Chicago Wedding DJ

MEET DJ JOHN

What’s your favorite part about DJing weddings?

I've always had a deep passion for curating sounds and connecting others through music!  There is something just remarkably special about elevating the energy-level of a party, bringing others close together, and being a part of such a monumental & cherished life-time event and experience for someone else. 

Why do you think someone should hire you to DJ their wedding?

I'm a professional, courteous, and outgoing high-energy DJ who has an absolute passion for music, audio equipment, mixing/mashups & serving others. If you are looking for a DJ who loves their job, is always willing to go the extra-mile for someone, and understands the importance of punctuality & small details... then I am the right DJ for you! 

How would you describe your MC style?

I would describe my MC style as fun, engaging and interactive!  My personal style on the microphone however, is typically a more "natural style" approach, where I like to talk on the mic the same way I would speak in person, but with a bit more tone or inflection slightly added to it. However, if the client ever prefers the most formal type of "boxing style" MC or big stadium approach, then I have no problem meeting their request either. 

How do you like to keep the dance floor rockin’ all night?

I like to keep the dance floor rocking all night by playing the most popular or familiar and upbeat feel good dance music possible. I also like to push hard by selecting & playing through a lot of tracks throughout the night, basically never a full song, and transitioning from chorus to chorus and bypassing any slow or boring intro/outro sections of a song that no one really wants to dance during. Knowing the music well ahead of time & setting proper cues for quick transitioning is essential!

List your top-5 favorite songs to play at weddings

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough

2. Daft Punk - Get Lucky

3. Usher, LiL Jon, Ludacris - Yeah

4. I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston

5. Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic 

What’s one fun fact that most people don’t know about you?

I have been mixing and recording music since the 4th grade! In fact all of my first mix tapes were made using a boom box, microphone, and recordable cassette tapes for my classmates. I began collecting music at a very young age, but today in any free time, you can also count on the fact that I am either discovering new music, either underground or off the top charts, or mixing and recording my own music digitally!