Clean, dirty, intro: which version should I play, and when?
The Clean version removes explicit lyrics, for weddings and corporate events, where one explicit word at the wrong moment can spoil the night. The Dirty version keeps the original lyrics, for the club. The Intro version adds a few bars of beat only at the start, so you can mix in without cutting off the previous vocal.
What does each version mean?
Bangerz Army offers six versions of the same track:
| Version | What it contains | When to play it |
|---|---|---|
| Intro | Beat-only opening, then the track | To ease into the track |
| Intro Clean | The intro, then the track without explicit lyrics | Weddings, corporate, family crowds |
| Intro Dirty | The intro, then the track with the original lyrics | Club, adult crowds |
| Clean | The track without explicit lyrics | Weddings, corporate, radio |
| Dirty | The track with the original lyrics | Club |
| Acapella | The vocal alone | Mashups, transitions, layering |
When you download a batch as a zip, each file is named Artist - Title [Version].mp3. You see the version without opening the file.
Why play a Clean version?
Because the crowd doesn't choose the lyrics. At a wedding, a corporate event or anything with kids, one explicit word at the wrong moment can spoil the night and your reputation with the client. The Clean version keeps the track everyone knows, without the words that cause trouble.
One catch: depending on the label, the Clean version may cut the word, replace it with silence or with an effect. Listen to it once before you play it.
What is an Intro for?
Clean mixing. A radio edit often starts straight on the vocal. If you bring it in over the end of the previous track, two vocals stack. The Intro gives you a few bars of beat only: you match the tempo while the other track ends, and the vocal lands at the right moment.
For a beginner, it's the easiest version to mix. See How do I become a DJ as a beginner?.
How do I choose between Clean and Dirty for an event?
Ask the client before the date, and write down the answer. If you don't know, play Clean: it's the safe choice.
When you build a crate for a wedding or corporate event on Bangerz Army, the crate builder puts Intro Clean and Clean versions first. For a club night, it puts Intro Dirty and Dirty first.
What about the Acapella?
The Acapella is the vocal alone, with no instruments. You lay it over another track's instrumental to make a mashup, or use it for a transition. At Bangerz Army, Acapellas open from the Sergeant rank, or from day one on the Pro Gold and Pro Infinity plans.
Version, remix, edit: what's the difference?
A version changes the form of the same recording (intro added, lyrics removed). A remix, edit, mashup or bootleg is a reworking of the track by another producer or DJ. On Bangerz Army, they're labelled as such next to the title. Bangerz Army does not offer Outro, Extended or Quick Hit versions.
FAQ
Is a Clean version the same as a radio edit?
Not always. A Clean version removes explicit lyrics. A radio edit also shortens the track for radio. A radio edit is often clean, but a Clean version isn't necessarily shorter.
Which version should I play in a bar?
It depends on the venue and the time. Early in the night or in a family venue, play Clean. Later, in a late-night bar, Dirty may work. Ask the manager first.
Should I download every version of a track?
No. Download the ones you'll play. For a DJ who does both weddings and clubs, Intro Clean and Intro Dirty cover most cases.
Why can't I see Acapellas?
At Bangerz Army, they open at the Sergeant rank, or from day one on Pro Gold or Pro Infinity.
About the author
Kim, Bangerz Army team. The Bangerz Army facts in this article (versions, file names, ranks) were checked on November 6, 2026. See the Bangerz Army plans.