I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season! Here's a quick Christmas mix you can download for your upcoming party! Enjoy!
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
Instagram: @dj_mojoe
On October 8, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Shawna & Kevin at Rancho Sol Del Pacifico in Malibu, California. It was a beautiful wedding as it took place at the top of one of the hills overlooking Malibu and the beach. I worked with an amazing team of vendors such as Vanessa from NessaEvents and Pierre from Pierre's Catering. The energy and vibe from the crowd were phenomenal as they came in with an attitude to celebrate Shawna & Kevin's marriage. As for music, the dance floor was filled throughout the night as I played some classic wedding hits as well as modern dance favorites. Overall, everyone had a great time that night. Congrats Shawna & Kevin! And thank you for having me as your DJ!
Nessa Events:
http://www.nessaevents.com
Pierre Catering:
http://pierrecatering.com/
On October 1, 2016, I DJed a fun wedding at the Agoura Hills Event Center for Megan & Sean! That day, I worked with an amazing wedding planner, Heather, owner of Delmar Events. Her and her team were such a great help that made the night flow smoothly. The photographers were also great as they brought their own light to capture the perfect picture every time. And as for music goes, well, I will let this video speak for itself. This was a joyous, fun, and amazing wedding and I'm glad I was able to be a part of it. Congratulations Megan and Sean! Wish you two the best!
Delmar Events:
http://www.delmarevents.com
Agoura Hills Event Center:
http://www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us/government/departments/event-center-reservations
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
On September 2, 2016, I had a blast DJing Brian and Eurri's wedding at the Vertigo Event Venue in Glendale, CA! We originally met at Downtown LA's Art Walk last year when I DJed an event there. They enjoyed my music, decided to book me, and a year later, we made their wedding into a reality! The wedding reception was full of fun as we turned the wedding into a full-on dance party! With the venue's built-in lighting effects and my sound system, we transformed the room into a club. The couple and I agreed that music plays such an important role in a wedding, and we were all happy how it all played out. Congratulations Brian and Eurri! Thanks for having me as your DJ.
I had a great opportunity to be featured in YourWeddingPodcast.com to share some of my insights, knowledge, and tips to help couples find a Wedding DJ that's best for them. You can listen to the podcast and read some of the material which we talked about below.
If you want to share this valuable content to a friend or family member who is looking for a DJ, please share the following original link:
www.yourweddingpodcast.com/djmojoe
Thanks for stopping by and thank you Henry Chen from Aevitas Weddings for having me on your podcast!
Best,
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
ABOUT DJ MOJOE
DJ MOJOE loves the wedding industry and DJed his first wedding in 2011. While attending college, Joe DJed part-time and is completely self-taught. Along with his DJ experience, Joe has worked with a staffing company at various venues as well as doing catering. This has allowed hime to view weddings from both an entertainment and a catering perspective, understanding the various elements that contribute to the success of a wedding.
On the music side, Joe has performed at a variety of events and many different environments, from birthdays to bar mitzvahs, grand openings, and fashion shows; you name it, Joe has done it all. He has also expanded his services to DJ destination weddings, of which his first was located in Maui, Hawaii. This flexibility as a DJ really contributes to his success at weddings now because he is able to bridge the gap between the music, performance, and the customer service.
A glimpse at the behind-the-scenes preparation of a wedding DJ.
There is a lot more to being a DJ than just showing up and making music, especially in the wedding industry. There are many details to iron out behind-the-scenes when prepping for the wedding day. You have to get the correct names, a complete song list, as well as checking your software and equipment to make sure that everything is working properly and is reliable. There is nothing worse than having a mishap on the big day. You only have one shot, so you have to make it work.
The top question a bride and groom asks their wedding DJ.
One of the biggest concerns that couples have when it comes to the music for the wedding is that they do not want the “cheesy” wedding stuff. So their first question is often regarding the style of music the DJ plays. Joe is an open-format DJ who plays various styles, with a focus on specifically catering to the couple. He adapts his music to the style of music requested by the bride and groom, whether it is club hits or even throwbacks to a specific era.
Important criteria for couples to look for when hiring a wedding DJ.
The first question a bride and groom should ask their DJ is, “Are you insured?” Not a lot of DJs carry insurance and many venues will ask for it. This is to ensure that the DJ is covered in case of any accidents or emergencies. Having insurance also allows DJs to play at more venues, which is a critical piece of the puzzle.
The second criteria for couples to consider is to check if the DJ has been active recently. Some DJs may state that they have been DJing for many years, but how active are they right now in the wedding industry? It is important that your DJ is up to date with the current music and that they are on top of their game.
Understanding the importance of uniformity, having a DJ who can also take on the role of MC.
It is crucial to find a DJ that can do both the role of a DJ and an MC. This is very important because that person will know his or her style in terms of playing music and making announcements. This is also a cost-effective way to cover both roles within the wedding. It gives a uniformity, as one person is in charge of the reception events for the whole evening.
By having the DJ as your MC, your wedding will be more cohesive on the entertainment front, which will make it flow a lot smoother. This also eliminates missed communication between the two areas, and the transitions between music and announcements will be effortless without missing a cue. If you are not able to find a DJ who is also an MC, the next best option is to find two people who work together for the same company. This way the individuals know each other’s personalities, styles, and cues, creating an effective team.
The top reasons why DJ MOJOE loves being in the wedding industry.
For Joe, one of the reasons he loves being a wedding DJ is because he gets to witness people from all over the country and world come together in a room to celebrate the union of a couple and just to have a great time. As a DJ and MC you really get a chance to be a part of such a rewarding experience. Another aspect is creating a relationship with the bride and groom. During the process leading up to the wedding, you get to spend time getting to know the couple and hear all about their love story. Creating that moment for them on their special day, tying it all together with the music, is an incredibly fulfilling experience.
What are the challenges of being a wedding DJ in the industry today?
One of the things that Joe would love to see improved is the level of communication. Performing at a wedding requires teamwork and working alongside many vendors on that day. It is critical that everyone is on the same page going in. So in terms of communication, a lot of problems can be avoided the day of the wedding by addressing any concerns or problems beforehand. Whether it is through email or a phone call, communicating with each vendor would be helpful in determining what they need from you, or what the most important aspects of the day is to them.
This helps to avoid any conflicts in time and eliminates any unnecessary surprises on the day of the wedding. These vendors are in your industry and it is part of your job to build strong relationships with them to create an incredible team environment in order to make the bride and groom’s day come true.
Myths, misconceptions, and false assumptions about wedding DJs; what couples need to know.
Often times couples have the misconception and belief that DJs just like to play their own music. However, as a wedding DJ it is your job to actually play the music that the bride and groom want, while at the same time being able to use your knowledge and expertise to play what the crowd wants as well.
So it is not just about the DJ; it is about you, the couple. Nothing is wrong with the couple asking this question, but it is important for the DJ to provide clarification and set their minds at ease by addressing their concerns. Couples need to know that there are DJs out there who actually care about the music that you want for your wedding, and that is something all DJs should provide.
3 tips for couples when planning their wedding and finding the perfect wedding DJ.
The first tip for brides and grooms when planning their wedding is to choose vendors who have worked together in previous weddings. “Teamwork makes the dreamwork”. If you hire vendors who have worked together you know that they have a connection. They will have fun and they know how to navigate any challenges of working together. That energy will permeate into your wedding to make for an incredible time.
The second tip is to learn as much as you can about your DJ; ask, ask, ask. The entertainment aspect of a wedding is huge in terms of making your wedding day be smooth, successful, and fun. Ask your DJ for pictures, videos, reviews, and even ask for vendor referrals.
Tip number three is to find a DJ who is genuine and also cares about your wedding. Do not just settle for the DJ that rushes everything to show up, play music, and leave. A DJ who cares is the one who will put the most effort into your wedding, who will go the extra mile just find the perfect song for you on your wedding.
More about DJ MOJOE; saving the city, one party at a time.
Joe got his DJ name because he wanted his personality to be in the name. He loves puns and wanted to find a way to put his real name into his DJ name, hence MOJOE. Joe runs his business under the slogan “saving the city one party at a time” because when he first started DJing he received emails and phone calls from family and friends about how their DJ was not responding and how they were stuck with an event and no DJ.
They would call Joe the night before, with news that the original DJ canceled. Joe always stepped up to fill in the position. The DJ’s lack of professionalism really upset Joe, and he knew he had to make sure that no clients ever have to go through that stress again. He truly believes that this motivated him to save the party when no one else could do it.
Conclusion:
Photo Credit: Aevitas Weddings
Joe is an incredible guy and he has a huge willingness to help others. Everything from his demeanor, his personality, and his love for reaching out and connecting with others is to make sure that he not only serves his brides and grooms, but also the other vendors on the wedding day. DJ MOJOE’s always prioritizes his interest to get to know his couples early on, to ensure that the type of music he plays ties into their personality.
Finally, just his mindfulness of everything. Of course it is the bride and groom’s day, but it is important that all the guests have a great time, so he goes the extra mile to tailor the music to everyone’s taste. He is truly a DJ who cares about everyone involved in making wedding day dreams come to life.
On August 27, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Nick & Perveen at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara, California. The wedding was beautifully setup outdoors and was a great spot to host the reception. It was a fun-filled event as we had a balloon release, a surprise song performance by the groom, and dancing! The couple were from the bay so I threw in some hyphy dance hits into the set that I knew would make the crowd go crazy! Everybody had a great time and I received many compliments that night. Congratulations Nick & Perveen!
Read Perveen G.'s review of DJ MOJOE on Yelp
On August 21, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Sayaka & Kenji at one of my favorite wedding venues in Santa Monica, Shutters On The Beach. They had a beautiful wedding ceremony overlooking the beach and ocean. I was in charge of their wedding reception that night and I must say, the setup inside the room was stunning. Everything inside looked elegant and done with class. Kudos to Modern LA Weddings and TMMPRO who did a fantastic job putting it all together! During the reception, we also had a special guest singer, Che'nelle, who performed one of her songs as a special dedication to the newlyweds. The party was fun, upbeat, and we partied till 12am! Everybody had a great time, especially Sayaka & Kenji. Thanks for having me as your DJ!
Modern LA Weddings:
http://www.modernlaweddings.com
TMMPRO:
http://www.tmmpro.com
Shutters on the Beach:
http://www.shuttersonthebeach.com
Che'nelle:
http://www.chenelleworld.com
Aidee:
Instagram: @veganmetolife
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Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-hallowine-spirits-tickets-27748563701
Any questions, message me! See you there! :)
On August 6, 2016, I DJed a beautiful wedding at Walnut Grove in Moorpark, CA for Grace and Mac! We've known each other for over 10 years and it was such a great experience to DJ for them on their special day. That day, I was in charge of providing sound as well as being the DJ/MC for the wedding ceremony, cocktail, and reception. It was such a fun, outdoor wedding as everyone participated in some games, took some silly photos at the photo booth, and danced the entire night! I'm so happy for Grace and Mac and glad to hear that everyone had an amazing time. The video below captures some of the fun highlights from their wedding. Enjoy!
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
http://www.djmojoe.com
VIDEO by
HBMoredo Productions
http://www.hbmoredo.com
PICTURES by
Martina Micko
facebook.com/martinamickphoto
instagram.com/martinamicko
www.martinamicko.com
Captured how much fun they had for their first dance!
Hosted the Shoe Game for the guests to know more about Grace & Mac!
On July 23, 2016, I had an amazing opportunity to DJ Corbin Bleu and Sasha Clements' wedding at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, CA. As many already know, Corbin Bleu is one of the featured stars in Disney's High School Musical movie series. Sasha Clements is a Canadian actress, and if you combine Corbin and Sasha, you get this amazing power-couple.
At their wedding, I attended as their DJ/MC and was in charge of their cocktail and reception. It was a fun-filled event as there was a surprise transition in their first dance, Oscar Cartaya's live latin band, and an In-N-Out food truck at midnight! In this video, you'll see some of the behind-the-scenes footage taken that night from my point of view. The wedding was an absolute blast and I'm glad Sasha and Corbin had an amazing time too. Enjoy the video!
Wedding Planner:
http://belladestinee.com
On July 10, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Alan & Vianne at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. I was in charge of the ceremony, cocktail, and reception that day. Their wedding was beautiful as they experienced the sunny California weather outside and enjoyed the modern reception inside. This video captures the fun highlights from their wedding all in a short 5-minute video. Enjoy!
Modern LA Weddings:
http://www.modernlaweddings.com
Lighting & Dancefloor:
http://tmmpro.com
On August 25, 2016, I DJed a beautiful wedding for Jeff & Sarah at Malibu West Beach Club! It was a Hawaiian themed wedding which was perfect as it reflected their warm personalities and their love for their friends and family. I was in charge of the sound & entertainment for the wedding ceremony, cocktail, and reception and the wedding was a huge success. It was a great pleasure to be their DJ and MC on their special day.
Here are some of the amazing photos taken by the talented Rachel Wakefield!
http://rachelwakefieldblog.com/blog/sarah-jeff-malibu-west-beach-club
On May 14, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Monica & Mark at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. Their wedding took place at the Birchwood Room which is one of the four venues at Calamigos Ranch. It was an intimate wedding, and I was in charge of providing music and sound for the ceremony, cocktail and reception. It was a beautiful wedding and I had the chance to work with some amazing vendors that night. This video captures some of the highlights from their wedding and the fun moments that they will talk about in the many years to come. Enjoy!
5-Star WeddingWire Review
I haven't made a VLOG in a while!
This past Saturday, September 17, 2016, I helped out my DJ friend, DJ Jkino, by providing sound for a wedding ceremony out in Rancho Palos Verdes at the South Coast Botanic Garden. It was a beautiful wedding and the couple and guests were a bunch of fun. I couldn't stay around that long as I had another gig later that night in Hollywood. Every Sunday and Tuesday, and sometimes other days in the week, I have a DJ residency at Royal Hollywood from 10pm-2am. This past Saturday was one of the few Saturdays that I actually don't have a wedding to do, so I was invited out to spin! I'm glad I got my camera out and recorded some of the fun moments from the crowd. At the end of the video, I've received some kind compliments.
Enjoy this video! Give it a thumbs up! And Leave your thoughts in the comment section below!
Cheers!
DJ JKino
http://www.djjkino.com
Bababooth Photobooth
http://www.bababooth.net
South Coast Botanic Garden
http://southcoastbotanicgarden.org
On May 28, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Ashley & Jordan at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. They had a beautiful and scenic ceremony over looking the Pacific Ocean. Everybody had a fun time, and I received many compliments that night! Here is a short video capturing the highlights from their wedding. Enjoy!
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On May 27, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Eric & Arlette at Eden Gardens in Moorpark, CA. Eden Gardens is a beautiful, private venue with a lush, green scenery that makes you feel like you're in an exotic location. That evening I was in charge of the music, sound and entertainment for the ceremony, cocktail and reception. In this video, you'll see clips of the beautiful venue and the fun times everybody had that evening. Congratulations Eric & Arlette!
5-Star Wedding Review: http://i.imgur.com/jWiTDXq.jpg
Eden Gardens: http://www.edengardensweddings.com/
Wedding Coordination: http://velvetalleyevents.com/
Camera Gear:
Canon T4i
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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dj_mojoe
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On April 30, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Tyler and Bree at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, CA. The wedding was beautiful as the ceremony took place in front of a majestic stone waterfall. There were talented musicians who provided the music for the ceremony, and I was in charge of the music and entertainment for the cocktail and reception portion of the night. Later in the evening, we transitioned inside the Oaks Room for the reception. It was a huge room that was nicely decorated by Exotic Green Garden. As for dancing goes, the night was filled with a great selection of music ranging from Top 40 hits, 80s, throwbacks, and hip hop which kept the dance floor alive! The newlyweds, wedding party, and the rest of the guests had an amazing time and I am thankful to be a part in this joyous celebration.
In this video, I answered a question someone asked me via Snapchat "Where do I get my music?"
1. I primarily get my music from DJ pools online.
Why? They keep me constantly updated with the newest, hottest and latest tracks. They have clean & dirty edits with 8-bar intros. They have club-friendly remixes and re-drums to add energy in a track. They have acapellas and loops for production. They have transition edits to help change BPM.
How much? Ranges between $20-$40/month and depends on the DJ Pool. Some even offer a yearly rate which can help you save money in the long run. If you're new to a DJ pool, I recommend trying the first couple of months to see how you like it.
http://www.djcity.com
http://www.clubkillers.com
http://www.directmusicservice.com
http://www.beatjunkies.com
http://www.barbangerz.com
2. Amazon music. Why? Great selection of songs and comes in .mp3 file formats. If I don't find the song I want in any of the DJ Pools, I go to Amazon to purchase it. This situation happens commonly when a client asks for a specific song that I don't have, especially for their weddings.
Well this is how I get my music. How do you get yours? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below!
On July 26, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Thina & Tyson at the Black Walnut Ranch in Ojai, CA. It was an intimate wedding with their friends and family who flew from Australia and Sweden. I was in charge of the ceremony, cocktail, and reception. People had a great time throughout the night and I was even asked to extend my services for an extra hour of fun! Thina & Tyson had a blast at their wedding and their guests did, too. Below is a 5-star review that I received from Thina & a quick Snapchat video highlighting the events from that evening. Congratulations Thina & Tyson! Thanks for having me on your special day.
In this video, I answer a question from a fellow DJ who asked "How do I come up with my playlist for a wedding?". In other words, "What music do I play at a wedding?"
I answered this in 2 ways:
1. Simply ask the couple. This will help you get an idea of their music styles and tastes and what song they would like for each specific part of the wedding. To be even more unique, you can even ask where they are from originally and then surprise them with some songs from their home city/state/country. This creates a great crowd reaction.
2. Read your crowd. It's your job as a DJ to read the crowd and adjust your music selection accordingly. As much as one would like to just play songs from their specific playlist, the energy in the room can change and may require you to play music outside of your playlist to adjust to the crowd's energy.
