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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

About

My name is James Jessie and I go by DJ Afrolicious. I'm 22 years old and I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I'm a graduate from the University of Utah and I majored in Game Design. I've been DJing for about 4 years professionally and I'm available for weddings, parties, and all different occasions and events.

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31 hires on Bark
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17 February 2024

DJ Afrolicious did my daughter’s reception. He was well prepared, had us fill out a detailed form with preferred songs and chatted with us on zoom beforehand. He had all his equipment set up well in advance. The dancing portion was so much fun and we were impressed by his talents in creating a fun and exciting atmosphere! Everyone had nothing but good things to say about DJ Afrolicious!🥳 More...

23 December 2023

We had a wonderful experience with DJ Afrolicious! First of all, he requests a profile of the bride and groom to get to know them a little. He is thorough on finding out the style of music they prefer and he will add to any playlist you submit to him and add songs that go with your preferences. He set up a zoom meeting a couple days before the event to go over how you want the event to flow and the order of things on your itinerary. We asked him to guarantee no music with language or inappropriate content and he guaranteed he would not have anything of the sort. He completely held true to his word and we enjoyed an incredible night of dancing and partying at my daughter’s wedding receptio! The way he mixes and transitions music is so fun. He kept the crowd totally engaged, dancing, and pumped up the entire time! I would highly recommend DJ Afrolicious! More...

14 August 2023

Working with DJ Afrolicious was amazing. He was very professional and threw an amazing party for our wedding. We loved the experience he brought. We would definitely recommend him for any party you have. More...

28 June 2023

James was amazing to work with! He was the best expense of my daughter’s wedding. He made it so that I could relax and just have fun as the mother of the bride. And it made it so that all of the hard work paid off with the funnest time. Even the staff at the venue we used were raving about the DJ afterwards. Make sure you have great memories to remember your wedding by by hiring James! More...

20 June 2023

Best DJ in Salt Lake County, he played the best music. We sent him a playlist and he just played music that were related to those genres. He has lights as well and just helped push the vibe of the party to a whole other level. Guests at our party were so impressed with his skills. I know a lot of people will book him after our event. We are super grateful that he was professional, prompt, and communicative. The transitions were on point and he doesn’t just press play, he’s worth every penny! We will be sure to stay in touch. More...

5 June 2023

He was so accommodating and attentive to all my wants and wishes. He was very professional and really cared about my experience as the bride. He completely understood how crazy wedding planning can be and he made our experience so easy and provided such a good energy for our day!
Thanks again DJ Afrolicious!!
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19 January 2023

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Everything we could ask for!!!! We loved him and his music!

13 November 2022

DJ Afrolicious brought great energy and a vibe to our wedding. He was beyond professional throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend you utilize him for your next event. More...

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30 October 2022

DJ

Dj Afrolicious was everything we wanted him to be and more what an amazing night!!!!!

17 October 2022

DJ Afrolicious really made things pop off at our wedding! I can't thank him enough for all of his efforts and meeting with our coordinator to ensure everything ran smoothly. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ and his rates are very competitive! More...

16 October 2022

DJ Afrolicious was amazing at my wedding. He was the perfect host and his dance floor set was legendary.

3 October 2022

DJ Afrolicious was so awesome! He was very personable and was able to switch gears during my wedding, we were already playing fast dance music and my 81 year old grandfather wanted a slow dance with me DJ Afrolicious was on top of it, and I got to have this amazing moment with my grandpa. He was also playing all the great songs all night, we had dancers on the floor All Night Long! I would 100% recommend him to anyone!! More...

1 October 2022

DJAfrolicious is a vibe! Not only did he take my very last minute booking fortunately, but he stayed longer to accommodate our party elixir nite. The music and mixes had everyone on the dance floor. I would highly recommend DJAfrolicious and i will book him again. More...

6 September 2022

From the early planning stages to the end of the event, Jessie was very easy to work with. Open communication and quick to respond. His service fee was relatively fair in comparison to what’s out there.

But most importantly, he knew how to get the crowd bumping. The evening was a vibe with song selections that was carefully curated and transitioned seamlessly.

Thanks Jessie for making our reception memorable.
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29 August 2022

Definitely recommend! He was very nice and amazing to work with. He provided all the equipment and was able to play the music we wanted. Everyone had an amazing time at our reception, thanks to DJ Afrolicious! More...

13 August 2022

DJ Afrolicious was fantastic. Very easy to work with. He was accommodating to what we wanted. Even when there were last minute song changes for the performances, he was able to make it work. He kept the music going smoothly and everyone had a great time. I’d definitely hire him again. He was 🔥🤙🏽 More...

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16 July 2022

DJ

Dj afrolicious helped make our wedding super fun! He was very go with the flow and was super helpful for stuff that changed last minute. I definitely would recommend

28 June 2022

DJ Afrolicious did a great job keeping the party going! I got a lot of comments about what a great DJ he is from the attendees of my baby shower!

19 June 2022

DJ Afrolicious was easy to work with. He provided everything needed for awesome sound, played the music we asked for and even took requests! He had a great attitude and definitely kept the party going! More...

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30 May 2022

Wedding DJ

DJ AFROLICIOUS was amazing for my wedding! Communication was A+ He kept the party going and was attentive to what we needed to make my big day go smooth, and at his price point I would 100% recommend him! He did amazing and everyone had such a fun time dancing and his vibes were awesome, stop searching through the listings, DJ AFROLICIOUS is your guy! More...

5 February 2022

We loved DJ Afrolicious. He came dressed up in costume according to the theme, he was very responsive to emails leading up to the event, he was able to get a sense of the room and cater music to what the crowd wanted. He was so great that students didnt want to leave at the end of the dance. Really recommend him!!! More...

13 December 2021

Dj Afrolicious is awesome! He was very professional and showed up an hour before the event to set up. He was exactly on time and set up and sound checked easily. He made the whole process seamless. Two weeks before the event we provided him a song list and he used that to base his playlist off of. He did a great job adjusting for the space and the people who came and even adjusted the volume as needed depending on where people flowed. I couldn’t recommend him more. Great Dj and very affordable prices! More...

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2 November 2021

DJ

Very responsive. Very Dependable. Very easy to work with. Doesn't matter the event or the feel of your event, DJ Afrolicious will work with what you want.
I was able to give him my own playlist a week prior to the event that he worked with. He was able to add a mic for announcements on the fly. Took a request, we only had one, maybe two for the night. He also has lighting if you need, I thought it added a lot to the event and would recommend. He let the music and transitions roll and didn't come in on the mic at the all, which worked for my event. He even came in costume (it was a Halloween Party)!
All in all, I would hire him again and would recommend to a friend.
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17 October 2021

DJ

Great DJ! Came early to set up, had really fun lights and great tunes. He really made the night fun!

1 October 2021

DJ Afrolicious was awesome…and on point with the simple things!

From the early communications and venue walk-thru days before, to the night of the event, all worked out well.

He showed up on time, he was upbeat, positive… He did great music set up, quick and easy and got the people dancing! Great R&B hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and today!

I recommend DJ Afrolicious for any gig, event or activity that requires amazing music!
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1 October 2021

We absolutely loved having DJ Afrolicious at our wedding! He was amazing. Out of all the vendors we had for the night (catering, cake, flowers etc) we received the most compliments on our DJ. He kept the party going through out the whole event and was great at coordinating cues with us. Kudos to DJ Afrolicious for working with us on the spot and making magic happen on our big night. We love working with him and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a great DJ.

Thanks DJ Afrolicious! - The De Avila’s
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12 September 2021

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DJ Afrolicious was great from start to finish! He responded very quickly to my request for services and stayed in contact with me regarding the playlist before our high school reunion. He showed up on time and was very fun- and knew all the songs from the 80s. He got a lot of compliments, even from people who were not attending our event but happened to be in the area. I highly recommend him!! More...

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4 September 2021

DJ

I had DJ afrolicious for my backyard wedding and he was the perfect guy for the job! He had everyone dancing all night and had great transitions. He listened to my requests and put them into the set list. He was on time and brought all the equipment needed and made a great MC. Thanks again for creating a fun and energetic atmosphere I’ll never forget! More...

22 August 2021

He was great. Used my list of songs to pull from but added a lot. He doesn’t do announcements, but we didn’t really need that. It was an 80s party, and he came dressed up so that is total bonus points!
If you don’t need an MC, he’s good. Affordable prices. He got lots of compliments from our guests.
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4 July 2021

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Dj Afrolicious was so much fun to have at our wedding! He interacted with the guests so well and played the perfect music! He was great at communicating with us before the wedding, and made sure we were happy with his services! His prices are great and we definitely recommend him, you won’t be disappointed! More...

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15 June 2021

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I hired DJ Afrolicious for the 4th of June for my daughter's graduation party. DJ Afrolicious replied back within 7 mins. He showed up before the time the party was supposed to start to set up. ( I really appreciated that) Our party was supposed to start at 4pm but because of the heat we had to push the time out to 6:30pm/7:00pm. James was very understanding & set up inside while we were getting things ready & while we waited for it to cool down. We agreed on him staying from 4pm -10pm but due to us starting so late he offered to stay longer, so we gave him an extra $50 for another hour & a half...wish I could have given more as he did keep the party going & we are still getting compliments on what a great party it was! The only reason I did not give him 5 stars is because there was a few times my daughter asked for him to play something & he didn't or had her wait for a long min, however someone asked for a few different songs & he played them almost instantly. I want to say it was because the requests were songs he was more familiar with....either way it was her party & her requests should have been acknowledged a little more. With all that said he still did an amazing job & I would definitely consider him for future events & have already passed his cards out to a few people who were interested. Thanks again DJ Afrolicious, you really did us a solid & made her graduation memorable!🤗😎 More...

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29 May 2021

DJ

DJ Afrolicious was a pleasure to work with! He replied quickly to my questions, was on time, brought and set up all his own equipment, his fees for our budget, and he worked with our music preferences. He has a great personality and added so much to our Senior Class all night party! Thank You! More...

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25 April 2021

DJ

DJ Afrolicious did amazing at DJing at my wedding! It was his first time DJing at a wedding and he did great!

Q&As

The secret is to be able to read the crowd and tell what to play next. You always wanna cater to the people that are on the dance floor and choose specific songs to get them dancing. Making good song decisions is key to keeping the party going all night long.

My style is simple but with good flow. I think of it as "flowing like water". Having good transitions and good matchups with songs is key to the way I DJ. Every song flows together so nothing feels suddenly out of place (unless it's intentional).

I love music, being able to play music, and putting things together that you normally wouldn't think of is incredibly rewarding to me. Music is one of those universal languages that everyone understands and DJing has allowed me to learn more about how music works and broaden my library to new and old artists.

I started learning how to DJ when I was in high school and I mostly just taught myself how to use turntables and making my own projects. Over the years, I practiced a lot and learned a variety of tips from other DJs including a family friend of mine. By the time I was a senior in high school, I had been DJing for almost 4 years and I thought becoming my an independent/freelance DJ would give me the chance to branch out and maybe even find more opportunities to DJ in the future.

I'm very flexible in terms of scheduling as well as prices and I'm incredibly versatile in terms of what music I play and I'm very open to customizing my playlist in order to satisfy your needs. If you want a high energy DJ who can also bust out a few moves on the dance floor, then I'm your man.

It's important for me to stay safe during the Covid-19 pandemic and the same things goes for everybody at the event. I do my best to sanitize myself and my equipment before, during, and after attending events. I will wear a mask for most events and will do my best to maintain social distancing. You will not see leave my post very often if ever just to be at a safe distance from party-goers. I would highly recommend that customers make sure that everyone attending is healthy before and after the event in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Services

For weddings, I provide MC services automatically. Otherwise, you can request MC services beforehand for your event for no extra charge.