DJ Afrolicious
DJ Afrolicious

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 16 times

Serves Salt Lake City, UT

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5 years in business

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

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Caleb Y.
Aug 8, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

We had DJ Afrolicious at our church's 25-year anniversary celebration. He was a talented DJ who made the dance party a lot of fun. He was punctual and easy to contact. 10/10 would recommend and hire him again.

Details: Party • 200 - 250 guests • 12 years old or younger • 13 - 17 years old • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • Pop • Outdoor venue

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Jan C.
Jun 3, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

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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Bex R.
Sep 8, 2024
DJ Afrolicious delivers it all! He listens to your wants, arrives early, communicates really well and is the life of the party. Also his snips are bangers. Multiple people told us it was the best wedding they have attended and he was a big reason why. Don’t walk, run to DJ Afrolicious.
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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.
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Parker B.
Jun 21, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

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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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.

  • 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.