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Unique party atmosphere
DJ quality

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Al Okyne
Al Okyne
Owner

Black-owned, Woman-owned

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Okyne Entertainment Group: high-end, high-energy wedding entertainment—minus the cheese. We specialize in Hybrid DJ experiences (DJ + live musicians) that take the dance floor to a whole new level. No line dances, no awkward hype-men… just modern mixes, live musical fire, and the kind of party your guests will rave about long after the last song.

FAQ

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
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$250

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?

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of Okyne Entertainment Group

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Okyne Media Lab receives high praise for their exceptional DJ services at wedding events. Reviewers highlight the seamless blend of music genres, professional emceeing, and ability to keep the dance floor vibrant throughout the night. The company's planning portal is commended for facilitating easy customization of playlists and event coordination. Despite minor communication issues regarding DJ assignments, Okyne's talented DJs like Alan, Brad, and Blake are lauded for their skillful music curation and reading the crowd to create a memorable wedding experience. Guests appreciate the inclusive packages, professional demeanor, and flawless execution of services, making Okyne Media Lab a highly recommended choice for couples seeking outstanding DJ performances for their special day.

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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.

Okyne Media Lab receives high praise for their exceptional DJ services at wedding events. Reviewers highlight the seamless blend of music genres, professional emceeing, and ability to keep the dance floor vibrant throughout the night. The company's planning portal is commended for facilitating easy customization of playlists and event coordination. Despite minor communication issues regarding DJ assignments, Okyne's talented DJs like Alan, Brad, and Blake are lauded for their skillful music curation and reading the crowd to create a memorable wedding experience. Guests appreciate the inclusive packages, professional demeanor, and flawless execution of services, making Okyne Media Lab a highly recommended choice for couples seeking outstanding DJ performances for their special day.

Olivia
Olivia Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Okyne, and specifically DJ Brad, was AMAZING!! The most common feedback we have been getting from guests at our wedding is how great the DJ was! The company was so wonderful to work with, everything was executed perfectly, and we could not be happier.
Ravid
Ravid Sent on 09/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Wedding DJ!

DJ Blake was amazing. His DJ skills were exactly what we were hoping for as he read the room and kept the partying going. His execution of the planned events was perfect. He even surprised us by singing a few songs! We could not be any happier with Blake and only have good things to say!

The overall services provided by Okyne were great! They had all the equipment we needed for our wedding. We would certainly reach out again if we were to need DJ services in the future!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 08/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

From the very beginning, I felt so supported working with Okyne Medialab. Their portal made it easy to fully customize and map out our day, and the entire process was organized and professional. My DJ, Alan, completely understood the classy and polished vibe I was going for and catered the music perfectly to match.

Alan did a wonderful job as both DJ and emcee—he took suggestions in stride, made timely announcements, and kept everything flowing seamlessly. What impressed me most was his ability to read the room. Guests were shocked when I told them I hadn’t given him a strict playlist, because he kept the energy high, the dance floor packed, and the music exactly on point all night long.

We also added the cold sparks machine for our exit, and it was such a fun and memorable touch. Okyne Medialab provided microphones and speakers for the ceremony as well, and we had absolutely no hiccups with audio the entire day—everything was flawless.

On top of his talent, Alan looked polished and professional, which I truly appreciated. DJs can be hit or miss, but Alan was an absolute hit. I’m so grateful we had him, and I would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a DJ who is skilled, professional, and genuinely great at what he does.
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 08/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire them!

Working in the event industry, I’ve seen and heard it all. So when it came to planning my own wedding, music was at the very top of my list. I knew I’d have some not-so-average requests for both the ceremony and reception.

Okyne Media Lab delivered. The trio—sax, drums, and DJ—was everything. The music was on point, the vibe was perfect, and the dance floor stayed packed all night. Honestly, couldn’t have asked for more.
Mara
Mara Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend

DJ Brad was our DJ for our June 2025 wedding and we could not have had a better experience with Okyne Media Lab and DJ Brad. DJ Brad had our guests literally begging for more song at the end of the night! We were worried that the dance floor would be sparse because of our lower guest count (about 70 guests), but the dance floor was packed the entire night! I had several guests praise DJ Brad and the music choices/mixes.
Junie
Junie Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Okyne!

We had a great experience all around with Okyne! DJ Gordon and our string performers for the ceremony/cocktail hour were all fantastic, and it was a smooth process working with everyone at Okyne from start to finish!
Brian
Brian Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great execution!

We hired DJ Alan through Okyne Media Group for our wedding, and he truly exceeded every expectation. From the moment he arrived, Alan carried a quiet confidence that immediately put us at ease. He seamlessly managed each setup—ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dance, and after-party—ensuring that the music consistently set the perfect tone. Throughout the evening, his calming and friendly presence made us feel completely comfortable knowing he had everything under control.

When it came time for dinner, dancing, and the after-party, Alan “spun” all the right tunes and mixed each transition flawlessly. He read the room expertly, shifting the vibe exactly as needed. Thank you, Alan, for making our celebration so memorable!

Equally impressive was our experience working with Okyne Media Group. From our initial consultation, Al Okyne listened carefully to our requirements, understood our vision for the evening, and coordinated every detail behind the scenes so that Alan’s execution was spot-on. The entire process was professional, efficient, and stress-free. If you’re searching for a wedding DJ team that genuinely cares about your event and delivers flawlessly, we can’t recommend DJ Alan and Okyne Media Group highly enough.
C
Chris Sent on 05/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Brad was awesome

Brad was GREAT! Was able to read the crowd and kept the dance floor packed!! Highly recommend
Julia
Julia Sent on 05/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Okyne Medialab - wedding DJ, string quartet, sax player

Okyne was a huge part in making our wedding perfect. We've had so many comments from our friends and family about how fun the dance floor was all night. We had a string quartet, DJ, and sax player from Okyne and they were all awesome. DJ Eric took all of our preferences and recommendations seriously and delivered on every single one. He masterfully kept the dancing going all night and there was never a dull moment.

The whole Okyne crew was nothing but professional, engaging, and attentive and I would recommend them to anyone getting married in Chicago. 12/10 rating and we could not have asked for a better music vendor!
Sonia
Sonia Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Soundtrack to the Best Day of Our Life

Okyne Media Lab did a phenomenal job for our wedding day! We worked with two of their DJs, Raheel and Alan, one for our morning Hindu ceremony and another for our Christian ceremony & reception in the evening.

Raheel did an amazing job in the morning, so much so that all our guests said it was the smoothest Hindu ceremony they had attended! He did such an amazing job coordinating with our emcee and our priest to make the ceremony flow effortlessly. He even timed each song to perfection according to the ceremony agenda we provided.

Alan was awesome for our Christian Ceremony and Reception. The whole evening and night went so much better than we could have anticipated! His energy and enthusiasm kept everyone engaged throughout the entire evening/night. The way Alan mixed our songs from so many different genres together (English, Indian, Latin) was seamless and coordinated very well. We’re still having people reach out to tell us they cannot stop thinking about our reception and how great the music was, and neither can we! We’ve also never been to a wedding where the dance floor officially closed at midnight but guests were chanting “one more song!” We’re thankful to Alan for indulging us with a few extra songs :)

Overall, we’ll remember our wedding day for the rest of our lives, and cannot thank Okyne enough for helping to make it so special!
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Team

Al Okyne
Al Okyne
Owner
Rebecca Lachman
Rebecca Lachman
Entertainment Consultant
Stephanie Norris
Stephanie Norris
Entertainment Consultant

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WASIO photography WASIO photography Wedding Photographers

We like Okyne so much that we hired them for our own wedding! There was not even one minute when the dance floor was not full! Best DJs for sure!

Fred Fox Studios Fred Fox Studios Wedding Photographers

Al and his crew are amongst the very best djs in Chicago. Our staff loves working with Okyne. We always know when we work with them that the bride and groom are in for a great time.

Michelle Durpetti Events Michelle Durpetti Events Wedding Planners

We absolutely LOVE working with the talented professionals at Okyne Media Lab! Their attention to detail and reliability are unmatched as is their enthusiasm! We have had the pleasure of working with multiple members of this fabulous team at weddings and private events and we know when we refer them to a client that the dance floor will be packed and that everything will run seamlessly! We are thrilled to refer them to our clients and friends!

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