DJ Afrolicious
DJ Afrolicious

DJ Afrolicious

Offers remote services
Discounts available
Offers remote services
Discounts available
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Introduction: Quick Note: Make sure to read through this introduction as it may answer some questions you might have about my services. My name is James Jessie and I go by DJ Afrolicious. I'm 21 years old and I'm from Phoenix, Arizona and I'm currently enrolled at the University of Utah. I've been DJing for about 6 years 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, and 90’s music. While I may be new to the game, I have a lot to offer and I won't leave you unsatisfied. If you take a look in the photos section, there's a picture of what my setup typically looks like. I provide all my own equipment including speakers, a table, my turntables, and other equipment. Usually for parties or events that have less than 200 people, I'll just be bringing one speaker. For anything above 200 people, I use 2 speakers. I do provide MC services, you just have to ask me if you want me to use the microphone. I'm also available on Bark as well and there are reviews on that profile that you can refer to. For lighting, I charge an additional fee based on the amount of lights you would want. The smallest package includes a lighting stand with 4 LED RGB Lights and 2 ground lights at $100 and the biggest package has 2 lighting stands and 4 ground lights at $200. I can also offer a bubble machine or a smoke/fog machine for an extra $50. They are cheaper alternatives to the lights and they add a nice touch to your event. IMPORTANT NOTE: Events that are booked 4 or more months in advance require a deposit in order to confirm the booking.
Overview

Hired 11 times

Serves Salt Lake City, UT

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1 employee

4 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, responsiveness, and value.

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Molly C.
Jun 8, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

DJ Afrolicious did a fantastic job of DJing our daughter’s wedding reception. He kept everything running smoothly, making announcements for the cake cutting and first dances in a timely and entertaining manner. He put a great spin on our music requests and was incredibly professional and easy to work with. Would use him again!!! 5 stars for everything. Punctuality, responsiveness, value, work quality, professionalism.

Details: Wedding • 150 - 199 guests • 18 - 30 years old • Pop • Hip-hop / Rap • Top 40 • Oldies • Outdoor venue

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APRIL C.
Feb 21, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

He did a fabulous job and our whole group really loved it- a lot of people went home early from the event but he stayed and played for the last 2 people that weren't ready to leave the dance floor. Super easy to communicate with and will definitely book again!

Details: Corporate event • 50 - 99 guests • 18 - 30 years old • Pop • R&B / soul • Hip-hop / Rap • Top 40 • Office

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Dominic M.
Sep 20, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Great night! Played a great selection and worked with the crowd.

Details: Birthday party • 50 - 99 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 13 - 17 years old • 12 years old or younger • R&B / soul • Pop • Hip-hop / Rap • Top 40 • Home

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Savannah C.
May 26, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Lots of fun, cool guy, guests had a great time enjoying his music. Thanks DJ Afrolicious!

Details: Party • 25 - 49 guests • 13 - 17 years old • Oldies • Top 40 • Pop • Hip-hop / Rap • 80s • Office

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Jessica K.
Feb 10, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Hope to have him back!! Would highly recommend!! Thanks again!!

Details: Birthday party • 50 - 99 guests • 13 - 17 years old • Pop • Hip-hop / Rap • Home • MC services

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FAQs

  • 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. To give a few examples, if your event is 25-100 people at 2 hours, my quote will be $150 flat. If your event is 200 people at 2 hours, my quote will be $125 per hour. You can contact me of course if you wanna negotiate pricing.

  • 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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