Best Persian American DJ! His transitions from Persian music to hip hop and other genres are smooth

I don't really hire a lot of DJ's for weddings because I haven't gotten married more than once. If you plan on hiring a DJ for your event, look no further. Our experience with Deejay Al was phenomenal. The old Persian Jewish women raved about him. The younger Persians had a good time, and the white people even danced their hearts out. To say it was successful wedding and dance party is an understatement. Deejay Al made our wedding one of the best parties according to our friends (a completely unbiased group.) Uplighting, CO2 gun, perfect timing in processional/recessional, drummer, actually spinning great songs from rap to Persian, and the most underrated skill, being an awesome MC so that everything moved smoothly. What more can I add? How about that he put together an amazing mix for our first dance, and was so easy to work with. He made the process as painless and as transparent as possible. To reiterate, if you are looking for a fantastic DJ, Al is your guy. read more

Best Dj ever and not up for debate!!! Deejay Al was our wedding Dj and also brought a percussionist and it was beyond perfect. A month later, and my friends are still messaging us about our wedding Dj and how much fun they had dancing ALL NIGHT! My wife and I have a very eclectic taste in music where we wanted Arabic, Persian, hip hop, electronic and fun wedding songs. As you can imagine, we were a little worried since most djs do not have this type of range but Deejay Al not only has the range but the insane mixing skills to keep the party going. A friend of ours said "you know the Dj is great when he can mix Nancy Ajram with "teach me how to Dougie" without skipping a beat." To say the Deejay Al was perfect would be an understatement. He listened to what we wanted, played our "must play" songs throughout the night, and threw a banger of a party! If you want your wedding to be filled with dancing, good times, and best night of your life, HIRE DEEJAY AL, and hire him yesterday lol!! Seriously, the best Dj ever and amazing time. Thank you Deejay Al for making our wedding the most fun party ever! Forever grateful! read more

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Unreal! Al made all my wedding music dreams come true. My husband is from Texas and loves country music. Al magically played both country and Persian music as though they belonged together! Everyone was up on the dance floor all night! He truly is a gem and probably the best money I spent on my wedding! Can't wait to have another party just to hire him again! read more

Deejay Al was our wedding DJ a few days ago! I have so many guests in town and so much to do after the wedding but I feel like this take priority! He was incredible! We are all about dancing and until 2 am our dance floor was never empty thanks to him! He had a few fun tricks here and there to get the people back on the dance floor through out the night. He was extremely easy to work with and played a lot of our song requests! Always smiling and has a great energy throughout the night! All of my guests came to me and asked about him and his info throughout the night and after it! There is no way I would ever have another event and not hire him! I 100% recommend him! read more

We love Deejay Al! He is literally the best, not only is he a great DJ, he's a great person too. He made our wedding extra special. He knew how to play to both our Persian guests and American guests and kept the dance floor packed. We cannot recommend him enough- please hire him for your next event! read more

Not sure what these other reviews below are talking about, I heard about Deejay Al the first time from a family wedding that I couldn't attend to unfortunately. All I kept hearing from family members was how fun the wedding was because the DJ made it a blast. A few months later I met him for his birthday party and he was DJing at On Broadway in San Diego and was verrry impressed by how he got the crowd dancing! I got to know him and was so excited by how diverse he was. He has all types of music and can speak many languages. During that time I was engaged and so I felt it would be WONDERFUL if I could book him. My husband and I come from very different backgrounds and I knew DJ Al could bring the different cultures together. When I told him I was interested in having him for my wedding he was nothing but AMAZING!! He said yes to all my requests :) This guy was friendly, professional, helpful, understanding and went above and beyond with what is on his contract. He played Afghan, Persian, American, and Indian music and made my diverse guests dance the night away!! He had music from all types of genres and all the hit songs. He is so NOT outdated. He worked with my budget and the day of the wedding he even brought lighting :D which I couldn't afford. This DJ, made my wedding so much fun! He is confident and charming. He should be because he knows his job and he owns it. He is a great talent and is a smart business man. You have to trust him when he says he can do it! He delivered everything I wanted and more. I would give him more stars if I could!! read more

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I have been to many of his shows in San Diego over the last few years and every experience has been awesome. By far my favorite DJ to go see. He seems very comfortable in both large venues and small events. One thing I like the most about Deejay Al and the first thing I noted when we saw him is that he cares a lot about the people he plays for. He is not some cocky DJ that just plays whatever, not paying attention to the room. Deejay Al will get any party started and keep it going! When I started hearing him DJ on Jammin Z90 I was super stoked. Makes driving home from work a lot more enjoyable. Check out his new mix tape Party Life! I have it on repeat now and can't stop playing it. Ask my wife, she will confirm. haha Speaking of my lovely wife, we hired Al for our wedding this last December and couldn't be happier with his work and his performance. When we were first planning our wedding, we were worried about who to have as our DJ. My wife is Afghan. They have very traditional music that they play at their weddings. We didn't want a boring wedding though! I'm half Chinese and white and had family coming from all over. We knew from Deejay Al's experience that he was the man for the job. And he came through for us. He is very professional. With the busy schedule he has he still makes time for you and makes you feel like you are getting great service. He is confident and he knows his stuff. He has a lot of experience doing parties and weddings and we turned to him for advice. Was sad to see these other two poor reviews. It seems like they were just trying to bad mouth this guy. He deserves a great rating and people should know that he is a top notch DJ. read more

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Deejay Al did an amazing job at our wedding! Everyone kept coming up to us after and asking us who he was because he did such a great job and they all didn't want to stop dancing! In addition to that, he is very professional and just so humble and nice. Would highly recommend booking him for any events where you want to dance a lot!! read more

You might be wondering if Deejay Al really lives up to all the hype? I can assure you he does and then some! He has amazing taste in music, knows how to read a crowd, and throw an EPIC dance party!! He played the perfect mix of Persian, American and international music for our Iranian-American wedding. All of our friends and family raved about how good he was how much fun they had dancing the night away. What really surpassed our expectations is how amazing he is as an MC! He's thoughtful and HILARIOUS and knows how to pump up a crowd. This might not be the first quality you look for in a deejay, but it honestly makes all the difference. Dropping some jokes between speeches, getting the crowd excited for your grand entrance / first dance - it all adds to the energy and excitement of the evening and I can honestly say it would not have been the same without Deejay Al! Hiring him was easily one of the best decision we made for our wedding! read more

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Probably the best investment we made for our wedding! I normally hate dancing but even I couldn't resist the dance floor. My husband left a review here too and he said it all. He really is as good as everyone says he is. At first I was apprehensive on getting a high end DJ and thought they would all be the same. I am glad that my husband put his foot down and went with Al. Because I hate dancing, I never thought twice when I went to a wedding and found no one dancing. But WOW does it make a difference seeing everyone at your wedding having the best night of their lives. I can honestly say the wedding would not have been even nearly as amazing if we had gotten a run of the mill DJ. Everything ran so smoothly with him. Our entrance song was perfect, he was very active with the dance floor and teaching everyone different dances and traditions that made for some memorable moments. Looking back now, I laugh thinking about how much I stressed over small things such as flowers or decoration. If you want to have the best wedding ever, invest in alcohol and a DJ. Don't sweat the small stuff. Thank you Deejay Al. You did more for us than you'll ever know! read more

Deejay Al *made* our wedding night. Everyone I talked to for weeks after our wedding have been telling me non stop that our DJ turned the night into an unforgettable party. I've been to a lot of weddings, but I have not seen a wedding as popping as ours. We might as well have been at a dance club with how lit the dance floor was throughout the entire night, from the first song to the last song. The way he engaged everyone was priceless and really kept the dance floor packed the entire night. I found myself crowd surfing probably 4 times throughout the night on the dance stage (seriously when have you been to a wedding where people are crowd surfing on the dance floor?) I want you to look at the photos I posted, notice the one showing the amount of people sitting vs on the dance floor. I have NEVER seen that ratio before. All but a couple people out of 170 guests were on the dance floor. That is crazy! I cannot stress the importance of a good DJ. The success of your wedding (or other event) is LARGELY attributed to how active and engaged the dance floor is during the night. You don't want your dance floor to have to much empty space at any time. Nor do you want your DJ to just play songs like Cha Cha Slide or those other pre choreographed type songs (such a cop out and so tasteless). Deejay Al instead uses actual talent and his own vibrant personality to get everyone moving, and it made all the difference. Everyone, both young and old, danced their hearts out. People who had never danced at a wedding in their entire lives were spending hours on the dance floor. It was unbelievable. Also, we had the benefit of having a half Persian wedding. Persian music = everyone (including Americans who have never heard of Persian music) to have the TIME OF THEIR LIVES. I keep smiling thinking about how crazy the night was and how much everyone enjoyed themselves. If you are having a half Iranian, half American wedding, I would fly Al across the states to get to your wedding. He's that good. He teaches Americans how to Persian dance, gives good commentary to speeches, improvises when people are not ready. Listen, you're going to spend a ton of money on any wedding, DONT F*** IT UP by going cheap on the DJ. If you do you risk ruining the entire event!!!! Spend the extra money, get a talented DJ and enjoy hearing how you had the greatest wedding or party anyone has ever been to in their entire lives. Go with his recommended schedule (trust me, your schedule is not better than his), facetime with him before hand to show the lay of the land, and have the time of your life. Deejay Al is worth his weight in gold. He makes me want to get married again just to have another party like that... read more

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We picked DJ Al for our wedding after going to a friend of mine's wedding [Persian wedding] a few years ago. The energy among the crowd was so great & everyone was having so much fun he was definitely at the top of my list for our wedding! Before the wedding, he answered all of our calls, e-mails, and concerns right away. Also, a couple nights before the wedding he called us to go through the entire list of songs/music to make sure he plays everything that we requested. If you're looking for someone who can do mixed weddings, he is your guy! [ ours was 1/2 Persian 1/2 Lebanese wedding ]. He did a GREAT job mixing Arabic/Persian/American music throughout the night & kept everyone on the dance floor. Also, a great MC! He followed every request we had, played songs from our playlist and added his own mixes, which was great! I would definitely recommend him again and again. Also, the percussionist, Azi, that he brought with his was amazing! He knows how to read the crowd, keep it exciting & can cater to many different cultures/situations :) read more

He is an exceptional talent, well done! Excellent attitude and energy which causes 90 years old person to dance with his choice of music:) Thank you Alireza jan for your very beautiful choice of music and lights our wedding. Nobody could enjoy this much without the energy that you brought to the floor! read more

Deejay Al was absolutely AMAZING!! He made our wedding SO special and the whole evening unforgettable! It was a mixed wedding- Afghan, Persian and Bolivian, yet his mixing skills were amazing and kept the dance floor full. We are forever grateful and hope to use him again for future events. Thank you for making our special day so WONDERFUL!!! read more

The best in the business!!! Had him for my wedding and promised my brothers I would have him at all of theirs!

I have now been to several events where DJ Al was playing music & let me just tell you this man is talented. From all my experiences I have learned that he is professional, kind, and caters the event to what you want. He always has fresh new mixes & does a good job of integrating different genres of music to keep things moving. Al gets booked several months in advance so I suggest you definitely plan ahead! read more

Wowwwww!!!! What an amazing experience we had with Al! He rocked the house and made our wedding a night to remember! He was professional, attentive and sure did deliver! A DJ is one of the if not THE most significant parts of a wedding! Deejay Al made our wedding fun! He played the best music. I'm Persian, my now husband is Assyrian and we were raised in USA so we wanted a nice mix and he delivered! He was DEFINITELY worth the investment! Thank you Deejay Al and for all those searching for the perfect DJ for your event you don't need to look any further! He will rock the house!!!!! read more

We hired Deejay Al for a very important corporate event. Not only did Deejay Al play great music, he was an awesome MC and truly helped direct the flow and energy of the event. He is professional, attentive, on time, and took the time to understand the style and what we hoped to achieve throughout the night. He is very well prepared, energized, and delivers excellent customer service. We received compliments on the music from start to finish, everyone had a great time! Thank you Deejay Al! read more

This is probably my favorite DJ in town. Ain't no party like a Deejay Al party. Great experience. Great vibes. Always keeps the crowd involved and on their feet. read more

DeeJay Al is fabulous! I handle events here at my work and we have used DeeJay Al for the past couple years for several of our events. He did a awesome job and everyone loved him! There was not an open spot one the dance floor! He is reliable, professional, accommodating, fun and so easy to work with! Your the best DeeJay AL! read more

If we say anything good about Deejay Al...we still haven't said enough. I cannot tell you how wonderful he was. How epic!! Leading up to the wedding and the night of. How I found him: I went to a wedding a few years ago - I did not stop dancing. The most I've ever danced at a wedding. Ever. When it was time for me to find a DJ I was like- he is the only one!! Luckily, he was available on the date of our wedding. I tell everyone about him! If you are as lucky as we are to book Deejay Al- you are in such great hands. It's 100% true that the music at a wedding or any event really sets the tone. My husband and I had THE BEST TIME. So did our guests. We had Persian guests and non-Persian guests- all of them tell us how great our DJ was. And we know it! The professionalism, the range of music- old and the newest ..all of it. He is funny, charming and has got it down. He MC'd the entire night perfectly. He suggested and booked a great percussionist for us that night too. I really can't find anything negative to say. So blessed to have been able to book him. This dude is pretty perfect ... I'll be singing his praises for years to come. Thank you, Deejay Al!! Thank you! read more

Deejay Al is one of a kind and not only a super DJ but an amazing person. He Dj'd for me and my husband's 40th Birthday party and he did not disappoint. We had a crowd of friends and family and everyone was up on their feet dancing. I highly recommend him and cannot wait for our next party! read more

Al did my sisters engagement party and wedding and it could not have been more perfect. The wedding was mixed with Persian and American guests and he nailed it. Everyone was dancing! Al will Dj every future event we have. Weddings can be boring... and they can all start to feel the same, but your choice in music/Dj can change that. You want Al. Trust me. read more

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night away! Our wedding was 2 months ago and people are still talking about how much fun they had! I owe that all to Deejay Al! My husband and I were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG. Al is amazing. He is so friendly and personable and has amazing taste in music. Leading up to the wedding I was worried about playing corny wedding songs. Al and I talked the day before the wedding and went over everything. Turned out we had the same taste in music. He put my mind to ease and the next day he DELIVERED! He has the best energy and attitude! I was also worried about having a good mix of international music, again...HE DELIVERED! At the end of the night all the guests were gone and my husband, brother and I were still dancing to Al's music while the clean up crew was working. We didn't want the party to stop. Your Dj is probably the most important element of your wedding. They can make it or break...so if you want to have a wedding/party that no one will forget make sure you call Al! Al, thank you so much for making our wedding so unforgettable! We had the most amazing time. Can we do it again please?! read more

We had Deejay Al at our wedding party and he had a huge role making our night unforgettable! Thanks to his fantastic music our dance floor was never empty! He was incredibly professional and very flexible in terms of some unplanned changes that came up that night. We recommend him 100%! Do not even think twice! read more

The first time I contacted this DJ he sounded offended already. He came across as arrogant. He told me that he does not just cater to a certain cultural community (Iranian) and that he also does "American" venues too. He also said that he will get back to me but also warned me that his schedule is too busy. So I waited and I did not hear back from him. I ended up calling him again and he said that it was too early to talk about the event that I am planning for. He said that 'we have time' , but as a client and promises I had to the event that I was helping, they needed to know who the DJ was and how much they should set aside. This DJ was not giving me any answers. He just said he was available that day. I had wanted to meet with him in person to talk about the type of music to play but he said that he is very selective on what he plays because he knows what he is doing and that it is at his discretion what he will play and that he will not play the music that I request. So note that he is not opening to playing your requests! at your event! Then he went on to boast about how he is doing so well in the industry and also has his very own radio show. I didn't ask him about his background as I trusted the reference. But he had the need to correct me and tell me how well he is doing for himself. It sounded like he had a complex or that he is 'rising up' so quickly that the smallest 'fame' he was bragging about was such a big deal to him. Coming from a family with alot of business contacts and buisnesses I know how key it is to keep clients and contacts happy. One bad experience with a local will set a trail full of talks to other friends and groups about the terrible experience you had. But he came across as if he does not need new gigs or new events. He seems to be doing quite well as far as bookings so I would not contact him because he does not have the time or has enough business. He certainly does not need the clients either. I think that he took offense to me because he did not contact me and I honestly do not know why. He called me another moment and I did not want to avoid his call even though I was dealing with two crying and wailing kids. I didn't want to be rude and not answer because he is so hard to get a hold of. I had to get off immediately but he took offense to that, perhaps. He always spoke to me abruptly and that he cannot talk a certain day or was just too busy. I asked around for another DJ prior to all this and found DJ Farid - he works with DJ Al. So since the affiliation, I would not work with him either since DJ Al does all the bookings and is in charge of the finances. I was looking forward to working with him and little does he know the vast recommendations I had lined or even would have liked to work with him for my own big events on a constant timeline. I'm sure there are misunderstandings and tones that were interpreted wrongfully but at the end this was my experience with him. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND WORKING WITH DJ AL AT ALL. read more

Deejay AL is THE BEST OF THE BEST. Super friendly, professional, great taste in music and the best thing about him is his rate! Djs every one of my events and is well known around the country. He even is on the most popular radio station in san diego. I recommend him to anyone looking for a great dj! he even came out with mix tapes to! overall very satisfied and all of my guests loved him. THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks AL!! read more

DJ Al was our first and only choice for our wedding so we booked him early on knowing how busy he is. He did an amazing job at the wedding with his magical talent to get people on their feet dancing the night away! read more

So deejay Al was the DJ at my sisters wedding in march 2013, the guy was truly an amazing asset to my sisters wedding, played all the newest music, knew how to interact with the crowd and extremely professional. I'd definitely hire him again I recommend him to everyone I know. I'd give him 10 stars if that were an option. read more

I cannot say enough good things a bout Deejay Al. He is such an amazing DJ! I'm so happy I chose him for my wedding (September 2013). Not only is he a great DJ but he is so professional and caring. He sat on the phone with me for over an hour helping me pick out songs for all parts of my wedding including the ceremony. He really listens to everything you want and also helps you with making decisions. I discussed with Al that I wanted him to play a good mix of American and Middle Eastern Music and he did a great job. Our family and friends were so happy with the selection of Middle Eastern music he played. I also loved that he played all the newest music. He brought so much energy to the dance floor. People were dancing until the very end of the wedding. If you want a fun and professional DJ that knows how to get a party started than book Deejay Al. I highly recommend him. read more

This guy is the real deal. Let me preface by saying I wasn't able to work with him but how he treated me as a random caller speaks volumes about his dedication. I was planning a surprise anniversary party for my parents from the Bay Area and kept running across his name online. I contacted him and unfortunately he was booked however what proceeded after that amazed me. My budget was low but deejay al not only made me not feel in the least way bad about that, he actually helped me find someone who fit into my budget! He texted me back and forth several times until we found a good fit. Seriously, who does that? Especially for an out of towner? Amazing customer service and genuinely seems like a fantastic guy. I hope I have the pleasure of being able to work with him in the future! Thanks again deejay al! read more

Deejay Al was amazing at our wedding!! He kept everyone (old and young) on the dance floor all night playing a mix of music. He's also a great MC. He has high energy and keeps everyone on that level. Leading up to the wedding, he was very helpful. It was so nice not to be concerned about "planning" what music to play. After our wedding, many guests asked for Al's contact information to book him for their events. Thank you Deejay Al for making our wedding so fun! read more

What an amazing DJ! I think DJ is what makes it breaks your party and he def is one of the best. He did an amazing job at my sister wedding not only as a DJ but awesome MC and a great support with the wedding, he helped me with other vendors as well. I love this guy, wonderful customer service! He will def be my DJ for any party I'll plan :) read more

I was referred to Al by a friend when I was looking for a wedding DJ. We communicated back and forth via email and texts before meeting in person. He always got back to me quickly. When I met him in person he was professional and made me feel at ease. The day of my wedding, he was AWESOME. Every guest I talked to loved the music. I never really gave him specific songs or anything, He read the crowd and the dance floor was never empty from the first song till the last. I was beyond happy with him. He totally exceeded my expectations. I want to refer him to everyone I know. read more

To all the brides out there looking for a wedding DJ- look no further. Deejay Al's extraordinary talent made our wedding go from amazing to top of the line. He really knows how to get the crowd moving, both young and old, has vibrant energy and was very accommodating and professional. It was a pleasure working with him and our guests to this day keep talking about how great our dance party was. This is entirely due to Deejay Al and we couldn't be happier to have him be a part of our wedding. Thank you!!!! read more

DeeJay Al is awesome! The best, talented and most professional person we could ask in our wedding. In simple word he SAVED our day. We had a mix Persian American wedding and it was very important to me to have someone who knows Farsi music as well as English. Not to mention I was bragging about him to all my non-Persian friends because he plays in San Diego Radio and night clubs. His mixes are so greatly done that all my husband's family were on the dance floor even when the Farsi music was playing. I can confidently say I have never been to a wedding where people danced all night and nobody wanted to sit down. He is very professional, well dressed, and of course good looking. He is very easy to work with and he truly puts his best to accommodate you and provide the best. Our venue was hard to work with since we needed a set-up in 3 different locations, but he managed it all without any hesitations. All his concern was for the bride and groom to be at ease on their big day. I will be his number one advertiser for years to come. read more

DeeJay Al is amazing! I am part of the events committee here at my work (around 1,300 people) and we decided to have DeeJay Al for the past couple years. He did a wonderful job and everyone here on our campus loved him! This year he wasn't able to make it, so he sent another DJ in his place which was also perfect! He is professional, accommodating, and such a pleasure to work with! Thanks DeeJay AL! read more

We had our wedding a month ago and I should say DJ AL is the best Dj ever , He has a great taste in music , professional and Friendly .., every body loved him read more

When planning my Persian/American wedding, I knew one of the most important things would be finding the perfect DJ. I wanted someone to be able to play the right mix of music, and be able to engage both cultures. I was also planning my wedding in San Diego from Hawaii. I had no idea who was the best in that area and I also didn't have the luxury of meeting everyone in person. Deejay Al was recommend to me by my cousin, who had heard of him from events he did in DC. I did a little research and he seemed to fit what I was looking for. When I contacted him, I was impressed by how personable and friendly he was. From what I know, he is a very popular and busy guy. He hosts radio shows, does weddings, and travels for various events. Despite his busy schedule, however, he always made sure to get back to me and address any concerns that I had. He also worked with me to make sure everything stayed within my budget. A few times before the wedding, he went over everything with me and made sure that he had all the correct songs that I had requested. He was also great at giving me advice and recommendations for the songs that I needed help with. When the big day came, I was so pleased with how everything turned out. The crowd was a mix of different ages and two different cultures. It was a tough crowd to please, but Deejay Al did an amazing job. Not only did he play all the right songs, but he added character and humor, as he did introductions and announcements. I honestly could not have asked for anything more. Everyone was very pleased and danced the night away. My guests loved him and even wanted to get his information. I am so grateful for Deejay Al. I had such a great experience working with him and I am so thankful for all that he did to make our wedding day absolutely amazing! Thanks Deejay Al, you're the best :) !!!!! read more