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WHO IS
DJ VINCE
ADAMS
Vince Adams, a Chicago-native,
is a businessman, first and a
multi-talented DJ, second. Born
and raised in Chicago, IL, DJ V.A.
was one of Chicago’s first DJ’s
to feature Hip-Hop and House
music on CD in 1998. Known as
one of Chicago’s most popular
and diverse DJ’s with a following
spanning African-American,
Caucasian and Latin audiences
and promoters. Considered the “go
to” DJ for urban upscale events, DJ
V.A. has managed the turntables
at numerous corporate, social,
charitable and athletic events
across the country.
DJ V.A. began his DJ career in 1984
Event Resume
Featured DJ for Tom Joyner’s
Fantastic Voyage Caribbean
Cruise
Magic Johnson Events: Chicago,
Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis and
New Orleans
Magic Johnson’s Jerome Bettis
Appreciation Party Feb. 06,
Detroit (Super Bowl)
Tom Joyner Comedy Classic
(2009)
The Essence Music Festival (2000
- Present)
platforms including BET, XM Radio,
The Doug Banks Show, numerous
Super Bowl events, MLB, NBA and
NFL parties. DJ V.A. spins a mix of
National Black Ski Summit,
Colorado and Banff, Canada
(2004 - Present)
Annual CIAA Weekend, Charlotte
(2007 - Present)
Resident DJ - CD release
parties and post-concert events
in Chicago including Beyonce,
Kanye West, Yung Joc, etc.
Corporate Events Including: Cole
Haan, BET, VIBE Magazine, Kraft
Foods, Johnson Publications &
Miller-Coors
DJ for celebrity parties including
BET and MTV media events
and continued during and after
his college career at Florida A&M
University (FAMU), in Tallahassee.
DJ V.A. hit the Chicago club scene,
securing gigs with one of Chicago’s
hottest promoters, Teddy Gilmore
of ClubNet. In his 10+ years on
the club scene in Chicago and in
the national circuit, DJ V.A. has
garnered appearances on national
mainstream music including HipHop, R&B, Reggae, Old School
Soul/Hip-Hop, House Music &
Pop. His music interests include
Neo Soul, Acid Jazz, Jazz, Old
School Soul and Underground
House. Armed with degrees from
FAMU and DePaul University, DJ
V.A. is a proud member of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Guest DJ for wide array of
Chicago venues and events,
including Chicago Bears’ events
at Enclave & CroBar, Ebony
Magazine’s Annual Food Tasting
Events (Chicago, Atlanta),
Political Fund Raisers, First
Fridays Chicago, special events
at Crimson Lounge and House of
Blues
Resident DJ for clubs such as
Funky Buddha Lounge (Chicago’s
longest running Thursday night
from 2000 - 2006), Green Dolphin,
Spy Bar, Tantrum, Red No 5,
CroBar, Transit & Sound Bar
DJ Vince Adams Testimonials
“BET first saw Vince Adams in 1999 with Planet Groove hosted by Rachel where he brought us Chicago
House with a mix of Hip Hop that was a result of good music and our viewers loved it! Its been great
to include Vince in promotions for shows, as well as participate in Chicago’s Bud Billiken Parade with
Terrence J and Rocsi of 106 and Park. Whether its an appearance on Rap City Da Basement or marketing
efforts, Vince continues to identify with our audience and provide a great product!!”
-Nichola Jennings - Sr. Director Off-Channel Marketing and Promotion, Black Entertainment
Television - www.bet.com
“Vince Adams is arguably Chicago-lands greatest turntable export. While other cities like New York, LA,
and Miami boasts their own world renowned spin doctors, DJ Vince Adams has made a name for himself
around the country catering to the all important mature female demographic. I have enjoyed both working
with and partying with Vince for years. Whether it’s Hip-hop and R&B, a house or stepper’s set, or keeping
the party going after “last call”, DJ Vince Adams is the truth.”
-Oscar Joyner - President, REACH Media, Inc. (Home of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and Tom
Joyner Fantastic Voyage Caribbean Cruise) - www.blackamericaweb.com
“Since I started ClubNet Corporation in 1996 Vince has been an integral part of my company’s growth
and continued success. DJ Vince Adams continues to be my ‘go to’ DJ for exclusive events such as the
official Beyonce’ after-concert party hosted by Beyonce’ herself, major events including New Years Eve or
even my own birthday celebrations. Vince brings professionalism, great music and he keeps evolving with
the times as ClubNet Corp does. I’m looking forward to another 15+ years of success as we continue our
relationship!”
-Teddy Gilmore – CEO, ClubNet Corporation - www.ClubNet360.com “For over 12 years, Vince has ROCKED some of Insights HOTTEST events during Essence, Super Bowl,
Atlanta Classic, Homecomings & our Magic Johnson All White Affairs!! If Vince is available, he’s ALWAYS
our FIRST Choice for Entertainment!!”
-Keshia Walker - President, Insights Marketing - www.insights-mpc.com
“Thanks Vince for making my retirement gathering a success. You are truly a professional and the music
had everyone on the dance floor jamming! Look forward to working with you in the future.”
-Rodney Harrison – 2X Superbowl Champion (N.E. Patriots) and Analyst for NBC Sports “Football
Night in America”
“Thank you Vince! You did an amazing job at our recent Community Benefit, we were blown away at how
fun and smooth you made everything. From keeping the music selection on schedule, providing quality
sound and equipment and playing so many of the songs we were hoping to hear, you really did it all.
Everyone has told us what a great job you did and we couldn’t agree more. We couldn’t be happier with
or decision to use you for our DJ. We already have and will continue to refer business your way. Thanks
again!”
-Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and Alderman Sandi Jackson
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dj vince adams
Recognized as one of Chicagos Top DJs by Hip Hop
Weekly Magazine - March 2010 issue
DJ and co-host for nationally syndicated State Farm
Black College Quiz - national TV show (2007 present)
DJ for Chicago-based Know Your Heritage - Midwest
TV show (2007 - present)
National Tour DJ for cable network TVOne’s Chef G.
Garvin: LA recording of the Melinda Williams Bridal
Brunch (air date 2008/2009)
DJ for Ebony Magazine’s “Taste of Ebony” Events
(2007 - Chicago, 2008 - Atlanta)
Featured DJ for BET’s Rap City with Guest Host
Ludacris (October 2006)
Formerly featured DJ - Doug Banks Morning Show
(1999)
Featured DJ for BET’s DJ Tuesday edition of Planet
Groove TV Show (1999)
Social Presence Mentioned as one of Chicago’s top 2
DJ’s by Chicago Magazine (2002) * Panelist for community/
social consciousness based events * Motivational public
speaker for school-aged children & at-risk youth * Blogs
on www.djvinceadamsworld.com covering a wide-variety of
community and industry issues
BUSINESSINQUIRIES
Management - Kenny Johnson, Lyrical State of Mind
kenny@lyricalstateofmind.com
312.451.5850
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