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DJ DC Productions, LLC, is a wedding DJ service located in Ann Arbor, MI.
This wedding DJ is more than your traditional DJ. We bring high-energy entertainment featuring DJs that pride themselves in creative mixes and seamless transitions. We custom-tailor the music to your event, not the other way around. DC, the owner, is highly organized and takes the worry out of your booking and planning process. We have multiple DJs on staff, which leads to the best backup plan in the industry. If you're looking to have the time of your life, give us a call!
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- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
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- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
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- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Detroit Event Company was SO easy to work with. They sent email reminders every step of the way to make sure we were on track with our wedding timeline. The wedding planning portal was VERY easy to use and suggested a ton of songs!
Our actual DJ, Danny was AMAZING! The dance floor was packed all night long (which was my dream for our wedding)! He listened to our requests, added in the silly flare we requested, and made the playlist his own which jived with our vision!
We had a great time working with DJ DC Productions from the very beginning. Derrick, the owner, spent time with us on our first call getting to know us and what we liked and wanted for our wedding music, then sent us the video links to three DJs. We really liked being able to watch the different recommended DJs introduce themselves. We picked Bryce as our DJ and could not be happier! Bryce spent so much time on our call making sure he had the details right. Many of our guests, young and old, have commented to us that Bryce did an excellent job. Having him at our wedding was worth every penny, and I especially recommend him to anyone who is into video games, anime, etc, because he will not disappoint!
Incredible doesn't even begin to describe DJ Abay, from our first meeting with him he went above and beyond. He was genuinely curious about us as a couple and wanted to get to know our music tastes in a broader sense than just a "must play" or "do not play" list. He even asked us about our guests so that he could get a sense of the whole audience and what their tastes might be. We wanted a somewhat unique music vibe and he took it and ran with it. On the day of the wedding he completely nailed it. We had SO much fun all night and music was non-stop amazing songs that we loved. We had so, so many guests come up and tell us how amazing he was and multiple people tell us it was the best wedding music they had ever heard. It felt like such a unique and cultivated experience, more like our own private concert than your typical wedding playlist.
Besides absolutely crushing the party time, throughout the entire process of planning, the DJ/DC crew was extremely professional and easy to work with. They provided the sound system and music for our ceremony, working seamlessly with our officiant and the whole thing was like a well-oiled machine.
If you want your wedding to be the best party you've EVER been to, I cannot recommend Abay and DJ/DC enough!
-Courtney and Brandon
We are so glad that we hired Abay (DJ Adrenalin) for our wedding in September! Prior to the wedding, he was very thorough in getting to know us and understanding what we wanted on our day. We had an absolute blast with him every time we spoke to him, but especially day of. Our dance floor was packed for the entire night and we got so many compliments on our DJ!
My husband, Hamilton, and I used DJ DC Productions and had Abay (Adrenalin) as our DJ for our September wedding and cannot recommend them enough! The entire process was so easy and the planning process/calls helped us to feel confident and prepared ahead of our wedding day. Abay really took the time to get to know us, our style, and our goals for the day. We threw him a couple off-the-wall requests and he not only executed but gave advice on how to make our ideas better. Abay was the perfect emcee and our guests loved him. Also, Abay captured some 'behind the scenes' videos from our day that we will cherish forever and we are so grateful he went above and beyond to do so without even being asked. Our only regret is that we weren't on the dance floor longer!
DJ DC Productions totally exceeded our expectations for our 9/23/23 wedding! Derrick and Abay are both so talented and made it incredibly easy to work with them. Not only were they in communication from the time we booked up until wedding day, but they accommodated last minute changes, custom-edited our specific song choices (i.e. ceremony, grand entrance), and recommended some really cool, personal touches- like adding the Game of Thrones theme song to our grand entrance. They were pros at “reading the room” to ensure music choices were appropriate for everyone of all ages. However, they kicked into absolute party mode into the evening. We received SO many compliments throughout the night on their performance. Their mixes were amazing. I’m so ready to plan another event just so I can have them DJ. Thank you <3
My wife and I hired Derrick and Quan for our wedding this August. They both were unbelievably easy to work with and helped make the wedding absolutely perfect.
Derrick made the organizing and planning as stress-free as possible, made sure everything moved along smoothly, and that our favorite music got played all night. Quan could not have been a better "hype man", keeping the dance floor full, keeping the energy up, and always checking in to make sure my wife and I had the best time possible.
I can't recommend this company and crew enough!
Rob DJed a 200 person wedding at my venue. He was kind, professional, and easy to work with. He worked the crowd and brought the party, and I’m looking forward to having Rob on my preferred vendors list.
I can't say enough great things about Rob - he was so thoughtful and attentive to so many little details. It was important for us to have a good DJ that could hype up the crowd and get them dancing...and our guests loved the music and dancing so much that our venue allowed Rob to play 15 more minutes so that our guests could have a couple more songs. The one thing that I was so impressed by was Rob's thoughtfulness. We had a guest that continued to request a slightly inappropriate song (and it wasn't in the genre of music that my husband and I listen to) and Rob asked me if it was a song I'd like to hear and if so, he'd play the clean version. I could tell he knew that it wasn't a song that we'd want to play, but I knew he wanted to make the crowd happy. He was professional and gentle about it, and I appreciated his honesty with the situation. He was so accommodating and I couldn't believe his dedication to making our night perfect - he came super early to set up and did a sound check and everything. We loved working with him and if we ever have an event that needs a DJ, I will be reaching out to Rob again, hands down. Thank you, Rob!
We used DJ DC Productions for DJ & Photo Booth for our wedding and could not be happier. The steps they took to get to know us and personalize everything was more than we could've asked for. Everything went so smoothly and our guests had a blast. DJ DC & Quan were so much fun and helped keep the party going the entire time. We got so many compliments about them. Plus, the photo booth was a huge hit. We would definitely recommend them!
Our DJ was amazing and well organized throughout the entire process. Was great to work with their team and would use them again in a heartbeat.
We cannot recommend DJ DC Productions and Mechial enough! Mechial was incredible and our friends and family were on the dance floor the entire night. We got so many comments on how people had never seen a dance floor so fun. Mechial set the tone and kept up excellent vibes the entire evening. He and Derrick were both so accommodating and wonderful to work with- we could not recommend this vendor more!
I don't even have words to describe how perfect my wedding day was. DJDC Productions was on my venue's recommended vendor list (Weller's Carriage House in Saline, MI), and I am so extremely happy that I chose them.
I initially spoke on the phone with DC (Derrick) to go over what I was looking for in a DJ and what kind of vibe I had in mind. He suggested two DJ's for me to choose from, and sent me links with interviews and short demos of them working. From this we chose Abay (DJ Adrenalin). He made my wedding day literal perfection! Our initial meeting was so smooth sailing, I had high hopes from the get go. He was personable, knew everything about our venue, and played the best music I've heard at a wedding. He was an amazing emcee, knew when and how to improvise, kept cool with every last minute adjustment I gave him, and helped us feel comfortable and stress free during our big day.
Some takeaways:
-TRANSITIONS! This is something I highly value and was looking for when inquiring, and DJ Adrenalin made the ceremony & reception music flow super well. Outside of that, his emceeing skills are top notch and made the whole day feel so smooth. I received a couple comments from guests after the fact about how easy and seamless the day felt :)
- He walked us through our grand entrance. I panicked and forgot the bridal party order and he saved the day lol
-Catered the playlist to every guest we had. There was always a group on the dance floor and I've received countless compliments about the music.
-Suggested that the groom and I do a last dance prior to our exit. This was the most emotional part of the day and honestly I couldn't thank him enough for suggesting it. From this dance to going through our exit tunnel was the perfect note to end our special day on.
I asked my husband if we can organize a vow renewal just so we can have Abay be our DJ again. He said he'll let me know in 5-10 years :)
Thank you for everything!
DJDC and DJ Adrenalin were incredible to work with. They were communicative throughout the entire process and made the entire planning process easy and streamlined for us. And the night of the wedding, our dance floor was PACKED all night. Abay took our suggestions and built them out into an amazing set. Our guests raved about him and our favorite compliment was when people asked hope we knew him, assuming he was a friend, not a DJ we found through an event company. He took the time to get to know us, to find personal touches to include all night, and to create a fun, genuine experience. Would highly recommend DJDC and Abay to everyone!
Working with DJDC Productions and DJ Rob Beatz was AWESOME. Derrick was so organized and did a wonderful job helping us figure out exactly what we needed for our wedding and reception. Despite how busy he is, Derrick always checked in on us and made sure every logistical detail was handled. He also was able to figure out that Rob would be a perfect fit for us.
I cannot say enough about how awesome DJ Rob Beatz is, he worked so hard with us to nail down a playlist, brought wonderful suggestions and creativity and all of our guests and family agree that he was spinning fire and kept the dance floor bumping for hours on end. Our wedding and reception were PERFECT and Rob was a huge part of it.
DJ Danny and MC Bryce were amazing. They were super easy to work with, noted every detail, and kept the dance floor packed all night long. They are true professionals and I would 100% recommend booking them.
Derrick and Mechial did a fantastic job with every aspect of our wedding. They kept everything organized and timely from the ceremony through the dinner, and then most importantly had the dance floor full all night. We could not have been more pleased with our experience and have rarely seen anything like it before. I would recommend them to anyone
Planning my wedding reception could not have been any easier with the help of the owner Derrick Castenholz for setting us up with his amazing crew! Huge shout out to MC Bryce and DJ Danny where absolutely amazing! Not only did they help the wedding reception go smoothly but they played awesome music that had our guests of all ages dancing all night! They announced everything from the cake cutting, the toast, the first dance etc! They were awesome to work with and our reception could not have been more perfect!!! 1000% recommend DJ DC Productions for any of your wedding or party needs these men absolutely nailed it!!!
There are so many DJs out there to choose from and it is so difficult deciding whose hands to put the trust of the most important party of your life into. What got us about DJDC was their clever communications campaign after our first outreach. We decided to give up the paralysis by analysis and surrender. What followed was a top-notch professional experience. Our wedding ceremony production was complicated, and they had the dexterity to meet our needs and changes even as they evolved in the final week. They have modern online tools to inform and guide your DJ (or team of DJs) and they follow your requests which was the most important thing to us. They got the party going in exactly the way we imagined and we had a funky good time! Shout out to Mechial and Quan who pulled of the night of a lifetime for us!
Derrick and Danny did a phenomenal job for our wedding! They were responsive, professional, and flexible to adapt to the challenges of our venue. They played great music and listened to our suggestions and did a great job to ensure that our event ran smoothly.
It was so nice working with DJ DC Productions! Mechial White DJ’d our wedding and he did an amazing job! Highly recommend!
Abay (DJ Adrenalin) was absolutely incredible and perfect for our wedding. We loved working with him and having him there to celebrate with us. The music he chose, his charm and character, everything he gave to us was perfect. Our guests have not stopped raving about how incredible he was. From a Spotify playlist we sent him and the entries we made on the DJDC forms, Abay perfectly constructed the music for us from ceremony through dinner through reception. I mean... his set finished and we invited him in to eat desserts and chat with just the family. We followed up with text convos the next couple days to talk about what a great job he did and how we hoped to see him again soon just to be friends. This company was the perfect choice and Abay was the perfect DJ. He absolutely crushed it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
These guys are awesome to work with and so fun! Great with details and communication leading up to and during the event. They know their stuff and research if they don’t to make sure your event is exactly how you want it. Will never work with another DJ again.
Abay and DJDC productions were amazing. First of all, they worked with us through two postponements and made that process easy. Abay met with us multiple times before the wedding to make sure he understood our desired vibe and music preferences. When the day came, Abay ran through the big stuff (first dances and the like) with us one more time to make sure he had it right and then did a great job emceeing. Our dinner playlist was the perfect mix of crowd pleasers and our more eclectic selections. The dance floor had people on it all night, especially over the last hour or so of the night. Once Abay figured out what was really hitting with our crowd, he took that energy and kept it going for the rest of the night. It was an amazing night and the work Abay and DC did were a big part of that. Thank you!!!
DJDC Productions and DJ Danny Fantom helped us have a PHENOMENAL wedding! Danny’s music style was so similar to ours and he kept the party going until we had to turn off the music. The planning process was so easy with them. We would 100% recommend DJDC and DJ Danny Fantom again and again.
Derrick was the absolute best in communicating and planning with us leading up to the event. He was excellent to talk to and really got to know us before recommending one of his DJ's, and he hit it out of the park. Brian was incredible, even dealt with us making last minute requests and changes and somehow made it all work. The dancefloor was packed the entire night and we had the time of our lives. Couldn't recommend him more!
First off our exceptions for DJ DC and MC Quan were high based off reviews we had read. DJ DC and Quan blew our expectations out of the water. Derrick is immaculately organized and had our entire night planned and organized from the minute we set foot into our wedding venue. I’ve always heard that you will never remember much about your wedding reception because of how much of a blur it was but we will absolutely remember how great Derrick and Quan made our night. Quan’s level of hype and energy is unmatched. I would dare say he could challenge flava flav. It is natural for a DJ at a wedding to interact with the bride and groom but Derrick and Quan made sure everyone felt special. We have had almost every guest from the wedding reach out to us and tell us how great Derrick and Quan were. From the bottom of our hearts thank you to Derrick and Quan for providing us with the greatest experience possible.
DJ Adrenaline absolutely nailed it in every way possible. We have so many great things to say. Leading up to the wedding we had a few Zoom calls to discuss what we wanted and didn’t want. Right off the bat we knew he was the DJ for us. He’s laid back, easy to talk to, funny, and most of all, passionate about what he does. We felt like we had known him for years! He also really cares about playing to the crowd and is mindful of music you do and don’t want to hear. We didn’t want the typical wedding reception music and let me tell you, DJ Adrenaline did not disappoint. Transitions were seamless. He hyped up the crowd when needed and brought them down for slow songs in a way that didn’t surprise them or make things awkward. The dance floor was never empty. The music was perfect for all ages, more on the upbeat and fun kind than “older” music. Even my 80 year old aunt stayed until 10:30 because she was having such a great time dancing! I can’t even count how many times people would come up to me and ask who our DJ was. I’ve given his phone number to three people so far and I think someone even asked for his card at the wedding. All this being said, DJ Adrenaline will take your wedding to the next level and far exceed any expectations. Highly, highly recommend!
DJ Adrenalin DJ'd our wedding and we could not have asked for a better experience. We were looking for someone who was creative, could read a crowd, and keep the energy level high. We like a variety of music--EDM, swing, funk to name a few--and did NOT want the typical wedding set. We wanted our music tastes to be represented, but in a way that was inclusive to everyone and fun. DJ Adrenalin nailed it.
We had a few calls with DJ Adrenalin before the wedding to get to know each other and so he could get a sense of what kind of vibe we wanted and he absolutely nailed it. He is incredibly personable, fun, and approachable--it felt like we were old friends by the time we first met in person. He did some awesome mixing/mashing and put his own, creative spin on the set to make it a truly unique and engaging experience. Everyone, from my Aunts/Uncles, to my mid-30's friends, to my college-aged cousins, said he was the best wedding DJ they ever experienced.
A few reviews I received from guests:
"Had so much fun and need to schedule another party with DJ Adrenaline who I am now obsessed with! He was amazing!" -Cousin
"So fun, this DJ was awesome!!!" -Aunt
"I've never been to a wedding before and THIS...IS...AWESOME." -Cousin's kid on the dancefloor
"Epic night!! We loved every minute of celebrating you two. Also, our girls told us that the wedding was better than Disney and one asked when we can go back." -Cousin
We had Bryce for our big day and he did so well! The crowd was on their feet dancing all night long with me! I loved how we got to meet with Bryce and talk about our wedding and the vibe before it actually happened. And they have an amazing online tool to help with music selection and places for you to put a timeline in! Loved them!
DJ DC Productions was a fantastic company to work with. From the moment we decided on them we had a great experience. Your DJ plays a vital role in your wedding and we were so grateful they were a part of ours. Derek was extremely responsive with all our questions. When we had to postpone due to COVID, they were gracious, flexible and made the transition easier. Our DJ, Danny, was incredible. He truly felt part of our wedding. He created an atmosphere better than we could've ever imagined. I could not recommend him enough. Quan in the Photo Booth made you feel comfortable and even gave posing suggestions. We were truly blown away!
By far the most fun I have had at a wedding and it was my wedding! Thank you, Derek and DJ DC Productions. You went above a beyond with our technical requests to have friends in other states join us via ZOOM. The music was amazing and the dance floor stayed filled the entire night. We highly recommend you.
Derrick and Quan not only exceeded our expectations but we’re so kind, flexible and a ton of fun on our wedding day. Derrick really took the time to get to know us and made sure we got everything we wanted and that the music fit our vibe. They kept the dance floor packed all night which is exactly what we had hoped for- we could not have asked for a better DJ!
DJ DC is literally the best! Easy to plan with and throws the BEST party! He truly made our wedding one of a kind. We had so many people ask us for his contact information because they wanted him for their wedding! Truly can’t imagine our wedding without him & Mechial! So much fun!
Booked DJ DC Productions for our backyard wedding - they were EXCELLENT!!!! Brian and his team were so great - I received so many compliments from our wedding guests on how great they were. They really got to know the bride and groom, what music we like, and really listened and watched the crowd. We had the best wedding reception ever, so much fun, and Brian made that happen. We enjoyed the music, they were so nice and just great, and they had good equipment. I highly recommend them.
DJ DC (Derek, the owner) and Quan brought the party to our wedding and our guests are still talking about how great the DJing was. Derek was super attentive and on top of every change our venue made with COVID rules and really tailored our music to our music tastes. They played the perfect combination of new and old, fast and slow, "typical wedding music" and original songs. Our dance floor was never empty, and they even got my grandparents on the dance floor for most of the night. 100% hands down, without a doubt would recommend them again and Again and AGAIN.
These DJs brought the party! They really listened to what the crowd wanted to hear and kept the dance floor hopping. Some DJs make the event about themselves, constantly inserting into the party, trying to draw focus as showmen, this team let the bride, groom and guests be the focus which we really appreciated. They were upbeat and happy and generally just great to be around. Both stationary and portable Photo booth was amazing, really added to the night!! Highly recommend
My now wife & I had began planning our wedding in late 2019 for our August 2020 wedding, with myself being in charge of music. I stumbled upon DJ DC Productions through a google search, saw they offered exactly the services we needed at a great price, and booked them. Derrick & his team, DJ Buff1 (aka Jamall Bufford) and MC Danny, stuck it out through COVID-19 uncertainty and delivered the best performance on our wedding night than we ever could have imagined. The guys were so attentive to our requests and their wedding planning software really made planning out the night a BREEZE. The music was phenomenal, especially for a Bride/Groom with a love of good music, and it'll truly be remembered for our lifetime. Our guests won't stop ranting & raving about the diversity of our music selections and the ability of the DJ/MC to keep the dancing going until the last song of the night. We're grateful for you guys!
-The Withuns
Had a great time with the DJs from this company! They were spot on with acting as a Master of Ceremonies & entertainment. They were very flexible with us, especially since we had to change our date and location due to the pandemic.
I would book them again if I had to do the wedding over again!
Derrick went above and beyond to give us the best experience possible. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and made us feel reassured and supported throughout the entire process. He and Danny did a phenomenal job DJ’ing our wedding!
We had the best wedding possible, thanks to our DJ and Ring Roamer support! They were able to keep our party going while making everyone feel safe and comfortable. We were so happy with our decision to go with DJ DC Productions. We were so glad we also decided to do the Ring Roamer option - they took pictures of everyone while on the dance floor, instead of having a photo booth. The music was great and kept everyone in high spirits. I can't say enough good things about not only the music, but the kindness of their service. Wonderful job!
Derrick and his whole crew responded to emails immediately and made us feel as ease for our wedding! And the music was great!!!
DJ DC Productions is the best. They made our wedding day so much fun and kept the dance floor packed all night. They make it easy on you and understand your vision. They also lit up our entire venue (the whiskey factory in Detroit) and it was beautiful. They are so much fun and do an amazing job. Hire them!!!!
Working with DJ DC Productions was phenomenal! I would recommend them to anyone. They played everything I asked and kept a good mix. We had people on the dance floor until the end. They also made the night run really smooth, which kept the night stress free and enjoyable! Thank you Danny and Bryce for everything!
We had a great experience with DJDC Productions. Maxx and Danny did a terrific job and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding DJs. They met with us beforehand, quickly understood our requests, helped us figure out areas where we weren't sure what we wanted, and were a complete delight to work with on the day-of. The whole experience was ideal. Also, as a gay couple, we felt comfortable every step of the way and would recommend this company without reservation.
Thanks to our wedding coordinator, we were fortunate enough to meet DJ DC and DJ Maxx for our wedding. We had a mixed Ethiopian-American wedding with both types of music, one of which was organized by my uncle. The DJs were incredibly open to playing the music in the order we wanted and trusting us with that side of it. But they completely handled the English music as everyone was non-stop dancing the whole night!! They use the dinner time to test out different types of music and scan the crowd to see the response to figure out what direction to head in and it worked beautifully. Also, their communication, website to choose songs and payment portal was so fluid and easy. We were so fortunate to have them be part of our day and I would 100% recommend them again.
We had the absolute dream team and could not be happier! Leading up to our wedding, Derrick and Maxx were there for us every step of the way. Super responsive, accommodating, and reassuring. And on the day-of, they went ABOVE & BEYOND to ensure our night went off without a hitch. They are not your average wedding DJs. They have a true talent in getting the party stated and keeping it going the entire night. They also are incredible MCs, which is equally as important!! Our guests continue to rave about how wonderful our DJs were and our simple reply is, "we know!!" Seriously can't thank them enough for making our night unforgettable. 1000% recommend!!
From start to finish everything was simple and easy. They gave us exactly what we asked for. They made our celebration much better then what we expected. Thank you so very much!
DJ DC Productions did an awesome job DJing our wedding reception. Bryce and Zach were very helpful and friendly throughout the entire process. They were very organized to help us all on the day of. Bryce tried to keep us on track of the itinerary, but didn't rush us if we needed more time. They took into account our music tastes to extend the playlist we already made. The dinner music went great and everything was timed perfectly for the dances. Everyone had a great time dancing and the lighting was an awesome addition included in the package. I wish I could've danced more because it looked so fun, but our reception was pretty short so we were taking photos most of the afternoon. After we left, everyone was helping clean up while they stayed playing music, which my parents said it was fun and made the cleanup go by more quickly. Bryce and Zach did an awesome job and I would hire them again if I had to do it all over! :)
Derrick and his team are amazing!!!! They kept our dancefloor moving the entire night!!! Even leading up to the wedding, Derrick was in constant communication regarding our wedding day goals, timeline, and general flow of the event. He even made a pre-visit to our venue weeks prior to insure they would be properly prepared. DJDC also provided our photobooth and an entrance film for our wedding.
I highly recommend them!!!!
We made a great decision when we selected DJDC Productions for my daughter’s wedding at Ann Arbor City Club. Derrick and Dan made a great team! Both worked hard to make sure everything was perfect. The sound for the ceremony, cocktail party and reception all came together without a single glitch. We received many compliments from guests (and from the photographer and venue manager) on the music and tempo of the evening. Everyone was out on the dance floor – there was so much energy in the room! We had complete confidence that things were in good hands so everyone could relax and enjoy the day.
Weeks after our wedding, guests are still commenting about one thing… Not the food. Or, the flowers. Or, how beautiful the ceremony was. They are commenting about the DJ! And, one word in particular comes up again and again: FABULOUS! My husband and I could not agree more!
We were paired up with our DJ, Abay Israel, by DJ DC Productions. Before we even talked about music, Abay wanted to talk about us. We met with him well in advance of our event, and the majority of our one-hour meeting focused on my husband and I as a couple, who we are as people, who are friends are, who will be attending the wedding, and the overall feel that we want to create. In discussing our needs for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, Abay was extremely knowledgeable about our venue and what type of sound amplification we would need. After our initial meeting, we kept in communication with Abay via phone and email, we felt confident that we were in very capable hands. Additionally, he communicated in advance directly with our ceremony musicians to arrange their sound needs as well, which I consider another mark of DJ DC Production’s professionalism and service.
When discussing our goals for the evening, we made one thing clear: We wanted a party! And, Abay delivered just that and so much more!! We provided song suggestions via the DJ website, but when it came down to it, Abay read the crowd and delivered on every level – Keeping the crowd dancing and pumping them up with the help of his hype man, Jamall Bufford.
I would recommend Abay and the DJ DC Productions crew to anyone looking for a fantastic and professional DJ! I wish we could live that night over again! - - It was truly a BLAST! THANK YOU, DJ DC Productions!
For my wedding we were lucky to have Daniel and Bryce and they were beyond our expectations! They kept the crowd ready and wanting to dance! I got SO many compliments on the song choices and flow of the entire reception. They were so friendly, so helpful and made the entire night perfect! i recommend them to literally everyone who wants a dj!
Derrick and Maxx were fantastic! We heard of DJDC by word of mouth, and they did not disappoint. From our initial consultation to the final sit down, they were professional, responsive, fun, and reassuring that they had everything covered to make our day perfect. The fact that actually spin—and aren’t just a jukebox—made the experience way more fun and fulfilling. Importantly, they played all the songs that we wanted played and mixed in some of great hits.
We also got a lot of compliments on the processional songs, and they helped a lot with that! We had know idea where to go with those, but Derrick gave us some great suggestions.
Overall, fantastic experience. Would highly recommend.
I would HIGHLY recommend DJ DC Productions to any couple! Maxx was a wonderful DJ!!!! He had the dance floor full all night long and his energy was off the charts. He played a great combination of country, which I love, and some oldies, that my husband loves. I think the best part of the night was when he played Queen and everyone instantly jumped out of their seats and onto the dance floor. It was a magical night and I want to thank DJ DC Productions for helping make it unforgettable.
Derrick did a great job DJing my wedding, we received so many compliments from our guests! I know of at least two people who wanted to book him by the end of the night. He DJed a wedding we attended last year and we booked him before leaving too! He got (and kept) everyone on the dance floor until the very last song.
Abay was an excellent MC for our event! His energy was amazing and he made every stage of the event exciting. He was also able to get us all out on the dance floor, which we (and the DJ!) really appreciated!
I would definitely recommend you use the business and work with Abay on your next event.
Abay recently hosted our annual celebration and awards gala at UofM. He arrived early and helped with setup. Throughout the night, he kept me updated on any issues and with this being my first big event I was happy he was there to give me advice on how to keep the event running smoothly. He was very engaging and remained mindful of the demographics of his audience (graduate students/faculty/administrators). Abay is an expert energy curator and I wouldn't hesitate to book him again!!
Derrick and Maxx were absolutely fantastic!! They were respectful, inquisitive, and professional, not to mention fun to work with!! We are an interracial couple, and Derrick and Maxx made sure to understand the intricacies in our relationship and our union of families that come from vastly different cultures. At the wedding, Derrick and Maxx read the moments really well and controlled the mood of the venue with such ease! They were quite pleasant to work with, quick to respond, and full of positivity. I would recommend these experts for your special day without any hesitation!!
DJ DC and Maxx were incredible. They absolutely brought down the house. We had a multicultural wedding and they seamlessly transitioned between genres of music, got the entire party onto the dance floor, played our ceremony music, and emceed the speeches. They can do it all! They knew exactly when to transition the music to give people a break, play a slow dance, or amp it right back up. The dinner music volume was perfect for conversation. We loved that they wanted to meet twice to go over everything in person to make sure they could provide the party they're so skilled at. We highly highly recommend!!!
I have to give a HUGE shoutout to DJ DC and DJ Adrenaline for their efforts for my wedding. There was a bit of drama when it came to finding the perfect DJ for our wedding, when I found DJ Adrenaline through another company and refused to book with them. When he told me he also works for DJ DC, they did whatever it took to get us on the books.
DJ Adrenaline was high energy, funny, and so darn easy to get along with!! I have had almost every person from our wedding compliments his music choices and for keeping the party going all night long. He was seriously so much fun and made sure everyone was up and dancing. I will never be able to say enough awesome things about him!
Derrick and Maxx were the highlight of the party at our wedding! After our first meeting with them, I felt very relaxed and comfortable about choosing them (which coming from Type A me is saying something!) The weather made some of our plans change on our wedding day and they made it feel like it was no big deal and they could handle it (and did!). They kept the dance floor going all night-when there was a slight lull, they knew how to get people back dancing. Derrick also does a very good job MC-ing the day/night to keep things moving along. They weren't cheesy or made it about them-they made us feel like they were just there to celebrate us. You will not regret choosing them for your big day!!!!
DJ Adrenalin was awesome; he was very professional and a joy to work with...he took the time to ensure that my wife and I were happy with everything that he put together for our wedding. During the wedding, his command and control of the audience was top notch...he kept everyone engaged throughout the event. His music selection was great and he never allowed the crowd to get bored...again, awesome performance from DJ Adrenalin...best DJ performance that I've seen in a long time.
I can't say enough how incredible of a DJ we had with Abay! Our wedding was in the middle of Minnesota, and my husband's family is of Norwegian descent, so they are pretty reserved folks. My goal as bride was for everyone to dance! He had tricks I'd never seen before to get EVERY SINGLE INDIVIDUAL ON THE DANCE FLOOR ALL AT ONCE! One middle aged Minnesotan woman said to me "Well that was a hoot! I've not had such a good time in my life!" And we got many similar rave reviews from other guests. Abay was so generous with his time and was seriously committed to making the wedding a success. We had him also DJ our rehearsal dinner which was supposed to be only two hours but he stayed as long as the party kept going. Not only did Abay give an excellent performance during the wedding weekend, but he also was with me every step of the planning process. We worked through exactly what would happen in a play-by-play through the whole reception and he informed me of how to work in the "mini-events" like the Anniversary Dance, Bouquet and Garter tosses. We were a special situation, getting married in central Minnesota, so he put in the hours researching local vendors who could rent us the DJ equipment that he couldn't travel with. He priced multiple vendors for me and gave advice on the quality of the equipment and reliability of the vendors making it easy for me to choose which equipment rental to go with. He also worked with the wedding coordinator at the venue to ensure the microphones and other audio would be fully functional (we had a childhood video montage to play). Finally, Abay is unique in that he is of Trinidadian descent. In addition to the repertoire you get from an American DJ, he's also your Trinidadian Caribbean DJ fully equipped with any soca, chutney, tassa, calypso, dancehall, reggae as your heart desires. Seriously look no further, hire Abay, he will make your wedding memorable for you and your guests.
Derrick & Maxx - Thank you for making our wedding a dream come true! From our initial conversations, to your awesome website where we could really input all of our information, song requests and our event timeline, to our in-person meeting so that you could get to know us better...thank you for making this such a unique and personalized experience for us during the most important moment of our lives. Not only that, but the professionalism and overall look of your set-up was seriously impressive. As the bride, and the one who was really trying to achieve a 'look' with wedding, this meant a lot. Most importantly, and above all else, the amazing job you did at our wedding and making our night so fun is something we and our guests will absolutely never forget.
Derrick and Maxx were amazing at our wedding! They are excellent at what they do and very professional! From our first meeting with them we knew we were in the best hands and felt reassured about at least one part of our wedding planning! :) At the reception they made sure that everything ran smoothly, even with the mishaps from our venue, they made sure everything was taken care of. They kept the dance floor going till the end of the night and everyone had so much fun!! They are great at reading the crowd and getting the party going! The photo booth was a great extra addition, and we have enjoyed looking through all the hilarious photos from our guests. Also, their uplighting added an amazing element to the ball room, we loved it! When we woke up the day after the wedding one of the first things my husband and I talked about was how fabulous Derrick and Maxx were. My husband told me on a scale to 1 to 10 that they were a 20. We definitely recommend going with them! Thank you DJ DC Productions!!
Abay Israel (DJ Adrenalin) & Zach were our dream DJs for our Ann Arbor wedding reception. Extremely punctual. Friendly and accommodating. They kept our dance floor crowded for close to four hours. Original remixes of our song requests. Excellent transitions. Great sound and lighting. Best of all--they were INTO IT. They seemed like they were having as much fun as our guests. I've never seen that in a wedding DJ before. Everyone was raving about them, and we couldn't have been happier. Book these guys if you want to DANCE!
DJ DC Productions, LLC with Brian as your DJ is going to equal a great eveni g of music. I heard Brian at a wedding recently and can honestly say that I loved every song he played from beginning until the end. The style and type of music played was perfectly timed with all of the events the Bride and Groom had planned (i.e. 1st dance, bouquet toss, etc.) All of the guests loved the entire play list. Choose these guys and be ready for a nitlght if non stop Geeat Music. Thank you, LP
Super fun and professional crew! We chose Derrick and his team at DJ DC Productions to DJ for our wedding and we were nothing short of impressed. This team is professional, highly experienced and never left a single square foot of our dance floor empty the entire night. We highly recommend them for your special event!
Derrick and everyone who works under his brand are GREAT DJs! We had both Derrick and Dorian at our wedding. The dance floor was packed the entire night! These are the guys you want if you are looking for an actual DJ who can read crowds and keep the party going. They had people singing in their seats during dinner and still belting out the lyrics during the last song of the night. It was truly amazing (they even fully won over the hardest wedding DJ critic I know - my mom - who continued to rave about them for the entire week following the wedding). This was all put together by them as well. All they ask for is some general themes and examples for each part of the day and they do the rest. Their equipment adds to the party as well since it is top notch. Great speakers, mics, and up-lighting! Almost every single good-bye from guests at the end of the night included some comment on how awesome the DJs were. Even most of the congratulations texts the next day involved a comment on how the DJs were spectacular.
Beyond the DJ skills (which should be enough alone for anyone to hire DJ DC Productions), Derrick is a fantastic guy who stepped up about a month before our wedding to save my wife and I from a potentially disastrous situation. Both Derrick and Dorian took time out of their days to meet my brother and I for lunch to go over everything a week before the wedding since circumstances changed so late (it should be noted that Derrick and Dorian had nothing to do with the changing circumstances - another DJ canceled - besides stepping up and saving us). None of our guests even knew they saved us at the last minute because he and Dorian were so good it seemed as if they had been preparing months ahead of time. How they did such an amazing job on such short timing is truly a testament to their abilities and personalities. They are both wonderful people who also happen to be wonderful DJs. They care about each wedding they do and want it to be perfect and tailored to each individual couple. I promise you, you will be very happy and extremely satisfied with the results if you go with DJ DC Productions for your big day.
Brian was our DJ for our wedding last weekend and he was AMAZING! From the very beginning of working with Brian we felt comfortable and confident knowing he would make sure our wedding was everything we dreamed of.
He is so detailed and communicative, I felt in the loop throughout the entire planning phase. Brian sent us a great outline to fill in with our must haves, do not plays, etc.
He really captured the soulful and relaxed vibe we wanted for cocktails and dinner, then really kept the party going on the dance floor.
If you want a professional but really fun DJ to make your wedding planning a little less stressful, Brian Alvarez is your guy!
Thank you again!!!!
My wife and I had Abay DJ our wedding at Wellers Carriage House in Saline, MI. HE WAS OUTSTANDING! From the beginning steps to days before the wedding he had our best interests at heart and put our minds at ease. Picking out a DJ for your wedding can be very stressful but that was all avoided with Abay/DJ DC Productions. He really gets an understanding of your vision and takes it to the next level. Abay is an outstanding guy and an awesome DJ that will keep guests entertained. We had several people compliment our DJ services in the weeks after the wedding. 10/10 would hire again!
From start to finish, our experience with DJDC was amazing! My daughter was just married this past Friday and we could not have been happier with them. We had our first meeting with Derrick and Abay several months ago and from the moment we walked into their office we were hooked. They were so personable, outgoing, and energetic that is was contagious. We really did not know exactly what we wanted but they were able to ask us the right questions so that they could tailor the experience to fit into our personalities. The whole night was energized and fun. And there were so many guests that raved about them too. I would definitely recommend them to everyone!!!
Hands down the best money I spent on my daughters wedding! Derrick and Maxx are unbelievable. These guys are true professionals. They communicate well with the client, other vendors and with each other. The day of the event was smooth and the reception was just plain fun. My daughter and son-in-law loved them, my husband and I loved them and our guest loved them. Their website is great and they help you pick the music for different stages of the event. Then once the music for entrances, formal dances, etc. were picked with left the rest up to the professionals and we were not disappointed. These guys know how to read a crowd and keep the party going. If you what to have a great party that your guest will be talking about well after the event I suggest you hire DJ DC Productions, LLC.
Derrick and Maxx totally got our us! While it was hard for to articulate exactly what we wanted, after a short meeting, they were able to figure out all the things we needed and wanted and provided all of that for us at our rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
Derrick is amazing. He made our wedding so much fun. I knew I wanted to hire him from our very first phone call, and it was the best decision I made about our entire wedding. Communication before the wedding was great. When our pianist dropped out a month before the ceremony, he saved us from a disaster, offering us both live music and dj options so we didn't have to worry. He really listened to us at our pre wedding meeting, and it showed at the reception. The music was fun, very personalized, and the dance floor was full all night. He checked in with us when a family member wanted to give an unexpected speech, hopped up to lead the dancing when we all weren't quite sure how to do the cupid shuffle, and was an amazing MC. I can't say enough good things about how professional, fun, and helpful Derrick and his guys are! If we ever find ourselves in need of a DJ again, we won't even blink before calling him up. Thank you so much for everything!
Derrick was perfect for my daughter's wedding. His sound system was excellent and he was very good at providing just the right amount of levity without being obtrusive. The music was excellent and he even found some special requests that aren't played much anymore but were tradition in our family (chicken dance and polka). Most of the music was for the bulk of the crowd (my daughter's friends) but there was some flashback songs too. He did a great job with the shoe game (ask him if you don't know what it is) and the couples dance. He also helped with a variation on clinking glasses for the wedding couple to kiss. He brought the bride and groom the microphone so they could pick a couple in the room to do a "demo" kiss that they then duplicated. This resulted in great pictures of grandparents and parents kissing during the night. His lighting was a nice enhancement without being over the top. All of this for a very reasonbale price. I highly recommend DJ DC for your next event. Even my high school son said that he was better than the DJ they had for their prom.
Derrick and Maxx were perfect. I was very impressed with how professional they were and they kept the dance floor packed. I would recommend them to anyone.
DJ DC and company are wonderful, professional, and kind. They kept the party going till the end even when the night got chilly! Highly recommend. Thanks GUYS!
DJ DC Productions and Brian were absolutely great. It was a super easy process to manage our account and pay online, and Brian was engaged and animated in helping us plan for our wedding music. He took the extra step to work with our venue coordinator, was in constant communication with us throughout the reception, and really made a huge difference in everyone having a blast. A+
I called up Derrick to run sound reinforcement for my friend’s wedding ceremony quite last minute, and he was totally willing to fit us in to a busy schedule despite having only a few days notice. It was super worth not having to deal with the sound ourselves, and everything went off without a hitch. He hooked us up with wireless handheld and lavalier mics - the sound was perfect and the gear was inconspicuous.
The DJ DC team was instrumental in making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Derrick performed his role as Master of Ceremonies with flying colors, going out of his way to make sure all the little things went right. He made sure there were drinks for toasting and always made sure the bride and groom did not need anything. The songs that were played had the dance floor hoping the entire night. If you want to have your reception be the talk of wedding season, look no further than the DJ DC team. Highly recommended.
DJ DC was great to work with and all of our guests at an amazing time. We had a minor issue with the venue that put DC in an awkward position, but he handled it very professionally and helped in making sure that it did not affect our big day.
DJ DC was amazing to work with from day 1. Everything was beyond perfect. Derrick was amazing as Master of Ceremonies and kept the reception on track and even stepped in to resolve some issues with the venue/caterer. I highly recommend DJ DC! They are all incredible!
We could not have picked a better DJ! Thank you so much for tailoring our playlist to something that truly reflected us!
These guys are great. They work with you every step of the way to make sure your night is exactly what you want. We hired them for our wedding and could not have been more pleased with the service they provided. I would recommend them to anyone.
DJ DC had a ton of expertise; he was very helpful, and created an awesome atmosphere! He made the evening flow smoothly and read the crowd well. He was the perfect level of professional and enthusiastic! We had a blast, and we recommend him completely to anybody looking for the perfect DJ experience!!