Modern mix DJ's, MC's and beyond at your service!
$1,900 starting price
Arizona, California, Nevada, Mexico etc
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James Amani Jae Ricks
OWNER/FOUNDER/DJ
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Amani Jae Entertainment is an event company located in the heart of Phoenix, AZ. Specializing in modern mix DJs, MCs, and dancers. These professionals can help you with your entertainment needs. Thanks to owner Amani Jae and his talented team, you can have an event to remember.
Amani Jae Entertainment’s team strives to create an atmosphere and a set that you and your guests will enjoy. Thus, they provide an initial consultation to hear your fresh ideas for your event. They can also offer additional services where needed and will ensure that each precious detail is up to your expectations.
Amani Jae Entertainment offers DJs and billingual MC services for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. These professionals strive to keep your guests mesmerized, starting with your favorite tunes or a flash mob. You can surprise your partner or your closest friends with a choreographed dance made by the company’s top dancers.
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James Amani Jae Ricks
Owner/Founder/DJ
Business owner James "Amani Jae" Ricks is an all-around gifted entertainer and artist from Phoenix, AZ. He has been making quite a name for himself in the entertainment industry for the last two decades. This entertainment entrepreneur is known to have many talents that have led him to own a professional business now known as Amani Jae Entertainment. Always a lover of love, the chosen name "Amani" means peace in Swahili.
Amani Jae has been a rapper performing on stage with hip hop legend Krs-One, to a music producer remixing Disney classics and other popular music for clients across the world to djing the hottest parties around as a high energy DJ and MC. It’s safe to say that Amani is a man of many talents, but hip hop dancing was always his first love.In 2002, Amani, along with 3 other members, formed a dance crew known today as the Elektrolytes, who went on to win MTV’s Season 7 show America’s Best Dance Crew.
In 2006, Amani Jae began traveling the United States as a drummer and dancer with a drum and dance fusion company called “Street Jam”. Shortly after, Amani Jae made the hip hop squads for both Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury dance teams. During his 5 years working in-game entertainment for the NBA and WNBA, Amani Jae routinely performed during timeouts and halftime shows. He also gained experience with the pregame shows as a DJ and MC.
Since then Amani has built his business up by specializing in luxury events throughout the valley, California, Mexico etc. Providing modern mix DJ's, MC's and beyond.
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4.9
out of 5.057 reviews
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Amani Jae Entertainment receives glowing reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional DJ services. Reviewers praise DJs such as James and DJ Big Ru for their ability to keep the dance floor energized throughout the night, play requested songs, and maintain a high level of professionalism. Clients appreciate the smooth communication, attention to detail, and the fun atmosphere created during their weddings, making Amani Jae Entertainment a highly recommended choice for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding experience.Review photos
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Sasha L
5.0
1/05/2025
Highly recommend Amani Jae Entertainment! We requested a blend of very different music...we gave James the task of transitioning from live balkan folk music to party music and he did a phenomenal job. He kept the party alive over the course of the night and our guests loved him! His communication leading up to the event was on point, we never once doubted he was a great choice. We're so pleased with how the night went, many thanks to James.
Megan M
5.0
4/25/2024
My husband and I could not be more happy that we chose Amani to DJ our Spring 2024 wedding in Scottsdale! Amani was amazing to work with from start to finish. When it came time for our reception, he absolutely brought the PARTY! Every one of our guests was on the dance floor all night long! We had an absolute blast! We cannot recommend Amani and his team enough 🪩🎶💍
Vendor response 08/13/2024
Thank you Megan! we are forever grateful for you guys!
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Layne B
5.0
4/24/2024
It was so great working with Amani Jae Entertainment, the dance party and music was a highlight of the night for sure. They executed all of our specific requests and were so thorough with our wedding plans leading up to the event! Coach Taylor made the reception so fun the day of the wedding. I thought the bridal party entrances and grand entrance were perfect, and the dance party was a blast. So thankful we went with them!
Vendor response 08/13/2024
We appreciate you so much! Thank you for trusting us with this momentous occasion!
Hannah M
5.0
4/10/2024
James is the best! We booked James to DJ our wedding this April, and it was by far the best night we could have ever imagined. He is professional, he is efficient, thorough, and unbelievably fast with communication. We had some crazy requests & to say he exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. James went above and beyond & also had some FUN surprises up his sleeve. The most unreal energy, our guests haven’t stopped talking about him. We had so much fun, and he is such a talent! We can’t recommend James enough, Amani Jae Entertainment is just incredible. Thank you for everything! We will cherish all of these moments forever.
Vendor response 08/13/2024
Thank you for this incredible honor Hannah! Let's do it again for your 5th anniversary! ;)
Justine R
5.0
2/23/2024
My husband and I were absolutely thrilled by the level of service and care from AJE. We had DJ Big Ru for our wedding in October and the level of energy and fun he brought was unmatched. Since our wedding, we’ve been guests at other weddings and I can honestly say the DJs did not compare to DJ Big Ru. Ru treated our wedding like a music festival and everyone was dancing and killing in on the dance floor. I am still getting compliments from guests and asking for what DJ we booked for our big day. From our intake call to our wedding, everything was handled in a timely and professional manner. Thank you AJE and DJ Big Ru for an unforgettable night!
Vendor response 02/23/2024
So amazing to hear this, thank you for the incredible honor!
Brooke U
5.0
2/13/2024
Amani did a phenomenal job as our DJ at our wedding. We could not have asked for better! He definitely kept the party going, playing the best music. He was an absolute hit with our guests! Amani was absolutely amazing to work with, he made us feel completely confident and at ease throughout the entire process which is all a Bride can ask for while planning a wedding. Picking our DJ was one of the most important vendors we chose for our wedding so we made sure we picked a great one and Amani did not disappoint whatsoever! We are so happy Amani was our DJ, he truly made our dreams come true! So grateful we chose him! 10 out of 10 would recommend Amani Jae Entertainment!
Vendor response 02/23/2024
What a spectacular day, thank you for having us and sharing the magic!
Jessica N
5.0
2/07/2024
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Amani Jae Entertainment! James was so helpful throughout the entire planning process. We had a vision of how we wanted the vibe of the wedding to be and he listened to us and made it even better. He had such a great energy and got every single person on the dance floor dancing and having a great time. Never once did he let the vibe die down! He is extremely good at reading the crowd and will keep the party going till the end!
Vendor response 02/08/2024
So thankful you chose us for this honor.
Sheridan P
5.0
1/02/2024
James was our DJ for our wedding in April and he exceeded our expectations (which were already high from what we had seen in previous reviews and instagram videos). He was responsive throughout the process leading up to the wedding and very organized. At our wedding, he kept things running smoothly with the timeline while adapting to any potential changes along the way, etc. Most importantly, he kept the party going and we had the best day ever, definitely in part to him! My sister even booked him for her wedding so we got to party with James again! After our wedding, we had a lot of people tell us that they really enjoyed our DJ and had so much fun dancing at the reception. He kept the dance floor so busy and a big party which is exactly what we wanted for our wedding! We highly recommend Amani Jae for DJing any event!
Vendor response 02/08/2024
You’re the best! Can’t thank you enough!
Patrick A
5.0
11/21/2023
I truly cannot express how incredible Jae and his team were, both on our wedding day, and during the planning process leading up to it. Of course my wife and I are biased, but I can't think of another wedding I've been to where the DJ came even close to ours. From early on, it was clear that we were in great hands with someone who was really able to take control and host the wedding, not just place music. It really made us feel at ease and be able to jump in and dance with all our guests. You might as well quit wasting time and just go ahead and book Amani Jae because really, there's no point in looking elsewhere. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could.
Vendor response 02/23/2024
Truly honored, thank you for sharing your special day with us!
Racquel D
5.0
4/04/2023
Having an awesome DJ was one of our top priorities for our wedding, and James was truly the best of the best. So many of our guests (and our photographers) said our wedding was one of the most fun they had ever been to! And almost every single person was still out on the dance floor when our wedding wrapped up at 11! One of my friends getting married next year even asked me for his contact info right away so she could book him for her wedding. James was extremely personable, detailed, and accommodating before and throughout the event. He also helped us with some special requests we had - e.g. setting up a mic from my brother to play guitar as I walked down the aisle. Our wedding was so so fun, and we are extremely happy that we booked Amani Jae!!!
Vendor response 02/23/2024
We are so grateful for you, thank you!
Skylar M
5.0
3/27/2023
Hiring Amani Jae was easily the best decision we made! Since our wedding, we have received endless compliments about how our DJ was able to keep people on the dance floor all night long! The questionnaire that we filled out before the wedding was detailed and made sure we were going to hear all of the songs we wanted to hear (and none of the songs we didn't want to hear). Every single song was a hit. I didn't want to leave the dance floor the entire night! My husband and I will forever recommend Amani and his team!
Vendor response 02/23/2024
Thank you so much Skylar! So amazing to hear, we appreciate you so much!
Julia K
5.0
1/01/2023
Picking a DJ is hard. If you're on the fence, look no further! Amani was so awesome at our wedding! He played songs that had everyone out on the dance floor all night long. He perfectly blended the songs we requested with other songs to create the exact atmosphere we were hoping for during different segments of our wedding and reception. However, he did so much more than just DJing. He was super helpful before our wedding with song selections and ideas, was very responsive to our communications, showed up when he was supposed to, dressed appropriately, and was so nice to us, our families, and our guests. He is professional, reliable, kind, and FUN! I would recommend him to anyone!
Vendor response 02/23/2024
This means so much, thank you for the incredible honor!
Stephanie O
5.0
12/08/2022
James was absolutely incredible. He's one of few vendors that you can tell truly care about the couple's day, outcome, and enjoyment. From the moment we met he offered to grab me and my husband a drink. He was so involved with the dance floor, danced with guests, hyped people up, and remembered details from our interview before the wedding. One guest asked if we knew him beforehand because of how in sync he was with us and all the guests. I HIGHLY recommend hiring them.
Vendor response 12/13/2022
Wow, thank you so much Stephanie! It was an honor and a blast to be a part of your special...
day!
Emily B
5.0
12/05/2022
We had a great experience. DJ Pete Cano was our DJ & he was amazing to work with & very professional. Our dance floor was never dead!!
Vendor response 12/13/2022
Thank you so much for the review Emily. We appreciate you having us on your special day!
Jordan R
5.0
11/15/2022
Absolute best! James was highly recommended by a number of people when we started looking at DJs for our wedding. He gave us a detailed questionnaire and from that was able to provide exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for. There was a lot of energy on the dance floor all night and a number of people came up to us throughout the night and said he was the best DJ they’ve seen at a wedding. Would highly recommend.
Vendor response 12/13/2022
Thank you Jordan!!! It was an honor to be a part of it! We appreciate the stellar review!
Sarah K
5.0
9/14/2022
James is hands down the BEST DJ in the area....but also, the best DJ I have ever seen, period. James worked within our budget, was fast to respond, attentive, creative and so much fun. He captured exactly what we wanted for our wedding and we felt like he knew us as a couple by the end of the night. His music is on point for whatever style you like because he is able to perfectly capture whatever vibe you are going for. The whole planning experience and the actual wedding itself was a true delight with James. Look no further for a DJ, he's got your back.
Vendor response 12/13/2022
Sarah thank you so much! We are so thankful to be involved in your special day! Thank you ...
for the kind review!
Kayla L
5.0
4/27/2022
James was so great to work with! We had so many guests rave about him the day following our wedding! Our dance floor was full from start to finish! He even got on the dance floor a couple times to hype up the crowd.
They also did the audio and music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. He had everything set up at all three locations which made everything run smoothly.
Vendor response 12/13/2022
We appreciate you so much Kayla! Thank you for having us at your beautiful day!
Emma J
5.0
4/07/2022
Best DJ in the valley! Reliable and on time. We keep reliving the day in our heads and just wow! Was so perfect beyond our expectations. Everyone kept saying how great the music was and the vibe was just right. Definitely recommend!!!
-The Gordons
Vendor response 12/13/2022
An absolute honor! Thank you again for having us! DJ Tyler had a blast with you and your f...
amily!
Lynne P
1.0
2/22/2022
Amani Jae Entertainment (James and Jackie) refused to dj at our rescheduled party that had to be postponed because of the governor's orders due to the pandemic. Amani Jae (James and Jackie) refuse to return our $2,000 nor dj at a future affair after multiple requests to make a resolution. We do not recommend this dj.
Katie B
5.0
2/04/2022
James, from Amani Jae Entertainment, was absolutely wonderful to work with! The energy he brought to our reception was contagious, we got so many compliments on the music choices and the way he ran the show. He had a really thorough music/reception questionnaire that was so helpful in planning everything and made sure that the sound for the ceremony, toasts, and dancing were all on point. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a DJ in AZ!
Vendor response 12/13/2022
We appreciate it so much, thank you Katie! It was an honor to be a part of your day!
Brittany N
5.0
1/24/2022
James is your WEDDING DJ!! He and his wife Jackie were AMAZING!! Our night was filled with great music, smooth transitions, and such fun dancing the night away you will think James has been a friend for years! They also took care of our pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour music and it was all flawless and just the energy we looking for!! Amani Jae was a great decision for our wedding! James is also super responsive and makes great recommendations!
Vendor response 01/24/2022
Thank you Brittany it was an honor!
Stephany V
5.0
1/19/2022
This is YOUR wedding dj!!! After covid ruined wedding plans we finally decided to celebrate our marriage this year. We were nervous because we live on the east coast and planning from a distance adds additional stress, but Jackie and James were the best team, super responsive and flexible. Their energy was unmatched and They brought the house down! We had people from all over and various ages tell us it was the best reception they’ve been to. I can’t thank them enough for the party they put on. You need to book them for your next event - you will not be disappointed!! And I’m thank you both so much for making our big day!
Vendor response 01/24/2022
Thank you Stephany! We are grateful that you chose us for such a special day!
Gabbie H
5.0
12/30/2021
Having Amani Jae Entertainment at our wedding was the best decision. He was the FIRST thing I booked when I got engaged because of his energy and his vibe. He drove our wedding into a great time and the feedback I got from my guests was that our DJ played the best songs and made the night so fun! Having AJE was amazing - he was responsive, very professional, and offered great suggestions when we got stuck on creating a playlists. Thank you so much AJE for creating the best night of our lives!
Vendor response 01/24/2022
Thank you Gabbie! It was a blast and an honor to be a part of your day!
Megan M
5.0
12/02/2021
James and Jackie were phenomenal to work with! We originally booked them before the pandemic and had to deal with the headache of rescheduling our wedding (two weeks before the event). They made a stressful situation easier by being very responsive, accommodating, and kind through the whole thing when having to choose a new date! The wedding itself was amazing... a DJ can make or break the event but James and Jackie definitely made it, there was not a single person in their chair once the floor opened!! They had the best energy and helped each part of the night flow seamlessly. I would recommend Amani Jae to anybody looking for DJ (my sister even booked him for her upcoming wedding)! They're truly the best!
Vendor response 01/24/2022
Thank you Megan! We appreciate you! Honored to have been a part!
Kimmi C
5.0
7/10/2021
James and Jackie gave us a night of musical magic!
When looking at vendors for our wedding, music was in the top 3 vendors that just had to be perfect! Music is one of the things my husband and I first bonded over so we had to have a great DJ with a lot of personality!
James and Jackie were professional, relaxed and very open to listening to our ideas and wants for our wedding and because music is so important to us, we had a lot of ideas :P
James has an amazing talent for placing songs in just the right areas and made seamless transition of music when the mood or feel changed. He also has big personality that made our guests talk about his work long after the wedding was over!
We are so thankful and grateful for his talent and work! If we ever were to need DJ again we would definitely use Amani Jae!
Vendor response 01/24/2022
Thank you Kimmi, we are so grateful that you chose us for such a special role!
Rick Z
5.0
4/16/2021
James and Jackie are absolutely phenomenal! We originally booked them way back in January 2019 for our wedding in April 2020 and despite multiple postponements, they were always very responsive, kind and accommodating! And on our special evening, their energy and enthusiasm was unmatched! James did such an awesome job hitting on all of the requests and genres we wanted while also putting in some really fun remixes!! Nobody wanted to leave the dance floor at the end of the night, and I'm still getting compliments from our guests about how awesome the music was! I would recommend Amani Jae to anybody looking for DJ! They're the best!
Vendor response 01/24/2022
Thank you Rick, we are honored to be a part of your day!
Allison M
5.0
4/16/2021
Wonderful experience with this company! The music was great and Jackie and James are amazing people to work with.
Olivia F
5.0
4/15/2021
Such a fun DJ! Had great transitions between songs, would love to work with them again! Kept the crowd very engaged and chose super fun songs.
Sequoia A
5.0
4/12/2021
Great music, great vibes, great people! DJ James has such a unique ability to keep everyone entertained and always enjoying the party. Definitely would be a great hire!
Ilana P
5.0
3/28/2021
We had a great experience with James for our wedding! I wasn't sure what to look for in a DJ, and Amani Jae came highly recommended by my wedding planner. James was able to help us with song selections, was flexible, and had a good sense of timing and transitions on the day of the wedding. We are highly pleased and would totally recommend!
Savanna M
5.0
3/16/2021
THE BEST NIGHT EVER. As someone who works in the wedding industry I have seen some of the best weddings and some one the absolute worst all because of a DJ! Our wedding was on the best and wouldn't have been possible without Amani Jae Ent! Elliot was so quick to respond, and professional on the day of all while creating the best dance party. Our music and sound was seamless and all of our guests enjoyed the experience from start to finish. Elliot sends you a form to fill out with your SO that helps pick songs for special moments during the event. Music is so important to my husband and I so while we picked certain songs for certain moments we absolutely trusted Amani Jae Ent to take control of the reception and play the best songs - we did not want the party to end!
Jaclyn J
5.0
3/15/2020
If you want to have an amazing DJ team and not have to worry about anything, choose James and Jackie. They have an easy template that helps you choose songs for the wedding and can customize it as much as you would like. Your DJ runs the show at your reception, and ours went so smoothly thanks to them. I got many compliments throughout the night asking "where did you find them, they are awesome!" (even from my friend who is into DJ'ing). Zero complaints. They kept everybody dancing and if there ever was a lull, they instantly knew what to do. Thank you so much for keeping us dancing all night!
Kyle S
5.0
2/01/2020
Bottom line... the dance floor at our wedding was packed for over 3 hours — and that was all thanks to Amani Jae.
It was clear from the beginning of our ceremony that we were in really good hands with Amani Jae. They had two professionals on site for us — and they both kept a close eye on everything to be sure the night went smoothly. We even had a unique grand entrance to the ceremony and Amani Jae nailed it.
Some things we really appreciated:
1) On a few occasions I looked over toward the DJ booth (wanting a microphone, a song request, etc) - and it's like they had a sixth sense for what I was needing — they were right there to help. It felt so nice having people really take care of us and make sure our guests were having a good time. Their service, attitude and ability to run an effective event was superb.
2) After the event we had so many guests saying it was one of the best wedding dance floors they've ever seen. The songs seamlessly flowed from one to the next — the only reason people left the dance floor was to catch their breath or get a drink. Any fears I might have had about an empty dance floor were completely unfounded. Even the onsite wedding co-ordinator went out of her way to tell us how great our DJ was. Amani Jae killed it.
3) Lastly, I really appreciated how they listened to our musical requests and tastes. We created a Spotify playlist for Amani Jae — and they used it as a starting point... and then took it to 11. We had several songs on our list that were a little outside the box - and Amani Jae was totally game to give them a go. He basically found all our good dance songs - and then enhanced the night with others that fit our vibe and kicked it up a notch.
Tatum N
5.0
10/18/2019
My now husband and I met the Amani Jae team at a bridal show and they absolutely blew us away. They’re ere so friendly and helpful throughout the entire process easy to communicate with and set up meetings. We had nothing but joy working with them and the night of they kept the party alive everyone was having a blast and never left the dance floor! They made our night so special and we will recommend them to anyone looking for a DJ or MC services.
Natalie H
5.0
9/25/2019
A Beautiful Ceremony and a Rocking Reception!
Amani really knocked it out of the park. We experienced several delays and last minute changes due to weather, family health issues etc. that brought planning down to the second. Amani really rolled with everything, picking up on cues and delays. The ceremony was beautiful, the music was perfectly timed and not too loud. He kept it fairly quiet during dinner but he could read the room and turned it up a bit when he saw people dancing in their seats or singing along to their favorite songs. Amani can lead line dances, MC, tell jokes, and even lead the room in singing happy birthday to my Uncle as a surprise. We had to delay the cake cutting due to a late dinner service and an impromptu speech. No one even noticed as they danced to 3 or 4 cake-related songs in a row while we figured everything out. Everyone had an amazing time and there was never a lull in the fun.
Shayla H
5.0
9/25/2019
Amani was AMAZING at our wedding! He got the crowd involved and played amazing music the whole time. My favorite part of the services was the timeline he created with us-that way I knew that everything was going to happen at the time it was scheduled to. They are awesome!!
Kathlyn C
5.0
6/13/2019
Amani Jae Entertainment made our big day the best day of our lives. Everything went seamlessly and we didn't have to worry about a thing. From the ceremony, to cocktail hour, our grand entrance, first dance and reception, everything went off without a hitch. James and Jackie are real professionals and experts in what they do. I am so glad we choose them. They make a great team reading the vibes of the crowd and the adjust things according to what the guest need.The time flies by and none of our party wanted to leave the dance floor. At one point in the night James came out with everyone on the dance floor and helped lead some line dancing, that really got the party extra hype! There was never a dull or slow moment. Everyone loved the mix of music and it was a PARTY ( my mother in law is very reserved and never dances, she was out there all night). My dad is a hard man to impress and he couldn't stop talking about how amazing they both were. If you want the best wedding of the year-book with Amani Jae Entertainment.
Vendor response 06/13/2019
On your family-moon you found time to review us?! Just unbelievably grateful for meeting y...
ou two and the opportunity and privilege you gave us to work with your families on your big day! From start to now we are honored to have the pleasure of working with you! Thank YOU! Congratulations again! <3
Tannah D
5.0
5/23/2019
What can I say, DJ Amani Jae & Jackie are THE ABSOLUTE BEST!! My husband and I first came across Amani Jae Entertainment at a Phoenix bridal show. We saw DJ Amani Jae dancing in the middle of the aisle, getting all of the attendees pumped up and excited, and we KNEW we needed to hire this team! We wanted a DJ who was involved in the party, not someone who only stood behind the DJ table and pressed play to a generic wedding playlist. Music has always been something that brings my husband and me together. We have been enjoying music together since mixed CDs were still a thing and even now, we still love to go to Old Town and dance!!
We were intrigued to learn about DJ Amani Jae's background and even more confident with our decision to hire his team when we discovered just how much music and dance identifies him as a person. Not only is he a DJ, but he is a dancer/choreographer and he produces music as well! We wish we would have had the time to choreograph a special dance at our wedding, but for anyone else interested, DJ Amani Jae was so ready to help with this!!
Once hired, we were provided with an in-depth questionnaire that goes over every little musical detail you would not have even thought of before receiving. Even though I over-thought every single song, had a million questions, sent several emails answering my own questions before they even had a chance to respond (lol sorry), and finally completed my questionnaire like a week or 2 before the wedding, they were so helpful, patient and professional. Once submitted, they basically showed up and delivered!! No more questions or anything was needed from me and I didn't have to worry about a thing other than providing the questionnaire (and payment of course ;) )
On the day of the wedding, they showed up promptly, had everything set up before I even got there and were ready to go on time. We hired them for both ceremony and reception (which were held at the same venue). While I originally wanted to hire live strings for my ceremony, I do not regret my decision to allow Amani Jae Entertainment to provide music & mic for the ceremony. I was luckily able to still find music I wanted played during the recession on youtube (strings covers) so it still had the semi-traditional feel. We had no technical issues with the microphone (I noticed this being a trend in weddings I have attended) and the music was all played correctly and at the right timing. DJ Amani Jae got the party going once it was dancing time and everyone had a great time. Jackie was amazing by helping coordinate with me and my husband to make sure we knew what was going on throughout the night and making sure we got through all of our scheduled events (cake-cutting, garter toss, etc).
Overall, we are so happy we hired Amani Jae Entertainment and we could not recommend them enough!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Vendor response 06/05/2019
What can WE say! We are so glad we met you two, and got to be a part of your special day! ...
Thank you for caring about music and the people who put it together for you :) We truly appreciate you, thank you again! <3
Nicole M
5.0
5/18/2019
I am so happy with this choice for our wedding DJ! I did not have to worry about people not dancing, or them not playing any of our favorite songs! They truly catered the selection to our taste & thought of everything!!
Vendor response 05/18/2019
Thank you so much for having us and trusting us with your day!
Stephanie O
5.0
3/26/2019
Where to start! When we booked our venue- the next big thing was our DJ. The venue open house had a couple of guys out there but we literally felt like Goldie locks and the 3 bears. One was too timid and wanted us to take full direction, one was WAY overly aggressive in his approach and then we found Amani Jae entertainment, after we searched their social media and they had a PERFECT vibe. We met James and we knew that was our match! He was informative, helpful and gave us the best guidance. They're exactly what they portray on the internet (which we all know online can be deceiving). Their energy is perfect. Always do your research before hiring, and when you research James and Jackie you will be getting exactly what you see! My husband and I always tease when we see their new events that we want to go crash them because of how FUN they were! Thanks so much James and Jackie for the best day and the best memories!
Vendor response 05/18/2019
This means so much to us, thank you so very much for having us!
Heather R
5.0
3/24/2019
AJE is the BEST DJ in AZ. James & Jackie DJ my son's Bar Mitzvah. I know they are awesome wedding DJs too.If you are looking for a great DJ just hire AJE. You won't be disappointed. James is easy to work with. He connects with the kids and the adults. They are reliable and really care that your party turns out GREAT! If you want an awesome party where everyone is on the dance floor than James and Jackie are the team you should hire. James understands the crowd, the mood of the night and direction he needs to take the party to make it fun and exciting the ENTIRE night. He brings so much energy to your dance floor. Exceptional service and will not disappoint for any Bar Mitzvah. James, Jackie and the 3 awesome dancers....Thank you for making Leo's night so much fun. I will use you for every event I need a DJ for!!!!!!
Vendor response 03/25/2019
Thank you for trusting us with another great party, we had a blast with Leo and are lookin...
g forward to celebrating with you all in the future!
Melissa M
5.0
3/20/2019
AJE is absolutely the BEST. They honestly kill it with their music selection and keep the party going. James impressed all our guests from the moment they walked into our reception. He was able to seamlessly blend old hits with brand new beats, keeping everyone engaged in the atmosphere. We were first introduced to AJE at another friend's wedding and he was literally the first vendor we booked because he made such an impression on us. I know he made an impression on our guests as well because they couldn't stop talking about him. I'm super picky when it comes to music and literally can't say enough about how great AJE was to work with! HIGHLY Recommended.
Vendor response 03/25/2019
It was our pleasure Melissa! Thank you again for having us on your special day!
Amanda J
5.0
3/01/2019
James was amazing at giving exactly what we wanted. Had a nice variety of music and kept everyone dancing! Also had great transitions from songs and dances to games. He was flexible with bumping everything up by a half hour when we were ahead of schedule. He even joined in for a dance or two. Would highly recommend!
Vendor response 03/01/2019
Thank you Amanda! We loved working (and dancing) with you and your family! ❤️
Kristina W
5.0
1/13/2019
You guys were too good man! Real talk!! Everyone was coming up to me during and saying how good the tunes were. Even the head chef came to our table introduced himself and I quote, "If I ever get married, I can only hope the music is this good!". Amazing job! We're grateful for you guys bringing us all together!!!! Mad love. -groom Noel
YOU were Incredible!!! We had so many complements last night on the music and it was all you!!! Thank you so much for being awesome!! -bride Kristina
Vendor response 03/01/2019
The best compliments yet! Thank you for having us on your beautiful day! ❤️
RaeAnne L
5.0
11/03/2018
Hands down one of the best vendors from our wedding! If you need a DJ, I couldn’t recommend Amani Jae Entertainment enough!
Vendor response 03/01/2019
It was our pleasure! Thank you again! ❤️
Kristal L
5.0
10/26/2018
The best DJ ever!!! I am so thankful we picked them for our wedding!!! Amani Jae and Jackie are absolutely wonderful!! I received so many compliments from my guests on our DJ and how great he was! 💕
Vendor response 03/01/2019
Thank you Kristal! We had the best time celebrating with you! ❤️
Amanda J
5.0
8/29/2018
James and Jackie are amazing! We connected right from the start and they provided the best service! They really listed to what we wanted and came through. Everyone had a great time and were commenting on how awesome our DJ was! I think I danced our entire reception! I highly recommend them!
Vendor response 03/01/2019
It was our pleasure Amanda thank you so much for having us! ❤️
Callie E
5.0
4/23/2018
James was phenomenal at our wedding! He was very professional throughout the entire process of preparation. His communication was excellent during the months leading up to our big day. He absolutely crushed it during the reception! Jackie and James kept our day of timeline on track and made sure everything ran smoothly. If you are looking for a great wedding DJ then Amani Jae is your man.
Vendor response 03/01/2019
Thank you! It was our pleasure to work with you! ❤️
Kristen T
5.0
4/16/2018
I never got the chance to talk with you and thank you for the amazing time on Saturday. The music was awesome and exactly what we wanted. You guys are amazing. I will recommend you to anyone I know that is getting married. It was honestly such a pleasure to work with both of you! Take care and best wishes from both Derek and myself!
Vendor response 03/01/2019
Thank you so very much and same to you both ❤️
Rikki E
5.0
4/15/2018
The life of the party! Can’t say enough how amazing James and His team were at our wedding!!!! They got everyone out of there seats and on to the dance floor and super easy to work with! Made planning and selecting music so much easier on us! Thanks so much again guys!!!!!!
Vendor response 03/01/2019
It was our pleasure thank you so much!
Becca C
5.0
12/12/2017
Thank you guys so much for an incredible evening!! We had multiple people tell us what a great DJ we found, how did we find him?! You guys killed it and kept the party going!! So. Much. Fun! And thank you Jackie for touching base all throughout the evening. What a truly awesome experience you both created for us. We can’t thank you enough!!!
Jeremy B
5.0
11/24/2017
Amani and Jackie were absolutely amazing!! They really are the perfect team!! Jackie helped me with our timeline for the wedding kept everything organized while Amani did his thing and kept everyone on their feet!! I don’t think we had one person that didn’t dance at our wedding. He played everything we asked and added his special touch. I am so thankful we chose them to Dj our wedding!! It was perfection and highly recommend them for any event!!
kelly s
5.0
11/13/2017
Ryan and I wanted to thank you and Jackie for the amazing job you two did at our wedding. It could not have been better. You guys were so awesome and we even had several guests comment on how great you
were. Thank you so much for making our day that much more special!!
Kelly and Ryan Stephens
James Y
5.0
10/06/2017
They were truly a blessing! They were so kind, easy going, well organized, and professional. They kept our guest entertained, directed the flow and set the tone of the reception with beautiful lighting. They are the full package! We are so thankful.
When I walked in to the reception hall I was literally in tears. The lighting truly made everything come together.
Amani Jae Entertainment truly made our day so beautiful and special. We literally can't thank you both enough.
James Y
5.0
10/05/2017
Amani Jae and Jackie are truly amazing!!! I have been in the DJ business for many years working for a high end company in California. So I was very picky when it came to who was going to DJ my wedding. They were absolutely amazing! From the initial time my wife and I first met them, it was an instant connection. We had nothing but good vibes from them and the best part was that they both sat back and just listened to us. With both my wife any I being in the medical field, communication is key and we really appreciated that they both took the time to listen to what we were looking for. Once they got the idea of what were looking for, they had the perfect ideas of how we could achieve them. Very professional and kind. They worked with the other vendors and took it upon themselves to meet with other vendors on their own time to make sure all vendors were in sync. As you know, wedding planning can be stressful, especially for the Bride. In this case, I was in charge of the music and the food and they took a lot of stress off of my shoulders and allowed me more time to help my wife with the things she needed to get done. We had a custom mix we wanted to do for our first dance and Amani Jae was able to create a beautiful mix for us. However, I had sent him the wrong song to be added. But with no hesitate, Amani Jae had the mix back to me corrected and flawless the next day. The day of the event, they were there early, before we had even gotten our morning coffee. They worked with the live band that we had (Assyrian Band), and made sure sound check was perfect and that they were on the same page as to when they would be playing as they were alternating play times. During the event, everything sounded beautiful and clear. After the wedding, everyone was saying how awesome the DJ was. So if I could honestly give you a piece of advice, please do yourself a favor and hire Amani Jae Entertainment for DJ/Lighting/Special effects, the lights and fog machine were beautiful!!!!
Sara H
5.0
4/21/2017
Our wedding was incredible and James and Jackie made it happen! They understand the wedding business and created a great timeline for us that they helped us follow the day of our wedding. James was easy to work with and responded within minutes to my emails. He also created a custom mash-up song for my dad and I for our daddy-daughter dance. James and Jackie are an incredible team and they made our day memorable. Book with them because they will make sure your event flows smoothly, on time, and they know how to keep the party going on the dance floor!
Ashley U
5.0
2/18/2017
Hands down the best DJ team out there! Amani and Jackie were incredible to work with through the entire planning process. We needed sound setup in three rooms plus lighting. Everything looked and sounded flawless. During the reception we had plenty of guests comment on how great the music was, several even said they wished they could have had them at their wedding and a few requested info to book them for their upcoming wedding. 100% recommend! You won't be disappointed.
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