We hosted a community event that was stood up very last minute. I contacted Kelwin to see if he might be able to DJ. He was extremely responsive, and was able to do the event with a super short notice. So many people commented about how great the music was - he kept it going the entire time and kept up the energy and didn't play anything cheesy or outdated. He arrived early to set up and was super professional. I would absolutely 100% recommend him and will definitely be using him again if we do any more events. read more

We are so happy Kelwin was able to be a part of a charity event we had! He was great to work with, responsive and a huge part of our successful night! He really took the time to understand what we were doing and what we wanted the night to look like. He played amazing music and got everyone dancing! We are looking forward to working with Kelwin again. read more

Does it get better? I doubt it. It's one thing to have great customer service. It's one thing to be accessible and willing to listen. It's one thing to be able to dialogue over a vision for the soundtrack for the best day of your lives. But it's another thing entirely to do all of the above...and pull it off so well that a great day becomes greater. To actually rock a dance floor. To get seven and 70 year olds out there shaking their groove thangs. We can't recommend him enough. read more

SO MUCH FUN. DJ Kel-Win is the best. He customized my anniversary party based on my requests, had everyone dancing the whole night. Was easy to work with and extremely professional. We had the best time!!! Can not recommend highly enough!!! read more

Kelwin went over and above to ensure that the music at our wedding was amazing. He mixed huge number of genres and made sure requests were worked in. Our guests were raving about the musical selections. He was also the prefect MC introducing the speakers. I would recommend to anyone wanting to have fun on the dance floor. Big Up Kelwin! read more

DJ KEL-WIN was incredible! In the lead up to the wedding he was so responsive and willing to meet and lay out the details for our ceremony and reception. He really made us feel confident that were in good hands. The ceremony was excellent and he kept our reception flowing as our emcee throughout the night. Our party was a blast and so many guests commented to us that he played a ton of their favorite songs. We highly recommend DJ KEL-WIN! read more

DJ K.E.L.W.I.N. - Chicago Several visits to DJ Kelwin's website assured me that I had made the right choice for our event. Professional, courteous and with an amazing knowledge of music - we were impressed. Not only did he help us with selections for our event, but he also provided us with a cd sample that still keeps us dancing months later. We had a variety of music - jazz, blues, R & B, hip-hop, rap, classic Chicago house, stepper's grooves, and neo-soul ! If you are looking for a DJ who will make your event or reception unforgettable, he is worth it. - a powerhouse of music in Chicago - www.djkelwin.com Thanks for making our event such a success! read more

This is what I wrote on FaceBook: How can I like this MORE? Everyone, DJ KelWIN played my wedding at the Harold Washington library and ROCKED that funky joint! He set it off. He was professional and appropriate for the formal aspects of the reception and then set it off for the party! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I have and will continue to recommend you to EVERYONE! ~III Photos to follow! This is what I want to write for YELP! Get Kelwin to do your event! Kelwin was everything that we wanted and more. You say, come on man, he's a Harvard grad. What could he possibly know about DJing? Everything! All I know is there is another Harvard grad rocking the White House. Kelwin was on QUE! Every song we had on the list, he played. I asked him the day of, while he was setting up to play two songs that he did NOT have and before the reception was over, he played them. I never asked twice. He was on it. From us coming in on a funny note (the theme song to the Jeffersons), to poignant notes with our first dance (Al Green's Simply Beautiful) to special songs for Father of the Bride (My Girl) and Mother of the Groom (What a Wonderful World), he covered all bases. Jazz, Hip-hop, R&B, Pop, Slow Jams and midnight grooves. He knew when to kick it up and slow it down so that people knew they were at a wedding reception that was also a celebration. Thank you Kelwin - highest recommendation! read more

It's probably impossible to describe just how valuable Kelwin was to our wedding night, but I'm going to try. To start, we had some pretty difficult requests- we needed microphones and speakers for a gospel choir during our ceremony, he somehow managed to get his DJ both set up for the reception during our room flip while also DJing our cocktail hour downstairs, and altered multiple songs for us- and he pulled it all off without a hitch!! He MC'd our entire wedding, kept it moving along and the energy up, but the best part- THE MUSIC. Oh my gosh!!! Kelwin truly is an artist. We had a pretty diverse group (my family is from Oklahoma, my husbands is from India, and our friends like Hip Hop & R&B) and Kelwin read the entire room, adjusted the music accordingly and had EVERYONE up and dancing all night. Kelwin created a vibe and vision that I will be reminiscing about for years to come. He is worth every last dollar- I truly cannot imagine our wedding without him. And in case you need any more convincing- Kelwin is the kind, professional, intelligent, and immensely creative in his professional and personal ambitions. I so enjoyed every meeting we had with him, you can't help but want to be his friend. Thanks Kelwin for making our wedding so great! read more

DJ Kelwin was great to work with from beginning to end, from the planning phase leading up to my party. He was able to meet with me to discuss the kinds of music I wanted played at my birthday party. He's very easygoing and likable. He played 90's hip-hop, R&B and reggae and my guests really enjoyed themselves. Many of them commented about how good he was. Thanks Kelwin for making my 40th extra special and memorable! Daphne read more

My wife found out about Kelwin online while we were searching for a DJ for my 40th birthday party. We had an immediate feeling that our musical tastes were aligned with his specialties (90's hip hop, R&B) and the samples on his website were an excellent resource. Dealing with Kelwin was comfortable and professional, his experience is evident, and his rate was extremely competitive. On the evening of the event, Kelwin blew the roof off! Not only was he prepared and accommodating with our guests' specific requests, but he also constructed the night's playlist with almost psychic precision. I never once specified any particular song prior to the event (we only discussed artists, as I wanted him to have the freedom to demonstrate his expertise) yet one after another, he queued up each and every hit track and transitioned effortlessly from one to the next. He impressed with how comprehensively he presented each artist's essence but also with his selection of some of the lesser-known tracks that really strike that special cord among true fans of the artist/genre. Without hesitation, I recommend that you consider Kelwin for your next event, even if you aren't planning for a hip hop soundtrack. My wife wants to throw another party just so we can hire Kelwin to put on another stellar performance! read more

Kelwin DJ'ed my wedding a few weeks ago and he was excellent! From our very first encounter with him he was professional and transparent. Everyone at the reception talked about how amazing he was. He was very flexible and accommodating.I really can't say enough great things about him- he had our guests ready to dance before the party started. Absolutely excellent! read more

We hired Kelwin for our wedding in September 2013. He was super polite and easy to work with. We gave him a list of special songs that we wanted played during the ceremony and we gave Kelwin the go ahead to play songs that he thought would get the party started, during the reception. Kelwin did a fantastic job! He is super professional and always kept our guests on their feets. Everyone had an amazing job and I had several guests tell us how much they liked our DJ!! He did everything we wanted perfectly and followed all of specific instructions. He is flexible and organized/ Did I mention that is also a great MC?!! Kelwin is a master DJ!! I highly recommend him! I couldn't have imagined a better DJ! He was perfect and he definitely helped make my special day even more perfect!! Plus, he is so much more than a wedding DJ! Kelwin will not disappoint regardless of the type of event! He is the best!! I cannot say enough good things about him!! If you need a DJ, hire Kelwin!!! read more

DJ Kelwin is the premiere Chicago DJ!! My wife and I got married in July and had heard about DJ Kelwin from another satisfied customer. He was incredible! Organizing the music was basically my only task for the wedding, and honestly I was dreading it. DJ Kelwin made the process so so easy. From my initial interaction with him, I could tell he had the utmost professionalism, diverse musical knowledge, and general upbeat attitude. I knew that he would make the day of as special as we had hoped it would be. And this carried through to every subsequent interaction. My wife is from Somalia, and he seamlessly intertwined some of her native influences into our music set. The party was JUMPING. Everyone had an amazing time and I know that was due in large part to the fun and inviting atmosphere that DJ Kelwin was able to create for us. I can't recommend DJ Kelwin highly enough! read more

DJ Kel-win was fantastic to work with! He listened to our requests and helped us to plan our music for our reception. The night of the wedding our friends and family were going on & on about how AMAZING DJ Kel-win was!!!!!!!! He had everyone singing during dinner time and on the dance floor the rest of the night. Every song that he played was a hit! I would definitely recommend booking Dj Kel-win for your wedding! You will not be disappointed!!!! read more

Kelwin was amazing! He gave us a detailed account of all the songs he would play, and continued to accommodate our small changes to the ceremony and reception until the day of the wedding. He also worked well alongside our wedding coordinator to make sure everything ran smoothly. Playing a combination of Reggae, Soca, R&B, Oldies, and Hip Hop, no one left the dance floor for the entire night! read more

Quite simply, DJ Kelwin was the best of our countless wedding decisions. If you want a wedding DJ that is professional, talented and knows how to rock a party, look no further than DJ Kelwin. At our very first meeting we knew Kelwin would be our DJ, he completely understood what we were going for and we liked the fact he focuses on weddings. We had high expectations coming into our wedding and he exceeded all of them. As an MC, he is professional and smooth, and did a great job with all of the introductions, especially when he got the room hyped for our entrance as a couple. As a DJ, the guy has skills! We provided a little guidance with a list of songs, including some must-plays, and he nailed everything. We had multiple guests pull us aside to tell us how good our DJ was, clearly we were not the only ones enjoying the music. Hire DJ Kelwin and I guarantee you your wedding reception will be one of the best parties you and your guests will ever have. Thank you Kelwin! read more