DJ Persist - Chicago, Illinois

Ana Padilla

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found DJ Persist! He made our special day absolutely perfect! We saw family members on the dance floor who we hadn't seen dance in our entire lives! DJ Persist knows how to read a crowd and is incredibly talented. He understood our eclectic group and somehow found a way to cater to everyone (from banda to pop-punk to hip-hop to country), making it all look seamless. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we ever made, not to mention his amazing add-on services. We had the 360 booth, which was an absolute hit! Some guests later told me they had so much fun with the booth that they could have done it all night and had one of the best nights of their lives. Additionally, DJ Persist kindly offered a new service called the nightclub experience to us free of charge since it was a new launch, and OMG, it was so fun! My large bridal party was nervous their entrances would feel awkward, but that concern vanished the moment DJ Persist provided LED strobe wands and poster signs. If this is a concern for your bridal party, please, please consider adding it on! Thank you so much for everything, DJ Persist!

Narmin El-Tillawi

DJ Persist is truly the best! I’ve been fortunate to know him since high school, and I’ve followed his music throughout college. He was the first DJ I saw seamlessly blend Arabic and Spanish music at a Mexican-Palestinian wedding, and it was amazing! When my wedding day finally arrived, I was thrilled to reach out to him and book his services. His expertise in mixing all genres of music is unmatched, and the compliments from our guests were non-stop throughout the night. He also has a fantastic, organized portal that makes planning your wedding a breeze, and he is incredibly responsive through emails if you need anything. Thank you so much, DJ Persist!

Rachel Harlo

DJ Persist was great! He was clear about communicating the services he provides and was able to provide guidance on which add-ons would best fit the vibe we wanted for our wedding along with what would work best with the venue. He helped us edit our first dance songs to give us smoother transitions and time out the songs to be similar lengths. There was a great online system that he offered which allowed you to categorize your songs into three categories, “must play,” “play if possible,” and “do not play”. Once we went through and made our selections, he took the time to review the lists with us and make sure we had a good variety that would hit every demographic at our wedding. He was clear and concise on the microphone when making announcements and worked well with our other vendors to stay on our timeline. He mashed up songs and provided great transitions so there was no down time between songs. At times the transition to the next song was a bit faster than we would have preferred but we were always impressed by the next song he chose and still kept the crowd on the dancefloor. We would recommend his services to anyone looking!

Stephanie Moran

Don’t look anywhere else for a DJ! Jesse is the full package! Jesse made our wedding incredible and his communication throughout the whole planning process was extremely helpful. His knowledge to the wedding industry made our night go smoothly and of course we had a blast! We got photo booths and even got the nightlife experience add on and that was so much fun. My husband and I are very happy we went with DJ persist to be our DJ for the biggest day of our life

Yesenia Marsink

DJ Persist was so great! We absolutely loved how detail-oriented he was, and his planning tools made the process so easy. He had great communication and the music was awesome! So many of our guests made sure to tell us how much they loved the music! The way he blended the different genres we wanted to represent our cultures was wonderful. We would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Sierra Salinas

From planning to the day of, DJ Persist was phenomenal. He guided us through the day, helping us to formulate our timeline and kept the whole program on track. And when it came time to hit the dance floor... DJ Persist truly made the party one to remember. Both the Latino and Italian-American sides of the family were dancing to bachata one minute, then pop punk the next. He read the room perfectly and all our guests complimented the memorable evening. We recommend DJ Persist to any couple looking for a well-run and enjoyable party.

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Cyarra Matta

I could not recommend DJ Persist enough! He was very communicative throughout our entire planning process, and his planning tools made it easy for us to express our musical likes/dislikes. DJ Persist was very professional and helped keep our evening on schedule according to our timeline. His add-on services, such as sparklers and audio guestbook, are very much worth it, and created magical memories at our reception.

Avelina Romo

I recently hired DJ Persist for my daughter's quinceañera, and I must say, he exceeded all expectations.

Jesse arrived early to set up his equipment, ensuring everything was in place well before the guests arrived. He was punctual and interacted with guests in a friendly and respectful manner. The sound quality was excellent, and the lighting setup complemented the ambiance perfectly.

DJ Persist did a fantastic job of engaging with the guests, encouraging everyone to join in on the dance floor. He was enthusiastic and managed to create a lively atmosphere that everyone enjoyed. Our guests were impressed with his ability to keep the party going smoothly.

Hiring Jesse was one of the best decisions we made for the quinceañera. He played a key role in making the event special and unforgettable for my daughter and all our guests. I would highly recommend his services to anyone planning a celebration where music and entertainment are crucial

Thank you Jesse for your outstanding service and for contributing to the success of my daughter's quinceañera. Your talent and professionalism truly made a difference, and we are grateful for the wonderful memories you helped create.

Lastly, I have to add that the PHOTO BOOTH and Slideshow on the projector screen was the highlight of the night! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!