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About Kemi

A passionate and professional DJ! My energy behind the decks, as well as fun and personable nature will guarantee to wow your guests!
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Music has always been the first love of London born, Kemi. As a fearless DJ, Producer and Radio Presenter, she never fails to keep her crowd on their toes, always leaving them wanting more. Possessing adventurism and creative intuition, she likes to experiment with a wide range of house and underground sounds, both old and new. Due to growing up in a very musical home, Kemi’s influences come from a broad spectrum of genres. As a result she is a skilled open format selector, capable of tailoring a set suitable for each individual occasion. Kemi can play all genres including house, pop, reggae, drum ‘n’ bass, jungle, soul, hip-hop r’n’b, jazz, chill out, rock, trap, grime, Afro-beats, reggaeton, indie and any other style the client may request. Her versatility means she is just as comfortable playing to a field full of festival goers, as she is entertaining guests at a private function or corporate event. Kemi’s musical journey kicked off back in 2005, at which point she was spinning vinyl, and better known by the moniker ‘Jessica Rabbit’. Since then, she has played at countless gigs all over London, the UK and internationally. Her ever growing repertoire includes, Ministry Of Sound, Egg Club, The Diesel Store (Miami), Spotify HQ, The Mayfair Club, a season in Ibiza, numerous private celebrity parties & weddings, brand launches and residencies at private members clubs and hotel bars/restaurants. Currently, Kemi is resident DJ for a Central London Private Members Club, and the London branch of Morning Gloryville – the international, sober, morning party. Here at MGV you can catch her dropping vocal, uplifting house classics. She also DJ’s regularly at Spotify HQ, as well as hosting her monthly show, The Dub Kitchn Showcase, on Bloop Radio. Kemi is a passionate and professional artist. Her energy behind the decks, as well as a fun and personable nature, has taken her far throughout her career, with most finding her easy and pleasurable to work with.

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Kemi's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Marie C
2 months ago
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4.8 out of 5

Everyone was super happy with DJ Kemi and had an absolute blast when visiting the stand! Thank you!

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Anna S
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Kemi was amazing! Thank you so much for a brilliant evening. Everyone commented on how good the music was, a real party vibe which was exactly what we wanted. Thank you kemi x

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Hannah T
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

Kemi was fantastic. she kept the dance floor busy all night. We will definitely book her again.

Reply from Kemi
8 months ago

Hi Hannah Thank you so much for the feedback. It was a great night and it was so lovely to meet you all! Wishing you all the best for the future. Kemi x

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Joe B
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

I cannot recommend Kemi highly enough We did much of the organisation of our wedding ourselves in less than 12 months so gave Kemi an outline brief of genres rather than specific tracks to be played. She covered all our bases and enabled us to throw an amazing wedding reception party, with a happy dancefloor until the end of the night. Kemi communicated brilliantly throughout the booking process and the lead up to our big day THANK YOU SO MUCH Kemi

Reply from Kemi
8 months ago

Hi Joe, Thank you so much for the feedback. It was a great night and it was lovely to meet you and your wife. Wishing you all the best for the future. Kemi x

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Clint M
1 year ago, for a Wedding in London
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5 out of 5

My wife and I needed to book someone for our wedding but had no idea how it all worked so we got in contact with DJ Kemi who explained all the details really clearly including the fee, the types of music she could play and about the set up she had. She brought everything we needed to our venue including the speakers, the lighting and her decks. Once she started playing our guests were all up on the dancefloor straight away. This was really important to us as we wanted it to feel like a proper party and for our guests to have as much fun as possible. Everyone loved all the songs that she played and had such a great time. I would definitely recommend DJ Kemi for your wedding day!

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Nina S
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in N15 4QN
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5 out of 5

I booked DJ Kemi to play at my 30th birthday and was so happy that I did. She played house and techno which was exactly what me and my guests wanted! She was absolutely lovely to work with and I would definitely book her again. Thanks Kemi!

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Kemi's Song list

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)' - Beyoncé
Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
Toxic - Britney Spears
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Firework - Katy Perry
As it was - Harry Styles
Dancing in The Moonlight – Toploader
On the Floor – Jennifer Lopez
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
Come on Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Gimme All Your Lovin – ZZ Top
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Super Freak – Rick James
Happy (From “Despicable Me 2”) – Pharrell Williams
Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C+C Music Factory
Can’t Stop the Feeling! – Justin Timberlake
Sucker- Jonas Brother
Chris Brown x Drake - No Guidance
Kriss Kross - Jump Jump
Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack
Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie
Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
Mary J Blige - Just Fine
DJ Khaled - Wild Thoughts
Joel Corry x Jax Jones - OUT OUT
Afro B - Joanna
Will Smith - Miami
Truth Hurts & Rakim - Addictive
Busta Rhymes - Pass the Courvoisier, Part II (feat. Diddy & Pharrell Williams)
Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
NSYNC - Girlfriend (The Neptune’s Remix) (feat. Nelly)
Amerie - 1 Thing
Rihanna – We Found Love
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Elton & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart
George Ezra – Shotgun
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
Sigala – Sweet Lovin’
Justin Beiber – What Do You Mean
Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop This Felling
Rudimental – Feel The Love
Calvin Harris – Feels So Close
Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Kungs – This Girl
Justin Bieber – Despacito
Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
McFly – Five Colours in Her Hair
Pitbull – Give Me Everything
Taylor Shift – Shake It Off
Rizzle Kicks – Mama do The Hump
Icona Pop – I Love It
Modjo – Lady
Stardust – Music Sounds Better
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Eric Prydz – Call On Me
Michael Gray – The Weekend
The Shapeshifters – Lola’s Theme
Tweet – Boogie Tonight
Bodyrockers – I Like The Way
Moloko – Sing It Back
Dario G – Sunchyme
Tom Novy – Your Body
Room 5 – Make Love
Madison Avenue – Don’t Call Me Baby
Daft Punk – One More Time
Women - Doja Cat
Rollin - Mist featuring Burner Boy
Candy – Cameo
Thong Song - Sisqo
Pony - Ginuwine
No Diggity’ – Blackstreet
This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
Real Love - Mary J. Blige
TLC – Waterfalls
Dior - Pop Smoke
Pop Star - Drake
50 Cent - In Da Club
One More Chance - Notorious BIG
Drop It Like It's Hot - Snoop
All My Love - Luther Vandross
Candy - Cameo
Otis Redding - Stand by me
September - Earth Wind & Fire
You Make Me Feel - Sylvester
Rock the Boat - The Hues Corporation
The Trammps - 'Disco Inferno'
Bee Gees - 'Stayin' Alive'
Proclaimers – 500 Miles
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen
Billy Joel – Uptown Girl
DJ Casper – Cha Cha Slide
Grease – Megamix
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Toto – Africa
Frank Sinatra – New York New York
Tina Turner – The Best
Five – Everybody Get Up
Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby
Sugarhill Gang – Apache
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Le Freak - Chic
Bicep – Opal (Four Tet Remix)
Mr Fingers - Can You Feel It
Ben Klock - Subzero
Jeff Mills - The Bells
Pulp Fiction - Alex Reece
Call Me - Shy FX
Skrillex – Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites
Chase and Status - Eastern Jam
Tiësto & Karol G – Don't Be Shy
J.Balvin, Skrillex – In Da Getto
Booo! - Ms Dynamite
Battle - Wookie
Orbital - Chime
Orbital - Belfast
A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray
Ibiza club
Octave One feat. Ann Saunderson - Black Water
Hot Natured – Benediction
Lighter - DJSS
Burial - Leviticus
Jolene' by Dolly Parton
Big & Rich - Save A Horse [Ride A Cowboy]
This Kiss - Faith Hill
Up! - Shania Twain
Dave Brubeck - Take Five
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon
Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
Chubby Cheker - Let's Twist Again ·
Journey - Don't Stop Believin
ABBA - Dancing Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Wonderwall – Oasis
Rock
Guns N' Roses - Paradise City
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
- I Love Rock 'N Roll ·
Indie
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
Afrobeat
Rema - Calm Down
Wizkid – ‘Joro’
Reggae
Bob Marley - One Love
Chaka Demus & Pliers - Murder She Wrote
Shabba Ranks ft. Crystal - Twice My Age

Kemi's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£325
Up to 3 hours£450
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My energy behind the decks, as well as fun and personable nature and my ability to get everyone onto the dance-floor!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Ministry Of Sound, Egg Club, The Diesel Store (Miami), Spotify HQ, The Mayfair Club, A season in Ibiza, Numerous private celebrity parties, Weddings, Brand launches and Residencies at private members clubs and hotel bars/restaurants.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Otis Redding, Amy Winehouse, Mary J Blige, Missy Elliot

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Premium league football players wedding.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know as soon as possible. The more notice you can give me the better. Thanks!

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

N/A

How much time do you need to set up?

It usually takes about 30 minutes to set up. Once this is done I can start playing music straight away.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

My set lists are crafted from previous performances and my experience over the last 20 years learning what works best to ensure guests are up dancing having an amazing time! During our consultation we can chat through what types of music you would like at your event and we can definitely include your favourite tracks!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring all of my own DJ gear to your event which is included in the cost. All that I ask from you is to be able to connect to an electrical power socket close to where I will be performing.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in the song list there is still be a chance I already have it! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and if I don’t have it I can certainly download it for you. Any songs that have been requested that I do not already have may be added to the final quote.
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Genres:
Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Electro-Swing, EDM, Dubstep, Drum 'n' Bass, Electronica, Garage, House, IDM, Techno, Jungle, Industrial, Ibiza club, Triphop, Reggae, World music, Pop, Covers, Hip Hop, Soul, Top 40, Karaoke, Disco, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Funk, Motown, Tribute, Vintage, R&B, Funk rock, Americana, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Barbershop, Ragtime, Gospel, Jazz fusion, Blues, Cabaret, Latin jazz, Swing, Modern jazz, Dixieland, 1920s era music, 1960s era music, 1930s era music, 1970s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk, Traditional Irish folk, Irish rock, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Rockabilly, Traditional Scottish folk, Country, Avant garde, Marching, Noise music, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Rock, Glam rock, Alternative rock, Hard rock, Britpop, Hardcore, Classic rock, Heavy metal, Power rock, Synth rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Post rock, Pop rock, Punk rock, Progressive rock, Indie, Argentinian, Balkan, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Italian music, German music, Mariachi, Polynesian music, Samba, Spanish music, Tango, Scottish music, Merengue, Jewish music, Greek music, Cumbia, Calypso, Bavarian oompah, Armenian, African music, Afrobeat, Asian music, Bollywood, Caribbean music, Flamenco, Hawaiian music, Klezmer, Polish music, Russian music, Ska, Skiffle, Salsa, Polka, Latin, Indian music, French music, Choro, Bossa nova, Australian music, Arabic
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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