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About

R.U.P. Productions is a DJ company based in the Washington, D.C. metro area that services events and weddings across the country. Ryan Kersey provides a unique and unmatched entertainment experience for his clients. He utilizes true disc jockey techniques like beat matching, fading and other mixing skills to give couples and their guests a genuine taste of what true DJs have to offer.

Experience
Ryan Kersey has put his turntable skills to good use and has had the privilege to DJ all over the country from New York City to Honolulu, Hawaii as well as internationally from the Caribbean to South America. With over a decade of experience, he has showcased his talents at events for a long list politicians and high profile socialites as well as recording artist, celebrities, top professional athletes, and corporate sponsors. He’s accustomed to and comfortable with both large-scale and intimate events, some of which have been featured in notable publications such as Martha Stewart Weddings, The Washingtonian, Modern Luxery Weddings, Rent My Wedding, etc.

Services Offered
With R.U.P Productions’, every event is unique. We like to work closely with each client ensure that their vision comes to life and not a 'cookie cutter' package of items that might not fit the dream. Ryan Kersey will play nearly any genre you can think up and keeps a do-not-play list handy so you hear nothing but your favorites. He’ll also offers the following services and equipment:

  • Consultation
  • MC
  • Liability insurance
  • Uplighting
  • Dance Floor Lighting
  • Truss Lighting
  • Spot Lighting
  • Gobos
  • Microphones
  • Photobooth
  • Stages
  • Drapery
  • Projectors & AV/TV Screens
  • Custom Requests Welcome
  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
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?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of R.U.P. Productions

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Bethany Sent on 07/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dancing in the rain!

Ryan performed at two of my family member’s weddings and after dancing at a wedding of his I knew I wanted him for ours! But I didn’t know that even working with him behind the scenes was care free as well. What really stood out to me about Ryan was that he made everything so easy for me while planning. All I had to do was proved songs and schedule, things we did or did not want and he literally took care of the rest. He worked with us on an out door venue and set up multiple speaker locations. Not to mention it POURED DOWN RAIN but he kept the party going and alive all night long. It didn’t stop us. Ryan has been a part of my families special day’s and now is a part of mine and I wouldn’t think twice about another DJ.
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Allison Sent on 10/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our Wedding in Fairfax, VA and our experience with RUP was amazing!!! Our DJ Ryan was SO awesome and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! At the end, our guests were chanting for more songs!! His service was professional and stress free! He was so easy to work with and made sure having fun was the top priority for everyone! I highly recommend RUP Production for any wedding or event! We can't thank him enough for an amazing night!!
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Halina Sent on 10/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ryan far exceeded our expectations and they were very high. We didn't want to provide the whole playlist, we had some must plays and do not plays but everything else, we wanted a DJ who could feel out the crowd and pick the music accordingly. Ryan was phenomenal at doing this. He hit all the songs we asked for and was on point with filling in the rest. Probably 10-20 people pulled me aside during and after the wedding to tell me how much they were loving the music. I should also mention that while Ryan can't possibly get much sleep, he's very responsive and always has a positive attitude. You really can't ask for a better DJ or a better guy to work with on one of the craziest days of your life!
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Knetta Sent on 05/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
R.U.P. Productions did an outstanding, amazing, fantastic job DJ'ing our wedding! We are still hearing about how awesome the DJ was at our reception, and it's been well over a month since our wedding! :) He legitimately knows how to make the music flow and is so in-tune with what the guests want to hear. He was very involved with helping us create our playlist and has a super simple document that helps when filling out what you want to hear during which parts of the reception, i.e. cocktail hour, reception, certain dances, etc. Ryan also handled our lighting and he had the place looking wonderful! I am certain you will not be disappointed in his services. My husband and I have been around his work any times before, and we already knew we wanted Ryan as our DJ days after we got engaged. He was the first vendor we booked! Very professional and easy to work with. He accommodated all of our guests the entire night, and even took song requests. Not to mention he is a stellar guy who enjoys what he does. He has great energy and kept the crowd on the dance floor all night. He absolutely contributed to our wonderful wedding day memories! Thank you again, Ryan for taking excellent care of us! :)
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Kristina Sent on 05/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
DJ Ryan of RUP Productions was early, professional, and full of energy! Ryan meticulously went through our order of events beforehand. He knew what to play, when to play it and never skipped a beat. We gave him "must plays" during key moments and gave him the freedom to play whatever he wanted within the genres provided. He not only served as an amazing DJ, but he emceed the event from start to finish, pronouncing some of the hardest names with ease on the mic! Ryan was amazing --- I mean, HE NAILED IT! Parents with toddlers stayed the entire night, grandparents spent most of their time on the dance floor, and every guest felt like the reception was made for them to celebrate. If a couple is looking for one of the least stressful parts of the wedding process, hire DJ Ryan and move onto catering, venue, family drama. Ryan has you covered. We would absolutely recommend this DJ to anyone. Thanks, Ryan!
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Nakia Sent on 04/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
RUP Productions (DJ Ryan) was awesome. My husband and I were referred by a friend. DJ Ryan was extremely professional and knowledgeable. You can tell that music is his passion. This is what he does full time and it shows. We received so many compliments about the great music played at our wedding in March 2017. We couldn't stop laughing and enjoying ourselves. Locking in a DJ was surprisingly easy with RUP Productions. I now have a true appreciation for uplighting (done by DJ Ryan). It made all the difference! Thanks again. Looking forward to the next event!
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Carissa Sent on 02/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are SO glad we were able to get Ryan to DJ our wedding! He was so flexible with scheduling, very prompt in responding to questions or concerns, gave great recommendations when asked... and even with last minute changes thrown at him, he handled it very professionally. He is very understanding and easy to work with, he was the highlight of night and got everybody on the dance floor. :) Choose Ryan if you want a great time. Thanks Ryan!!
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Arezo Sent on 10/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We used RUP productions as our Dj for our wedding on August 20th and were so pleased by the dedication and hard work Ryan put in! Our family backgrounds were Spanish, Persian, and American and he knew just how to take the music selections we gave him and mix them extremely well. There wasn't a time when no one was on the dance floor and it made our guests want more and more. He kept the party going in general as our Emcee as well. Ryan is super flexible with you and your schedule and will do anything it takes to make sure the outcome of your party is exactly what you envisioned it to be!
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Alex Sent on 10/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
DJ Young Rye is so much fun, so talented and and just an all around good guy. Each time my husband and I met with him before the wedding we had a blast just talking about life, music, and everything in between. He is someone who instantly becomes a friend that you feel like you've known forever and his skills are unparalleled.

He took care of the music for both our ceremony and reception and he did a wonderful job! Music was a pretty big part of Bryan and I's wedding so we had a lot of specifics that we wanted played at certain times and DJ Young Rye didn't even flinch. He handled changes in plans without a single flaw, took requests from us during the planning process and on the spot from all of our guests which, of course, made everyone happy campers! All of our guests were out on the dance floor, having an awesome time and that is all thanks to Ryan for that!

As if this didn't keep him busy enough he made sure the night was on track the entire time! (pun intended).
Book him. Seriously, he is THE BEST! Thank you Rye! Can't wait to come out and see you soon!
Love, your biggest fans, the Ditursis!
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Megan Sent on 10/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ryan was awesome!! My fiancé and I were referred to him by a family member who had him DJ their wedding. So, we followed up and found him to be very professional and also personable. He had experience and was very pleasant to work with. He had everyone out on the dance floor, played all the songs we requested and really elevated the experience for our guests! You can't go wrong with RUP!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
CREATIONS LLC CREATIONS LLC Wedding Planners

DJ Ryan, What can I say. I recently had the absolute pleasure of meeting him only to be out done by having the honor of working with him. He is extremely a gentleman and a master of his craft. He takes the time to know his audience and then adjust to what the crowd is needing. He had everyone out of the seats dancing. They even did a tango line throughout the building. It was great to see all ages having fun. I can't wait to work with him again. I would highly recommend using him.

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