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Dj Big Cali LLC

Dj Big Cali LLC

Oakland, CA
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    Vianka V. Sent on 01/22/2024
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    Best DJ for any event!

    James aka DJ BIG CALI is a great emcee and DJ.

    I have had the pleasure to work with James on several occasions specifically for corporate events and he knocks it out of the park every time. While corporate events are a little bit difficult to get people to dance he always brings the fun vibes and great ambiance.

    While in the process we had a lot of changes and adjustments that needed to be done on our behalf, like adding lights, and other tedious administrative duties but, James handled everything seamlessly with great patience and grace.

    Anytime I get asked about a DJ in the bay, it'll be DJ BIG CALI, every time. James is highly skilled and great person overall. Highly recommend.
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    Na’im M. Sent on 02/05/2024
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    Amazing Experience w/ DJ Big Cali

    Absolutely outstanding! You must go with DJ Big Cali for your wedding! He created an unforgettable atmosphere with a perfect mix of music. From the ceremony to the dance floor, the transitions were seamless, and the energy was contagious. Professional, accommodating, and exceeded our expectations. Our guests are still raving about the fantastic music. He helped us create unforgettable memories that we’ll talk about for a lifetime.Highly recommend for anyone seeking a DJ who truly understands how to elevate a celebration. We will be using him for big events moving forward and recommending him to all friends and family.
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    Katy L. Sent on 11/13/2022
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    James is the best!

    I am a wedding coordinator in Sonoma County and I worked with James in the summer of '21. Since he hadn't been to the venue yet, he was gracious enough with his time to attend a site visit beforehand. He was thorough in his notes and questions and the app he uses for couples to load in their song selections is very easy to navigate! On the day of, James was professional in his attire, set up, and overall announcements throughout the night. There were people on the dance floor before dinner(this was a huge dancing crowd) and James went with the flow, playing what they wanted to hear, and everyone was raving about him before the real dancing began. This couple had some eclectic song choices and James seamlessly transitioned between the different genres and the dance floor was packed ALL NIGHT. He also interacted with the crowd in a way that wasn't overbearing, but it's always nice when you see the DJ grooving alongside guests. They loved it!

    I got engaged shortly after working with James and he was one of the first vendors I booked! I knew that after seeing him in action, I trust him 1,000% with my wedding. We can't wait until our big day with James as our DJ!
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    Markus J. Sent on 11/30/2023
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    He did so good!

    I'm so glad we hired James for our wedding. He absolutely killed it. The dance floor was packed the entire night and he kept the vibes going! Guests even noted how great the dinner playlist was. I know my wife gave him some direction but he did such a good job in creating the atmosphere for the event. What a fun guy, let's do it again!!!
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    Dj Big Cali LLC's reply:

    Hi Markus! I’m still feeling the great energy from your wedding! You & Katy know how to party! Thank you for trusting me with your big day!

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    Tanisha P. Sent on 12/11/2023
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    Amazing DJ

    DJ Big Cali was a phenomenal choice for our wedding. We were married on October 27th (outdoor wedding/indoor reception) and it was perfect! Cali made sure the music for each part was correct and the timing for each part was perfect. And of course, everyone had an amazing time dancing at the reception, which was very important to us. In addition, every time I had questions/needed contacts for other vendors, he was there to answer our questions and connect us with the right people! Super helpful and just a fun, reliable and genuine person!! Thank you, DJ Big Cali!!
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    Dj Big Cali LLC's reply:

    Hi Tanisha! Thank you so much for the amazing review! Your wedding was so fun! I want to thank you for trusting me with your wedding. It was truly a day to remember. Please feel free to reach out whenever! Happy holidays.
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    Amanda A. Sent on 05/25/2023
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    Great Dj AND Emcee!!

    As an Event Planner we work with so many event DJs and it is SO imperative to have a great Dj AND Emcee. You can't forget that last part, not just anyone can keep your guests and event flowing, it takes a special finesse. James was amazing, on time, ready to go, made all the announcements so that both our Hispanic and French guests in attendance knew what was next, and on top of it all kept the dancefloor going all night! We look forward to working with Dj Big Cali again real soon!

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    Amanda!!! You’re amazing! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I can’t wait to work with you again!
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    Tiffany F. Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Looking for an awesome DJ/MC, look no further!

    I worked with James on a recent wedding, and he was absolutely amazing! You could feel his energy from the moment the music was playing, which kept such a great vibe throughout the event.

    He was easy to work with, flexible and accommodating on any last minute changes or requests.

    He played great music and kept the guests engaged and hyped up as an MC! I would 100% recommend DJ Big Cali to anyone looking for an awesome DJ/MC. I hope to work with James and his team again in the future!
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    Cristina P. Sent on 08/26/2023
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    Best DJ Ever!!!!

    James was the best DJ we could ever asked for! We had our wedding at Saratoga Springs on 08/20/23 and we could not be happier with the results. Planning a 200 ppl wedding in only five months by myself was a challenge. Thank God for the great reviews on yelp because that was what made me go for DJ Big Cali. If you are looking for your DJ.... look no more!! Two days before the weeding I sent an email to James with some instructions and songs and he pulled though like I had given him this information months ago.... (Don't this to him please... just writing this here since I want to remark how great he is). Our wedding was 50% Croatians and 50% Colombians and everybody keeps on talking about the great time they had! Thank you James and his partner from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the time of our lives! You'll be our go to DJ for any future events we may have!! God bless you!!
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    Wedding DJ

    We had the pleasure of working with Dj BigCali for our wedding last weekend. Let me just start by saying we have never worked with a Dj who was more professional, organized, had a positive and uplifting energy to him, and showed genuine interest in making sure we had an amazing event catered to our specific crowd. He had a nice clean Dj booth setup with lights which helped add to the ambiance of our event, and he also helped host our event by keeping the program moving along. We honestly can't say enough good things about him. We had several guest come up to us after the wedding and rave about how on-point and amazing our Dj was! Having him as our Dj definitely made a big difference in the outcome of our wedding! We had a great time dancing until we were tired! I would no doubt use Dj BigCali again for any future events we have, we highly recommend him!!
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    Landon Sent on 08/08/2023
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    DJ Big Cali

    DJ Big Cali was THE MAN!! We had an absolute blast at our wedding and a HUGE part to it was because of him. People are still going on and on about how much fun everything was especially the dancing! It could not have happened without him and I highly recommend him for any event you have!! His communication with us was also top quality and his energy he carried through the night was infectious! He made it so simple to relax and trust the process and just have the best time. 11/10 WOULD RECOMMEND!
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    Anthony H. Sent on 07/24/2023
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    The Absolute Best

    DJ Big Cali RULES! He’s a stellar DJ and so much more. From the little things, like planning calls, to big things like my wedding day itself, he brought incredible energy, professionalism and creativity to every moment. Hire this guy; you’ll be happy you did!
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    Erica H. Sent on 05/31/2023
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    Best DJ ever!

    DJ Big Cali, aka James, was absolutely amazing at our wedding!! He was so easy to work with and we had great communication before and after the wedding. His app is very thorough and organized, we sent our playlist and he fully tailored the music to us and the crowd. James set up multiple sound systems for us to accommodate both ceremony and reception spaces. Throughout the entire event, James used his excellent MC skills to keep things on schedule but comfortable and fun. Would definitely recommend DJ Big Cali!!
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    David L. Sent on 05/23/2023
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    Lit. Dj Big Cali was excellent at all phases of the game (planning, emcee, dj).

    Dj Big Cali worked our wedding. He was excellent at all phases of the game (planning, emceeing, DJing). He delivered a customized experience. He injected energy when needed and faded to the background when appropriate. He played the Bay Area slaps. A consummate professional.
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    Alex B. Sent on 05/23/2023
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    Phenomenal!

    Where do we start?! DJ Big Cali by far exceeded expectations! We had a tough wedding with a mix of Indian music, Mexican music, EDM, old school rap, todays hits, etc. and DJ if Cali absolutely rocked it with the mixes. I've been to many weddings and I've never seen the dance floor so hyped and full the entire time! He was very responsive leading up to our special day and brought the energy we wanted the entire time! He did so well with requests as well from guests. I've been to weddings where the DJ will brush off requests from guests but everyone got what they wanted. I'm still getting texts about how much we killed it at our wedding. Wouldn't want anyone else doing our wedding. Thank you so much!!
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    Cheri M. Sent on 04/17/2023
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    Best DJ Everrrr!

    My husband and I got married on April 10, 2023 at the Brazilian Room at Tilden Park in Berkeley, CA. DJ Big Cali (James) was our DJ and he literally MADE our wedding! Even the bartender said it was the most lit Monday wedding he'd ever been to - and we definitely have to attribute that to James and the music.

    Leading up to the big day, James was super professional and provided us with a planner app to track our timeline and songs for each part of the day, as well as track the minor details like names and pronunciations. A week before the date, we had a final meeting to review the timeline and discuss any outstanding questions, then he took it from there!

    James was really great and understood the vibe of what we wanted for our big day. We really appreciate him making our special day even more special. If you're looking for a DJ for your wedding - PICK JAMES!

    Dj Big Cali LLC's reply:

    Thank you so much Cheri! I love this review! your wedding was so much fun! we turned up! wooooo!!!! Congratulations to you and Ian.
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    Brendan C. Sent on 03/21/2023
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    Best MC/DJ ever!

    DJ Big Cali was a fantastic MC and DJ. He actually signed on with us when our other MC/DJ had to drop out very close to our wedding date. He took things over really easily, and made the whole process really fun. On the day of the wedding, he played all the right songs, at the perfect time, without a hitch, for everything from our wedding ceremony, to our cocktail hour, to open dancing, where he made the party happen! Would recommend him in a heartbeat.
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    Dylan R. Sent on 03/24/2023
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    DJ Big Cali was Spectacular!!!

    We truly had such a wonderful experience with DJ Big Cali. From the start, he showed up with an infectious energy, was extremely patient, excited, skilled, could vibe with any style of music, and even drove all the way to LA for our wedding from the Bay on a New Years…! His dedication to his craft and making couples feel loved while providing a rocking fun time is insane. He also has a beautiful beautiful wedding setup that I didn’t even expect or know I needed! The set up is elegant and romantic. He worked seamlessly and without any stress to close gaps in our program and give us the experience we really wanted (and planning is high stress!!) So we are very thankful and highly highly recommended his services!!!
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    Julia F. Sent on 01/25/2023
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    Hire dj big cali for your wedding right now!

    Let me start by saying BOOK DJ BIG CALI FOR YOUR WEDDING RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!! I seriously cannot say enough good things about James and his wife and they were one of the biggest reasons we had the night of our lives.

    One of the most important things to me when planning our wedding was finding a fantastic DJ because I knew it would make a big difference in the vibe of the night. So when trying to find someone, I was really feeling the pressure. I am very much someone who goes with my gut, and from my first conversation with James over the phone I knew that he was the right guy. And boy did he deliver!!

    From the beginning he was super responsive via email and the music app he used made it super easy to upload songs, playlists, timing, etc. On the day of, he was at the venue early and there were zero issues with set-up/venue coordination. I also have to emphasize that the day of our wedding was New Years Eve 2022, where an atmospheric river hit the Bay Area and there was extreme flooding everywhere (including at our venue). This made for an eventful day, however James WAS NOT PHASED. He wasn’t delayed even a little bit, despite closed and flooded roads. This alone speaks for itself. I was almost in tears when I walked in an hour before our event was scheduled to start and I saw James and his wife there, all ready to go, without a worry in the world.

    Throughout the night he was amazing at reading the room, kept the energy up, and the flow was outstanding. So many guests came up to me and commented on “how awesome our DJ was.” People also said they hadn’t danced that hard in years and that’s EXACTLY what we were hoping for. I had no doubt you would do a fabulous job, but FAR exceeded my expectations!

    Would recommend DJ Big Cali to anyone and everyone!!
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    Roman R. Sent on 09/21/2023
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    The best DJ Ever

    DJBigCali is one of a kind! He can read a room and know exactly what do musically! his professionalism proceeds him. Versatile, prompt, and most importably he is VERY EASY TO WORK WITH! I would hire him 10000 times. Thank you Bigcali on behalf of The Robinsons for making our special day that much more amazing! God bless you and your business!

    Dj Big Cali LLC's reply:

    I mean….can we run it back!? The Robinson wedding was so lit! Thank yall for having me on your big day. It’s a pleasure to call you both my friends and so love you both so much!
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    Our wedding October 14,2022

    I mean where can I start? How about this… if you are looking for a DJ who can read a crowd, is professional, down to earth, respectful, flexible, and is just a GREAT DJ LOOK NO DAMNNNNNN FURTHER! He kept us rocking all night on our special day. He is so good at his craft! He is one of the top dj’s in the country ! DJ bigcali God bless you and thank you for making our night remarkable and rememberable!
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    The Man, The Myth, The Legend.

    When we booked DJ Big Cali we knew we’d be in for a treat. Little did we know though, he surpassed any expectation we had of a DJ. This is the man. He did an incredible job all night and throughout the scheduling process. If we were to do it all over again, we’d 100% choose DJ Big Cali.
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    Michelle P. Sent on 11/13/2022
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    The bomb!!

    DJ Big Cali far exceeded our expectations and desires. His ability to read the room and adjust when necessary was seamless and impressive. Our wedding guests and I had a fantastic time and I will definitely be hiring him again for my next event!
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    Chris C. Sent on 09/29/2022
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    The best wedding DJ out there

    I hired James aka DJ Big Cali for my 80 person wedding in Sonoma at MacArthur Place a few weekends ago and he GREATLY exceeded our expectations!

    James loves what he does, and his passion for his job feeds into the energy of the guests, which created such a great vibe and fun time on our special day. Afterwards, so many of our friends and guests commented about how amazing our DJ was. We felt we got really lucky to hire him.

    James is really well organized, and helps his clients by giving them an easy to use app which helps build out a timeline for their event. While my fiance and I had a good idea of the genres and vibe we wanted, we also gave James free rein to play music he thought our crowd would like, and they loved it.

    James also did a great job as an MC during our reception which was super helpful in making sure everything went smoothly while hyping up our guests at the same time. I highly recommend hiring James if you can, he knocked it out of the park.
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    Greg S. Sent on 11/11/2022
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    Best DJ out there!!

    DJ Big Cali is the best! He played great music and had everyone on the dance floor having a blast!! He is very professional and personable. I wouldn’t go anywhere else besides him for my DJ needs!! You won’t be disappointed!!
    Thanks again for everything!!
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    Elliott D. Sent on 11/16/2022
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    Personality, Personalism, and Punctuation!

    DJ Big Cali has everything you want in a DJ/Master of Ceremonies!! Not only does he have the style, swag, and charisma, he is also very professional. My experience with DJ Big Cali was nothing short of excellent! He helped manifest the wedding of our dreams!! Even months after our wedding, guests are still talking about how great the DJ was! I have since then referred DJ Big Cali to all my family and friends. If you want a grade A experience, book DJ Big Cali!!
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