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Ultra low cost Mobile DJ for Weddings or any event.
Serving the Chicago Metro Area and Western Suburbs for 17 years.

  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
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?

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

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJUj Mobile Music Lights & Entertainment

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Reviewers rave that DJ James (DJUj) provided an exceptional, affordable, and highly professional service, with clear communication and a user-friendly planning portal. He coordinated with vendors, handled ceremony and reception sound seamlessly, and adapted to last-minute changes. Guests praised his song selection and crowd-reading for keeping the dance floor packed and recommend him highly.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave that DJ James (DJUj) provided an exceptional, affordable, and highly professional service, with clear communication and a user-friendly planning portal. He coordinated with vendors, handled ceremony and reception sound seamlessly, and adapted to last-minute changes. Guests praised his song selection and crowd-reading for keeping the dance floor packed and recommend him highly.

Anna
Anna Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing dj for start to finish!

Dj James was absolutely incredible for our wedding! He had the whole dance floor going all night long. He truly knows how to follow the vibe of the crowd and cater to that with his selection of songs. I highly recommend booking him!
Eric
Eric Sent on 05/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

James is exceptional

James is an AMAZING DJ! He is super friendly, super attentive and reads the room very well. He’s also incredibly skilled at planning with my wife and me, meticulously detailing every aspect of the wedding. He made everything from the intro, ceremony, and reception music PERFECT! I recommend him 1000%.
Katie
Katie Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

No question about it: the best wedding DJ out there!!!

We had the absolute best experience with James as our wedding DJ!

From the beginning James was incredibly friendly, responsive, and communicative, which made the planning process feel easy and stress-free. His online interface was also super user-friendly and made adding timeline details and Spotify playlists simple.

On the wedding day, James was professional, attentive, and kept everything running seamlessly. He checked in with us throughout the night, coordinated wonderfully with our other vendors, and truly helped keep the flow of the day on track without us having to worry about a thing. He also was able to read the room and played the best songs all night long to keep the dance floor busy! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend James to anyone looking for a wedding DJ!
Johnny
Johnny Sent on 05/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ

10 outta 10 experience for our wedding night with DJ James. Hiring DJ James was the best decision we made for our event! His prices were extremely budget friendly for us, but he was worth 10x more.

James was professional, attentive, and incredibly easy to work with. From the initial planning stages to the day of the event, he was responsive and helped the entire night flow seamlessly with a mix of our requests and his own choices. His audio setup was flawless, and he handled last-minute announcements perfectly. If you want a stress-free experience, hire DJ James!!!
Cynthia
Cynthia Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the fun going!

James was the DJ for my daughter's wedding on 2/21/26 and was absolutely fantastic. He was so fun and participated in all our family shenanigans. He kept the crowd engaged and got everyone's attention when needed. He did a great job with our music selections and knew exactly the vibe we were looking for. He is so much fun that it felt like he fit right in with our guests. I would recommend him for all weddings or large events and hope that we'll be able to use him in the future.
L
Lindsay Sent on 02/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

February 14th,2026 The Brix Wedding

I cannot say enough great things. James went out of his way to make sure everything ran smoothly and comfortable for our wedding day. He communicated with me throughout the entire process and made me feel at ease. You cannot beat his pricing or his professionalism. He went above and beyond for our special day and kept everyone on the dance floor with great music and vibes. He also picked music for me for the cocktail hour and the seating prior to the ceremony. He is kind and thoughtful! James also communicated with all the other vendors which was so helpful for our timeline! 10/10.
Dana
Dana Sent on 01/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing dj - book him!

James has extremely reasonable pricing and a very user friendly platform for his clients to pick their music from which made our process extremely easy. He was an amazing DJ and MC for our wedding and he involved our toddler into the music and had our whole wedding on the floor dancing all night long. Amazing DJ and would book him in a heartbeat again.
Mallory
Mallory Sent on 01/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ I could’ve imagined

I can’t say enough great things about DJ James. He was able to read a room so well and was so attentive to my husband and I, making sure everything was on schedule and according to our plan. He was the perfect MC and hype man. I will say- we had open dancing for almost 3 hours and the dance floor was packed the whole time!

He was so affordable and came with equipment for both my ceremony and reception. He had a disco ball which was so hype. Please please please book him, you won’t regret it.
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best DJ!

James is amazing! His communication is great, and he’s super easy to talk to. He answered all my questions, and offered other solutions if needed. Everyone at our wedding loved him. The music he played was fantastic! He played every song we asked him to play, and his mixing skills is incredible. Thank you, James, for making our wedding unforgettable!
J
Jeremiah Sent on 11/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Easy 5 Star

Leading up to the wedding, he was quick to respond, very communicative, and clear with everything we needed. His pricing was better than anyone else we found, and the service far exceeded our expectations.

He even came to our rehearsal to make sure the sound was perfect and everything was set up correctly.

On the wedding day, he went above and beyond. He was organized, friendly, affirming, and completely on top of every detail. The music timing was perfect for every moment, and he read the crowd effortlessly, adjusting the vibe exactly when needed. Even our guests told us how impressed they were.

We couldn’t recommend DJUj more.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Redwall Photo Redwall Photo Wedding Photographers

I've worked with Jim both in a professional capacity and as a bride. In both situations, he has been completely professional, FUN, and a pleasure to work with. As a bride, I loved that he worked with me to make my music selection personal. He was open to playing songs that were slightly obscure (but important to us), as well as providing guidance as to other songs to fill the evening. As a photographer, I absolutely love that he gets the reception crowd partying... he makes my job so easy because everyone is out on the dance floor and laughing when he's DJing... It's just impossible to get a bad shot when people are having that much fun!

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