I highly recommend Mike if you're looking for an experienced DJ to bring the crowd to their feet at any wedding. He was recommended to us by a friend and we couldn't be happier with his services. He is a professional, tall, trusting, dapper man and is very accommodating and attentive to what the bride and groom want played at their wedding. Mike is an experienced DJ who frequently plays at LA bars, clubs, restaurants, namely Wurstkuche. His equipment is top notch and you can trust him to be ready to go once he arrives at your venue. He also has a popping SoundCloud page you should check out if you need more convincing. We met with him one many months before our wedding and came out very confident with our choice. Our wedding crowd had a mix of people in their teens, 20s, 30s, 50s, 60s, etc. so we knew we needed a balanced mix to cater to everyone. Since Mike is a pro he navigated that really well on our big day. The seniors had their salsa/ballroom music, and the kids had their modern/90s hip hop, edm, pop jams. Overall everyone was on their feet most of the night and had a great time. Now he's booked for my sister-in-law's wedding later this year. Can't wait to dance to the tunes of DJ Exxxplosivo again! read more

Exxxplosivo DJs - Mike at our wedding in Hollywood, CA 8.5.2017 - DJs Near Me

In our current pandemic zeitgeist, we must make the choice to party responsibly at home. What's the superior way to party at home? With a Zoom DJ set by the legendary Exxxplosivo.  I hired Mike to DJ my Zoom birthday party last weekend and it was a non-stop blast from beginning to end. It brought me such joy to watch my friends dancing the night away to Mike's perfectly curated musical stylings. Truly the best birthday gift to see everyone letting loose in fun outfits, drinking cocktails, and taking a break from reality for a couple hours. A few friends were initially skeptical of a Zoom dance party, but it only took them a song or two to get in the groove and realize it's a totally fun experience. Exxxplosivo is your guaranteed guy for a party-in-place good time. read more

Mike is the consummate professional listening to your needs, reading the room, and adapting as needed on the fly. He's current and cool yet classy and in control. Music is everything and so is Mike. read more

DJ Exxxplosivo MADE our event. I was referred to him, and we started talking about music. He asked to meet up with me at a local spot just to chat and figure out how to cater to our taste in music, and he delivered big time. A constant flow of good energy during our cocktail party, then dinner, then reception. Weeks later, we're still receiving comments from our guests about the music. Not sure what our next event will be, but this DJ will be part of it. read more

Mike is so great. I actually scouted him for my brother's wedding after the DJ for his engagement party ended up being gross and making racist jokes and hitting on all the girls half his age. Mike didn't do any of that, for the record. Anyway, Mike kept the party going at my brother's wedding and was also visibly having fun in a professional way (I mean come on, they gave him smoke machines on the stage to play with). And our wedding was no different -- great mix, super professional, overall a great experience. One thing I should point out, too, is that my brother and I have very different wedding music. Between the two of us and our respective now-spouses, Mike played hip hop, top 40, salsa, indie rock, indie pop, soft rock, alternative, synth pop, all that. And he has great instincts -- when we did our cake cutting he played a song from Lord of the Rings, which was super appropriate because the cake was shaped like Minas Tirith. It was also a nice surprise for my husband and I. If you want to check him out, follow him on Insta and find out when he DJs around LA. Better yet, wait til he spins at Wurstkuche and get a nice sausage on top of that. read more

Mike was so great to work with for our event! He matched us with a great DJ (Miss Ninja) for our corporate office grand opening. it was perfect. excellent communication and very professional. she came with her own gear and matched the vibe of the event perfectly. Thank you Exxxplosivo we had an awesome event! read more

Exxxplosivo DJs - Miss Ninja, a DJ on Exxxplosivo's roster, provided the perfect atmosphere for our opening party! - DJs Near Me

We recently got married and as the groom I was put in charge of one thing, and really one thing only, the Music. Everyone, and I mean everyone, at our wedding of 130 people said Exxxplosivo killed it. Our Los Alamos wedding hit a cold weekend where the outside temp dropped to the low 50's...but the outdoor dance floor was packed all night long!!! The weather had become a big concern and we were worried and had even considered moving music inside. Mike (Exxxplosivo) just rolled with the punches. We initially said we weren't going to do a song for the Grand Entrance, and then changed our minds last minute - I mean as we were about to walk out last minute - and he pulled a perfect one from thin air. Throughout the night he followed and stayed connected to the energy of the crowd not just playing a predetermined set. And at one point, he saw that a mood shift needed to occur and went up to my lovely new wife and said, "how do you feel about Madonna?" then dropped "Like a Prayer" for all the ladies on the dance floor! It was a true Mr. Miyagi moment that I would have never seen coming, and I don't even really like that song, but it kicked up the energy another notch and no one ever felt cold on the dance floor that night. When I tell people that I was put in charge of music, they say, "well that's easy, you hire the DJ and it's done." But for me it wasn't that easy, I like all kinds of music, and then I absolutely hate some as well. I called Mike on the phone to discuss my musical tastes, and he suggested I share some examples of playlists I had on Spotify. Over 2 quick conversations, Mike had quickly eased me into knowing I made the right decision to hire him. We stayed in touch about music over email and I knew our wedding music was in the right hands. So, if you ask me if I would recommend Exxxplosivo DJ's and Mike Bocek, the answer is YES, ABSOLUTELY! read more

Exxxplosivo DJs - Exxxplosivo on the dance floor with the Groom!!! - DJs Near Me

One night I was eating at Wurstkuche in Venice and was really enjoying the music, a night where you are Shazaam-ing every other song. Decided to go up to the DJ and introduce myself, enter Mike. I ended up reaching out to Mike to DJ a LACMA Avant-Garde holiday party (lacma.org/avant-garde). Unfortunately, he wasn't able to DJ for us, but he recommended his friend Tessa Young. She did a fantastic job and we couldn't have been happier. Super professional, fantastic music taste, was able to read the crowd well. Would definitely use them again! read more

We got married a few weeks ago-- and I am still on such a high from the dance floor! The buzz started from my friends even before the sun set... It was the series of covers of hip hop songs-- somehow done in a totally appropriate style for early evening dining-- that got everyone asking us, where did you all find this guy? Pretty soon, this shifted from a question to a statement that we heard over and over again-- "Best DJ Ever." And once we played the hora-- it was on! The dance floor was packed and didn't stop-- and after a magical day and night, the only thing I heard was that people wished we could have gone on dancing longer. If you are looking for an incredible wedding DJ-- and want a good party without going too"YMCA", you've found the right guy. Mike was super professional, warm and responsive. He was open to the requests from my parents and yet, still had his own original grooves. Couldn't have been more perfect! read more

DJ THC Electra, aka Mike Bocek, was definitely worth every penny! We hired him for our wedding and couldn't have been happier. We only had one initial meeting and I knew immediately that he was our dude. We wanted a DJ we didn't have to give a playlist to or no play playlist to. Wedding planning is time consuming enough, I didn't want to have to think of songs to play on our special day. NO TIME, man! I wanted someone that could read our vibe and also feed off the crowd. During our meeting, i gave him some ideas of what current artists we listen to and what makes our booties shake, because the two are kinda different from each other. From that, who knew exactly what our musical taste was. My now husband and I LOVE music and are a little more eclectic than our family and friends, indie, electro, folk, funk, brazilian beat, disco. But Mike knew how to make everyone happy. He played stuff I've never heard before and loved, cover tracks that were amazing (i love cool covers), and he even played a little achy breaky heart as requested by our relatives. Let's just make them happy :). But it was cool that he came up to me and asked me first if he could. Mike is a cool dude! Great at his job. Professional all the way and showed up extra early to set up. He has all the tools needed and doesn't charge extra for lights or anything. I even had guests ask me later..."what was that song your DJ played?"...just really unique and bumping stuff. I would recommend him to anyone and use again in the future. You really can't go wrong with him. JUST BOOK HIM ALREADY! read more

Mike recently DJ'd (is that the right term?) our wedding and did an awesome job! He is definitely the guy to go to if you want a cool "outside-the-box" wedding. Mike stuck right to my rule: No songs that have the instructions on how to dance to them in the lyrics to the song!!! Think about it carefully and it rules out a ton of the crappiest songs ever created. I've always been very picky about music (I do reviews for a prominent online music blog), and I didn't even have to lay down any stiff guidelines. This was essential because we certainly didn't have the time (and neither will you...mark my words!!!!) to hold a DJs hand and make sure he shared in our "aural vision" (whoa). We met with Mike once, he totally picked up on what we were going for, and knocked it out of the park on the big day. Now clearly Mike did a great job with the music, but being a professional wedding DJ (he also does clubs, bars, lounges, etc. so no velvet suit and jerry curl here...haha) is way more than that. Our wedding ceremony was on the beach, not easily accessible, and with the backdrop of splashing waves. He slogged all of his equipment into the sand, set it up perfectly and had everyone hearing every precious, memorable word, even in the face of hurricane-force winds. The one question I asked everyone after the ceremony was, "Could you hear everything all right??" Everyone said yes. From there, he had to drag his gear up to the reception hall--which was even more awkwardly situated--and set everything up for the *immediately* following cocktail hour and reception. Mike nailed it all flawlessly. The reception was a huge hit with Mike really taking the music exactly where I hoped it would go (and democratically dealing with some of my more "opinionated" family members). It's one thing to have a DJ who can follow a playlist and go when and where you tell him, it's another to have someone who can roll with the punches, fix problems, improvise, and use his head when things don't go exactly to plan (guess what, young couples, they won't!!!). A lot of the other reviews further reinforce how Mike's ability to think on his feet and "protect the flow" essentially saved their wedding. I am a huge music psycho, and the DJ was my biggest concern about the whole event. I am 100% glad I went with Mike because he took so much of the headache out of the process and kept it wicked fun! read more

Mike willed the crowd to the dance floor with his DJ skillz and rocked a HOT pink suit. #2017 Wurstkuche New Year Jam in Venice. I danced more than I have in years. read more

Exxxplosivo DJs - Hot pink says it all...On the Job. Entertainment. - DJs Near Me

Thanks, Yelpers! My husband and I found Mike through Yelp, when the DJ search for our wedding was turning up a ton of duds. Once we met with him, we knew we had found our guy, and we were right. We told Mike in our meeting that, above all, we just wanted someone who could read the crowd and keep the party rockin'. Of course, we still stressed and agonized over "do not play" lists and guidelines about what we wanted and didn't want for the night. Mike graciously listened to everything we had to say and filed away all of our frantically emailed requests. In the end, we should have just relaxed and trusted that Mike had our backs. (That's why you hire professionals for your wedding... right?) He kept the party going all night, played music to delight the young AND old, and even threw in some surprises. Mike Bocek is a true professional and a crowd pleaser. You won't go wrong hiring him for your event. read more

Mike!!! You kept the party going until the very last minute. You made our wedding so incredibly memorable, from start to finish I could not have asked for more. The entire night it felt as thought you were exactly in tune with the pulse of the party and managed to ramp it right back up the second people started to mellow out. If you are looking for a wedding DJ, have all the confidence in the world that you need look no further. read more

Music has a tremendous effect on any atmosphere - it sets the tone and creates an overall vibe - so finding a great dj was first on our list of priorities when we were planning our wedding. We're super picky about music and wanted someone who would play great songs that are outside of the conventional "wedding dj" realm. Mike played amazing songs during dinner, and then during the dancing part of the evening, our party was bumping. ALL.NIGHT.LONG. Seriously - we could not have asked for a better dj. Aside from his creative mixing, Mike is a consummate professional and a very savvy businessman - he's reliable and enthusiastic, and gets you fired up about your wedding. He is so personable, you want to be friends with him after! If we could give him 10 stars, we would! read more

Mike DJ'd our wedding a few weeks ago, and he did an amazing job. He got the whole crowd dancing to classic and modern music. It was such a blast! He also helped us with announcements and speeches - Mike is a true professional. His music list was awesome, and we relied on him when we didn't know what to use. We had no idea we had to choose a cake-cutting-song or a grand-entrance-song and we relied on his expertise - he didn't steer us wrong. Mike was so cool that he came to the wedding after-party to hang out. What a great guy and an awesome addition to our wedding. I'm so happy we hired him! read more

Mike aka DJ THC Electra was an absolute pleasure to work with, he was friendly, funny and had a great taste in music. People were up and dancing even before dinner was served. He took requests and was willing to go with the flow of the evening with no problems. After the older folks left is when the party really started to get under way. All the 20 and 30 somethings were up and dancing right up until midnight when the music had to be turned off. I am so happy we decided to hire THC electra for our wedding, we couldn't have had anymore fun, even if we tried. read more

Mike is the best!!! He DJ'd our wedding and we received so many compliments on him - great mix of current, indie and classic music with stuff that the older crowd liked too. Everyone was dancing and all joined into a chorus of "One More Song" at the end of the night! He made our wedding a blast!! What's even better? He recorded all of the audio from our event so I now have an awesome playlist of every song played at our wedding with the audio from the grand entrance, speeches, etc. Hands down my favorite DJ...EVER! read more

Mike Bocek a.k.a DJ THC Electra was as professional as they come. My wife and I were looking for a DJ who would be able to read the room and roll with it. If I wanted a DJ to only play the songs I put on a playlist I would have brought my iPod. We wanted someone who could get the party going, and then keep it going, and he did just that. We met with Mike a couple of months prior to the wedding and went through the logistics of the venue and schedule. We gave him a couple of 'must-plays' and a nice list of 'never-plays' and then said 'do your thing' He even put together a 4 hour playlist for us to play in a separate greeting/older folks room. It was great and I still put on when I need a nice, chill, but sweet mix. He's a tall guy and hard to miss, but he fit in great in a stylish suit and hat and I can't stress enough how much fun our friends had dancing the night away. High heels were off, brows were getting sweaty and never was the dance floor empty. Seriously. We got (and still get) comments about how much fun everyone had and how good the DJ was. To those poor folks who had a bad time, I don't know what to say. The DJ you describe is unrecognizable from the one we had. He was at his console consistently and read the crowd very well. Meet with him and I'm sure you'll see that he is professional, responsible and good at his job. read more

First off, Mike saved my life at my wedding. Well sorta, but basically. Check me taking portrait pictures 15 mins before I walk down the aisle and my coordinator coming up to me and telling me my ceremony musician thought the wedding was the following day...Before I had time to freak out on everyone and drive to the musician's place and bomb his house DJ THC Electra was taking care of it!!!! He was overall incredibly professional, stuck to the few rules I gave him (no "wedding" music, played the must-play songs), he was a great MC as well, and he got up and danced a bit! Very creative in his music, he just has some sixth sense about it all. Everything went off without a hitch and sooo many people said it was the most fun wedding they had been to. People of all age groups were jammin' all night long. My step-mom even asked my dad to dance, which is unheard of! It was a perfect time overall. read more

I first heard DJ THC Electra at my sister's wedding in 2006. So when I was getting hitched 3 years later, there was no question about who would DJ my wedding in Palm Springs. He was the only vendor worth travelling down from LA. Being somewhat of a music snob, it's so awesome that he was very knowledgeable with our musical taste, from old skool hip hop to indie rock to dance. He's not only a wedding DJ... he rocked the motherlovin' house down! He had specific music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception that catered to our taste and added his own vibe. So many guests asked us "Who's that DJ? He's rad!" He definitely made it the best wedding party ever!!! Rockin' Tunes + Kick Ass Party Vibe = DJ THC Electra read more

Short version - We hired Mike as our wedding DJ and he was absolutely terrific! We cannot even think of an insignificant detail to criticize. Longer version - About a year and a half ago Mike was the DJ for a friend's wedding and the music was awesome. Unlike other weddings, where there are usually songs that I don't really want to dance to, I remember not wanting to leave the dance floor. I knew that I wanted him to DJ my wedding (even though I hadn't yet proposed to my then girlfriend/ now wife). Soon after I got engaged, we contacted Mike and booked him for our wedding. We met in person and he was very nice to deal with and very thorough. We had a nice chat where he got a feel for our musical taste and gave us plenty to think about as far as how we wanted the reception to flow. In the time leading up to the wedding he was readily available by email to discuss reception time-lines and song suggestions. The wedding reception ended up going perfectly, and a large part of that was due to Mike's DJ skills. He flawlessly played our requested songs (intros, first dance, etc.), followed the time-line for speeches/toasts, mixed in some of the music that we told him we liked, and did an excellent job keeping everyone on the dance floor with his own selections. There was not one time when a song came on and people left the dance floor. He kept the party going. So we have been to two weddings he has DJ'd (only one being ours :) ), and we cannot recommend this DJ enough, especially if you are a music lover. read more

When it came time to pick a DJ for my wedding, I hopped on to Yelp and did my research. Once I read the reviews and had my initial conversation with Exxxplosivo, I didn't even consider anyone else since I knew he'd be the best man for the job. We played mood music for an hour prior to the wedding, which made our outdoor wedding venue come alive, and our guests happy. We had a song for our best man and maid of honor to walk to, and when it came time for my now husband and I to walk down the path to the altar with a different song, Mike transitioned the song seamlessly. The wireless lapel pinned mic he provided our officiant never had any feedback with the standard wireless microphone that was passed to each of us during our vows. And Exxxplosivo hit the mark on our exit song as soon as we were introduced. The mix of music before the dancing started was awesome, and once the dancing began, the dance floor was never empty. Mike has a way of keeping people out there. All of our guests told us that Exxxplosivo was the best DJ they have ever heard, and we agree! That made our hearts smile, especially knowing what a good guy Mike is. He deserves the accolades. read more

The most creative at blending music!! I'm such the DJ snob, so I was extremely impressed at Mike's mixing. Mike DJ'd for my friends, Danny & Steve's wedding. NOt only does he have a HUGE inventory of the best dance music, but even my boyfriend who is not into music said "wow, he's mixing 3 songs at a time!" but it was so smooth that every song was danceable. 'The only reason I would stop dancing is because my old knees couldn't support me. LOL. From the pre-wedding social gathering, to the ceremony, then to the dance floor... I'm stlll in awe. And it's rare that a DJ plays slow song in its entirety, allowing us romanticos to enjoy and embrace the moment. Most DJs play a hint of a slow song then jump to something else. Not cool. oh and Yelpers: last but not least: guess what Mike played when the wedding ceremony was over ? "THIS WILL BE" by Natalie Cole. Classic ! Now THAT my Yelpers, is a REAL Music Mixologist ! read more

MADE THE BRIDE CRY!?!? WHO DOES THAT?! I recently attended a wedding where the bride basically cried the entire night because this dj was drunk, unprofessional, and wanted to play what HE wanted to play, NOT what the bride and groom wanted to play. Hey, if you are dj'ing weddings, play what you were hired to play. He got in the bride's face telling her that 'you hired the hottest underground dj in LA, i'm not playing cheesy wedding music", and stormed off, came back and SLAMMED a sheet of songs at her and said 'here pick 10'. we decided to take the high road and pick 10. did he play them? NOPE. You can't be the 'hottest underground dj in LA" if you are dj'ing weddings I'm sorry. Also its NOT YOUR WEDDING, you are a vendor so PLAY what you were PAID to play. simple as that. you only get married once, don't ruin it b/c your EGO is not in check. Grow up. We made the best of it, but BRIDES BEWARE. this guy is a certified jerkstore. read more

I had the opportunity to have DJ THC Electra spin for the opening of the Lush Cosemetics shop in Santa Barbara. As music is very integral part of Lush, and I knew we couldn't have just any old DJ spinning the same old stuff. So I turned to the hippest, most clever one I could find. Mike kept the party vibe in the shop, with customers having a blast and asking about the music and the DJ! Our shop is quite small, but he figured out how to set up his stand and speakers with no hitch at all. I'd seen him spin at clubs and bars, and he's just as awesome at a corporate event...the man to go to if you want the newest music, a great atmosphere, and an all around professional, kind, and hilarious working partner! read more

Some girls grow up dreaming what their wedding day will be like. I grew up dreaming about what my ideal wedding playlist would be. So my standards for choosing a DJ were high and meeting after meeting, consulting with random DJ's, I was left unimpressed... ::: Enter DJ THC Electra ::: Mike DJ'd our wedding in August in San Diego and our friends are still talking about him - hell, we are still talking about him. He was amazing and he made our night SO MUCH FUN! He introduced an eclectic blend of music that no other DJ we talked to could compare to. He was also organized, professional, and so much fun. He did a great job between MC'ing and DJ'ing. He fused a collection of songs around a few key songs we picked out and kept the night going without skipping a beat. He did a good job reading the crowd, unfortunately that meant nixing some of my old skool hip hop songs out of the mix (you see, old skool hip hop is what lives in my heart). I would recommend coming up with a list of must have songs and emphazing which ones you can live without and which have to be played. I probably could have done a better job of emphasizing which songs those were. Overall, he was STELLAR. We were confident in his music taste going into the day, and he really came into life during our wedding (dressed very sharp, I must mention). Even before our reception, he was awesome. He helped us out when we ran into a snag during our ceremony, which ended up saving us a ton of stress and money. By far, he was one of the best decisions we made on our wedding. Hands down, I would recommend him to anyone looking for a dance-inspiring, musically-captivating, not-your-typical-boring-wedding, event. read more

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I've used Mike (aka DJ THC Electra) for both mine and my wife's 40th birthday parties. He did an excellent job with the music at both parties. and kept the dancing going all night. Everybody had a great time at both birthday parties & loved the music. Someone even emailed me and said my b'day party had the best birthday soundtrack ever. Mike is very easy to work with, extremely professional, plays what you ask for, throws in his own grooves for good measure and just keeps the party going. What more could you ask for in a DJ? I highly recommend his services!! read more

Do yourself a favor and book Mike for your next event!! You will be glad you did. He was our wedding DJ 2 weeks ago and was as awesome as they come. Everyone is still talking about the music and the atmosphere he helped create. Here are some highlights of working with Mike that made him a must-have for us: Huge Music Library! - He had all the music we wanted including the obscure and older stuff. And you only need to give him an idea of what you like and he'll get it. He knows his stuff and listens to you and gives you what you ask for. Professional and easy-going. He worked with our budget and was reliable and followed through on everything for us. Great communication and accessibility. And he is not about overtaking your special day and making it about himself like so many other wedding dj's I've seen. He is not cheesy or obnoxious, he is cool and appropriate for a wedding. Exactly what we were looking for. Resourceful- This is a must-have for a DJ. He figured out what to do in a larger outdoor set-up for us and made it happen. He came prepared with lots of extension cords and all the equipment. If there was a problem, I never knew it during our special day- he just made it happen. He's FUN! Mike knows how to get the party going and keep the crowd happy! When he's dancing alongside your guests and they are loving the music, the vibe and him- you know you got the right dj. Thanks for helping make our wedding fun and memorable Mike!! You rock and I will recommend you highly any day. read more

WARNING!!! DO NOT HIRE DJ IDIOT!!!! HE DRINKS ON THE JOB!!! Not sure what these other people are talking about but based on the unfathomable way this DJ behaved at my BFF's wedding, he's lucky I didn't hit him with my stiletto. I am so appalled by how this idiot got drunk on the job and how he behaved completely unprofessional. I have been producing large scale events for 10 years and have dealt with every type of DJ you can imagine, all over the country, and I have NEVER seen anyone behave the way he did. My bff is Jen C. and basically after her unannounced and unauthorized cake cutting, the wedding coordinator approached me to basically let someone know in the bridal party that the DJ was drunk and that he had told her to 'eff off' when she reprimanded him about initiating the cake cutting without anyone's permission or knowledge. She was concerned because she felt she had no control. Fast forward to the moment when this jerk slammed a paper down on a table in front of my bff, the bride, and I made a beeline over to this jerk and told to back off before I called in the male calvary. At that point, I wanted her to calm down and we picked her '10 songs' that he would grace us with. At that point, being a business owner for 11 years, a veteran publicist and having endless experience of handling dramatic situations in high stress environments, I made my move. I walked up to him and told him to meet me and another bridal party member around the corner as I wanted to speak with him and that I had his paycheck. He told me to 'eff off' and called the wedding 'a joke'. I basically told him that if he didn't come to speak with me, I was ripping up his check. Of course, he then decided to speak with me. He proceeded to deny the fact that he made the bride cry several times and laughed hysterically since he was bombed. Several male guests saw what was happening and soon enough he was surrounded by the bride and grooms bridal party. He walked away and then proceeded to hit on some random girl, dance with her and play wretched music the rest of the night. The alternative was to ask him to leave and believe you me, we all thought about it. This guy is a complete idiot and he should have never been paid. The bride and groom decided to pay him (no tip) so that they could avoid legal drama since he had already caused so much stress for them. He is unbelievably lucky that they chose to pay him and furthermore, he is lucky that they haven't taken legal action against him. He absolutely would lose given that about 2 dozen family and friends would describe what they saw and how they witnessed him drinking. So guess what idiot Mike, the yelp war is on my friend and you can pretty much expect dozens of poor reviews because you deserve them and then some. Karma is a b^&%h and you should fear the day that it comes back to you for how you treated my dear friend on her wedding day. BTW MIKE, since you were drunk and probably don't remember what you said to me, my response to your comment about 'don't hire a club DJ if you don't want this type of music'....maybe don't book weddings. All of your reviews talk about weddings and no it's NOT your gig, you work for the bride and groom and they own you during that time. A wedding is not the platform to stand on your soapbox and show off your scratching skills. MORON. WARNING!!!!! Don't hire ....wait what was it that you called yourself and yelled in the mic? "yeah, I'm the #1 underground DJ in LA representing!!!!' ........what an idiot. If you do, he might EXXXPLOSIVO all over your wedding. read more

NEVER USE THIS DJ. Side note: go to the bottom of the page, and click on 'filtered reviews' then you'll see all the REAL reviews on this guy, not just the ones he got yelp to keep. But don't worry, I'm sure he'll get them to flag/remove mine soon too... Quick Summary: If you're looking for the kind of pre-mixed beats this guy does, I recommend creating a playlist on your . At least the iPod wouldn't be a drunken swearing mess who made the bride cry. If I need to explain more: The event (a wedding last month) started out alright, I suppose. The music was boring, and didn't really appeal to anyone. He obviously couldn't read a room. No one danced, but again, the evening was still early. He started to do some "interesting" mixes/mash-ups (Some of which actually were honestly interesting, others just a touch odd (I'm pretty sure he did a mash-up of Empire State of Mind and New York, New York... neat idea, but just because two songs mention the same town doesn't mean they go necessarily play well together)). However, whenever he did anything like that, anything that would actually be DJing...he walked away. They were obviously canned mixes he (or someone else) created ahead of time. What we didn't realize was that he kept disappearing to the bar in the next room - and the bartender who kept serving him free drinks didn't know he was the DJ, and not just a sloppy wedding guest. (We heard later he had arrived drunk, but I can't honestly speak to that, so I'm not sure myself - if so, I'm not sure why someone didn't make sure he wasn't receiving drinks - maybe they thought he'd be smart enough to sober up; not keep drinking). As the evening progressed, he did play some of the requests the bride had made ahead of time, but increasingly became belligerent and loud (did I mention he made the bride cry?). I'm not exaggerating when I say I thought there was going to be a physical altercation between the family and the DJ - but we didn't want to make her more upset. We got her to dance, and grabbed people (who had all migrated to the other room (which in all fairness was a beautiful waterfront patio)) to dance as well to cheer her up and distract her. He then decided to sit himself down with the Bride's brother and aunt, went on and on about his personal problems, and repeatedly swore. The bride's brother, being a respectful person asked him to not swear in front of a lady, but he persisted. At that point, he was just a drunk mess and it was easier to have him sitting down and contained rather than going back to yelling at the bride for asking him to, you know, DJ. I'm surprised by the positive reviews of him here - and maybe he'll be surprised by my scathing one since he probably doesn't even remember the end of the evening. Maybe the guy had a really off day. But when his off day threatens to ruin someone's wedding, that is entirely unacceptable. The only thing that saved the wedding was that the bride and groom's family came together and danced, and reminded each other that it was just fun to all be together, and celebrate such a blessed occasion. However, I would not let that man near anything but a low-budget bachelor's party. On the upside, maybe he'd just play for drinks. read more

It was a time of darkness... a time of holy-crap-we're-gonna-end-up-with-some-cheesewad-who's-gonna-wanna-let-the dogs-out and our reception is going to land on page one of "The History of Suck"! Then, stepping out of the fog of lame came Mr. DJ THC Electra! Electra -- aka Mike -- was all of this and more: Professional - Creative - Thoughtful - Friendly - On Point - Wily - Fun My beef with most DJs? They think they're too cool for school. Well, Mike is cool, but also ready for class. He worked overtime with us to craft an evening of Indie-New Wave-Classic Rock-Folk-Funk that had our guests up off their duffs in a hurry. We are extremely anal about our music, and Mike played ball, spinning everything from '60s French Pop to Van Halen to a choice cut from the Mary Poppins soundtrack. Since the big night we've been slammed with hugs and high-fives over our DJ selection! Thanks again, Electra!!! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Mike to support Cypress Grove's event series, Cheeseboards for Dinner taking place in LA, Chicago, and Philly. Mike listened to what we were looking for, and collaborated to curate the perfect set for us. His selection of music couldn't have been any better for our series, and the vibe he created for us truly sets a special tone for attendees in the room. I highly recommend Exxxplosivo and would use Mike for any future needs for our brand. read more

WORST DJ EVER. GOT COMPLETELY DRUNK AND RUINED OUR WEDDING. BRIDES BEWARE!!! We really had thought that hiring Mike as the DJ for our wedding was one of the better decisions we made. We met with him and saw him spin downtown, spoke with him a few times leading up to the wedding day and sent a list of preferred songs over to which he said "I had good taste." So we never could have foreseen that he ended up basically ruining a portion of the wedding for us. It started when he proceeded to get really drunk (on our dime at the bar, we actually had to tell the bartender he was not a guest and to cut him off). We had planned on cutting the cake a little later in the night but he informed my wedding planner that he was ready to do it when he wanted to do it, that this was "his gig" and then he told her to "eff off". So while my husband and I were still greeting family and friends we had to rush to the floor to do the cake because it was so unexpected. But I truly wish those were the worst things. I had mentioned to my wedding coordinators that it didn't sound like he was playing a lot of the songs on my request list (because I noticed not a lot of people were dancing). So I asked her to just check in and make sure he had it on him. A few minutes later he accosted me in front of family and friends screaming and creating a scene telling me the last few songs he played were on my list. I was so flustered and shocked that I just apologized and said they must have been so remixed that I didn't recognize them. He then yelled at me "why the f*** would you hire a remix DJ then?" I wasn't under the impression that he ONLY played remixed music! He also said the reason people weren't dancing was because I put a bunch of "old geezers" around the dance floor. The only two tables with "older guests" were mine and my husbands families which were of course seated close to the dance floor and to our sweetheart table. I began to cry in the middle of my own wedding because I felt so attacked and my friends and the coordinators had to steer him back to his equipment. You may think it can't get worse but sadly it does. About 30 minutes later he came over again in front of all of my family and friends while I was talking with them, slapped down my play list on the table and demanded I choose 10 songs that I wanted to hear. I started to cry again, embarrassed by him and the entire situation, and my friend had to take over. He did come up to me one more time while I was on the dance floor and I basically had to beg him to just leave me alone and let me enjoy my wedding. Amongst the lesser offenses were flirting with my guests and even pulling one girl on the floor to dance (a random plus one that I did not know). Later a friend told me he was just playing songs she kept requesting but I can't say if that is true or not because I did not see it. I've actually never once written a bad review about ANYONE on Yelp no matter how bad the service or my experience but I feel like this is necessary so that it doesn't happen to anyone else. I hope you will take this as a warning that although he has a lot of good reviews and is nice enough leading up to the event, there is a possibility that what happened to me could happen to you too. If you don't want to take even that smallest chance, I would suggest just being safer than sorry and hiring someone else. If I can stop this from happening to even just one other bride it will have been worth it. read more

Mike Bocek saved the day!! My husband & I were kind of a mess in the 2 weeks leading up to the wedding and we still didn't have a DJ. We'd been looking for one for months, but as you know, there are sooo many cheesy DJs out there. We just didn't like anyone. Then, through a brilliant referral, we found Mike. He was absolutely perfect. My husband and I are kinda opposites when it comes to music (he's super obscure indie & i'm 80's rock + hip hop). Mike found a way to please both of us AND all our guests. He killed the cocktail hour and created an amazing vibe throughout our dinner. His set after dinner had e v e r y o n e on the floor. My only gripe is that he didn't get to spin longer (and that was because of our venues curfew). Save yourself the trouble in looking around. Just. Hire. Mike. read more

saw mike at a friends wedding this past summer. was absolutely fantastic, music was great, and everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously! read more

DJ Exxxplosivo spun for my b-day. He took the time set up a playlist based on stuff I liked. He was professional and fun. I give him the 'bump' of support. read more

I had a wonderful experience with this company. I didn't have to direct at the time of the party we discussed beforehand and we well organized with timing and setting of the party. We highly recommend. They were so accommodating, on time and followed all requests for a smooth, awesome, and amazing experience. Not to mention made sure I would have have everything I needed for what I requested. So many thanks. We had a great time. We hope you are available for the next party. read more

Tasked with finding a DJ for a wedding isn't easy. Tasked with finding a DJ for an office party isn't easy. Tasked with finding a DJ for a wedding-themed office party, that could convey the right feel AND keep the crowd happy - not easy. However, DJ Mike will now make it easy for us from now on, since he is not just any DJ - he is a wedding DJ that doesn't even compare to anything I've ever heard before. I definitely recommend going and listening to some of the tracks on his site - he's up to date with what 'the kids' are listening to now, makes mixes that keeps the crowd going and was just an awesome DJ to have around. We'll never hire anyone else. read more

OK, Seriously...DJ Mike Bocek is not only the best DJ but he will become your best friend! I read about Mike on Yelp and It just so happened that he was the DJ at our engagemnt party at "WurstKuche" downtown LA. It knew it was a sign! So I contacted Mike and he was really cool from the get go! As soon as I decided to book him for my may15, 2010 wedding we became instant pen pals going back and forth about music and details about our big Day. He's pretty busy so make sure to confirm all appointments with him. I do this with all my vendors anyways. We met over coffee in Hollywood to describe the vibe we wanted and more important...didn't want. I met with Mike one more time right before the wedding and he printed out my list of DO's and Don'ts and managed to set up his DJ booth the day before. He had two stations so that he could bounce inside and out of our 2 party rooms. He did have a few technical difficulties but I was impressed with how he dealt with them very quickly and profesionally. Mike went on into the late hours and really got the crowd going~! Dancing and he even played a few more songs after they cut him off! It was awesome! Mike is a lifer! and I can't wait to use him at another party! He DJ's at Adam Sandler's Xmas party every year so that's gotta stand for something, right? Also make sure to always be specific! Even though Mike is an amazing DJ it's always important to be SPECIFIC with music, timing, microphone, and lighting so you get exactely what YOU want. Do your homework and make sure you are organized!(That is just the way I like to do things and it calms me to have all my ducks in a row) Hire him for your wedding!!!! I did! and i couldn't be happier!!!!! Oh and he will also send you a copy of your music from that night! Way cool! Thanks Mike!!!!! He rocked it!!!!! I really wanted him to play "total eclipse of the heart" by the Dan Band. He found the perfect moment to play it and the crowd went crazy over it! read more