This past weekend, I had the pleasure of working a beautiful wedding in Simi Valley, Southern California. The couple, Tony and Stephaney, chose a stunning venue for their intimate ceremony, surrounded by close friends and family. What made the ceremony extra special was their officiant—a longtime friend of the bride—who shared heartfelt and funny stories about the couple, making it truly personal and memorable.

As the audio tech, I came fully prepared. I set up three microphones: a lapel mic for the officiant, a wireless mic on the bench, and a wired mic as a backup. While the lapel mic provided clear audio, it occasionally picked up some wind, so having backups ensured everything went smoothly. I always like to have my bases covered, especially for outdoor ceremonies.

Tony and Stephaney are a fun-loving couple who wanted to keep things relaxed and joyful. They skipped some of the traditional formalities but made sure to include the essentials—like a sweet first dance and a group Cupid Shuffle that got everyone moving.

During cocktail hour, we kept the vibe upbeat with fun music. It was warm inside, so many guests opted to hang out outdoors. For the older crowd who stayed inside, I mixed in some classic old-school tracks to keep them entertained.

Once the sun went down and things cooled off, the dance floor filled up. From a touch of country to a lot of early 2000s dance hits, the night turned into a party that perfectly reflected the couple’s personality.

Weddings like this are a reminder of why I love what I do—great music, great people, and a celebration filled with genuine joy.

Celebrating a Fun-Filled 50th Birthday Bash in Northridge

If you're looking for the perfect way to celebrate a milestone birthday, let me tell you about the unforgettable 50th birthday bash we had in Northridge! It was cool since the week before, I did an  all English  50th  birthday  party in Livermore. It was everything you could want in a summer celebration—great vibes, delicious food, lively music, and of course, the perfect setting right by the swimming pool.

The party was a hit thanks to an amazing English and Spanish playlist that had everyone on their feet. Whether you were into reggaeton, or cumbia, or old school hip hop there was something for everyone. The music really brought the energy, and by the end of the night, people were already talking about planning their own summer pool parties.

But what really stole the show was the food! We had a taco man on-site making handmade tortillas fresh to order. As if that wasn’t enough, there was also a churro station where they made warm, sugary churros on the spot with ice cream—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was the perfect sweet treat to enjoy poolside.

The party was set right in front of the pool, creating a relaxing, festive atmosphere. Guests danced.. There's just something magical about good music and amazing food shared among friends.

If you're planning a birthday or summer event in Northridge, this kind of poolside setup with great music and food is the way to go. Call up Black and White Affair for your milestone event.

Last year, I had the pleasure of DJing an unforgettable birthday party in Northridge, and to my excitement, the same crew called me back for another round at the same venue this year. They wanted a fresh mix of reggaeton and Mexican regional tracks, so I knew this was going to be a lively event with plenty of opportunity to get creative.

The energy was incredible from the start. They came ready with a lot of reggaeton requests, which kept the vibe moving and the dance floor packed. But I really wanted to take it up a notch — sometimes you need a different rhythm to get everyone fully involved. That’s when I switched things up with classic cumbias, and it did exactly what I hoped.

Suddenly, the entire party was moving in sync, spinning and smiling. There's just something about those timeless cumbia beats that hit differently at celebrations like these.

Later in the night, I hit them with a throwback 2000s hip-hop set. The crowd lit up when those familiar beats dropped — think bangers from the likes of Nelly, Missy Elliott, and classic West Coast hits. The nostalgic energy filled the room as people rapped along and danced like it was prom night all over again.

What made this event truly special was seeing the familiar faces from last year and building on that connection. It's a privilege when people trust you to create the soundtrack for their celebration, year after year.

If you're planning an event and want a DJ who can blend genres and keep the crowd hyped all night, let’s make it happen! From reggaeton and hip-hop to cumbias and regional classics, I've got you covered.

Ready to throw a memorable party? Contact me for your next Northridge event or beyond.

If you're looking to throw a vibrant Latin birthday party near East Los Angeles, Maywood is the perfect place to celebrate. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a lively 26th birthday bash for a birthday girl who truly knew how to mix the old with the new.

The party kicked off on a Saturday night, fueled by an epic Spotify playlist boasting 33 hours of non-stop music. This thoughtfully curated mix set the tone, blending classics and contemporary hits to keep the energy high all night. The birthday girl shared her favorite tracks, including a mix of her dad’s favorite tunes, making the playlist a beautiful reflection of her family’s musical heritage.

As the guests arrived, the music journey began with timeless old-school Spanish hits, creating an atmosphere filled with nostalgia and warmth. After the traditional birthday song, the party transitioned to current hip-hop tracks, bringing a modern vibe to the dance floor. Later in the evening, we brought it back to the roots with ranchera melodies that had everyone singing along. Finally, the night crescendoed with lively banda music, ensuring that the celebration ended on a high note.

A highlight of the evening was the special guest singer. She connected seamlessly with our sound system, delivering heartfelt performances and lighthearted jokes that had everyone engaged and entertained.

Planning a Latin birthday party in Maywood? Let the music be your guide. With the right playlist and a focus on blending cultural favorites with contemporary hits, your celebration will be unforgettable. Whether it’s ranchera, banda, or hip-hop, a well-rounded mix ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Celebrate life and culture in style in the heart of Maywood, where every beat brings people closer together.

We recently wrapped up our sixth and final homecoming of 2024, and this one was truly a cool event! Taking place in Koreatown, the event brought a lively, cultural flair that made it a night to remember. Held outdoors on the school campus, the setup was as unique as the energy of the evening. 

The event featured a delicious setup of tacos and pasta, creating a perfect mix of comfort food and flavor for students to enjoy while dancing the night away. Our DJ booth was set up on the second floor, overlooking the bottom floor where the students filled the space with excitement and movement. This setup not only allowed for great sound coverage but also provided a cool vantage point to see the crowd’s energy. We had the lights on the 1st floor which was close to the  dancers.

Ahead of the event, we were given a playlist that leaned heavily on Latin music and hip-hop, which fit the vibe of the crowd perfectly. While we already had most of the tracks in our library, the requests throughout the evening made it clear that bachata was the star of the night. In fact, by the end of the event, we realized we’d played fewer than 10 English songs, as the students kept asking for more bachata hits! 

If you’re planning a homecoming or school event, let us create a custom playlist that matches your vibe and keeps the dance floor packed all night long. Reach out to us to make your next event unforgettable!

We were outside for the celebration. I was prepared with many layers of clothing but the guests did have warming posts. I was surprised since some guests had short sleeve shirts. It was a disco themed party so many wanted to show their cute disco outfits. We had a very open format playlist.  A big portion of it was all dance music. We had some disco and a lot of 90s music on the list. There were a few country songs on the list so I made sure I got that on while the folks were eating. We did play some sing a longs during the dinner portion of the night. The caterers provided Mexican food. First time I saw the caterer dance and led with line dances. Anytime any 90s music came on he would jump on the dance floor and sing along with the words. It was a fun vibe through out the night. The goal was to play  as many  line dances as possible. Sometimes I only do like one to two line dances but we went through like 7 or 8 line dances. 

It was a very intimate party. The neighbors did ask to turn down the bass and we did and repositioned the speakers so it was not too loud for the neighbors.

For most locations, it is about keeping the music at a good volume till 10 then you have  to either turn it way down or take the party indoors. But the best best to have neighbors not complain is to invite the neighbors to the party or have a good relationship with them and notify them that there will be music going on.

This is the second time playing at Hot Shot Muffler in Los Angeles. This was once at muffler repair shop but now it’s a venue to have parties. The room can be separated. One part of the venue has some games folks that can play games and the other part is where they have tables so people can eat and where people can get down to the music.

  I got there plenty early since at times it can be hard to park since its close the the busy Highland Park area which has a happening night life. They have an area to unload but they had a few cars too that were unloading too. I did leave my speaker poles there over night and they were quick to respond to my messages so I was able to pick them up on a Sunday.

My guests gave me a stellar playlist of 2000s music.  They shared some songs that I truly forgot about and I have on vinyl. What was cool was there was they had some bay area music for this LA crowd. I only thought bay folks only like that kind of music but folks who truly appreciate hip hop know the beauty of bay music.

For the first hour and half I went 2000s then they wanted 80s and 90s too.

It was a good vibe with the 2000s music but throwing in the other music built up the energy   of the crowd. It was great to have that freedom to move through different time periods.

 I was talking with a mom about doing her daughters quince.  We talked about the timeline of events and then she sent me edited songs for each event.  She mentioned to play 2000s chill music.  It was very broad.  The main focus was to play the specific songs at certain points of the night. They were going to show a presentation so I lent my other computer so they can show it and it was a nice show.

  It was a nice venue. Once you walked in it was a whole new world. It looked like a palace. It was very fancy with two levels. It looked like a scene from a movie. It looked very classy. 

We went over the details for the night. We started the music on time but we didn’t kick in with the events and we were behind schedule but we were able to get all the events done and even added new ones on the fly. The court did their waltz which was very classy to the song Take Me to Church. Later we did the changing of the shoes and the doll event and then we had the crowning and they had a dance routine that went with it. With the surprise dance they had different songs blended into one and they did a good job with it. There were a few songs they requested the day of event but I was able to download them and play them. It was a great party and what was cool was it was on a Sunday night. Not every party needs to be on a Saturday.