reduces spoken commentary between songs. The update began rolling out Tuesday, Nov. 10, for Premium subscribers in supported markets.
Listeners can choose from seven English voices and two new Spanish options. Each voice has a distinct personality, giving users more control over how the AI introduces music. A separate setting allows them to listen with almost no commentary.
The changes build on Spotify’s original AI DJ, launched in 2023. The feature combines personalized music recommendations with spoken introductions and commentary.
Spotify AI DJ Introduces New Voices and Personalities
Spotify’s expanded English selection includes British, American, Irish, Australian and Indian accents. Three American voices offer different presentation styles.
Casey has a relaxed, warm personality. Tess delivers commentary with a more direct tone, while Lane combines a Southern accent with youthful energy.
The Spanish options include Nico and Fabi. Nico has a grounded, conversational style, while Fabi offers a friendlier, more playful personality.
The original English-language voice, known as X, remains available. Spotify developed it using recordings from an employee. However, the new Spanish voices replace Livi, theservice’ss previous Spanish DJ.
These options allow listeners to change the DJ’s presentation without changing the underlying music recommendation feature.
Less Chatter Setting Reduces Spoken Interruptions
The update also addresses a common distinction between AI DJ sessions and regular playlists: spoken commentary.
Previously, the DJ introduced music selections and explained why it chose certain tracks. The new setting allows users to turn off most of those interruptions.
With reduced commentary enabled, the DJ provides brief acknowledgments when a session starts and ends. Music continues between those moments without the usual spoken introductions.
Spotify says the option helps listeners who want uninterrupted background music. For example, users hosting gatherings can keep personalized recommendations without frequent spoken segments.
The change makes AI DJ more flexible for people who enjoy its selections but prefer a conventional playlist experience.
How to Change Spotify AI DJ Settings
Premium subscribers can access the feature by searching for “DJ” in the Spotify application. Once the DJ opens, users can tap the three-dot menu to change voice and commentary preferences.
Listeners can also adjust music selections during playback. Tapping the DJ button again lets them request different genres, artists, or recommendations.
The settings separate two parts of the experience: what music the system recommends and how the DJ presents those selections.
Spotify Continues Expanding Its AI Music Features
The latest update follows Spotify’s broader expansion of AI-powered listening tools.
In May, Spotify announced an AI DJ expansion into four additional languages: French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese. The rollout also extended the feature to additional international markets.
Spotify said 94 million Premium listeners had used AI DJ since its introduction. The company now supports the feature across more than 95 markets, with six available languages.
Beyond AI DJ, Spotify has introduced tools that let listeners influence recommendations through natural-language requests. Its Taste Profile feature allows eligible subscribers to review and adjust how listening preferences shape their recommendations.
The company has also introduced a conversational AI assistant for Premium users. That feature helps listeners discover music, explore their listening histories and ask questions about audio content.
Unlike those broader conversational tools, AI DJ focuses on delivering a continuous listening session. The new controls give users more choice over its voice and commentary without requiring them to build playlists manually.
Spotify began introducing the additional voices on Nov. 10 in markets where AI DJ is already supported. Availability depends on the ongoing rollout and an eligible Premium subscription.
