What Our Clients Say

“From our first consultation, Scott was the most professional and attentive vendor we hired. We told him our vision was a 'Sophisticated Disco Inferno' — a challenge, I know! Scott didn't just play songs; he curated a journey. The cocktail hour was smooth Motown and top 40, and after dinner he dropped the perfect transition into high-energy dance tracks that kept the floor packed for four solid hours. We had guests ranging from 22 to 85, and everyone was dancing. He was the heartbeat of our wedding and the reason everyone says it was the best party they've ever attended!”

Emma C

“Our wedding was amazing, but Scott was the highlight. His ability to create energy and keep it going all night was unmatched. He coordinated everything with our planner and photographer, made announcements clearly, and mixed tracks like a true pro. We'd book him again in a heartbeat.”

Charlie M

“DJ Scott took the time to get to know us and it showed in every part of our reception. The music reflected us—our style, our story, our favorite songs. It felt so personal.”

Isabella B

“Five stars seriously aren't enough for Scott 'Smokin' Silz! He brought the energy, the professionalism, and the fun. Ours was, thanks to Scott, the best wedding we've been to.”

Rich A

“Hire Scott immediately! If we could give Hot Mix Entertainment 10 stars we would. Scott did a superior job at our wedding, way more than we ever could have imagined. Our guests are still talking about it.”

Lucy M

“My fiance and I had the opportunity to meet and see Scott at the Field Museum. We couldn't wait to book him. We were all about the music, the uplighting and photo booth. Our venue was completely transformed as a result of his expertise and talent. Thank you!”

Elise T

“My fiancee put me in charge of hiring a DJ which I thought would be a daunting task, until I met Scott. Hired him on the spot. Music was perfect and the dance floor packed all night.”

Jeana W

“Just back from our honeymoon, I wanted to thank Scott and Hot Mix Entertainment for a wonderful evening. Could not have been happier.”

Charlotte M

“Hot Mix Entertainment far exceeded our expectations. We knew they were great when we hired them because we saw them at a friends wedding. They were so professional and went above and beyond every step of the way. Thank you to our DJ Scott for making our night magical! Even our catering sales person commented on what a great DJ we had.”

Ashley R

“We started shopping for our DJ 1 1/2 years prior to our big day thinking it would be a huge undertaking because we are really picky about music. Once we met Scott it was a perfect fit! Talent, professional and everything we wanted. Our night was magnificent!”

Lola G

“Hot Mix was FANTASTIC! The music was exactly what we wanted. The lighting looked great and the dance floor was packed! Thank you for a perfect night. You were so easy to work with and responded quickly to all of our emails. I will highly recommend you to all of our friends.”

Christina

“The moment we decided on a venue, we started looking for a wedding DJ. A girlfriend of mine recommended Hot Mix Entertainment and we are SO GLAD she did. When we took a look at Hot Mix's music selections, we realized right away that they were way more than just the 'same old wedding DJ' at our reception. Scott was incredible. Thanks Hot Mix for being more than just 'DJs', you brought the party to life!”

Priscilla H

“Scott did a fantastic job. He quickly caught on to the music tastes of my guests and was happy to quickly play their requests. I think everyone danced until they couldn't dance anymore! Everyone stayed entertained and it's due to this talented dj. Many people asked for his card. Yes, he was that good.”

Jessica L

“We planned our wedding long distance and relied on referrals from our friends in Chicago for a DJ Company. Scott and Hot Mix was it! Thrilled with the entire process and experience. Highly recommend.”

Brittany M

“We hired Hot Mix Entertainment for our wedding and Scott did an awesome job as our DJ. He was great to work with and got all the music right. The reception was a great mix and kept the dance floor packed with our friends right up to the last song of the night. We had a complete blast! Hot Mix Entertainment was definitely worth hiring!”

Kevin R

“These guys are such pros! Of all of the people we hired for our wedding Hot Mix Entertainment was by far the best to work with. They were helpful, responsive and delivered. If I had to do it again Hot Mix would be on the top of my list. Thank you for contributing to the success of our reception.”

Lila

“DJ Scott is amazing. We had him do all the music entertainment at our wedding. Everyone had a great time and he kept the music rolling! Never a dull moment with Hot Mix Entertainment around! If you are considering hiring anyone else, stop right now! This is your guy! Thanks a bunch!”

Alex Reese

“Scott Smokin' Silz over delivered! We had the most amazing night. FUN! FUN! FUN! You should hire Hot Mix right now. Our friends danced all night and even my husband was on the floor loving the music. Hot Mix was wonderful!”

Lauren D

“Scott and Hot Mix were amazing! He was knowledgeable, professional and we really trusted him to make it an awesome party. And OMG did he deliver. The dance floor was always full and everyone had an absolute blast. He's been doing this for a while and you can really tell he knows what he is doing to make it the best environment ever! Thanks Hot Mix!!”

Kelsey B

“Scott, your talent as a DJ is only surpassed by your classiness behind the microphone. Thanks for rocking our wedding to the wee hours, EVERYONE loved the music you played and the vibe you created!”

Megan K

“It was a dream come true. Several friends have already asked for the name of our DJ.”

Marlene M

“Scott Smokin' Silz is always professional and his music is on point! Definitely will use Hot Mix Entertainment again!”

Rick Allay

“What a night in Chicago! Thank goodness we didn't leave on our honeymoon the day after our reception - We were up all night dancing - no one wanted to leave thanks to Scott and Hot Mix Entertainment.”

Jenna

“We couldn't of been happier with our DJ from Hot Mix Entertainment. The music was perfect and the dance floor was full all night long. (My feet still hurt). Thank you for making our special day perfect.”

Eric G

“Can we do it all over again? It was so much fun and went so fast. Thinking of having a 1 year wedding anniversary party and we'll hire Scott and crew again.”

Loretta F

“I can't thank Scott and his team enough for making our wedding night so special. I've been listening to Scott Smokin Silz on the radio for years and have been to many of his parties. I'm a big Hot Mix 5 fan and our music was exactly what we wanted. We love great dance music and Scott played all my jams. The night went so fast. Keep doin' what you do Scott!”

Sarah N

“I was really excited by the large variety of music the DJ came with. Whatever we requested was available! I was not expecting that. The DJ did an amazing job. Very professional. Arrived early to set up and everything was good to go by the time my guests arrived. He nailed my entrance. I'm really proud he was my DJ. The whole crew did an excellent job!”

Madeline T