About this vendor
For Over Four Decades, Chicago Has Danced With Hot Mix.
Hot Mix Entertainment featuring Scott “Smokin’” Silz has been creating unforgettable celebrations throughout Chicagoland since 1982.
Led by Scott “Smokin’” Silz—founding member of the legendary Hot Mix 5, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and one of Chicago’s most recognized entertainment personalities—Hot Mix Entertainment brings a level of experience, professionalism, and energy that few can match.
From entertaining millions on Chicago’s iconic radio stations, including V103, WGCI, and WBMX, to producing thousands of weddings and special events, Scott has spent more than 40 years perfecting the art of celebration.
Every wedding is uniquely designed around your story. We take the time to understand your vision, your music, and the moments that matter most to create an experience that feels authentically yours. Whether it’s an elegant first dance, a packed dance floor under the stars, or a once-in-a-lifetime grand finale, our mission is simple: create memories that last forever.
Couples consistently tell us the same thing: “Scott kept our dance floor packed all night long.”
When you choose Hot Mix Entertainment, you’re not just hiring a DJ—you are partnering with a Chicago institution trusted by generations of families to deliver exceptional experiences and unforgettable moments.
Legendary weddings begin here.
Details
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
- Hip-Hop
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2022.2018.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
out of 5.0105 reviews
Hire Scott Immediately! If we could give Hot Mix Entertainment 10 stars we would. Scott did a superior job at our wedding, way more than we ever could have imagined. Our guests are...
still raving about the music and how much fun they had. Scott was amazing and we can’t thank him enough. He was by far the best vendor we hired.
🎧 The Dream DJ: Hot Mix Entertainment Delivered Pure Magic! 👰♀️
5/5 Stars - Book them, you won't regret it!
From our first consultation, Hot Mix Entertainment Scott Smokin' Sil...
z was the most professional and attentive vendor we hired. We told them our vision was a 'Sophisticated Disco Inferno' – a challenge, I know!
✨ The Vibe: Seamless & Electric
Scott didn't just play songs; he curated a journey. The cocktail hour was smooth Motown and top 40, creating a warm, elegant atmosphere. Then, after dinner, he dropped the perfect transition into high-energy dance tracks that kept the floor packed for four solid hours. We had guests ranging from 22 to 85, and everyone was dancing. He effortlessly mixed the 80s throwbacks my parents love with the modern EDM my cousins requested, making it feel like one cohesive, incredible party.
🎤 MC Skills: Flawless
His announcements were crisp, clear, and perfectly timed—never cheesy or overbearing. He kept the night flowing and ensured every toast, special dance, and grand exit felt truly special. He even took my maid of honor's last-minute request to play a specific song during the cake cutting without a hitch.
If you want a DJ who:
Understands your musical taste better than you do.
Keeps the dance floor packed regardless of age.
Comes prepared for anything (with backup equipment!).
Is a phenomenal MC and keeps the night on track.
...then you need to hire Scott Smokin' Silz from Hot Mix Entertainment. He was the heartbeat of our wedding and the reason everyone says it was the best party they've ever attended!
Our wedding was amazing, but Scott was the highlight. His ability to create energy and keep it going all night was unmatched. He coordinated everything with our planner and photogr...
apher, made announcements clearly, and mixed tracks like a true pro. We’d book him again in a heartbeat.
DJ Scott took the time to get to know us and it showed in every part of our reception. The music reflected us—our style, our story, our favorite songs. It felt so personal. He’s no...
t just a DJ, he’s a vibe creator. Our guests danced until the very last second, and so did we!
Five stars seriously aren’t enough for Scott "Smokin" Silz! He brought the energy, the professionalism, and the fun. We’ve been to dozens of weddings and ours—thanks to Scott—was n...
ext level. People we barely expected to dance were out there living it up. He’s the best in the business, hands down.
From the ceremony music to the last dance, Smokin Scott handled it all flawlessly. He was punctual, well-prepared, and communicated throughout the day with our coordinator to make ...
sure everything went smoothly. You can tell he’s done this hundreds of times, but still treats every wedding like it matters—which it does! Thank you Scott "Smokin" Silz.
We did a lot of research before picking a DJ, and we’re so glad we went with Hot Mix Entertainment. DJ Scott Smokin Silz was everything we hoped for and more—professional, approach...
able, and insanely talented. He made our wedding FUN, and honestly, we didn’t want the night to end!
Exactly What We Wanted!
We gave Scott a vibe and a few must-play songs, and he ran with it. His experience showed in every part of the night—he knew exactly when to hype things up ...
and when to slow it down. Our first dance, parent dances, and open dance floor moments all felt perfectly timed and magical.
"Wedding Dreams Come True!"
We can’t say enough good things about Scott and the Hot Mix team. He made our wedding reception feel like a VIP event. He perfectly blended our music pr...
eferences with crowd favorites, and the dance floor was lit from the first song to the last. Our guests are still talking about how amazing our DJ was!
A True Professional.
"From our first conversation, Scott was organized, responsive, and full of great ideas. He guided us through music choices for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and...
reception. He even helped us plan the timeline! The night ran so smoothly thanks to him. Hot Mix Entertainment made our wedding day stress-free and SO much fun."
Kept the Dance Floor Packed!
We’ve been to so many weddings where the dance floor dies early—NOT withHot Mix Entertainment and Scott! He had every generation dancing all night long...
. His transitions were seamless, the energy never dropped, and he played exactly what we wanted without us even having to micromanage. Truly a master at what he does.
Perfect Wedding Night!
Scott absolutely crushed it at our wedding! From ceremony to last dance, everything was flawless. He read the crowd like a pro, kept the dance floor full all...
night, and made our day truly unforgettable. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the music. If you're looking for someone who knows how to throw a party, Scott Smokin' Silz is your guy!"
We absolutely loved our wedding experience with Hot Mix! We really appreciate Scott’s professionalism and expertise during the planning process. He’s a spectacular DJ for our cerem...
ony and reception. He did an amazing job reading the crowd and kept everyone dancing, including grandma! We are thankful to Scott for bringing our vision to life!
Scott and his team made our reception. We had an amazing time and party with awesome music and lighting. We couldn’t recommend Scott and Hot Mix Entertainment enough!!!! Guests rav...
ed that it was the “best DJ they have ever seen”!
We used Hot Mix Entertainment because we saw them at our friend’s wedding. They were easy to work with and took our playlist and built the perfect soundtrack of fun up-tempo party ...
songs that we just love. I can’t believe that our friends and family could dance as much as they did. I think we needed a bigger dance floor. DJ Scott, you made it a great night!
Our DJ Scott was spectacular. He knew all the right music to play for cocktails, dinner and dancing. Best of all he stayed in touch throughout the entire process and had a lot of g...
reat ideas for our reception. I will use him again. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire Hot Mix.
Hot Mix did a wonderful job at our wedding, beautiful lighting and the best music. I would not hesitate to refer them to anyone. They also took care of our Ceremony. Very easy to w...
ork with.
Hats off to our DJ Scott Smokin’ Silz He kept the dance floor going and going at our wedding. Plus he is an incredible Emcee. We still get compliments from our guests about how gre...
at the music was at our wedding. 5 out of 5.
Great wedding! Great DJ! Great Music! What more can we say. Scott was wonderful to work with and had the dance floor full all night. Highly recommended.
If your looking for an entertainer that brings the party vibe, look no further! Scott is your guy!!! He was great to work with when collaborating on ideas for our day from start to...
finish. He is extremely professional and was so much fun with every meeting! So very helpful with the planning process and incredibly thorough in getting to know your musical tastes to create just the right vibe for your day. He kept our guests on the dance floor the entire evening and kept the party going until the very last minute.
Not only was Scott our DJ & MC but also provided a great photo booth with tons of fun signage props. We even opted for the photo booth guest book keepsake which we have looked at several times since our wedding! We also chose the uplighting offered by Scott that was placed throughout the event space which really enhanced the ambiance of the room!
Overall, it was an absolute honor having Scott “Smokin” Silz a Chicago house music pioneer and legend spin on our wedding day. He was certainly a highlight for us and our guests. He definitely made it a night we will always remember!
Scott was an absolute pleasure to work with and was the key to making our day perfect. He went above and beyond to make sure we had all of the equipment to make our ceremony and re...
ception go off without a hitch. He kept the entire day on schedule and we had the dance party of our lives at the reception! We have received endless compliments on the service he provided us. After attending countless weddings, he is by far the best DJ that we’ve experienced. Thanks so much, Scott!
Matt & Steph Wiater
Scott was amazing to work with!!! He not only provided the best DJ service I've seen at a wedding, but he was there for us every step of the way!! He was flexible and helped keep u...
s on schedule the day of the wedding (June 2023). We would not have had a successful event without him and I will hire him again in a heartbeat for any future occasions as well as highly recommend him to all my friends. His company also provides a photobooth and scrapbook that kept everyone having fun throughout the event and gave us, the bride and groom, a very unique and fun keepsake from our special day. If you are looking for a DJ look no further, Scott is your best choice!
Scott was an amazing addition to our wedding. Working in hospitality I knew that one of the most important players in our wedding day was our DJ - I knew I wanted someone who could...
read the room, but also someone who could get the party started & keep the party going. Scott did exactly that. Our photographer & videographer missed my father + bride dance & naturally I was upset, but Scott quickly picked out another song & seamlessly worked another dance in for us making it seem almost perfectly planned. He made the planning very easy, gave us a lot of professional advice, & overall was really easy to work with. 10/10 recommend! Also make sure you get the up-lighting!
Scott was wonderful to work with for our wedding. He has a great online system that makes planning easy and he helped us navigate songs for each step of our wedding. Scott has st...
ate of the art equipment that looks very professional and sounds great. He is very good at reading the crowd and our dance floor was packed all night. We received many compliments and would highly recommend him to everyone that is looking for a professional DJ.
We worked with Scott for our wedding and couldn't be happier with how the entire process went. First, he has a easy to use online portal to put together your music wishlist, day of...
timeline, and more. Leading up to the actual event date he follows up many times we had a few meetings to make sure that no detail is missed. Scott showed up to the venue early and had all of his equipment set up and every mic tested with a lot of time to spare. During the event Scott was extremely professional and commanded the room and stuck to our timeline. Even when we had to make a few changes on the fly during the event (due to mistakes from the venue) he kept us calm and handled these changes with ease. Scott's music choice during the ceremony and reception was exactly on point and he did a great job of reading the room and kept our guests dancing the entire night. He even traveled to Three Oaks, MI (90 min drive from Chicago) for our event! I would highly recommend Scott to any couple who is looking for a DJ for their wedding. He made things extremely easy, did an amazing job, and was very professional.
Scott and Hot Mix Entertainment are the DJs to help ensure your wedding event is exactly what you want! Scott was highly communicative as we determined the services we wanted to hi...
re him for as well as being very competitive on pricing. This made everything very simple for my wife and me.
As the event drew near, Scott was on top of everything - schedule, music, guest intros, set-up, you name it - he helped ensure we had each detail ironed out to ensure a great evening.
We heard nothing but praise from our guests. Scott nailed the event! We highly recommend Scott and Hot Mix Entertainment for your event!
Scott puts the pro in professional. He was kind and understanding to our unique COVID wedding situation. We had to postpone a year and he was flexible and understanding to our situ...
ation and requests. We had a flawless party where our guests (and I) stayed on the dance floor all night. He was amazing and will make you feel special for your day!
We worked with Scott on our big day and he was nothing short of incredible!!! He was so helpful the entire planning process, kept our guests dancing all night long, and was very ki...
nd and accommodating along the way! Highly recommend!!!
We had to last-minute change our wedding location (as in entire states!) because of the pandemic with 2 months before our date. Scott was SO easy to work with in such a quick time ...
frame. He really helped us nail down our timeline and our vision for the day. He was super easy to contact and was extremely quick to respond to any email we sent. His website was so easy to use to book phone calls appointments with him, request songs, and finalize our day-of timeline.
On the day of our wedding, Scott brought the party! He even was super patient with us wanting to change a few things in our timeline last-minute.
I was really nervous about having a wedding during this time because I was afraid it wouldn't be what we had originally imagined. With the help of Scott, we were able to have a day that was better than we could have ever imagined!
Scott has been incredibly professional from the very start. Our wedding was originally scheduled for March 21st, 2020, but unfortunately was cancelled due to COVID-19. We cancell...
ed our wedding 6 days before the date and I was dreading making calls to all of our vendors to face the possibility of losing all of our money. Scott handled our situation with empathy and class and we could not be more grateful. He has worked with us for months, holding dates and releasing dates and holding more dates, just to be sure we got exactly the day we wanted. We would choose Hot Mix Entertainment over and over again!
Scott was a perfect 10! I can't imagine a better DJ for our wedding.
Selecting a DJ was something I took seriously. The majority of companies I looked into do not allow you to cho...
ose the DJ you'll work with, and you often get assigned to your DJ just a couple months before the wedding. I did not feel comfortable having no say in that selection process! As soon as we met Scott, my husband and I knew we wanted to hire him. He is warm, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He laid out the entire process for us and made working together so easy.
Scott uses a digital planning tool that was really useful, and he really listened and got to know us, our music tastes, and the ages/preferences of our guests. We knew he was good when we hired him, but he honestly blew us away at the wedding. He NAILED it! Cocktail hour was full of our favorite music and set the perfect tone for the night. At the reception, his announcements were perfect, and it was obvious that he has many years of radio/emcee experience. But most importantly, our guests danced all night and so did we! We had the BEST time. I also heard from friends that he handled the guests who had less-than-awesome song requests really well.
Scott is a consummate professional. He knows music and how to run a room, and he has all the best quality equipment. I could not be happier with our decision to hire Scott, and I will recommend him to everyone I know!
They absolutely made the event so special. Scott was so easy to work with and really knew how to play the best music for the atmosphere. I would recommend to everyone!
Scott and Hot Mix were amazing! He was knowledgeable, professional and we really trusted him to make it an awesome party. And omg did he deliver. The dance floor was always full an...
d everyone had an absolute blast. He’s been doing this for a while and you can really tell he knows what he is doing to make it the best environment ever! Thanks Hot Mix!!!
Scott was amazing! He broke his leg shortly before our wedding and not once gave us any doubt he would still get the job done and do it well. And that he did! We had many complimen...
ts on the DJ and can’t recommend him enough! The lighting he suggested and provided really made the room romantic and special. So happy with the services!
Scott & Hot Mix Entertainment were so fantastic! When my husband & I first met with Scott, we knew right away that he just understood how to keep wedding guests on the dance floor ...
the entire night. I appreciate the fact that he is extremely honest about what songs will keep the dance floor packed and what songs will clear it quickly. We decided to book the Gold Coast package to have Scott (rather than one of his staff members) as our DJ because we knew his passion and experience would keep the party going and he did not disappoint!! I don't think most of our guests left the dance floor the entire night! I expected my friends to dance all night but was so happy to see that my parent's friends, older relatives and even my grandparents were out there dancing! One of my parent's friends said she kept waiting for a song she didn't know or couldn't dance to to come on so she could take a break, but she said she didn't leave the dance floor all night! Scott does a great job announcing the speeches, special dances, etc. and makes sure everything runs smoothly. The Hot Mix Entertainment website for choosing music, your first dance, etc. is great as well and actually, my husband & I had a lot of fun doing it! I highly recommend Scott & the Hot Mix Entertainment team if you want your guests dancing all night long!
Scott Silz is a great DJ and a consummate professional. During our planning process, Scott was extremely responsive, setting up requested consultations immediately and spending lot...
s of time with us in his office. He asked questions to understand what we wanted and gave us great advice on everything from sound and lighting to scheduling and planning. On our wedding day, he and his staff did an excellent job from the moment they arrived extra early. Scott was a gracious MC, the dancefloor lighting looked awesome, and Scott's mix of music was perfectly calibrated to keep our friends and family dancing. It was great to have a house music legend DJ our wedding!
Hot mix was an absolute pleasure to work with. Scott was extremely professional and did a fantastic job at our wedding. We had the best time and were told by many it was the best m...
usic they have heard at a wedding in a long time. I was very hesitant to book a DJ versus a live band- hot mix/Scott Silz was 100% the right decision!!
We knew from the moment we hired Hot Mix Entertainment we hit the jackpot. Scott was friendly, organized and always answered all my questions leading up to the big day. When the bi...
g day came I had no worries at all! We had last minute changes and he worked with us right in the moment. The music was amazing, there was never a time the dance floor was empty. After the wedding, many people came up and said the best thing about the wedding, was the DJ, thanks so much Scott!
All I have to say is, Scott was amazing. From the day we booked him up to the wedding, he was beyond helpful with planning and receptive to any questions. The wedding was a hit, an...
d the guest feedback was all about how great the music was. Lastly, the photo booth was beyond fun, picture quality was the best I've ever seen. Thanks Scott!!
Scott Silz from Hot Mix did a phenomenal job! He was professional from start to finish, catering to all your needs and making sure the flow of your reception will go perfectly. Fro...
m showing up early to ensure proper set up without technical difficulty until take down at the end. He has a perfect announcement voice, and great song choice to keep the party moving. One of the best parts for us was that we love electronic music from deep house to bangin' techno, and he was able to go flawlessly from the classics and some hip-hop straight into it, while keeping the dance floor filled! Everyone was impressed and excited that we got to have a wedding and entertainment of this style! Would definitely recommend Scott if you want the best music of any genre, and if you want it to flow properly with great equipment, sound, lights, and no hassle! And for the price you pay you're getting significantly more quality than you would any other service, thank you Scott! :)
Scott was great. We felt confident with our choice in him leading up to the wedding, and the job he did during the wedding was perfect. Everyone danced the whole time. We only gave...
him vague guidelines and trusted him to do a lot of the selecting, and we were super happy with all the music he chose. Another positive is the software he uses. It made it easy to select songs for dancing and different points during the wedding and clarify details with him. Payment and coordinating phone appointments with Scott were also very easy. Would definitely use again. Thank you, Scott!
DJ Scott is one of the best DJ's around. His friendly personality made planning my wedding from across the country very easy and stress free. If I had any questions or concerns I w...
ould just e-mail them and get a response back immediately. Scott made the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception go by without a hitch! He is seriously the best! I could not be any happier that I chose Hot Mix Entertainment.
For those reading this review, if you're anything like me, you tend to not trust most online reviews. However, I can 110% honestly say that Hot Mix Entertainment is a must have for...
your event. Our wedding was two weeks ago and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ! I had guests reaching out to me to comment on how amazing he was and how great the music was. Scott really kept everyone excited and dancing!
Hot Mix provided our DJ, Lighting and Photo Booth and did a fantastic job! Very easy to work with, offered a lot of valuable information, responded quickly to all of our questions ...
and most importantly rocked the house. Everyone had a great time and our friends were out on the dance floor from start to finish. Thank you for making our wedding special.
Absolutely incredible experience with Hot Mix Entertainment as our wedding DJ! Our wedding reception was SO FUN because Scott played the best music that kept everyone on the dance ...
floor!!! We also used Hot Mix Entertainment for up-lighting, pin-spots, and the photo booth which were all incredible. We are sooo happy we were able to book Hot Mix Entertainment, because they are undoubtedly the best!!!!!
Hot Mix was by far our best vendor. Music was a big priority for us and we wanted to make sure we could get a great mix of 90’s and Top 40 plus some oldies for our parents and thei...
r friends. We saw Scott at House of Blues one night when he was spinning there and so we knew we were making a great decision to hire the best and the best is Scott and his team at Hot Mix Entertainment. Our friends and family were out on the dance floor from start to finish. Scott is a great emcee and really represented us well.
Our best decision was to hire Scott Silz and Hot Mix Entertainment! Scott was everything we were looking for and more. From the time the dance floor opened, until the last song was...
played, he had the crowd completely engaged. His services were worth every penny!
I’m serious when I say we literally planned our wedding date around when Scott Smokin SIlz was available. We went to a friend’s wedding about 2 weeks after getting engaged and the ...
first decision we made in planning was to hire Scott to do our wedding. We didn't even consider another DJ. His team was incredibly responsive and I liked that Scott made sure everything we wanted was taken care of. Scott had a lot of great advice when it came to planning our ceremony, reception music and lighting. Our reception was a wild party and way more fun than we could have imagined.
The made my wedding absolutely amazing. Everything was perfect. The music was on point and I couldn't have asked for anything better. Hot Mix did an amazing job. Everyone was sayin...
g it was the best wedding they ever attended and I believe the music played a huge part in that. Hot Mix is/was Amazing
Simply a pleasure to work with! We met with Scott (our DJ) and didn't even think twice about meeting with another company. Scott was nice, knowledgeable, and extremely professional...
. We would recommend Hot Mix Entertainment to anyone and everyone! Scott knocked our socks off with his skills and our wedding guests are still raving about him!! In fact, the day after our wedding, 2 of my friends called to find out who our DJ was so they could hire him.
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Chicago, Milwaukee, Midwest, National
Celebrity Radio Dj, Scott Smokin' Silz