DJ Afrolicious

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Introduction

My name is James Jessie and I go by DJ Afrolicious. I'm 23 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. I specialize in Hip-Hop and old school 70's/80's/90's music and I can make customized playlists to fit your needs. I'm a fun, energetic DJ who loves to dance and make sure that your wedding, party, or any other special event is a banger. While I may be young and new to the game, I'll do everything I can to make your event amazing and I won't leave you unsatisfied. Be sure to check out my website for any useful information about my services. You can also check out my Instagram (@dj_afrolicious) to see a bunch of my work. I look forward to working with you!

Overview

Hired 15 times

Serves Salt Lake City, UT

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1 employee

5 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Jan C.

Jun 3, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

We hired DJ Afrolicious for our Engagement party. We had a mix of friends, family and some littles there and he did an absolutely amazing job of reading the room from dinner to dancing towards the end of the function. Has an amazing set up and worked well with guest request. Thank you for helping advance & match the vibe of our party!

Details: Engagement party • 50 - 99 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • Funk / disco • 80s • Oldies • Top 40 • R&B / soul • Hip-hop / Rap • Pop • Banquet hall or ballroom

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David w.

Jun 22, 2024

DJ Afrolicious was punctual , professional, has a great library of 80s tunes, and he bring a great energy. He did a birthday party for my wife and now he might do a wedding for my niece.

Parker B.

Jun 21, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

DJ Afrolicious was incredible to work with! He removed all of the stress out of the wedding regarding the music and MC’ing. No mistakes were made and he was on queue for everything we asked for. He played the music we all love and our guests complimented us a ton throughout the night on how great he was. He communicated very well, was professional, showed up on time, and had all of the necessary equipment for success. Thanks so much James!! I would recommend booking with him 10/10 times.

Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Hip-hop / Rap • Outdoor venue • MC services

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Makenna S.

Apr 23, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Dj Afrolicious was amazing!!!!!! we had so much fun at our wedding!!! he made me feel so comfortable and even helped create a time line for the evening. i was so grateful since i didn’t have a wedding planner! he was on time and so kind. even helped take some photos for friends. above and beyond!! 10/10 would hire him again in a heart beat!

Details: Wedding • 50 - 99 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • 13 - 17 years old • 12 years old or younger • Hip-hop / Rap • R&B / soul • Funk / disco • Banquet hall or ballroom

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Spencer A.

4 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Absolutely blown away by this guy. We literally had the perfect wedding day, and the music was perfect to match everything else. He showed up on time, needed nothing from me whatsoever and just got to work as if he worked at the venue. He is extremely nice, responsive and professional. He did an incredible job as an MC as well. I really couldn’t have asked any more of him and he absolutely killed it. He even dressed up to match our wedding colors. I am so glad I took a chance on him, as there are people out there with a lot more experience, but you’d think this guy has been doing this for 30 years. Just perfect, just hire the guy, you won’t be disappointed.

Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Oldies • Outdoor venue • MC services

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is based on the number of people and the number of hours you would want me for.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, I like to get all of the basic information about the event including the location, the number of people, and the number of hours. After that, I ask for a playlist of songs or a number of artist/genre requests that way I can customize my set to fit your event. I'm very lenient in terms of payments. I leave it up to the customer on whether they would like to get the payment out of the way beforehand or do it at the event.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
My dad and one of his friends got me into it. My dad picked a turntable because he was thinking of getting into DJing like his friend. He ended up never using it so I picked it up and started practicing with it. I started practicing in 2015 and I'm mostly self taught. My dad's friend did help me learn some more things and I mastered my craft over the course of around 3 years. It wasn't until 2019 that I started to consider becoming a freelance DJ and now I work all over the Salt Lake County.

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