Dj Persist
Ceremony pricing
Prices start at $400
Reception pricing
Prices start at $2,000
Category: DJ
Type: Solo DJ
Size of act: 1
Genres: Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
About Dj Persist
DJ Persist
DJ Persist has been involved in the music industry since the age of 17 and has been doing what he loves for the past 18 years. He had held several nightclub residencies in the city of Chicago, an experience that enhances his performance at weddings. Today, DJ Persist has expanded his services to include A/V and Photo Booth services to become a well-known, award winning company. DJ Persist strives to give you the best in customer service by listening to your needs to provide for you an unforgettable event!
Our company takes great pride in not being an "ordinary DJ company". We are extremely passionate about what we do and that is why we NEVER just sit back and just play music. We truly believe in the successful execution of your event, we coordinate with all of your vendors so you do not have to worry about anything! When it comes to rocking the dancefloor, we know what we are doing! With our knowledge and talent, we are able to read the crowd and actually mix live, just like in a nightclub–no cheese, no corny games, just extremely fun celebrations.
Services
Services
- Ceremony microphones and sound
- Confetti
- Dance floor special effects
- Dancefloor lighting
- Event planning
- Fog/Snow machines
- Master of ceremonies
- Multimedia displays
- Music during breaks
- Photobooth
- Projector equipment
- Sound system capability audience <300 -
- Sound system capability audience >300
- Sparklers
- Uplighting
Musical genres
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
Event types
- After party
- Cocktail hour
- Couples luncheon
- Elopement
- Engagement party
- Farewell brunch
- Other
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding reception
- Wedding shower
- Welcome party
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
8 reviews
Thank you 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.
DJ Persist-wedding
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
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!
Go DJ! Go DJ!
DJ Persist is truly the best! I’ve been fortunate to know him since high school, and I’ve followed his music throughout college. He was the first DJ I saw seamlessly blend Arabic and Spanish music at a Mexican-Palestinian wedding, and it was amazing! When my wedding day finally arrived, I was thrilled to reach out to him and book his services. His expertise in mixing all genres of music is unmatched, and the compliments from our guests were non-stop throughout the night. He also has a fantastic, organized portal that makes planning your wedding a breeze, and he is incredibly responsive through emails if you need anything. Thank you so much, DJ Persist!
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