HIP HOP LOVE JAMS
LL COOL J I NEED LOVE
BUSTA RHYMES AND MARIAH CAREY I KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
THE PHARCYDE PASSIN ME BY
BIG DADDY KANE SMOOTH OPERATOR
JA RULE AND VITA PUT IT ON ME
50 CENT FT NATE DOGG 21 QUESTIONS
METHOD MAN AND MARY J BLIGE ALL I NEED
POOR RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS SHAKIYLA
MOBB DEEP HEY LUV
SNOOP DOGG FT PHARRELL BEAUTIFUL
LL COOL J AROUND THE WAY GIRL
CHINGY PULLIN ME BACK
HIP HOP LOVE JAMS
https://www.mixcloud.com/wingmansj/hip-hop-love-jams/
R&B and 90’s Video Playlist
I love me some 90’s R&B music. I was inquired for a video mix opportunity and they wanted one of my favorite types of music.
112 FT NOTIORIOUS BIG ONLY YOU
702 WHERE MY GIRLS AT
AALIYAH ARE YOU THAT SOMEBODY
AALIYAH BACK AND FORTH
AALIYAH IF YOUR GIRL ONLY KNEW
ADINA HOWARD FREAK LIKE ME
BBD POISON
BLACKSTREET NO DIGGITY
BOYZ TO MEN MOTOWNPHILLY
BRANDY I WANNA BE DOWN
BRANDY AND MONICA THE BOY IS MINE
CASE TOUCH ME TEASE ME
DESTINY’S CHILD JUMPIN’ JUMPIN’
DESTINY’S CHILD SAY MY NAME
DONELL JONES U KNOW WHAT’S UP
DRU HILL HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE
EN VOGUE FREE YOUR MIND
EN VOGUE MY LOVIN’
FUGEES KILLING ME SOFTLY
GHOSTTOWN DJS MY BOO
GINUWINE PONY
GROOVE THEORY TELL ME
JADE DON’T WALK AWAY
JADE I WANNA LOVE YOU
JANET JACKSON IF
JANET JACKSON THAT’S THE WAY LOVE GOES
JODECI COME AND TALK TO ME
JOHNNY GILL RUB YOU THE RIGHT WAY
KCI AND JOJO ALL MY LIFE
KARYN WHITE ROMANTIC
MARK MORRISON RETURN OF THE MACK
MARY J BLIGE REAL LOVE
MICHAEL JACKSON REMEMBER THE TIME
MONTELL JORDAN GET IT ON TONITE
NEXT TOO CLOSE
NEW EDITION HIT ME OFF
PEBBLES GIVING YOU THE BENEFIT
SHAI IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE
SHANICE I LOVE YOUR SMILE
SILK FREAK ME
SOUL FOR REAL CANDY RAIN
SWV I’M SO INTO YOU
SWV RIGHT HERE
SWV WEAK
TLC BABY BABY BABY
TLC CREEP
TLC NO SCRUBS
TLC UNPRETTY
TLC WATERFALLS
TONY TONI TONE FEELS GOOD
ZHANE GROOVE THANG
ZHANE HEY MR. DJ
Best Advice I have heard about being a DJ?
Always work on your craft. I do believe practice makes perfect. My parents must truly love me when I first got my turntables and speaker. I would put in the work. Never once they came in and told me to turn it down. I was a man on a mission. Back at that time, there was no sync button so one had to mix by ear.
Keep up with the newest technology
Every January is the NAMM show where the newest latest gear is exhibited. The best time to pick up gear is after that show since new gear is coming out. I do want to pick up these tall speakers for big venues but I do not know what new gear is out yet so I am waiting to see what is really out there. At the show they will exhibit new software along with new clear sounding equipment.
Customer Service is the most important aspect of a business
There is a lot of competition out there and customer service is a lost art. Customers need to be treated well. People do not hire service companies for the service but rather hire for the experience. Two ways of communication needs to be had.
Always have your backups
I always try to be two steps ahead. I always take multiple computers with me to events. 2012 was the last time I had a beach ball on my mac on my external hard drive and it took like a minute for the song to come on. The very next day I got a new mac with a bigger internal drive and have not had any issues since. Not only computers, I take I do take multiple set ups too since I always like being prepared. I am grateful for controllers since it is turntables and mixers all in one.
Worst Advice I have heard as a DJ
The louder the better! I totally disagree. Every venue or big room has its limits. When people walk by, it just looks bad when everyone is covering their ears since it’s so loud. During weddings, guests want to talk while having dinner so music is just background music.
Promote Promote and Promote
I do believe in self-promotion but there is a time and place for everything. I heard of a wedding where the dj would play a sound snippet of his dj name through out the night. The wedding clients are already paying the dj a lot of money. Sometimes djs will have their banner up during a wedding. Weddings are all about the couple. If a dj is truly a good dj, people will ask for their card personally or ask the couple for the dj’s contact information.
This is the most important question. This should be the first question asked. If they are booked than ask if there is anyone else they recommend. A lot of djs have other djs that they trust and know that they do good work.
We have been in the dj business since 2004. We have done over 50 weddings.
I believe in making the couple comfortable. Communication is key. I try to make the wedding as custom as possible. I am able to reedit songs to fit first dances. I believe in having a google doc to create a living document that can change at any time at the discretion of the couple.
We do provide lights for our dj events. Unfortunately we do not have photo booths but I do highly recommend a photo booth operator that does awesome work.
Back in the door, I would make cds galore. Now I put all my mixes on mixcloud.
I have a wide arrange of music ranging from old school to current hits.
Mixcloud.com/wingmansj
I do not believe in a cookie cutter wedding. Every detail should be custom based on the couple. If they have no ideas then I can suggest prior songs that are typically used. But I encourage them to use songs that mean something to them. If they cannot pick between two songs, I can edit it to fit the time period that they want to play it.
I do belong to a digital pool, which provides me with about 500 new songs a month. I do keep up to date but I am most proud of my original collection. I do love the older stuff but every day I get the new music so I am up to date.
I always welcome requests from the guests. A lot has to deal with what is going on with the time. For example if someone wanted a classical song during the dance portion of the wedding I would give him or her a few choices that would fit the vibe. But if someone wanted the classical song during the dinner hour then that would be an easy fit.
The wedding is the night for the couple. If they do not want the Chicken Dance or anything by Britney Spears then so be it. This is your night and lets make it memorable.
No, Black and White affair does not post signs or banners with equipment. This day is for the bride and groom and not about Black and White affair. We keep it professional and classy.
Weddings are amongst the few life time memorable events. And to make it truly memorable and fascinating, it is important to plan for an appropriate entertainment. Underestimating the power and effect music on a wedding ceremony and reception is not ideal because music is essential in order to create an appropriate backdrop and the desired tone for your event. Thus, hiring a professional DJ offers you a diverse selection, authentic versions of songs, better volume control and for usually a much lower cost than a band.
Furthermore, the presence of a DJ will tremendously enhance the success of your wedding. The DJ runs the music for the reception, and if the music or announcements were to stop, the reception would come to an awkward halt. The DJ also guides the mood of the event and works with the schedules of all other vendors and staff at the event. However, discussed below are the best reasons why you need to hire a professional DJ for your wedding ceremony:
1. ADAPTABILITY
Event DJs are brilliant at adapting to both the needs of their event coordinators as well as those of the guests in attendance. They are skilled at reading their audiences and easing them out onto the dance floor. Their vast music collections make it possible for them to fulfill most song requests. Also, their fun personalities, language skills and confidence at handling microphone make them terrific emcees for guest introductions, video presentations, contests, etc.
2. DEPENDABILITY
A DJ will always provide their own sound equipment, even lighting and video in some cases, and you can count on the fact that they will have all of the current hits available upon your request. They will provide you with a written quote, ensure all of your song requests are played and avoid any songs that might offend your guests.
3. PRESENTATION
Great DJs are often equipped with sanity, humor and the ability to emcee guest introductions, provide live narration for video or slide presentations, ease the crowd and coax reluctant guests out onto the dance floor, and even offer toasts. To further enhance the visual experience, many can also provide their own LED lighting equipment and shiny disco balls.
4. THEY ENSURE PEACE OF MIND
Furthermore, the greatest reason for hiring a DJ for your wedding ceremony is the peace of mind you'll get at seeing that your guests are constantly entertained. Unlike a band in need of breaks, a DJ can spin the all through the day without interruption.
THE IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A TIME KEEPER
A designated time keeper ensures that the wedding ceremony goes as smoothly as planned. He does not fasten or delay other events planned in the schedule.
Lastly, your wedding event would only be successful if you and your guests are able to have fun and remain present and in the moment. Hiring a professional DJ will guarantee you just that!
Hopefully, the dj and couple can meet months in advance. Even if that is not possible, a few weeks notice would also suffice. The key is to be prepared. Bride and groom will be less stressed making sure they have a dj is booked for their wedding. It is the mobile dj who brings the party to the event. Never tell the dj, “I trust you to play good wedding music”. Weddings are a custom event and bride and grooms should take advantage of it.
Bride and groom should work on the list together. Keep in mind the dinner music is mostly background music. The music will not be as loud so guests can communicate while they eat. If your guests are requesting songs that bride and groom do not like, then they can play them during dinnertime. Also during the cocktail hour, songs that particular guests like can be played at that time. During this time, the bride and groom are taking pictures and not even around to hear the music.
Try to avoid sending djs multiple lists. It would be easy to get lost in emails. Technology has brought us Gmail and couples and djs can share living documents or what they call Google docs. Songs can be loaded with notes on the document then it can be deleted if needed to be. Also with technology, Shazzam or Sound Hound can pinpoint what songs that are heard and do not know the name of the song. It keeps a record of the songs that were searched and then can added to the list.
First dance songs are special. If the dj is talented then s/he can premix the song and edit it if they want to combine two songs seamlessly. The song can be a song they listened to when they first started dating. It could be a song that one of the two loves and the other just wants to go with the flow. Software programs like Garage Band or Logic can do a great job editing music. There is a lot of online info on how to do it right.
The most important music of the night is the dance component of the night. The music will be bringing life to the dance floor. Send the Dj Get as many songs as you can that you love. Sometimes the dj can read the crowd, but sometimes they may put a song that slows the vibe of the event so its good to give the dj a lot of selections.
The wedding day is one of your biggest days that you will always remember. Everyone who is important to you and your significant other will be in attendance. Is there a set formula for the perfect reception?
No two wedding receptions are the same. A wedding planner can be a timekeeper but at times, a wedding planner was not hired for the wedding. The dj can be the pseudo wedding planner but well more like timekeeper.
A respectable dj company would meet with the couple way in advance of the wedding to make the timeline. Most of the time, the couples do not know what events that a wedding has and what is mandatory. The truth is that this is your wedding and there is no set format. It is all about the couple and about their dream-wedding day.
I suggest a timeline and the bride and groom can adjust it to their liking.
Typically the bride and groom will be taking pictures for about 45 minutes to an hour while the guest eagerly show up to the reception hall.
During that hour, guests get comfortable with nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages during the cocktail hour.
When the wedding party has arrived the dj can announce the wedding party individually or by the group with either specific songs in the background.
Dj will announcement the New Mr. and Mrs. (enter your last name here). They can enter with the wedding march or any other song to their choosing.
All eyes are on the Bride and Groom so they can jump into their first dance. What would be a good first dance song? Maybe it was the song that was popular with bridge and groom were first dating or could be a song that one of the two who dreamt about being the first song. Say bride and groom love two songs that they cannot agree on. Dj can premix or edit the songs so both songs can be played and will not be long.
After the first dance, couples usually do the father daughter dance then the mom and son dance. Keep in mind that couples do not need to do the parent dance but it makes for a smooth transition.
At this time, the crowd is hungry and dinner will be served or the buffet will be open. At this time dj can play background music. Music should not be too loud so the guests can have conversation as they enjoy their well-deserved food. At this time Bride and Groom can go to table to table to thank guests and take photos. Please make sure you eat the food that you carefully picked out. You will need your energy for the dance floor!
The order of what comes next is up to the couple:
We have toasts from bride, groom, best man and maid of honor plus maybe parents want to get in the mix too!
Money Dance: Gives an opportunity for bride and groom to thank guests plus make some honeymoon spending money!
Garter and Bouquet toss
Cake Cutting: Often times that is when the Photographer leaves so the dj has to make sure s/he keeps the photographer in the loop.
Dance for all: the moment everyone has been waiting for!
Every culture has different customs that they can include in their wedding. Keep in mind that each wedding is custom event that could be magical for everyone.
At the beautiful Club Autosport in San Jose, Black and White Affair Dj Services hooked up their system with the house system, Easily, you can have sound run through out the whole establishment with only 2 15 inch speakers. It was nice to have all that power already built in the venue. At the venue, patrons have the option to have a stage or not. There is a huge big screen located on the premise to show slideshows or videos.
Prom goers were dancing to their favorite tunes while being next to classic cars that they took selfies with.
