“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
-Bob Marley
DJ Diem Classic
Salsa, Bachata, & Reggaeton DJ based in Chicago, IL
Events
- Cubby Bear (w/ DJ Diem Classic)
- Fun night of Salsa & Bachata dancing at the Iconic Cubby Bear!
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- 1059 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
- Latin Rhythms (w/ DJ Diem Classic)
- The socials at Latin Rhythms are generally 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata and very beginner friendly. BYOB and $10 at the door. The space is beautiful and in the West Loop!
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- 210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL
- The Peoples Social - End of Year Gala
- A stunning celebration of our salsa and bachata community in a Penthouse Art Gallery!
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- 1010 W 35th St Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60609
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- Afro-Latin Soiree Thursdays
- A fun, beginner-friendly, Afro-Latin music jam. 60% Salsa and Cha, 40% Bachata, Occasional Merengue and Cumbia.
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- 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West Chicago, IL 60615
- Latin Rhythms (w/ DJ Diem Classic)
- A fun beginner friendly social at a stunning West Loop Studio!
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- 210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL
Past Events
- Latin Rhythms (w/ DJ Diem Classic)
- The socials at Latin Rhythms are generally 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata and very beginner friendly. BYOB and $10 at the door. The space is beautiful and in the West Loop!
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- 210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL
- Simone's with DJ Diem Classic
- Some Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia with Reggaeton sprinkled in
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- 960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
- Latin Rhythms (w/ DJ Diem Classic)
- The socials at Latin Rhythms are generally 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata and very beginner friendly. BYOB and $10 at the door. The space is beautiful and in the West Loop!
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- 210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL
- Daync Friday Social (w/ DJ Diem Classic)
- Halloween Social! Dress up!
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- 504 W. National Ave Milwaukee, WI 53204
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- Event Info Link
- Latin Rhythms (w/ DJ Diem Classic)
- The Socials at Latin Rhythms are generally 50% Salsa, 50% Bachata and very beginner friendly. BYOB and $10 at the door. The space is beautiful and in the West Loop!
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- 210 N. Racine, Chicago, IL
Mixes & Playlists
Media
Chicago Salsa Congress (February 2023)
After being on the CISC roster for 3 years, in 2023 I both did all the music for the evening shows and DJed on Saturday Night after the concerts. Estimated crowd: 300-500
Latin Rhythms Residency (January 2023)
Starting in January, I became a resident DJ at the largest Latin Dance studio in Chicago. Bi-weekly events typically have 200-300 people in attendance.
Chicago Salsa & Bachata Festival (April 2023)
At CSBF 2023, I was the opening Salsa DJ on Saturday night. The crowd was about 500 people and grew over the course of the two-and-a-half-hour set.
Chicago Salsa Congress (February 2023)
After being on the CISC roster for 3 years, in 2023 I both did all the music for the evening shows and DJed on Saturday Night after the concerts. Estimated crowd: 300-500
Latin Rhythms Residency (January 2023)
Starting in January, I became a resident DJ at the largest Latin Dance studio in Chicago. Bi-weekly events typically have 200-300 people in attendance.
Chicago Salsa & Bachata Festival (April 2023)
At CSBF 2023, I was the opening Salsa DJ on Saturday night. The crowd was about 500 people and grew over the course of the two-and-a-half-hour set.
DJ Bio
City: Chicago, IL
Started DJing: 2019
Preferred Genres: Salsa, Bachata, Latin, Funk
DJ Long Bio: Growing up in the Philadelphia and Chicago dance scenes, DJ Diem Classic has been social dancing and accumulating music for nearly 10 years (only DJing for the last few years). His goal is to share the incredible sounds of culturally significant, historically remarkable, and emerging contemporary artists with the dancer community. His sets are for DANCING, with the singular success metric being as many dancers enjoying themselves as possible. Currently he primarily DJs Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, and Cha Cha with splashes of Cumbia and Merengue. He is also working on creating sets that focus on Latin Jazz, Funk, and music at the intersection between Latin and Black cultures in the 1960s-1970s. He hopes you can check out the mixes, follow him on social media, and make it out to any upcoming events!
Booking & Inquiries
I am currently open to bookings and inquiries, please reach out below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently he primarily DJs Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, and Cha Cha with splashes of Cumbia and Merengue. He is also working on creating sets that focus on Latin Jazz, Funk, and music at the intersection between Latin and Black cultures in the 1960s-1970s!
I currently have all the equipment for events up to 100 people and that includes 2 large K12 Speakers, a Wireless Mic, a Mixer, and all necessary cords. I do events where the equipment is on premise as well, I will just need to know the system information before the event.
My current rate is about $100 an hour but is flexible based on event and whether I need to/how far I need to travel with equipment.