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DJ Persist offers DJ entertainment, photo booth and lighting services to the Chicago area. Specializing in multicultural/Latino events, this DJ has helped weddings, quinceñeras and birthdays party all night long. Couples are able to customize their playlist using DJ Persist's wide range of genres, like motown, hip-hop, top 40, early 2000s, reggae or salsa.

Experience
DJ Persist has been involved in the music industry since the age of 17. He worked in radio, and hosted his own show, then decided to learn more about the craft. After traveling and performing through college, he moved back to Chicago to pursue DJing full time, and has been doing what he loves for the past 15 years. He had held several nightclub residencies in the city of Chicago, which enhances his performance at weddings.

Services Offered
Couples love his diverse playlists and versatility. DJ Persist is available to provide music throughout your entire event. His services include:

  • Bilingual MC
  • Consultation
  • One event per day
  • Video projection
  • Do-not-play list


Other Services
Services also include a photo booth for your guests to enjoy and lighting packages to add ambience to the venue. He is also willing to bring additional equipment to help your ceremony and reception run smoothly. Uplighting, LED Robot, LED TVs, Sparklers, Dancing in the clouds, additional microphones, projectors and a satelite sound system are available for couples' use.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$200

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJ Persist

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DJ Persist delivered energetic, professional DJ/MC services, keeping the dance floor packed with seamless multilingual, multi-genre mixes that engaged diverse guests. Responsive and organized, he made planning easy via a user-friendly portal. Photo booths, lighting, and nightclub add-ons were crowd favorites.

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DJ Persist delivered energetic, professional DJ/MC services, keeping the dance floor packed with seamless multilingual, multi-genre mixes that engaged diverse guests. Responsive and organized, he made planning easy via a user-friendly portal. Photo booths, lighting, and nightclub add-ons were crowd favorites.

Ana
Ana G. Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you dj persist

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found DJ Persist! He made our special day absolutely perfect! We saw family members on the dance floor who we hadn't seen dance in our entire lives! DJ Persist knows how to read a crowd and is incredibly talented. He understood our eclectic group and somehow found a way to cater to everyone (from banda to pop-punk to hip-hop to country), making it all look seamless. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we ever made, not to mention his amazing add-on services. We had the 360 booth, which was an absolute hit! Some guests later told me they had so much fun with the booth that they could have done it all night and had one of the best nights of their lives. Additionally, DJ Persist kindly offered a new service called the nightclub experience to us free of charge since it was a new launch, and OMG, it was so fun! My large bridal party was nervous their entrances would feel awkward, but that concern vanished the moment DJ Persist provided LED strobe wands and poster signs. If this is a concern for your bridal party, please, please consider adding it on! Thank you so much for everything, DJ Persist!
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Anna Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ in Chicago

Jesse provided us with such a great experience from the moment we booked him. He gave us the best guidance leading up to our big day and kept the dance floor packed at our reception. He made our wedding the best day possible.
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Tina Sent on 03/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Persist is THEE only option!

DJ Persist, Jesse, did a phenomenal job for our entire wedding. He was extremely easy to work with, very responsive, and has a user friendly platform. From the ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the dance floor. He kept the mood fun and the party lively! We have continued to receive compliments on how that was the best wedding with the best dance floor anyone has ever experienced. We explained to Jesse that we had a very diverse crowd attending, which required a diverse selection of music. He delivered beautifully! People sang during dinner and kept the dance floor full. Thank you for a fun time and a memorable event!
I Urbina
I Urbina Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding DJ!

DJ Persist created the perfect wedding set! His attention to detail and professionalism made our night one to remember. Thanks, Jesse!
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Mckenzie Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

DJ Persist was recommended to us by our chosen caterer for our wedding and we are so glad we chose DJ Persist to DJ our wedding. DJ persist is very professional, easy to communicate and work with, and made our wedding day run very smoothly. He went above and beyond to ensure our day was everything we dreamed of. Us and our guests truly had the best day dancing the night away!
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Carolina Sent on 07/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Persist was the BEST!

You NEED to go with DJ Persist for your wedding!!! We originally found him because we were hoping to find a bilingual DJ who could address our loved ones in both English and Spanish while knowing the fun Mexican wedding dance traditions. We had multiple interviews with DJs but he really stood out and made us feel like no one would be left out on the dance floor! We got the deluxe package which includes everything you need! The most important part was the music and he truly knocked it out of the park. He incorporated all the genres and songs we asked for while adding in songs that fit the vibe perfectly. He was able to create the perfect multicultural medley that fit us perfectly as a couple. It ranged from 2000s hits to cumbias to Marco Antonio Solís to Taylor Swift which may seem like a huge range but he did it all so seamlessly that everyone was having the best time. He did such a great job of keeping us on track that night and followed the timeline we gave him to a T! He also offers so many fun and cool add-ons. We got the Photo Booth add-on which our guests loved as they got to take something home with them. We also had a robot (who dressed up as a gorilla for a bit) and this was the highlight of the night!!! Seriously our guests have not stopped talking about it because it was so memorable and different :) He made everything so easy and seamless so that you just show up on wedding day and have fun! He also put together a picture slideshow of my husband and I which was such a sweet touch. His lighting set-up was amazing and worked perfectly with our venue. I honestly wish we would’ve gotten more add-ons so do it for yours because you won’t regret it! Jesse is truly a great guy with vibrant and professional energy that you will be so happy you went with him! 100000/10 recommend! Thank you DJ Persist!!!
Carly
Carly Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Persist!!!!

In 2020, I came across DJ Persist on Instagram Live, and I was immediately blown away. He was seamlessly blending Latin music with American pop, understanding the rhythms of both cultures and playing total bops. At the time, I had only been dating my (now) husband, who’s from Mexico, for about a year-- but I remember thinking right then and there: "when we get married, we’re hiring DJ Persist."

Cut to 2025, and that’s exactly what we did. We’re based in NYC and flew Jesse in from Chicago because we knew how important it was to have someone who could truly bridge both of our cultures on the dance floor, and wow, did he deliver. The energy was unreal. The dance floor never let up -- both families came in and out all night, and most of the time we were all dancing together.

It was incredible how effortlessly Jesse moved between English and Spanish. It made both of our families feel included and celebrated, and we heard nonstop praise from everyone (on both sides) about how incredible he was. People were in awe of the setlist, the transitions, the vibe. We brought him to our after-party where we really let the dance floor loose. He's such a smart DJ-- not just pressing play on a playlist. He understands the musicality, the beats, and how to layer songs together; it was seriously so fun.

On top of all that, Jesse is just great to work with- kind, responsive, professional, and fairly priced. He truly gets it, and hiring him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Valentina
Valentina Sent on 04/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ!

DJ Persist was amazing throughout our entire event. He had the dance floor packed with people dancing the whole time. He made sure our special night was unforgettable for everyone there. We had a good mix of guests and he played genres that everyone was familiar with. Prior to our wedding, he provided us with many great suggestions for our special dances and met with us to go over our timeline. Although wedding planning can be a bit stressful, he did a great job at making us feel that the music wouldn’t be part of the stress. We were in good hands. We highly recommend DJ Persist for his professionalism, ease of working with, and his expertise in this industry. 10/10
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Test Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding DJ for all music genres

DJ Persist (Jesse) was such an amazing person to work with for our wedding. Having a bilingual wedding, we wanted to ensure that our DJ could navigate switching between Spanish and English music as well as multiple genres from oldies, nortenas, reggaeton, and pop punk. During our meetings, we described what we wanted and he made our dream happen. We also received timely responses for any email follow ups that we had. There were seamless transitions between the genres so people were on the dance floor all night. It was so much fun to have Jesse as our DJ that evening. We also hired his team to run our photobooth and it was absolutely worth it. Great prints and multiple template options. I would recommend DJ Persist to all my friends and family.
April
April Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 2.28.25

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From start to finish, DJ Persist (Jesse) was down-to-earth, professional, and truly incredible to work with. He made sure that every part of our wedding aligned with our twilight theme, and his attention to detail did not go unnoticed. He seamlessly MC’d when needed, keeping the energy HIGH and the flow of the night smooth. Most importantly, the dance floor was *never* empty, exactly what we wanted! Even four days after our wedding, we’re still hearing from our guests about how amazing the music was. If you’re looking for a DJ who listens, delivers, and keeps the party going, HE’s is the one!
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