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Chicago wedding, corporate & nightlife DJ Nobody sits down.
R&B, hip-hop, house and Afrobeats, read live off the room. Weddings, galas and nightlife, from the ballroom to the basement.
A playlist can’t read a room.
Most DJs build the set the week before and press play. When the floor goes quiet at 9:40, a playlist doesn’t notice. I do, because I’m watching the room and mixing live off what it’s actually doing, song to song, all night.
That’s the whole job. It’s the difference between a DJ and a queue.
R&B, hip-hop, house, Afrobeats, Motown, Top 40. Blended in real time, never queued up in advance.
Behind the decks since 2023. These are the venues and brands that trust me.
Press play. Then decide.
The sets
THE RECEPTION SET
A live reception mix, start to finish. No pre-built set, no dead air between songs, just the room being read and answered in real time.
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Where the sets happen
Recent work
Wedding
The first dance never ended
The Wellsley, Chicago · Jun 2026
Nightlife
Rhythm & Vibes
Foundation Room, House of Blues 
Day party
Air & Water Show Day Party
Rooftop Cinema Club, The Emily Hotel · Aug 2024
Wedding
Black tie, no chairs
The Wellsley, Chicago · Jun 2026
Setup
Load-in, 4pm
The Wellsley, Chicago · Jun 2026
Catch a set
Upcoming events
- Aug 9 · 3pm to 9pm 3rd Annual LEO Birthday Bash 3rd Annual LEO Birthday Bash Tickets →
- Aug 16 · 3pm to 9pm The 17th Annual Air & Water Show Day Party Harris Theater Millenium Park Rooftop Terrace Tickets →
- Aug 21 · 7pm to 11pm Skyline Soiree Rockwell On The River Tickets →
- Sep 11 · 8pm to 12am Summer Soirée White Party VU Rooftop
Client reviews
What the room said
Leah D.
Reliable, professional and fun DJ! Perfect for any event.
Mrs A.
5 stars for DJ KMBRK. I saw his set at a wedding. He caters to his audience and knows how to keep everyone on the dance floor.
Gabrielle G.
DJ KMBRK was my DJ for my 30th birthday party. The theme of the party was 70s Disco and he had such a great mix of the goodies of the 70s. He also included house music and more current music. On top of setting such a fun vibe, he DJ KMBRK exemplified high professionalism and promptness with his communication. I appreciate the fact before he finalized his quote, he checked out the venue of my party to see which equipment of his he would need to bring. That made him stand out from the rest! I will definitely use him for future events!
Inspire T.
Always have fun at his parties!!
Miss D.
Book him!! You will not regret it! DJ KMBRK rocked my 40th birthday party! Looking forward to booking him for my next event!
Chantal G.
The best Chicago Dj in the city. So talented to be able to exemplify all of the genres and generations representing Chicago at its finest! Great for corporate parties and weddings
Torri C.
Best DJ!
Jennifer W.
Good personality Good vibes!! Came and understood the assignment! Will be working with you more! Thank you so much TGI FRIDAYS appreciate YOU!
What it costs
No games- Private party from $1,200 Up to 4 hours. Sound, dance floor lighting, a planning call. Check your date →
- Wedding from $2,200 Reception only. From $2,800 for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Check your date →
- Corporate & gala from $3,500 Clean edits, sound scaled to the space, COI and W-9 on request. Check your date →
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Every booking includes
- A licensed, insured DJ, with a COI to your venue
- MC for every announcement
- Uplighting, no upcharge
- A venue walkthrough before the quote
- A reply within 24 hours
Uplighting is included, not an upsell. Additional hours $250. I walk your venue before I quote you, so the number you get is the number you pay.
Pronounced KIM-bark
Meet KMBRK
KMBRK is a Chicago street, and a Chicago sound: R&B, hip-hop, Top 40, house and Afrobeats, blended live rather than queued up in advance.
Classically trained on piano long before the decks, then a B.S. from Illinois and an MBA from DePaul. The DJing started in 2023, at a New Year’s Eve party, off an iPhone.
Under three years later: the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Foundation Room at House of Blues, the American Cancer Society’s Skyline Soiree. That’s the resume.
- Insurance$1M per occurrence, $3M aggregate. Certificate issued to your venue as additional insured, usually same day.
- EquipmentPro sound and lighting, backup gear on site, and a walkthrough of your venue before the quote.
- PlanningTimeline call, must-play and do-not-play lists.
- ResponseEvery inquiry answered within 24 hours.
Check your date
Two questions to start. I reply within 24 hours, every time.
Most events land between $1,200 and $4,000 depending on hours, guest count and production.