Shout out to all of our shredders out there! The DJ Firm is excited to announce that our official Shred415 workout mixes that you hear in-studio are finally available for download. You can find our ultimate workout mixes on Spotify and listen to them anytime, anywhere. Thank you to Shred415 for the partnership and listen to Shred415 class playlists, powered by The DJ Firm by clicking HERE. Do work. See Results. Listen to good music.
Photo by @shred415
Kick off the New Year with The DJ Firm’s latest podcast featuring sounds by Danny Bridge!
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Choosing a DJ for your wedding, private event or venue can be hard, but we make it easy. Come and listen to us live, in multiple venues across Chicago and beyond, before making your decision. Look for these flyers every month and come check us out, The DJ Firm guarantees a party! Click HERE to book The DJ Firm.
aSweatLife is a best-in-class media company that helps you live your best life—through workouts, mindfulness, nutrition, community, and empowerment. We love opportunities to team up with aSweatLife and provide the soundtrack for different events, classes and work-outs! Just recently DJ Sye Young provided the music for an event hosting all of the aSweatLife ambassadors! If you’re looking to focus more on your health and wellness in 2020, aSweatLife is a great place to start!
New Year’s Eve 2020 is right around the corner and The DJ Firm is excited to celebrate the start of a fresh year! We have teamed up with Bash Events, Joes on Weed Street and Fool House Band for an unforgettable night with our very our DJ Jem! With all inclusive packages offering; a dinner buffet, a breakfast buffet after midnight, top-shelf drink packages and a midnight Champagne toast. Click HERE to get your tickets now! If you’re looking for other options you can also find our team at; London House, The Drake Hotel, J. Parker Hotel and Union Rooftop in Minneapolis! Wishing everyone a safe and fun new year!
The DJ Firm was recently introduced to a new chain of trendy hotels; Moxy. Geared towards millennials, this chic hotel offers drinks from a bar that’s always open, snacks and games, cozy couches to cuddle up on and that’s just the lobby. Combining comfort and style with affordability, this is the perfect choice for a weekend with friends, bachelorette/bachelor party or girl’s weekend! You can find locations in Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta and Nashville, just to name a few. We had the opportunity to provide the music for the grand opening of Moxy Minneapolis downtown. Ready for a good time? Click HERE to book your stay! #atthemoxy
We recently had the privilege of being on production for an AT&T Michigan Avenue event featuring Coffee, Hip-Hop and Mental Health. As stated on their website; “Our mission is to bridge the gap between community and mental health practitioners. In an effort to help normalize therapy, our goal is curating events to discuss the importance of mental and emotional wellness. We desire to meet people where they are, while educating on the power of therapy and providing various resources. Coffee is a metaphor for conversation. Hip-hop, because it’s a universal language. We desire to help erase the stigma concerning mental health. We believe we can change lives on conversation at a time.” Check out their upcoming events and learn more by clicking HERE.
Photo from @attmichiganave
Zephyr Chicago is one of the cities newest event spaces located at 2229 S. Michigan Avenue. This 6,500 square foot loft space features exposed brick, hardwood floors and skylights perfect for any private or corporate event. The DJ Firm had the opportunity to provide the soundtrack for their grand-opening and showcase event and this venue does not disappoint-see for yourself!
We have the opportunity to work alongside many vendors when we provide the music for wedding, private and corporate events and one of our favorites is Ed and Aileen Photography. Ed and Aileen are a husband and wife duo who currently reside in Chicago and share a passion for wedding photography. If you’re “into candid moments, funny animal gifs, and binge watching Netflix” they’d love to hear from you and we give them our stamp of approval, too! “We aren’t your typical wedding photographers. And our kick ass couples aren’t your typical brides and grooms.” Click HERE to explore more about Ed & Aileen Photography and see below for some of our personal favorite shots.
We’d like to officially welcome SPIN VXN to our TDF team! Brooklyn Moser, who goes by SPIN VXN, always followed her passion for music performance through high school and college. She pursued a music career and continued her education at Scratch DJ Academy and in January of 2018 she dedicated herself to a full-time career in DJing. In just under two years she has locked in clients such as; Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Tommy Hilfiger. She has also debuted at many of The DJ Firm’s venues this past year such as; London House, The J. Parker and Clutch Bar Chicago. She is versatile and skilled at DJing weddings, private parties, club venues and even provides the music at LIVE DJ indoor cycling classes at the Chicago Athletic Clubs. We are excited to have her join us, welcome to the party life!
Welcome to the first of many videos where The DJ Firm (TDF) owners, Eric Sampson (DJ Jem) and Carlington Young (DJ Sye Young) give you a glimpse into the world of TDF. We are kicking off the series by explaining what happens once you decide to book with us. Watch below and then head over to our website by clicking HERE!
Photo from @plumloungewi IG
Photo courtesy of Plum Lounge Milwaukee
JEM spinning @ Plum Lounge Milwaukee
Ms. Edith is a violinist from Chicago. She received her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and is a member of the Chicago Sinfonietta, along with the Soulful Symphony in Baltimore. She has performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show and The Voice. She’s also performed with artists such as; J. Lo, Common, Aretha Franklin and Barry White. The DJ Firm has partnerships with live musicians to bring your event to the next level in entertainment for your guests! For booking or more information on Ms. Edith or other musicians we partner with click HERE.
The DJ Firm has been partnering with The Knot and Wedding Wire for some time and this ‘Live Life in Color’ networking event was a memorable one. The Knot x Wedding Wire Chicago Social brought so many people together for an incredibly colorful night of connecting with local vendors, wedding planners and event coordinators. The Lakewood Chicago was the perfect event space, check out the other vendors below!
Planning + Design; Big City Bride
Catering + Bar; Paramount Events
Photography; Alexandra Lee Photography
Videography; Something New Media
Rentals + Decor; Epic Events Chicago, Nimble Well, Bowery and Bash, Halls Rental
Entertainment; The DJ Firm, Patrick Jasper
Lighting; A Posh Production
Photo Booth; Shutter Booth Chicago
Sweets; ECBG Studio
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography, Cake by ECBG Cake Studio
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography, The DJ Firm’s own Patrick Jasper
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography, DJ Sye Young
Photo by Alexandra Lee Photography
The DJ Firm partners with professional musicians to add a live touch to your wedding, corporate or private event. Adia is a violinist, singer and songwriting from Chicago. Her DJ/Violin sets are unmatched with her groundbreaking live improvisational skills. She is a regular performer on Fox’s hit show; Empire and has performed alongside numerous artists such as; Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper. Contact us today to get more information on how to include Adia as part of your event entertainment! Click HERE to hear samples of her amazing work.
The J. Parker, a Chicago rooftop restaurant 13 floors up above Hotel Lincoln, is located at 1816 N. Clark Street. This venue offers some of the best views in the city, handcrafted cocktails and New American small plates. One of The DJ Firm’s newest accounts, we are excited to start a partnership to provide the perfect soundtrack to dinner with friends or a night out on the town. Come and enjoy a stunning 360-degree view of both the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan and your favorite DJ’s!
Photo by @raysorphotography12
I was born in Boston. I’m originally from New York/New Jersey. I went to Drexel University in Philly and then moved to Chicago for The DJ Firm, but mostly to spend time with Sye Young.
I met Sye Young in Cancun on spring break. I took his business card and then kicked him out of the DJ booth.
I was an artist as a kid, but wanted to go into music instead.
Juice by Lizzo is my shit right now.
I know more about hip hop than Eric Sampson.
I hate country music, but will play it if it’s required.
My first DJ gig was family fun night at a gospel church.
My worst DJ gig was in a utility cellar in a dusty basement of a Japanese restaurant, there was one light bulb hanging from the ceiling. They ran speakers from the basement to the restaurant, so I was by myself. I DJ’d for five hours and made $75.
Now, I run a sister company called On Deck DJs.
The name DJ Daily comes from my old roommates. My roommates never saw me because I was working all the time. They would say, you DJ every day, you’re like DJ Daily. It just stuck!
I took French for 12 years, I can speak it a little bit.
I was always the class clown in school.
I played every sport, but I was terrible at everything except basketball.
I hate tomatoes, but I love everything made from tomatoes.
Lobster and pizza are my favorite foods, Paulie Gee’s is the best in Chicago and deep dish is trash.
I’m addicted to sour candy and Call of Duty.
I once went to a goldfish party. The tradition was you had to swallow a live goldfish while there and I did it.
My favorite movie is Home Alone.
Martinique was the best vacation I’ve ever been on and I DJ spring break every year on different islands.
People say my catch phrase is, “follow your heart,” but you can also go follow @ondeckdjs!
Photo by; @arlee_photo
LIZZO, photo by @attmichiganave
Photo by; @attmichiganave
Staging and production by @thedjfirm
