Before Karaoke Champ, karaoke systems in NYC was a bit like the wild wild west. You just never knew…read morewhat you were going to get. Outside of the Duet franchise, Karaoke Champ has a song selection about as updated as they come. They're among the smartest people in the business. K-Champ has managed to capitalize on a local industry centered around karaoke venues that simply didn't have the bandwidth to manually update their songs to keep up with the demand. As a result, there is some consistency at similar venues and chances are if you have a go-to song at one place that uses the K-Champ system, it's probably the same # at the next. And if you haven't figured it out already, K-Champ is not a venue, but rather a karaoke system that is spreading around the city like wild fire. I've even seen it in San Francisco, at places like Yamasho's in the Tenderloin. The fact their song selection transcends English is fantastic. Nothing says versatility like being able to pick from Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish as well. I imagine there is a reason Korean isn't part of the selection, but let's hope that's just a temporary thing. Not sure if your song is part of the mix? Just check the entire catalog online: http://www.karaokechamp.com/song_search.html So as long as the system continues to get better, I don't see it as a "monopoly" problem in the industry. There is always going to be competition on the song selection front and it seems like karaoke is here to stay in NYC. Lastly if you guys at Karaoke Champ are reading this, I would really appreciate it if you would please add "Ludacris - What's Your Fantasy?" and "LL Cool J - Doin It" to your selection.

I used Karaoke Champ for my 31st birthday party and the machine was amazing…read more I think it was $107 for friday-monday, and I used it at my boss's party, my party, and then had a sing a long the morning after with all of us who powered through and didn't sleep. :) The sales people were very friendly (they gave me 10 free songs on top of the deal) and I will absolutely be going back again. The only problem I had was connecting the wires on the back of the machine after I moved locations from one night to the next. The diagrams in the user manuals could be a bit better :) Luckily, I have some great audiophile/dj friends who saved the day. Phew! get your rental here and you'll be very happy, I promise you. No fuss, direct, straight forward, and happy people.

I'll change the rating once someone fixes their website, which has a placeholder (not real) phone…read morenumber and an email address that is not set up. I want these people to succeed because they are used at the karaoke bar I frequent the most with my friends, at least once every other month, but we'd like to make some song requests for hits that we feel ought to be added to their otherwise impressively diverse catalog.

Man. These guys are so nice. Rented a karaoke machine for a wedding last weekend. Aside from the…read moreequipment itself being really nice, and everyone having a really amazing time, they walked me through the whole setup process, helped me carry everything out to my car, and even arranged for a pickup when my work schedule threw me for a loop. They were helpful and friendly throughout the whole process and I'd definitely rent from them again when the situation arises.

I used Expressway Music for a work event and they exceeded my expectations. We hired DJ Dave for…read moremusic and to MC our Karaoke sessions. He was INCREDIBLE. He was on time, super flexible with all of our last minute changes and most importantly, he played GREAT MUSIC SELECTIONS. He's a DJ who knows his stuff. Thanks so much to DJ Dave and Expressway for making our Sales offsite party a huge hit!

David and his team did a fantastic job. Deeter was superb with 80 middle school kids who attended…read moreour kids bnai mitzvah. The magician / mentalist was incredible the music was pumping and played all night and our entire night was coordinated perfectly with the help of David, Deeter and our event coordinator. Really just a fantastic party that was communicated properly with staff from every part of the party. TYSVM David!

1 for horrible customer service. I called looking to make reservations for a large party group of…read more15 people. After telling me they were closed for a private event, they HUNG up on me. Rude.

A few of us stopped by Spot Karaoke after dinner because we had a random karaoke "craving". You…read moreknow, sometimes you just gotta sing life away. Overall, I though Spot Karaoke was super accommodating for last-minute booking especially on a Friday night. *I'm still not sure if the amount availbility on a Friday was a good or bad thing. ;) * I think a private room for three people is about 30-35 bucks per hour, which is not too bad for midtown. Our room was pretty clean and the seats/sofa were comfortable. I'd say that service was on point, because we did not have to wait very long to get refills on our beverages. Speaking of beverages, speciality cocktails will run you about 15+ dollars. Again, I did not think this price was too bad for the area. Since we had slight technical difficulties, Spot Karaoke reimbursed us for the time lost. While this is not the best karaoke spot that I've visited in NYC, it's fine for a flyby experience. I probably would not plan a fancy karaoke-themed party here, however, it's fine if you want sing a few songs with a couple of friends on a random night.

My zumba students from 24 Hour Fitness put together a karaoke and dinner outing and invited me…read morealong. We headed to Shout Karaoke in Astoria, and anyone who knows me knows I have always had a soft spot for karaoke. For many years it was a regular part of my life, and these days I keep it going through the Smule karaoke app. This past Saturday reminded me just how much fun it is to do with a group of friends. We had a great time, plenty of laughs, and a really enjoyable night overall. Shout Karaoke is located on Steinway Street and is easy to get to on the R line. The commute was quick and straightforward. Up front there is a bar area where you can sing and socialize, which is pretty standard for karaoke spots. They also offer smaller and larger private rooms with a set rate per person per hour. For the room we booked, the rate before 8pm was $5 per person per hour with a minimum of 15 people, and after 8pm it increases to $9 per person per hour. The pricing feels very reasonable for what you get. I did not drink alcohol so I cannot speak to liquor prices, but ginger ale ran about $3 each, which is fair for a bar setting. The music selection is well organized with both book and tablet options for browsing, and the catalog is extensive in both English and Spanish. The space was clean, comfortable, and the staff was genuinely friendly throughout the night. I will absolutely be back to Shout Karaoke. It is a great find in the Queens area and well worth checking out.

Ive been here a handful of times now. They have great specials if you are brave and decide to sing…read moreby the bar. Pricing is think is pretty good compared to other karaoke spots.

I've been to this location 3 different times. First thing i want to say is the entry here can be…read moredeceiving and the elevator to go up is old and small. But once upstairs it's so nice. The first time i came here, my cousin rented a room for karaoke for her bday and we brought bottles and ate before coming. It was about 8 of us. It's very affordable and we even got some more drinks in the lobby after. The second time my friend wanted to come for her birthday we had a much smaller room as it was only 5 of us. Same good experience your rent per person per hour and it's very affordable. The last time i came was for my bachelorette party. I didn't want the traditional vibes i wanted a night out with the girls and my cousin booked a party bus and time here. We got a huge room upstairs as it was more than 12 of us and we had a great time singing 80-90s and early 2000s music esp boy bands which are my favorite. The staff here is nice and friendly and everything is very clean except the restroom. Restroom is small and a bit dingy, def needs an upgrade but otherwise, clean. I would def come back for a girls night out or celebration. It's my fave karaoke location for sure

Came to celebrate a friend's birthday and had an amazing time surrounded by incredible people. The…read morelocation was easy to find. Small elevator that can only accommodate five people at a time. The staff was very pleasant and we got there early and sat in the room. The room was FREEZING. We were told beforehand about the temperature and to our knowledge there was no way to fix it. Had to deduct a star however when everyone came we warmed up of course. The song selection was vast. The tambourines were a nice touch. We had an amazing time. It's bring your food and bottles. Garbage areas everywhere and they provided a bucket of ice. Room large enough to fit over 20 people and coat racks available. There's a nice service area inside that has utensils at no extra cost. Soft drinks and wine sold on site. CASH ONLY

If you and your friends love karaoke, Lion's Roar is a fun twist on the usual spots…read more It's essentially a private, well-kept apartment where the couple who lives there hosts you for the evening. You have access to the very comfortable living room, full kitchen and fridge, a lovely bathroom, and a backyard for when you need a break from the noise (or to smoke, etc.). You can bring in your own booze and snacks, a crowd of your friends, and sing your little hearts out. Roberto and Zaida are your hosts, and Roberto will act as your karaoke DJ for the evening. You request songs via paper note, and he'll call you up. Their microphones are quality (and there's an electronic sanitizer for safety), the setup is fun and easy, and everyone had a good time when I came through. It's quite loud for a residential building, so the soundproofing on the apartment must be excellent. Make sure you bring a good crowd that actually wants to sing, and you'll have fun.

I can't stop recommending that everyone book Lion's Roar Karaoke! My boyfriend and friends…read moresurprised me for my birthday and it was truly the best night of my life. I don't think I've ever had more fun. Roberto and Zaida have created a beautiful and welcoming space for you to celebrate and sing the night away. It's definitely an unassuming venue, but that's not a bad thing! There's a kitchen and you can bring in whatever food and drink. There's a backyard in case you need some air or a smoke. The space isn't huge by any means, but it feels intimate and like anyone can jump in and sing with you at any time, which I personally love about karaoke. Any song you can think of, they've got it. And Roberto MC's the night, and if you're lucky, will perform at the end. This was last August, so covid was high on the mind, but the hosts really made sure we felt safe and were cleaning the mic easily as we went. Didn't feel like it was stopping us from having fun. I will definitely be back!!

Had booked LaRochelle for our annual holiday party. I must say, we made the right choice! They…read morecommunicated clearly along the way, showed us proofs of the print outs in advance and accommodated our party perfectly! The print outs are of the best quality. Highly recommend them for your events!

FROM THE BEGINNING they answered all my questions and got everything done that was necessary. I…read moreenjoyed working with them. They were super punctual and made my night so special. I would love to work with them again. Easily the best!!!!

I've been following DJ OMINAYA for some time now. He's always got great music, awesome vibe and…read morealways puts on a good show. He's one of my favoritie music streamers, always great conversations with him and his amazing followers. Thanks for being one of the best parts of my work mornings!

Hands down, one of the best DJ's ever. Guaranteed to keep you out your seat. All genres of music!…read moreNon stop dancing and great vibes!