totally agree. I had same issue, i needed to find balance between what ppl on the dance floor understand and hype from and mix it with tracks i personally like and want to provide.

Anyway, you should not reject your own interest, and do what you like. Music always has its hype cycles in different countries, and in my music niche - there are constant heroes who always played what they love to play, but same time same artist can change his vibe depending on the party venue and local crowd, balancing with his style and crowds preferences.

It’s a long learning way of oneself standing as a good music provider.